Monday, 11 February 2019

Monday

Good morning, everyone.  After another blustery day that started off wet and then cleared to give us some sunshine, the wind settled and this morning we have a hard frost to remind us it's still very much winter.

On Friday, Al came bearing gifts - a gift anyway.  It was this book.


Isn't it lovely!
Unlike the other cute things I have been knitting, these are made with 4 ply, of which I only have a little, so I absolutely HAD to get in some more yarn, didn't I?  Oh, dear, what a tragedy! 
I'll have to keep my eyes open as I couldn't find any browns in 4 ply (for hair) in Hobbycraft.

Ofr course, I have started making one.  It's fiddly and there's some very attractive little details.  Some of the clothes come on and off which would be nice for a young child and there's some gorgeous little accessories like bags and hats.

We spent the evening catching up on recorded 'Have I got News For You' programmes, which we both find hysterically funny at times and, after so much laughing, I slept like a log.

I will be taking Alison to the station this morning.  She has a busy week ahead of her so I hope the weekend has been a welcome break for her.

Then it's home, plan, Knitter Knatter club, helping out in FS, home, tuition and then ironing in the evening.  A busy but satisfying day.

I'm expecting a parcel, too, at some point today.  I'll tell you about that another time though.
xx
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14 comments:

  1. Sue in Suffolk11 February 2019 at 08:04

    love those dolls

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    1. Joy11 February 2019 at 18:51

      They really are very cute, aren't they?
      xx

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  2. Diane Epps11 February 2019 at 08:19

    Smashing book Joy I look forward to seeing a doll kinitted.

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    1. Joy11 February 2019 at 18:52

      I'll post a few photos when I've made one. :-)
      xx

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  3. Kathleen W11 February 2019 at 09:25

    I borrowed this lovely book from the library,all the dolls are gorgeous. I am not a great knitter but one doll is called Martha as is my granddaughter so I think I might give it a go, wish me luck.

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    1. Joy11 February 2019 at 18:55

      She's the one with the pretty little red and white top, isn't she? I love her. I am sure your Martha will love her little doll.
      Good luck - just take it slowly and don't worry.
      xx

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  4. wherethejourneytakesme11 February 2019 at 09:59

    I would love to knit one of those dolls but first steps first - I have now got a ball of wool and found my box of needles to have a practice - haven't knitted for about 20 years so will start on something very easy - hope it is like riding a bike that you never forget!

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    1. Joy11 February 2019 at 19:16

      I think you will find it comes back very quickly, Viv. It's a kinaesthetic thing, isn't it? Muscle memory.
      xx

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  5. Sooze11 February 2019 at 12:33

    What a cute book - but I must say you must have the patience of a saint, Joy, to knit little things with such tiny and fiddly accessories. I wouldn't!

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    1. Joy11 February 2019 at 19:17

      I suppose it does take a bit of patience but I've always loved working with my hands so it doesn't feel patient, if you see what I mean.
      xx

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  6. Sue11 February 2019 at 23:50

    Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend with Alison. Hanging out with good girlfriends is the best, isn't it?

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    1. Joy12 February 2019 at 06:27

      It really is, yes. I have known Al for many years now and, as she doesn't live close, we do most of out chatting by email. She's a wonderful friend and this weekend was great.
      xx

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  7. Eileen T12 February 2019 at 11:18

    Those dolls are delightful and the fact that some of the clothes can be removed makes them more appealing to children.

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    1. Joy13 February 2019 at 09:44

      Yes, I think so too. Fiddly though! I had three goes at the shoe before I got it!
      xx

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