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CANDY COWL, DOGS AND BIRTHDAY TREATS

What a great start to the day, sitting in bed crocheting!  Even naughtier, as the sun was shining and I had a ton of things I should be doing.


Oh, and of course, I had company.


 I have started a shawl, as the cowl I wanted to do was a no go. I have so much yarn, I just couldn't warrant buying more for the cowl.  I actually made myself one of these shawls last summer, but felt I wanted a bigger version. I was going to let my sister have mine and make a bigger one for me, but guess what? Yes, this one is going to be exactly the same size.  I seriously thought I'd added enough extra chains...Aaaggh!  I am not re-starting though, this has to be fate (and yes, I'm being lazy). The shawl is the Late Summer Shawl  (yes, totally out of season, but hey).  I used Stylecraft Special DK in a range of what I call 'Candy Colours'. My sister will be gifted this new one for Christmas, rather than getting my old one.


To be honest, it makes a change from the amigurumi  monkey I've been working on. I loved doing the unicorn, but this monkey in dark brown yarn is so hard on the eyes!

The Mr. decided just to go in to work for a couple of hours today. We'd  booked Eva's Field for the dogs, as a treat. It's a four acre, totally secure field that you can hire. Given Elsie is still very reactive with other dogs, it's just such a treat for her. She actually chased and brought back a ball! She never does this at home or out on walks. It was so lovely for us to just relax without having to pre-empt any other dog walkers.
 


Took a flask of coffee for us and a nice bag of tasty treats for the mutts.

C'mon, make with the treats!

Then back home to catch up on the chores I should have done in the morning and to pack for my trip to London this weekend.  My lovely sister is treating me to a show, as I have a big birthday coming
up in December. As her birthday is also in December, she thought it would be nice for both of us. Just got to pack my glad rags and I'm good to go!







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