Hi everyone

Spring has sprung! We just went for a walk around our neighbourhood, it’s 21 Celsius out there (although it will be cooling again after tomorrow) and the local deer are enjoying the delicacies provided by our backyard flowers, such as they are.

Mr Stitches, aka my husband, is recovering well from his cancer treatment. After the anticipated dip when treatment ended, he’s been getting better and better. He’s eating well though has to take care with his throat still. Nothing too scratchy or spicy or dry. He’s started to wean himself off the painkillers.

We’ve been taking daily walks and his energy is returning.

I’ve been vlogging frequently all month at Stitches and Slapdashery on YouTube and also published a few tutorials. I have one for drawstring project bags for knitters/crocheters, zippered project bags, a denim cup/water bottle carrier, and a couple of crochet ones too.

The granny square pants were finished and have been worn (INSIDE the house)!

I am in the process of knitting a baby blanket with Ice Yarns Sweet Baby – the pattern is Ten Stitch Twist by Frankie Brown (free on Ravelry).

I made quite a few upcycled denim bags. The one I was most proud of was the backpack which I designed myself.

And I also made an Amplector by Spencer Ogg, and a simplified version of the Linds Handmade H2O2go, which turned out awesome.

My crochet WIP is probably going to be a cardigan or sweater, for which I’ve started making daisy squares like this one.

They’re all going to look different as I’m using stash and the background yarn has long colour changes.

I’ve been recording over the Easter weekend so there’ll be another vlog uploaded tonight. If you haven’t checked out the channel yet, I’d love for you to visit! Leave me a comment 😀

Hope you’re enjoying the seasonal changes wherever you are. Have a wonderful April. 😊