The Dogmother Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 All the little boys there would love it, and probbaly some of the bigger ones too. Phil eats anything chocolate, he's not bothered what it looks like! He helped me ice the chocolate fairy cakes I made last night (for Rosie to take to school - it's her birthday on Saturday) I have to say that an awful lot of the chocolate buttercream managed to find it's way into his mouth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Ooo OOOoo We're not going away this year Either building work on house to make it bigger or moving house. Either way I'm in for August Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Don't you go unravelling that knitting in your excitiment Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Knitting like mad at the mo Gina, (What's new). Going on a workshop all weekend with a friend and very exc ited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I do so envy people who can knit Trish - my mother used to be excellent and knitted me some Kaffe Fassett (sp?) stuff, but she gave it up when she got arthritis in her finger joints. I can dressmake, but can't knit for toffee. One day, when Rosie is bigger and I don't have to work so much, I am going to sit down and learn it properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Knitting and chickens, Ah the perfect life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nicola H Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I agree Trish I have taken up knitting and just can't stop............I have made 3 hats loads of scarves and my best yet a monkey for Emily's birthday I will post pics. of Mr dangly on monday he is lovely although not perfect (I am still getting the hang of it) I am very proud of him.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Well done Nicola! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Knitting and chickens, Ah the perfect life I love knitting too. All my friends think I'm mad, but I find it so relaxing, and what great satisfaction when you have something to show for it, albeit with a couple of dropped stitches! and you know one of my chooks is called Louise?...can you imagine my sheer delight when I stumbled across this knitted 'Louise'... I just need to find a pattern for a 'Thelma' now so I can knit her to match! Sorry - totally off topic again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Fab Gina !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Oh Gina she is lovely, there are lots of free patterns for toys on the internet but I haven't seen one for a chicken yet, a penguin is the closest..................I will keep searching and let you know if I find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Wow, GIna where did you find that. Oh I feel a design challenge coming on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Nicola, try sock knitting, totally addictive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 In a little boutique in Nottingham. We litterally happened across this gift shop and just really went in for a browse. I think the shop keeper thought I was a bit bonkers I think there might be a web-address on the back of the box. I'l have a look when I get home tonight and post it if there is one. Would love to knit my own though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Thanks Gina. Whilst I love a challenge there's no point re-inventing the wheel, I'd love to get hold of one of those somehow Thanks for sharing her with us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I like that - inventing the wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Trish i have just bought some opal self patterening wool and needles to knit some socksIi can't wait to get started as long as I can get the hang of using double pins.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Gina, If you decide to take up knitting chickens then you'll have a customer here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Nice to see I have the same overall body shape and figure as my namesake Gina Fab chicken I must keep my eyes peeled for one of those brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Brill! That rates next to knitted Clangers on my list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 If anyone likes to knit but can't find anything to do, try knitting hats, scarves and gloves for children. Samaritans Purse use them for the Operation Christmas Child (shoebox gifts). they always need them. Also, most neo-natal units would love tiny knitted things. apparently it helps keep the babies snuggled when they are prem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Our local hospital also has knitted toys for children who were brave when having injections etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Thats a nice idea too. I'll pass that one on to my mother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 It's adorable Gina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
