We'll be driving for three hours tomorrow to get to Potchefstroom to watch cricket, South Africa versus Bangladesh. It's a Test match, for those who know about cricket, scheduled to last for five days. Our plan is to watch for two days and then go to Bloemfontein to watch rugby, South Africa versus Australia. Even I can't see myself knitting at a rugby match, but I definitely need something to do while at the cricket ground. I've been pondering. It needs to be something simple - imagine how muddled my magic square could get! Yesterday I remembered that I promised my daughter Penny that I would try to replicate a knitted headband she sent me a photo of. That would be just the thing. Penny says it needs to be knitted in a thick yarn, so last night I spun a skein and a half of thick wool. It's possible I overdid the thickness - here's one skein in comparison with a skein from my last batch of spinning:
Anyway, I'll see how it goes and show you when I blog again on Monday.
Our woeful wallabies haven't been winning too much lately, so I'm sure you will enjoy the rugby! Good idea to take some mindless knitting with you to the cricket, it sounds like a lovely trip to look forward to.
ReplyDeletegood luck with the head band! I agree that you definitely need something to do at the cricket, it is not a game that I would like to watch.
ReplyDeleteI watched cricket when in Ireland in the early 70s. I never did catch on to how the game is played. I don't think I've ever seen rugby. I take it rugby has far more action! Have fun with the headband!
ReplyDeleteHave a fun and safe trip!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your trip, game and knitting :-)You'll be the only productive person at the games ;-P
ReplyDeleteA lovely creamy colour. I really enjoy watching cricket especially Test Matches.
ReplyDeleteI am sure it will be wonderful!! I can't wait to see it!! :)
ReplyDeleteYour spinning skills are really handy for making just the right yarn for any project. Happy Knitting and Safe Travels. I hope your team wins!
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