I dusted off the CSM, which hasn't been used much since February 2020. It ended up being sited next to the tumble dryer (not ideal), since my partner is now WFH in my knitting room. I'm teaching some classes at Kegworth soon so wanted to make sure it was working ok, and to update the notes for the class.
Plain socks
Tube socks. Not pictured - I also knitted a fully ribbed sock, but it's yet to have a mate. It took ages, and fully ribbed socks with heels aren't for beginners! I remembered AFTER I had made one that it's normal to leave the foot plain because it's more comfortable to wear. Oops. To start with, the CSM played up a bit in 1x1 rib (it felt like it was going out of alignment for a while), but a bit of oiling overnight seems to have fixed it.
Passap toque, a Cardiknits pattern - this only *just* fits me as a skull cap, I'd add about 48 rows to enable it to fit properly. I like my ears covered!
Passap scarf
This was 60 sts on both beds using tech 182 for the vertical striped backing over 1600 rows, with 8 rows at each end in just tech 182. A bit on the stiff side but it might soften up when washed. 1600 rows is quite a workout!
Hyacinth - I planted a load of bulbs late last year, and this one is ahead of all the rest. I won a bag of bulbs last year and planted them all, and immediately forgot what I planted where, so it will be a nice surprise.
Current mood: 
happy
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