I can't believe it's August already. I also can't believe that I'm currently working on an adult-sized afghan, but there you go. I've been experiencing further difficulties with my leg. My husband (whom I refer to as Mr. Hot Stuff in the summer) needs to have a fan running in the family room as we watch TV in the evenings. With my leg draining like crazy, the bandages get wet, and the fan works in conjunction with the dampness like an evaporative cooler. So... working on a large afghan actually keeps me from freezing.
But I'm not here to talk about what I'm knitting now. I'm here for a show-and-tell about a completed project. This time, it's a baby blanket. Take a look!
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| "Aloe Leaves" baby blanket |
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| Pattern close-up |
I got the "Aloe Leaves" pattern from the Mother of Pearl Etsy shop. I used US size 6 circular knitting needles and Caron Simply Soft 100% acrylic yarn in "Lime." (I love Caron Simply Soft yarn for its softness and the vibrancy of its colors.) I think I've finally gotten used to knitting with smaller needles, but it took some time!
I admire lacy, beautiful baby blankets. You know, the ones perfect for christenings, but whenever I get the urge to make one, I prefer making one that focuses on warmth-- and no "holes" for tiny fingers and toes to get caught in. Guess I'm too practical for my own good!
What was I watching while I was knitting away? Let's see...
I watched Professor T on Amazon Prime's PBS Masterpiece channel. Here's the synopsis from IMDb: "Professor
Jasper Tempest, a genius Cambridge University criminologist with OCD
and an overbearing mother, assists the police in solving crime."
You could call it a British version of Monk, but Professor T isn't played for laughs. (Although it does have funny moments.) Actor Ben Miller, who was in Death in Paradise, is perfect in the role of Jasper Tempest-- as is Frances de la Tour as his mother, an artist whose muse is her chihuahua named Kafka. (There are now two series I watch faithfully that have chihuahua stars. I wonder if they've made the breed more popular?)
The mysteries are solid, and I like the unfolding of the characters' personalities. If you get a chance to watch Professor T, I hope you'll give it a try-- and do start at the beginning!
Professor T sounds like a really interesting show. And I do have a soft spot for academic types... I'm very sorry to hear that your leg's acting up. I really hope it heals soon. In the meantime, I love that baby blanket. The color is such a beautiful fresh green, and that pattern is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Margot!
DeleteI'm sorry you're still having trouble with your legs. But that afghan is so beautiful. (I like cozy, warm afghans, too. I still have the one my grandma made me when I was ten. )
ReplyDeleteI wish I still had the crazy quilt my great-grandmother made, but it literally fell to pieces, it was loved (and used) so much.
DeleteLovely baby blanket! I was not aware of Professor T, so I appreciate the introduction.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get a chance to watch (and enjoy) it.
DeleteI'm so sorry to read of your leg problems and then the fan and freezing. Hope this can be resolved soon. The baby blanket is beautiful, love that color which is on my bathroom walls and my bedroom window trim. I have not tried Professor T, but I just finished watching Enola Holmes on Netflix, which I loved.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed Enola Holmes, too.
DeleteIn addition to liking te 20-year-old Millie Bobby Brown, Helena Bonham Carter was fantastic as the militant Eudoria Holmes. And the actor who played Sherlock is quite handsome.
DeleteHelena B-C is one of my favorites. I, too, liked Millie Bobby Brown, and I think Henry Cavill was Sherlock. He's also known for playing Superman.
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