Knitting
Shawls
I am making good progressing with my Little Gemstones shawl. It is such a fun knit. Each stitch is still being counted but I’m recognising when to turn now.
Last week there was some interest in this pattern and I’d recommend it. In case I forgot to mention last week, I am using German Short Rows rather than wrap and turns. (If you buy this pattern and want to do GSRs too, remember to knit 1 extra stitch before doing the GSR/double stitch.) I’ve excluding some advent colours so I’m just starting to repeat colours now.
Spinning
This week was our evening spinning group, spinning interest zoom call and I had a lovely afternoon at a friend’s spinning too! So I have three more advent colours spun, although not measured yet.
Day 2, 21 and 22 (Ravelry links). That is 16 advent days spun and 9 left to do.
Other News
Its been quite a social week for me and I am grateful to have these spinning groups and friends met through them. It is quite rare for me to spin when I’m alone now as it seems to be my social hobby.
I did my self assessment tax return and some other admin so haven’t had any garden time this week but I will hopefully get my potatoes planted later today or tomorrow.
Happy Easter to those of you who observe it.
This is a Year of Projects post. Officially the Group is in its 14th year, but this is my 7th year participating. If you would like to find more about the Year of Projects Group on Ravelry, as you’d be very welcome to join us.
HighlandHeffalump 
love the shawl!
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Thanks
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It sounds as though you have had a lovely week with lots of social spinning! The shawl looks very pretty and I do like a German short row!
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Me too, I am really speeding up with them too.
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Thanks for the reminder about German Short Rows. I do prefer them to W&T. It is a wonderful shawl design. Your new spins are beautiful. Love the colors. Fiber hobbies have been such a wonderful way to meet terrific people for me too.
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Its a shame my MIL hasn’t had any hobbies or she would have more friends than her 1 neighbour.
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Your gems look so neat and tidy, great job!
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I hope you had a wonderful Easter Day :).
I look forward to seeing the continued growth of your Little Gems shawl, it looks interesting.
The yarns you got for your spinning advent are pretty, how much of each fiber do they give you?
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You get 50 grams of each colour in the World of Wool one.
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That is actually a nice amount!
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Your spinning and shawl are both beautiful! Glad you have gotten to visit with friends while you are spinning! Hope you had a good Easter 🙂
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