There has been knitting in snatches here at knitting and chocolate. I worked on the beau’s socks in the car on the way to the retreat, much to the amusement of our passenger. I was going to finish them on the trip home, but once I got here I found I was suddenly incapable of more than the most basic knitting and all the projects I’d brought were much too complicated.

So I finished the socks and started on a much simplified pattern for the cashmere gloves. Just a picot edge and slightly flared sleeve (because they were a little loose and I couldn’t be bothered starting again. I might put some sort of design on the back of the hand. But then, I might not. The Knittery yarn I’m using is so nice the gloves would still be special without any decoration.

On Friday I got the beau to take myself and a Canberran friend off to the Australian Country Spinners mill shop. We went via the Ardent Alpaca in Beechworth, where we both were careful not to overspend so we had money left for the mill. But when we got to Wangaratta and found the mill shop it was closed. That’s one very disappointing way to slow down the stash growth.

Still, I do have some lovely alpaca silk, and I have a heap of yarn from my last visit to the mill. The main reason we went was to show my friend where it was so she can stock up next time she takes a trip to Melbourne. We’ve both got plenty of projects to keep us happy after a hard day’s writing.

Internet connection here is intermittent at best, so I won’t post often, but I am able to keep visiting blogs and Ravelry. I have already been stalking my Bag Lady Swap recipient and considering bag ideas. If anything, I have too many ideas. But I’m sure I’ll have settled on something by the time I get home.