Back to normal...well nearly

Christmas is great, but it is also lovely to get back to nomal after all the festivities. After 4 days of socialising and overeating, yesterday we returned to simpler fare, which was quite comforting in a funny sort of way. We have been enjoying really mild weather and as the rain cleared up yesterday G got a chance to test out his new set of boules. Today the weather is even more pleasant at 16 C and I have managed to catch up on some washing.

G's jumper was nearly finished for Christmas - and I have managed to sew it up over the last two afternoons.

Still no card...****

We had another trip to Libourne today to get the market selling card. Only waited half an hour this time - but guess what? They wanted nother piece of paper I did not have with me. How difficult can (French) people make this? Anyone in business here deserves a medal. Determiniation has set in and we are going back tomorrow. Third time lucky, I hope.

Anyway, a little pic of the first ECO wool sleeve to cheer me up..

Gary's Christmas sweater

Now the wrap is finished I have made a start to Gary's sweater (hopefully for Christmas?) Becacuse he does all the photography for the websites, and as a result he has a wish list of yarn that takes his fancy. This is my first project from the Knit Naturelle stock - it is important to test it out!

Finding a pattern is always a bit more tricky! Anyway he finally settled on the diamond cable sweater from the Sirdar Eco wool III book. Made a start to the sweater last night. The Sirdar ECO Wool is lovely and soft to work with and will produce a really warm garment; it will be ideal for playing petanque in the winter!