assemblage

paper crane jacket II

black cotton lycra version of the paper crane jacket.

raw edges.

no closures to fumble.

gloriously comfortable.

perfect autumnal attire.

also, a free pattern by yohji yamamoto for something remarkably similar...

chinese paper pullover

one washi bisu top completed.

only one real variation to the kit pattern: i added an extra pattern repeat to each side of the back to give some extra width ( i was mostly concerned that the neck may be too tight and with this paper yarn).

oh, and an extra couple of pattern repeats to the length, too.

with plenty of remaining yarn on the cones (and a plan in mind for it).

and yes, the top does rustle. but not alarmingly so. and i think with time, it will soften and thus become quiet.

for me, a lovely layering piece. the yarns have combined beautifully in colour - a rich warm grey. i love the neckline. i love the buttons - subtle and elegant. perfect.

amineko gift

we received a beautiful addition to our menagerie from di.

as you can see, he is a most helpful cat: helping anais sleep, giving cuddles, keeping company, watching playtime, holding hands, playing with the other favourite friends. he is very placid and quiet, forgiving and content. we love him.

and a gorgeous booklet from marianne arrived late last week. tom was so taken with it, he took it for show and tell at school!

to recover

above: my little princess. wearing this. shot on location. model's own accessories.

searching. for my usual good humour. with minimal success.

[after a mad weekend including a flying trip to tasmania to meet my husband's father for the first time since our wedding. 12 years ago. to introduce our children. and then home to attend my mother's significant birthday celebrations.

2 flights + 2 major events + poor sleep + stress = over-tired + grumpy. and that's just me.]

realising i only need to hold 2 needles. and ignore the rest.

enjoying my recently returned camera. repaired at no cost.

listening. late at night.

seeking s p a c e to reflect. prior to easter.

to attempt to knit a sock

does anybody call knitting socks FUN?

i must have cast on and knit the first 3 rows some 6 times...

aaaarrrrgggghhhh!

okay. so having tom hovering was not helping matters but seriously...

and i have more needles in my hands than an exchange programme.

it makes chopsticks look like a walk in the park.

and quirky images of edward needlehands abound.

harumph.

i. will. not. give. up.

yet.

hoping some sort of rhythm will strike at any minute and make these needles work together.

[you hear me needles? together. you know, teamwork.]

to test drive

prototype sleeveless top.

to be made in white. and black.

prepare the tag.

prepare the fabric overlap at the back.

prepare the sewn cross to the front.

prepare to layer over longer sleeve tops. or tunics.

prepare for etsy.

to bolly

found these funky and affordable brooches and jewellery by polli the other day.

they have an eclectic range of pressed and etched aluminium brooches, earrings, pendants, cufflinks and fabulous mobiles in a range of finishes. my personal favourite is the black anodised bolly (pictured here in silver).

on my christmas list.

although i am also thinking this mobile would look perfect in anais' room.

might just add this one to her christmas list, too.

.

oh, and does anyone have any funky accommodation recommendations in hobart?

to be perfectly frank

work: i usually manage my work timeframes relatively well. march has been looming like a potential nightmare of "a perfect storm" dimensions and indeed appears to be eventuating. one project at least is often held up for any number of reasons but presently i have six projects requiring immediate attention. to be perfectly frank, i am not sure which one to work on first.

fitness: mr assemblage and i have registered to run in this at the end of this month. a worthy cause and good motivation to exercise. unfortunately i have a strained itb [not some strange component of my hard drive but the band of muscle on the outside of my right thigh to my knee] and i am not feeling confident about my ability to run in 3 weeks, let alone complete the course. to be perfectly frank, strained itb + misaligned kneecap = severe pain.

and my knitting: my eagerly anticipated habu kit is not quite what i expected. at this early stage, i am pleased with the pattern - i like the knitted texture and subtle slip stitch detail. however, my concept of knitting has always been that it is a quiet and leisurely pursuit. but, to be perfectly frank, this yarn rustles. uh huh.

yes, this yarn comes with sound effects.

now, please excuse me while i go and turn up the music.