Knitting Patterns
This week I've spent a lot of time job hunting online. I've
registered with numerous websites including Blackpool and
Lancashire Council, the NHS and seven recruitment agencies. I have
gone through the "if it wasn't for the Army" thought
process. Then I have moved on to the "I hate the Army
stage". Marrying Action Man and moving to Cyprus 12 years ago
was all so exciting. And in my excitement I got pregnant soon after
we got married. Then I got pregnant again. I didn't seem to
learn the first time. I then moved another ten times. Now for the
first time in years I have time to myself to think about what I
want to do work wise for the next 25 years.
Moving every two years or less looks very bad on a CV. Recruitment
agencies don't know what BFPO addresses are. I used to have a
career! I used to have work clothes and high heels and go out for
lunch. Admittedly it was only to Boots to get a sandwich... but
still. Sometimes I had after-work drinks - these were usually a bad
move after the third gin and tonic. Now I just drink wine by myself
tidying up toys and spending far too much time on Facebook.
Before I even apply for jobs I have to think about childcare,
breakfast clubs, holiday cover, what if the children are sick. The
costs soon add up. Action Man has never been home for tea time or
bath time and he most definitely cannot do the school run.
Of course being an army wife and a full-time mother is a job in
itself. I have spent a great deal of my time bringing up Heather
and James alone. Today we spent a wet and windy Sunday afternoon at
a local farm. The smell reminded me that I really do prefer towns
and cities and we had to keep washing our hands. Tucker the
Shetland pony tried to eat my jacket and Heather asked if she could
have five pet mice. Two pigs kept snorting, the goats were very
frisky and the sweet little calves made me consider becoming a
vegetarian.
On a positive note, I can honestly say that in five weeks when
Action Man is back I will be going through the "I love the
Army stage" again and all will be forgiven.
I
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Comments:
"Hi Margaret, thanks for your feedback. I will pass this on to the lady that sources our kinitting patterns and hopefully get a pattern for next month that meets your requirements! "
Webteam Candis - Monday 13th Jun 2011
"I would just like some easy-to-follow patterns for classic designs, with some interesting variations."
Margaret Gillian Howe - Sunday 12th Jun 2011
"Hi Larry, please see www.candis.co.uk/knitting where you will find our knitting patterns. The latest ones are only available for members but you will find lots there that i am sure will be useful ! Thanks "
Webteam Candis - Monday 9th May 2011
"can any one help my wife to get some knitting patterns for free"
larry doolin - Saturday 7th May 2011
"Hi Rita, with each knitting pattern we also include a printable version which you might find more helpful. "
Webteam Candis - Tuesday 3rd May 2011
"I just want to see some knittings patterns not a losd of writing i'm not good on a computor so i don't wont all this stuff."
Rita Davies - Friday 29th Apr 2011
"Hi Kath, to see the range of knitting patterns we have on our site, please go to our online knitting section at www.candis.co.uk/knitting. You will see that you also have the option of downloading a printable version! Many thanks"
Webteam Candis - Wednesday 2nd Mar 2011
"How do I order the knitting patterns or get to see them? Karen"
Karen Cook - Tuesday 1st Mar 2011
"Hi Kath, Thank you for your comment. We will keep this is mind when sourcing future knitting patterns. Hope you have a lovely Christmas. "
Webteam Candis - Thursday 23rd Dec 2010
"I would like to see cross-stitch patterns as well."
Kath Hodson - Thursday 23rd Dec 2010
"I would like to add to the request of some other readers to please include crochet patterns as I love, love, love to crochet!"
Shantal Venter - Thursday 2nd Dec 2010
"I would love to see crochet patterns, and look forward to seeing this as you recently have suggested you may."
Linda Cass - Monday 12th Jul 2010
"i love doing counted cross stitch would you ever consider doing any patters for them thank you"
Carol Summers - Wednesday 24th Mar 2010
"We currently only offer knitting patterns. However, we are planning to develop this section of the website and we will look into the possibility of providing crochet patterns. Thanks "
Webteam Candis - Monday 18th Jan 2010
"You have some lovely kitting patterns but I prefer to crochet. Do you ever offer crochet patterns?"
Julie Paylor - Saturday 16th Jan 2010
"If you click into the knitting patterns area on the website you can click to preview a pdf of each knitting pattern, as long as you are logged on to the website."
Webteam Candis - Monday 29th Jun 2009
"how do I get to order knitting patterns?"
lily Dudley - Friday 26th Jun 2009