Thursday, October 15, 2009

Stuck at home progress

The past week has been pretty much home based for me as I've had a heavy brush with the flu. Not sure if its the H1N1 or regular flu but I do know that its knocked me for six. One week on, I'm still off work and feeling below par. I did the sensible thing and quarantined myself at home with plenty of fluids and lots of rest. Thankfully I'm getting back to normal and hopefully I will be back at work at the weekend. Which will be just in time for me to get my flu jabs at work as apparently the vaccinations start next week.

As I've started to feel better, I've been managing to knit and stitch a bit. Mostly still stitching as it seems to be calling the loudest. And I managed to finish something - Thanksgiving Harvest Fairy by Mirabilia. Its on 32 ct raw linen using the recommended Crescent colors threads.

Thanksgiving Harvest fairy

October is Socktoberfest in the Sock knitting world. My aim is to try and finish some of the socks I have on my needles. First up, the Pumpkin socks I started last September. I've finally managed to finish the first one and I've made a start on the second.

Pumpkin socks wip

Hopefully I can get them finished before the end of the month.

8 comments:

Joyus said...

Glad you're feeling better and congrats on the finishes :D

Karoline said...

Glad you're feeling better, your fairy is lovely

Mel said...

Great to hear your feeling better.
A lovely finish! I love those fairies. :)

Linda K's Stitching Corner said...

I love your Finish...your Fairy and your stockings too. I wish I could Knit so I could make my own stockings.

Congratulations on your finishes.

Take care & Happy Stitching
Linda K

Von said...

It's good to hear that you're kicking the bug, Paula. Just be sure to take care to really recuperate fully! We don' t want any relapses!

Anonymous said...

Sorry to hear you're another victim of the dratted flu bugs - I reckon this years are worse than any I've ever seen! Your latest Mira finish is just gorgeous! :D

Jennifer said...

Stumbled upon your blog . You have some wonderful stitching . It is very inspiring!! I hope you are feeling better soon. Loved seeing your London pics . We travelled there in summer 2007 and have wonderful memories. Love your Mirabilia work.

MysteryKnitter said...

I'm so sad you have to suffer like that.