I couldn’t let a month go by without posting once! It’s turning out to be a very busy summer. I’m feeling a bit weary, to be honest, but am taking some much-needed holiday soon.

The beret is Ysolda’s beautifully organic Rose Red pattern, and was a pleasure to knit. The cardigan (Rambling Rose from Interweave Knits Winter 06) is much closer to being finished than one might assume from the photo.

Now I’m going to fall into bed with a book (Pratchett’s Thud!, which is comfortable and fun and witty, and ideal for my post-11pm brain) and wish the next few weeks away. Bring on lie-ins and lazy afternoons…