Tagged: socks

Green knitted socks on feet against a light wooden background. The socks feature a ribbed and textured pattern.

Well-Travelled Socks

“Mum, I think I’m going to climb Mount Kilimanjaro next, what do you think?” It only seemed like five minutes since not so small daughter had moved all her stuff out to her university...

Two legs wearing light blue hand-knitted socks with a textured zigzag pattern, standing on a light wooden floor against a neutral background. Cosy and warm vibe.

Sloping Hills Socks

Cue the music!  The orchestra swells, the vocalist takes a breath … “The hills are …” Sloping. That’s what they are.  They slope up and they slope down.  Some are harder, steeper slopes than...

Golden sunlight illuminates green trees against a backdrop of dark, moody clouds. The scene exudes a calm yet dramatic atmosphere, highlighting nature's contrast.

Just the thing for a stormy weekend …

As if we haven’t all had enough rain lately, Storm Claudia has arrived for the weekend with wild winds and torrential downpours.  These storms never arrive quietly with gifts of cake, do they?  It’ll...

A cosy scene with a ball of multicoloured yarn partially knitted, a pumpkin-shaped container, and a mug of tea on a wooden table. Warm autumn vibes.

Autumn meanderings

I feel like I’ve done a lot of meandering this week.  According to the Cambridge Dictionary, it means “moving slowly in no particular direction or with no clear purpose” and I wouldn’t say that’s...

Two pairs of colourful, hand-knit Christmas socks on a wooden surface. Each has a festive label with playful holiday messages, creating a cheerful vibe.

Socks, leaves and chocolate biscuits

Where DOES the time go?  It’s Monday morning and I am sure it was only Saturday about two minutes ago.  You’d think that the extra hour in bed that we got yesterday morning as...

A cosy knitting group gathers around a wooden table covered with colourful yarn, knitting tools, and notes. People are engaged, creating a warm, collaborative atmosphere.

Rainy Sunday

The rain is bouncing down this afternoon in Winwick and has put paid to my intention of being in the garden this afternoon.  Just as well, really, as I was behind in chatting to...