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Completed back, front ribbing begun

I have been waiting on the arrival of some wool, but felt the need to have something on my needles in the meantime. Especially given all the moments to knit I have been finding lately. (Though who knows for how much longer.)

After completing my first ever raglan sleeve garment, I felt quite optimistic about trying another one, though for the baby this time. I discovered this old knitting pamphlet amongst some gifted knitting booklets and retrieved a ball of 4ply wool from my stash - which had been brought for a project that has since been abandoned. 

I love that this pattern has a 4ply and 8 ply version. If I can knit it with success this time, I dare say I shall be knitting it again in the future. I did have a fair bit of ripping out to do after I realised I had been K2tog, P2tog, when I should have been K2, P2tog for the raglan decrease. I'm also hoping that blocking it at the end will have the fabric looking less holey that it does at present, though perhaps it is the wool?

What have you been making?

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After a few quiet days at home Cohen and I were both itching to get out and stretch our legs today. Heavy rain began to fall, as if by surprise, but we made our plans undeterred. By the time Dave was home from work, and we were ready for our adventure, the sun was shining once more and we were able to leave the umbrellas at home.

To our delight, tucked away in suburbia, are 36 hectares of beautiful forest. Our first visit to the Springwood Conservation Park did not disappoint. Boulders, caves, cliffs and a gorge. Creeks, waterfalls, bridges, wallabies, birds, lizards, mushrooms. More than one walker was surprised to see me waddling along the paths. Thankfully Cohen's through inspection of everything kept the pace slow.

There's something just so right about walks like this. Taking in the natural beauty. Exploring as a family. Sharing Cohen's discoveries. I came home feeling really good. Refreshed and re-energised. The knowledge of this little treasure is being tucked away for future exploration.

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35 weeks

Ravlery

I've been listening to my body and having as many quiet days as I can lately. Resting my bump and my back, and putting my feet up while I still have the chance. I could surely get used to quiet days like today.

Croissants for breakfast. Walking in the rain in our gumboots and raincoats. Examining each new mushroom discovery with Cohen. Making collages together. Knitting and watching movies with Dave while the little man napped and the rain fell. Catching up with my brother.

A wonderful Sunday indeed, though I am missing my dear sister. Two more weeks before she flies home. Then Cohen and I will be hot on her heels for a catch up before the baby comes. One can never underestimate the bond between identical twins.

Here's to a wonderful week ahead.