While Miz Kittling Knits: Dalgleish

  One thing is certain: now that I've switched to knitting lap blankets for awhile, I'm completing projects even faster! This week, I'm sharing the lap blanket I made for Denis. I was inspired to make one for each of us after the cold, wet, windy December afternoon we spent waiting and waiting and waiting for Dial-a-Ride. Both of us were frozen, and the only reason why we weren't completely frozen solid is that (for some reason I cannot begin to fathom) I brought an extra cardigan, and we took turns covering our legs with it. We may never need these lap blankets, but we will be prepared! Here is Denis's-- The pattern is a freebie from the Yarnspirations website with the unimaginative but utilitarian name " Reversible Knit Lap Blanket " (it looks the same front and back). Denis and I both liked the diagonal stripes.  I used two strands of Lion Brand Homespun yarn in a colorway called "Lagoon" on my US size 11 circular needles. The finished product color coordinates with his scooter; it's warm and soft and shouldn't let any biting cold winds through. What was I watching while I was stitching?   Denis and I enjoyed the latest too-short season of Dalgliesh , based on P.D. James's series of mysteries-- and by "too short" I mean I would have loved to have several more episodes to watch.  The series follows the career of Adam Dalgliesh, who's not only a brilliant Detective Chief Inspector but a poet as well. Bertie Carvel is excellent in the role, and I like watching how the relationship between him and Detective Sergeant Kate Miskin develops. Miskin wants on the fast track to promotion, but once she begins to understand Dalgliesh's methods and sees how much she can learn from him, she finds all her career ideas changing.  Strong stories, excellent acting, great cinematography... and I love Dalgliesh's car. This series was the perfect thing to keep my needles busy, and I was happy to hear that it's been renewed for two more seasons. If you haven't already, give it a try! © Cathy G. Cole of Kittling: Books All rights reserved. If you're reading this on a site other than Kittling: Books or Cathy's feed , be aware that this post has been stolen and is used without permission.