Brighton knit report

We decided on Brighton for our wedding anniversary. Brighton turned out to have more than its expected share of knittiness. 


I had read in Let'sKnit magazine a couple of issues ago that Cocoon Knits from Hove were running a fundraising campaign involving yarn-bombing a double decker bus. It was to be driven along Brighton and Hove seafront the afternoon of the 20th August. I wasn't sure we'd get to see it, but we lucked out on our drive back from Hove.


Next day, on our way to The Lanes, we chanced upon the Martlett's Hospice shop - the hospice is the charity in aid of which the bus had been 'yarned'. 


Naturally, on spying a small wool selection in the corner, I could resist doing my bit for charity. The fact the yarn's bright pink didn't hurt. 


Further into town we spied a yarn-bombed lamppost and, most importantly, chose our lunch venue based on its knitted Brighton Pavilion display and knitted seagull mobiles. Sold! 


Better yet, afternoon tea was served in teapots clad in the best tea cosies ever! 

Bike hike

Well, the plan to get some exercise is going ok so far. The garden has been giving me plenty of excuse what with all the hedges and weeds to be sorted. Lopping down a few more boughs this weekend was less hardcore than the previous few weeks, but zapped me out even so.

The goats at Surrey Quays Farm are numerous and very friendly

Sunday was glorious, so after an hour or two knitting socks and tending to thirsty veg, I was pleased Mark says yes to a cycle ride. We headed towards the river using even more cycleways than I knew existed and made our way along the Thames towards Tower Bridge. A stop-off at the excellent Surrey Quays Farm for tea and communing with the animals kept us going.


Tonight, I was determined to keep up the good intentions despite aching from too much charging over cobblestones on my bike. Amazingly, i managed to put in my dues on both the crosstrainer and the bike. Not quite as satisfying as last week's unexpected burst of energy and loss of 5kg, but a good start.