Is Spring Really Here?

Well, judging by these guys, I think I can safely say: yes! At the very least, it's on its way.

The daffies are out in full bloom here in Brook Green, and we're loving it.


Believe me, I've still got the heating on at work, but the sun is warming things up a bit. Of course, this sunshine yellow really helps!

Weekend Progress

Curlicue's finally finished:

I really enjoyed it, and as my first experience of lace, it wasn't too difficult. However, it took a long time to knit up and I'm definitely having a break from lace for now! Here it is being blocked. It looks a bit wonky, but take it from me, that's just the camera angle. The colour is pure oatmeal:

As soon as I'd got that blocked, I whipped up a Ripples Beret in navy-blue (my own design) for my friend Jo. It also looks much better on that off!:

And I got started on a bear (from Lovable Toys in Last Minute Hand-knitted Gifts) to match the blanket, both of which are potentially for a friend of my friend Alex, but if she doesn't like it, I'll make her a different blanket.

I'll leave you with some Spring daffodils: