Well, there has been some progress in the knitting Olympics. One of the events in the pentathlon is complete. A simple mohair and cashmere, feather and fan scarf is done and finished because there is no yarn left. But, at over two metres it should suit most people. it is only 18cm wide so it needs to have length to play with. The hairy fibre doesn't show up the lacy pattern in this picture too well.
The hookie rugging is going really well. I'm developing a rhythm and have had my first blister in the palm of the hand where the handle rolls. It's nearly finished and I'm pleased, but I shall have a go at proddie next and then decide whether to design anything for hookie or just go with the flow of colours with proddie or clippie mats. Some people might wish to chastise me about that. They might say that even proddie or clippie rugs can be "designed". I wonder, though if this defeats the purpose. These were mats and rugs made during hard times like the Great Depression and design was not a primary factor. It doesn't mean,however, that the rugs had no artistry. The affinity of the fabrics and colours was carefully chosen and different areas of the rugs were worked to suit the fabric available. Not so with my sampler, but I am learning.
The other items in the picture are Crab Apple Jelly made from the our garden fruit and Zucchini Relish made from our garden vegetables. We visited a local winery today at St. Annes just a few minutes up the Western Highway and they are having a country market on 13th March, so I might do a jam and chutney stall.
We had been out to the "Tractor Pull" at Ballan and had a great time.