They were quite quick to construct, once I got the idea (and once I stopped trying to be too clever!) They would be great additions to a hat or scarf or perhaps you could make a broach. Either way, they're very decorative and good if you have some bits of spare yarn.
These two were made from yarn I got free with a craft magazine.
I have also been doing "proper" knitting. Honest!
Last summer while on holiday I came across a lovely shop in Bovey Tracey in Devon. The week previously I had just finished *that cake* and was in the mood for something different. The lady in the shop was extremely helpful and I left with an armful of Sirdar snuggly snowflake and a pattern for "Patricia the Pig".
I had all sorts of good intentions but as I ended up in hospital at the end of that holiday, those plans were shelved.
I have finally sat down and have completed the two back pieces and the main front piece. Only the head, arms, legs, ears and snout to go...
This, of course, is classic avoidance behaviour. I'm putting off starting the christmas tree festival project. I will start it... after the pig!
The little shop in Bovey Tracey does have a website - please visit, because it was such a lovely little place. -> www.spinayarndevon.co.uk
Finally, take a look at this brilliant hair clip I was given for my birthday!
I absolutely love it!
It was made by Janine Basil - she has all sorts of interesting items on her site www.janinebasil.com
By the by this is all free advertising. In the words of Hercule Poirot in Death on the Nile, "I accepted no commission from Madame Doyle nor will I. What I have to say is purely in friendship."
Til next time!
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