Last weekend Mr R and I took the train and embarked upon a wee Scottish adventure.
It was business for Mr R but I tagged along with my hook and yarn. The temptation of a long train journey without the little Robins was just too much, even if it did mean an early start!
It provided a whole few hours of just sitting watching the world go by with just Mr R for company and the opportunity for guilt free hooking…what was not to love!
I got some more rows done on my Charming Harbour Blanket…I am still hooking away at this. It is rather slow going, not because of the pattern, more the sheer size of the thing and the fact that I am only working on it every now and then. But, I am enjoying the hook and I do not have any deadline pressures with this one.
The journey to Glasgow and then onto Ayrshire was hassle free and I can highly recommend hooking on a train…there is something about the rhythm of the hooking combined with the uniform clickety clack of the train which hushes one into a calm serenity.
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Great! I’d luv luv luv to see that part of the world. Someday…maybe my next honey moon hopefuly. Love ya’ll dears. Just keep in mind…winter ain’t forever.
Scotland is a must see if you can. We were amazed by the indescribable beauty of it. Hope you get there one day x
What a lovely way to spend a weekend, I’m not at all jealous …..OK I’m telling a fib I’m totally jealous !!!
your blanket is looking spectacular x
If it makes any better Mrs P, we get away together less often than a blue moon! 😊
Which must make it extra special, have you had any free time to work on your blanket ? I’m 3/4 through Attic 24’s Hydrangea blanket, it’s taking a while but that’s what I enjoy about large crochet projects ~you can pick them up when the moment is right, then not feel guilty if you don’t get round to them for a week or so
Oh I’ve seen that blanket…are you using the same colours or have you chosen your own colour scheme? I have not done much on my blanket this week, I must put that right this weekend. xx
Hope you managed to squeeze a little crochet time over the weekend
I’m using the same colours as Lucy recommended for her Hydrangea blanket although I’ve completed 2 of her cosy stripe blankets one in shades of browns & blues & one in summer flowers ~ both were a huge success x
I must try that the next time I come to the uk my husband is from the north lakes ait is a beautiful place to visit, When we are up that way we spend our time between Penrith Keswick and Workington seeing friends and family.
There is sooo much to explore and so many little places to go on an adventure 😊
I would love to go to woolfest in cockermouth but never had the chance as it is always when we have our annual vacation.
I think I would be dangerous at a wool convention!!!
What a fab trip. I also love crocheting on a train… Just as long as I remember to pick everything up after! Last time I seemed to not notice that my tin of stitch markers had fallen out of the bag 🙁. Thankfully my stitching santa sent me more stitch markers, but I’m still sad about the ones I lost, and the cute little tin.
That’s why I took my blanket to hook, no stitch markers just a hook and a pair of scissors. You never know your stitch markers may have been picked up by someone who is now loving them…that’s what I would like to think anyway x
Oooh that would be nice!
I haven’t been on a train in years, but if I ever do again, I will definitely remember to take some knitting or crochet. It does sound quite relaxing and a great way to pass the time.
We loved it so much that we are planning our next train trip xx
My sister just got back from her second trip to Scotland and is trying to convince me to join her next time. I don’t need much convincing. Looks like a beautiful country. Crocheting on a train sounds like a wonderful way to pass the time. Thanks for sharing!
Sounds like you have the perfect opportunity for your own wee adventure xx Enjoy!
That sounds like such a lovely trip! I love train travel!!!
I had forgotten how relaxing a long train journey was x
Oh I so want to go on a long train journey, and so nice you and human got away alone:)
Scotland…on my bucket list! Hooking on the train…awesome!
It’s a must for a bucket list!!!
I love a train ride, and will always find any excuse to go on one. So glad you enjoyed yours too, it sounds like a perfect trip and a happy little get away.
Enjoy the new week. 😉
You too!xx