I realize now, I've written no post in English since Dec 7th! Writing independent posts in both languages - Bulgarian an English seems to have a minor hiden disadvantage in busy periods... So here is what is new here: We had snow! It was a beautiful snowy afternoon last Thursday. It all got white and wintery in half an hour! And I was driving at this time... I am sewing a bit and knitting a lot! Longing for a good pair of "my" sock for quite a long, I finally did finished my first pair! Number two is in progress now. Hopefully all done tomorrow. Christmas lists are almost done - still need wine and cookies, but ready with gifts! Just need to pack and buy some spices and wine... I have a little special something - mini patchwork quilt to play with on Christmas /here it is -  with some rambling in Bulgarian about it, blog post in English will be here for Christmas/ and... it is said we expect a warm Christmas this year. Which will definitely not keep me from baking! LOL Did I shout loud enough how happy I am with these socks? Well, despite the size error... LOL

This is the latest progress of my Clapotis - it is not ready but it will soon be. I love the colour and each row makes me appreciate it even more. It is something I can hardly believe, as I really loved it at the every beginning of this knit. LOL The special thing about this project and pattern is, it is transforming with every new section. I love the purl columns too. May think of a diagonal purl blanket in the future... Knitting pure wool in hot weather may seem strange. It feels good though - no pressure to finish and still great chances to finish it just  in time for July-August night by the sea. I started new woll slippers too today - part of the World Wide Knit in Public Day. The pictures below show my latest knitting love - little needle jewelries.

I was part of it today! Yay! It is the second knit in public event in Bulgaria this year, as far as I know and I think the first in Varna. It was not huge. Just a nice gathering of a few women, chatting, knitting and crocheting, with mini workshops, yarn discussions and mall talk near the sea. I am happy I was there - met lovely people, learned new things, got inspired. It was an adventure as I had a bare foot walk today as part of the event. Pretty unexpected, but it felt good. Check the nearest Knit in public event around and join if you can. It is fun!

This is the shawl that made me knit last year. Well, it was not only because I loved the way it looked, but also the drape and colour, and softness... made me want to knit one. So I started one a few days ago. It will be a big and heavy one - almost 250-300g, I think. But it will be warm. I am knitting with two strands. This gives the fabric very interesting sheen and texture. Here is one of the threads. The other is pure wool.

I am knitting these at the moment. The 3rd pair of mitts ever. Not officially obsession yet. But who knows... it might soon be... I sort of made all the design decisions on the way. Love the first one. Now making the second. Hope it is all done today!