Not a SAL, not a KAL but maybe a BAl ? Bal part one. Bucks point sampler

 In case you are wondering , SAL = Stitch a Long, KAL = Knit a Long which makes BAl = Bobbin a Long :-)

I found an online lace group recently who meet on zoom and have Bobbin along sessions. I just happened to join at the start of the Bucks Point Sampler and it seems like a good idea to use it as a refresher. I realise that at some point I will have to make up a few weeks as I really can't take the lace in the van as we don't have a table with a suitable height to work on but I can always play catch up when I get back.

Week one was a basic introduction which I sat in on but didn't have any bobbins round up.

although I'm familiar with this style of lace, I still managed to make a mistake just this far in !! I can see it in the photo but did not realise until much later so it will be in the final piece.

quick update on last spin of 2024

Remember the last spin of 2024 ?

Saxon Merino dyed by Babylonglegs, it is now three headbands waiting for a wash and block.

along with a pair of mittens made from the Ryeland in the centre of this picture

another pair of mittens is on the needles, also I can see the mistakes in the photo but whilst knitting or wearing they don't show.

The Borer leicester cross has now been plyed and is also in the wash bag.

That is pretty much the end of January knits, not bad if you include the hat and the other spinning.

Especially good if you include the workroom tidy up which is still ongoing. This is where I was was 1st November last year.

 

and this is where I am as at 29 January, also the cupboards are slowly emptying along the way.