Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Yarn Along - Wales

We've just returned from a lovely trip 'home' to Wales and naturally where I go my knitting goes! (well except on the plane as security didn't like the look of my 'knitpro' circular needles)
I didn't get as much knitting done as I had planned but I did manage to finish my Taproot mitts,

make quite a bit of progress on my Secret Santa, and spend "HOW MUCH!" (Richard and my father) money in a wool shop!  I treated myself to some delicious Noro yarn to make another Shalom, but this time one that actually fits.  I am at present exercising great self-restraint by not casting-on until all other projects are finished, let me tell you, it's not easy!

I also picked up some colourful yarn for hot water bottle cosies for the boys.

And of all people, my father spotted a fantastic used needlecraft book at an indoor market, so I quickly snapped it up for a small donation to the charity that was running the book stall.
The rest of our time was spend visiting local attractions, my favorite was Castell Henllys village where the boys learnt, amongst other things, to grind wheat and make bread, the stone age way!


I especially enjoyed spending time with family and my best friend (of 30 years!-makes us sound so old) and her brood...
me & Amy
...and having lunch in the Tafan Sinc
I don't think this pub has changed one bit from the days of my grandfathers youth! (well apart from the orange plastic juice bottle)
sawdust on the floor to soak up spit and spills. Lovely!
We also visited the Tregwynt Woolen mill where I had every intention of buying welsh wool to make my shalom, but at £16 per 50g I decided otherwise.  The mill had a small shop next door selling woolen bags, blankets etc but for the most part it's woolen items are all exported to the US.

Linking up with Ginny for this weeks Yarn Along.

16 comments:

  1. Looks like a wonderful holiday. And never tell them how much ;) great mittens!

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  2. You must have excellent will power not to cast on that beautiful Noro yarn!
    Don't you just love the mitten pattern in Taproot? I am knitting a small pair, but there are plans for more for the
    'big' people in my life.

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  3. I love those mittens! Sounds like you had a lovely holiday. I get the how much in yarn shops all the time lol!

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  4. That looks like so much fun, to visit a stone age museum is way at the top of my bucket list ;)
    Love the mitts.
    x

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  5. Great looking mittens and beautiful Noro yarn!

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  6. I know what you mean about finishing up projects:)
    That Noro yarn is beautiful.

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  7. wow emma! what a fantastic trip, i can't wait to go to wales someday. i am surprised you were not allowed onboard with your needles, i hope you had a plan b? i loved seeing all these photos and am so glad you had a wonderful time and bought wonderful yarn!

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  8. Looks like you had all kinds of fun!

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  9. The mittens are lovely, I have been wanting to try the Taproot pattern. Your trip looks wonderful, all of it!

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  10. What a lovely trip ! The mitts look great.

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  11. What a fun trip! Those mitts are on my list to make too. Yours look great!

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  12. My cousin lives in Pembrokeshire, I am always amazed at her pictures. How beautiful every nook and cranny seems to be, so soft and green and ancient compared to, well, almost everywhere I have lived! Three more weeks until my trip "home"... They had better let me take my needles :) I love that Noro, hope you can cast on soon!

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  14. Love the color of your mittens, so sunny looking. The trip looks and sounds fantastic. I've not had any trouble with my knitting needles on planes, even several international flights. I do try to take non metals for use on the plane, not sure if that makes a difference or not.

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  15. looks like a lovely time! I love the discription of spending HOW MUCH! on yarn lol Ive had that too:)

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  16. We loved having you home for a week, and are missing you all so much already. Typical Welsh lasses with a drink in our hands! Can't wait to visit you all next year. love and hugs x

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