Monday 1st March!

I almost forgot to take my '1st of the Month' photo today, partly as I have felt a bit 'off' today.  I had to have blood tests this morning, the nurse came to my house which was good, but because I fasted, and she had problem with drawing blood, I almost passed out during the second attempt (second arm!).  In the end she had to have another attempt in the first arm, and we had success...but for some reason it left me feeling really quite ill.  I am usually fine having blood tests, and normally there is no problem with drawing out the blood, so must have been a bit dehydrated I guess.  Anyway, I did still take the dogs out for their walk, but I came home exhausted and have rested/slept on and off all day.

It has been another lovely sunny day, but quite cold, with a real bitter wind.

Dainty little daffodils in my herb planter.

I forgot to post photos of the socks I made in February.

I especially love this pair, knitted with Waikiwi wool, they remind me of waves.

Another pair made with Waikiwi wool.

This pair I knitted with Regia 'Pairfect' yarn which was supposed to be 'knot-less' and I got part the way down the ribbing on the first sock, and yes, there was a knot/join, so I wasn't very happy.  I ordered two of these balls of yarn way back in January, one ball still hadn't even been dispatched yesterday, despite when I ordered them, it said they would be delivered in a few days, so I cancelled the order.  I think I have been spoiled with my lovely NZ wool, it is so much nicer to knit with.  I am so sad I haven't been able to stock up on it.  If I had realised I wouldn't be going back for at least two years, I would have bought a lot more while I was over there in 2019.  

Percy sunning himself.

Standing on the foot stool!  He doesn't quite have the courage to get down from it.  Once up on it, he seems to lose his confidence in getting down.  It is hard when you are blind to judge downwards distances.