Getting ready, inspiration, new techniques

1.  I feel I'm making some progress with my to-do list at work at last... just as well when I'm going to be on holiday next week :o)

2.  I bought a couple of books with my birthday money, and they arrived today.  One in particular looks fab:
The Knitter's Life List.  Full of interesting ideas and inspiration about knitting-related things and much bigger than I'd expected.  I'm looking forward to browsing through the lovely pictures and ideas.

3.  The Snug baby jacket is growing nicely.  I'm half-way through the 2nd sleeve which means it's now a recognisable jacket.  I'm enjoying the almost seamless design and looking forward to the next stage - picking up the front stitches and casting on for the hood.

Baptism, catching up and lots of garter stitch

1. It was my nearly-5-year-old godson's baptism today: a happy day. He didn't like getting water on his face but didn't complain. I was very proud of him.

2. We took a walk around the harbour in the afternoon. I appreciated the fresh air, and the chance to discuss a couple of worries. The relaxing was topped off by catching up on an episode of The Great British Bake Off: a feel-good treat.

3. I started my latest knitting project, which I've made myself wait for until the previous project was finished (last night). I've made a lot of progress today (all of the back and part of the front) and I can't say I'm too sorry to have completed the many rows of straight garter stitch. The more interesting bit starts tomorrow (removing the waste yarn to pick up the sleeves!)