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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    1. They really are very cute, aren't they?
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  2. Smashing book Joy I look forward to seeing a doll kinitted.

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    1. I'll post a few photos when I've made one. :-)
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  3. 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. 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.
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  4. 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. I think you will find it comes back very quickly, Viv. It's a kinaesthetic thing, isn't it? Muscle memory.
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  5. 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. 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.
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  6. 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. 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.
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  7. 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. Yes, I think so too. Fiddly though! I had three goes at the shoe before I got it!
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