Tuesday, 4 February 2025

WOYWW 818 hobbling and Hobbii

Hi all,
I’m so sorry I didn’t visit any blogs last week. I got back from art class to a call saying my aunt is ill in hospital, in Stoke. I spent all Wednesday and Thursday rushing round to organise things and stupidly put my knee out, turning at the bottom of the stairs. Our neighbours gave us a lift to Brian’s birthday do ( which we all enjoyed) and I then dosed myself up with painkillers and ice. I’ve been really groggy ever since. Finally, today, Tuesday, I’m starting to walk without my walking stick. I’ve done it before and it gets better with rest. Getting anywhere like hospital would have been so complicated now it’s only me who drives. 
I’ll do better this week at blog visiting, when I get back from art class. 
Here’s my desk at art class last week and some of our group’s bug paintings. We’re now doing a picture of a shirt. 



This week we’re going on to painting, being very careful about gradations of colour. My shirt is an old, linen shirt I bought when Travelsmiths had a UK shop. I wish I’d bought more as it’s proven virtually indestructible.
Last week was just drawing and the review of our bugs. I’m pleased I received good comments on mine; they’re all excellent. 

Bella supervises my crochet as ever, and sends you all purrs. I’m making myself a slipover from one colour of Hobbii winter glow (shade 22) which graduates from teal to darker blue and purple, with a bit of a rusty shade here and there. 
I’m thinking of a row of buttons coming down from the right shoulder and down a left-hand pocket with these pretty enamel buttons I bought from Amazon. 

And finally…




Take care, all, and happy WOYWW!
Hugs
Lynnecrafts xx



4 comments:

Sarah Brennan said...

So sorry to hear about the knee and that your aunt is unwell Lynne. Glad you were still able to enjoy Brian's birthday celebrations. Looking forward to seeing the finished shirt painting - hope you can drive to class today. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah

Helen said...

sorry to hear about your aunt, and your knee, i hope things improve all round! Love the art group's bugs! I speed-read the post first time round and thought you were painting ON the shirt... doh! Enjoy. Happy WOYWW Helen #2

Twiglet said...

Oh doesn't life complicate things! You had enough to deal with without twisting your knee. I do hope resting it has eased it. It's so frustrating. Now, those buttons are absolutely gorgeous - fab colours. They will match your yarn perfectly.x x Jo 🌈

Lunch Lady Jan said...

You did have a bit of a week, didn’t you? I’m glad your knee is better, that’s good to hear and I take it there’s no further news about your aunt, poor lady. So glad that Bri’s party went well, it did look really good! Have fun with your new painting topic this week, your dragonfly was amazing!
Hugs LLJ 6 xx