Four and Twenty Blackberries…

…to bake in a pie!  That seems to be all I can find.  Just enough berries to colour an apple pie prettily pink.  Certainly not enough for jam or jelly.  I know they are late this year but an awful lot appear to have shrivelled and died before even ripening. Higgins doesn’t like blackberry picking.  HE likes to decide when we stop and start on a walk, and he’s not going to climb into prickly places  with HIS short legs, Oh no!

Still, I might just make the most of these by making Blackberry and Apple Crumble Icecream.  I’ll report back on that later so bear with me.

I’m happy to be able to show you the latest baby gift before it goes off to my great nephew. ( Why does being a Great Aunt feel so much more aging than a Granny?)

I’ve also tried one of the patterns from my new knitting book. (You didn’t think I could wait ’till I’d finished everything else did you?)  Remember these?

Being an American book I had to find alternative yarn, but I was more than happy with what I got.

Cashmere….Merino wool….Silk…Machine Washable! It’s lovely, really soft and cuddly…

It is Sublime baby cashmere merino silk DK which I bought in Norwich for £4.50 for 50gms  but I’ve since ordered some other colours online from Shadow’s Discount Wools at £3.90 a ball.  I’ve had a sock thing for ages, as you might recall, so these are perfect to add to my repetoire for present giving.

Finally, there’s the blanket.  I’m SO near to finishing.   Remember this?

Well, this is all I have left…

Just three more rows of edging to go and I’ll be ready to show it off, Hooray!

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About penny

I live in Norfolk, England in a cottage on the edge of the Norfolk Broads where it can be peaceful and beautiful, or wet and muddy, or occasionally wild and windswept. With me is husband Tim, Henry the elderly and opinionated tabby cat, and Higgins, the miniature dachshund with a massive personality. You’ll find me chattering on about wool and textiles, knitting and crochet, recipes, books and patterns, exhibitions and shopping and of course, the adventures of a small dog! Planet Penny has a Facebook Page, you can find me on UK Handmade and I am featured on Channel4/4Homes Favourite Craft Blog List.

8 thoughts on “Four and Twenty Blackberries…

  1. Penelope

    Hi Penny

    Well done with the blackberries you managed to collect, ours were sparse too and ended up in a crumble. you certainly are a multi-talented lady with sewing and knitting. I love the quilt and the tiny socks are heavenly. I’m pleased to see that there are others who get just as enthusiastic about starting new projects with a few others waiting to be finished ….! I need help with patience!
    Look forward to seing where al tha yummy yarn has gone xox

  2. Penny Peberdy

    Guess it’s not equal striped…

    BTW, how d’you manage to wind those teeny tiny balls so prettily?

  3. Magic Cochin

    Oh the quilt is lovely! I bet you had hours of fun arranging the fabrics – and they are set off beautifully by the red polka dots!

    Higgins! get your nose out of the wool basket !!! 😉

    Celia
    x

  4. Toffeeapple

    Those socks are just so pretty and the quilt is beautiful. Always such colourful posts on your blog Penny, which is why I like it so much. Looking forward to seeing what the yarn has been used to make. I’m now envying you that basket too!

  5. Emma

    There are so many exciting things in this post Penny. The socks are perfect – so beautiful, the quilt reminds me of pretty china and I can hardly wait to see your blanket.

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