Yarning Along Yet Again

It has been way too hot to knit here for the last few days.
But, joining in with the Yarn Along again this week (button on bottom of post), I have photographed my latest work along with my latest book.

Those of you that have seen my previous Yarn Along posts will know that I'm not really a novel reader, although I do enjoy them a lot more under a blanket, by the wood stove, in winter.

Yesterday, however, a long overdue trip to the library was had, and after an hour or two enjoying the air-conditioned peace and quiet, I returned home with a stack of books.

Pigs, pizza, celts and lace were among the mix, but the first book I selected to read was Working Dogs: Stories from around Australia. I haven't read much in it yet, but what I have I have enjoyed.
Asides from this collection of true tales, I've been flicking through the most gorgeous book, A Gathering Of Lace.

It is full of beautiful lace patterns -  from shawls, jackets and pullovers to gloves, socks, and even a couple of purses. It really is delightful.

It did rain for most of the weekend, so I managed to almost finish a baby hat I am working on.

I'm busy trying to get a small collection of Bamboo, Cotton and Organic Cotton baby hats up to release into my Madeit Shop as an Autumn collection, which is now only two months away.
In this heat, progress is slow, but I think I will have three or four hats finished by March or April.

I'd love to know what you've been reading/making lately!
xox

PS Thank-you once again to all my lovely new followers and visitors for stopping by and leaving such gorgeous comments. I really am so thrilled to have so many new visitors, and I really want to come and visit you all, but life is really hectic here at the moment - among other things, we're nursing a sick cow, so I'm afraid I'm a bit tardy in my return visits. I hope you understand and I'll come check out your blogs as soon as possible, xx