Shetland Shorty

This is my finished Shetland Shorty. I am so pleased with it. The pattern is great, easy to follow and fun to knit. The dress was a bargain from Matalan, when I saw it I knew it would go really well with the shorty but the only one in my size had a broken strap. I got a sizable discount and then fixed the strap. One new summer outfit for under fifteen pounds.
I took the girls to see Mamma Mia! today, it was fantastic. We really enjoyed it and I would recommend it to anyone who needs a lift as it is definately a feel-good film. At the moment a lift is just what I need, things are just not going my way. My car broke down on Tuesday and the washing machine has packed up too. Work is just so stressful its unbelieveable and home is not exactly stress free either. Never mind, its the summer holidays so at least I don't have to worry about forgetting whats going on with school and clubs for a few weeks.

Aragon Farm open day

We had a lovely day out today at Aragon Farm in Sissinghurst. They were holding a sheep shearing contest and had loads of stalls and displays as well. There were owls, jams, yarn, ferrets, rabbits, pottery, sheepdogs and of course some rather muscular men shearing sheep. Photos below...








































I am quite busy at the moment, I have nearly finished my shetland shorty and it is looking fab. It is on hold at the moment though as I am making an Adipose for Mazzamatazz's BBC project. We have to make them but leave them unstuffed and with no face so it looks a little freaky! I only have the feet to do and then I can post it off to her. Once thats done I have signed up for the Ravelympics 08. If you are on Ravelry look it up, its great. Basically the idea is that you sign up with a team, I'm on Team Tardis, and decide on an event and you cast on during the Olympics opening ceremony on Aug 7 and have to finish your project by the time the Olympic flame goes out. I have signed up for the Sock Put. I am going to make it more of a challenge by trying toe up for the first time. I must be mad, mainly because that only gives me until Aug 7 to finish the Shetland Shorty and my Juno Regina too.