Part of the pleasure of op-shopping is about ‘the find’. I got this beautiful hand-knit for a very good price ($7) – considering the cost of the wool and the time involved in knitting it.

I love its shape, character and warmth, but it didn’t look very exciting languishing on the hanger. I brought it home, washed it, put a few hand-stitches in the armholes where the yarn seemed to have stretched a little, then secured it at the front with a big pin. I teamed it with an op-shop-found wool skirt, which had a couple of small holes which I mended on the sewing machine. I love the irregular shape and colour tones of this wrap, and enjoy wearing it very much.

Just a quick post today (just in time) as I was busy hosting my lovely book club ladies – slow-cooked lamb shanks with carrot, celery and french lentils, and my version of banofee pie!