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Unravelled Wednesday - 26 June 2019

It been really strange, since I finished The Dress two weeks ago I've knit (and crocheted) bits and pieces, but nothing that has taken more than a couple of days. Also, somewhat to my surprise, I have been picking up The Blanket between each project and have made some serious progress. tonight I am finishing off a pair of Tough and Toasty mitts for my brother-In-Law. full disclosure I finished them on Monday at knit night, but when I looked at them properly I realised I'd put the thumb on the wrong side on the second one. I love knit night, but it's not the most productive for getting actual knitting done. Since I had to rip the second one back, I'm also making them a bit bigger. Fixed mitt on the left, smaller mitt on the right:

I'm reading A Prince on Paper which is the third in the "Reluctant Royals" romance series. It's typical romance, so I know what's going to happen, but I'm enjoying it. It's well written and the characters from the previous instalments of the series are all back together, so it's sweet, if predictable.Her characters are diverse, in sexuality, in race, in looks,which is refreshing too.
I'm linking up with Kat for Unravelled Wednesday because I love a good link party.
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  1. AsKatKnits27 June, 2019

    The dress... oh my! It is gorgeous! (And, Ballarat! I have been binging some of the Doctor Blake Mysteries!)

    As for the mitts... sorry about that! I have had the same problem more than once! (and thank you so much for joining us today!)

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