a simple yarn

As with most things, the scales usually balance and today it was Mother-Son time.

So Daughter-Kate’s 4th class at school, along with the 5th and 6th classes, were invited to participate in the filming of a children’s television programme. Never heard of it, frankly, but then again, we don’t own a television (although the TV police aren’t too sure about that…).

Anyway, while Daughter was waiting around for hours to capture her 2 minutes of fame on film, Son-Alex and I had a hot drink in the café at the National Botanic Gardens. Love that place! Beautiful walks…lovely flora…stunning conservatories…undoubtedly a wonderful environment to sip cappuccino.

And with me came the final pair of Fetchings. Jury is still out on whether the 2-on-1 magic loop method is faster. Can’t tell, as these were produced in fits and starts of knitting. I seemed to have to fiddle around a bit more with two than with one on the needle, but then again, no second-sock-syndrome to contend with. Final analysis…it was good to learn the method. Will have to try it on socks sometime this winter. But for now, on to the final two pre-Christmas-works-already-in-progress…