Monday, 10 November 2008

Cold day in London

E and had a fantastic day in London. The weather was sunny but so cold, especially on the top of an open top bus! My knotty gloves were very welcome, but I really needed a hat. I have finally finished plying my handspun so a hat will be knitted soon. First I need to finish Mums birthday present, I am knitting some gloves and a cowl in Posh Lei for her, she doesn't read the blog so I am safe in posting a photo.






















The pattern is Spiralucious by Anne Hanson and it is a quick and easy knit. Its the first time I have done a knitted on border so a new technique learned too. The only small problem with the pattern was that the finished cowl measured exactly what the pattern said it should, but it was a bit on the small side. After a hard blocking it fits ok, but is now bigger than the pattern states. I am now working on some fingerless mitts with the lei that was left over.
Here are some photos from our day in London. They were all taken by E, she loves taking photos. We went to the Tower and saw the crown jewels and went up Tower Bridge, which was fantastic. The view was stunning and it is definately worth a visit if you are in the area.