What made you happy today?

My hubby has messaged me to remind me that I don't need to "get stuff done" and I am allowed to rest. He also pointed out a couple of things he knows I have sorted today. Annoying at my age to have to be reminded that self care is important
 
I got to spend a few hours with my fiance earlier before I had to my mums so I can help her out tomorrow. agency work is really picking up but sadly this means working funny hours and taking everything I can get and with my fiance working weird hours at a 24 hours McDonalds it seams we've hardly seen each other for the last few weeks other than a quick few moments here and there. But today I got to join him for the last two hours of his afternoon nap before ordering takeaway and catching up on everything with a few piggy cuddles thrown into the mix this made for the perfect afternoon.
 
Betsy said:
Never knitted socks mainly cos I don't like knitting on double pointed needles.
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You can use the magic loop as well. I actually prefer double pointed needles.

VickiA said:
That is serious dedication to socks - hand dyeing and hand knitting.
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Haha. I’m determined this pair will fit me well! The hand dyeing is just a fun thing - I can get the colours I want then. Here’s the one I’m knitting the socks from, if you’re curious/interested.
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Siikibam said:
You can use the magic loop as well. I actually prefer double pointed needles.


Haha. I’m determined this pair will fit me well! The hand dyeing is just a fun thing - I can get the colours I want then. Here’s the one I’m knitting the socks from, if you’re curious/interested.
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You will have to post photos of the finished pair.
I love the colourful yarn.
Such talent
 
Siikibam said:
You can use the magic loop as well. I actually prefer double pointed needles.


Haha. I’m determined this pair will fit me well! The hand dyeing is just a fun thing - I can get the colours I want then. Here’s the one I’m knitting the socks from, if you’re curious/interested.
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Wow just wow! You dyed that? It's brilliant! Never used a magic loop. Is it just a big Knitting Nancy?

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Siikibam said:
You can use the magic loop as well. I actually prefer double pointed needles.


Haha. I’m determined this pair will fit me well! The hand dyeing is just a fun thing - I can get the colours I want then. Here’s the one I’m knitting the socks from, if you’re curious/interested.
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Thats fantastic- really love the colours- how did you do that?
 
Thank you all ☺️
Betsy said:
Wow just wow! You dyed that? It's brilliant! Never used a magic loop. Is it just a big Knitting Nancy?

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With magic loop you use a circular needle. The stitches are (generally) split in half, and the cable has a loop in it as you knit.
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Merab's Slave said:
You will have to post photos of the finished pair.
I love the colourful yarn.
Such talent
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I will do. Hoping for a good fit!
Darcey15 said:
Thats fantastic- really love the colours- how did you do that?
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I used one of those hotel pans so I could spread out the yarn. It’s with jacquard acid dyes. I used the primary colours but did layer red and blue at some point to try and get purple. Here it is in the pan
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