Space Chick Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 So, I'm off work, ordered to rest with a chest infection which has also messed up my diabetes This meant only one thing.... Sit down and craft! I can't share one photo as that is for the Christmas craft swap But I can share the jumper I have finished I'm quite pleased with how it's turned out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Wow! That looks great! If ever, in the far far future, I have time again, I want to learn knitting too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 That is a super jumper Space Chick I admire anyone who can knit. How long did it take ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Smashing now you need to make a Christmas one with Santa on the front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 That is a super jumper Space Chick I admire anyone who can knit. How long did it take ? Gosh, probably 8 hours on the back, 8 on the front, 2 hours per sleeve, then 3 hours to sew up and do the neckline...... So about 23 hours I wish you hadn't got me to work that out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 That is a super jumper Space Chick I admire anyone who can knit. How long did it take ? Gosh, probably 8 hours on the back, 8 on the front, 2 hours per sleeve, then 3 hours to sew up and do the neckline...... So about 23 hours I wish you hadn't got me to work that out Is that a long time for a jumper ? Or not long at all ? Sounds pretty quick to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Smashing now you need to make a Christmas one with Santa on the front I have been tempted with a snowflake one, but I am a novice with colour work, and I need complete quiet for working to a colour pattern maybe next year I'm currently knitting a matching hat with leftover wool to have a nice matching set I'll then decide what I'm going to do next. By rights I should do scarfs for my nephew and niece to go with hats I have already knitted them, but then I am tempted to knit a cardy with some really nice wool I had as an eBay bargain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 That is a super jumper Space Chick I admire anyone who can knit. How long did it take ? Gosh, probably 8 hours on the back, 8 on the front, 2 hours per sleeve, then 3 hours to sew up and do the neckline...... So about 23 hours I wish you hadn't got me to work that out Is that a long time for a jumper ? Or not long at all ? Sounds pretty quick to me. I don't know But it's a whole wasted day near enough I know someone asked me would I knit them a jumper and they'd pay my time, when I told them how long it would take they promptly changed their minds gosh even on minimum wage that would be well over £100, and wool is expensive. Cheaper to buy cheap knits in ASDA However, I do love having my Debs originals. I have a few cardys, several jumpers and two house dresses that I have done over time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Last few years I have been making little christmas ornaments for my colleagues instead of giving them all a christmas card. Last year it was Christmas trees, the year before if was snowflakes. I wasn't actually planning to make any this year, but then a colleague told me that she loved her ornament last year and thought is was so special... Oh well... So this year is the year of the heart! Went way overboard because I kept adding people to the list. "If I give him a heart, I can't forget her... Etc..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Oooh Cat tails those are pretty. Love the rainbow stack. Is that knitting or crochet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Thanks! It's crochet. I don't do knitting. A free pattern too. I normally just scout the internet to find something suitable and this is quite fast to make to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Thanks! It's crochet. I don't do knitting. A free pattern too. I normally just scout the internet to find something suitable and this is quite fast to make to. I think I should learn to crochet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 So pretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 What a great idea - they're really pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 They are lovely! I do the same, but mount my little crochet items onto a simple card. That way they have a card for Chrisstmas and then can remove the crochet decoration and use it the next year. I've only done snowflakes, Attic24 pattern as its super fast, and its amazing ho wmuch it can vary with differing yarns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I stick mine on a card too. Well, a piece of thick paper, on which I write my Christmas wish for them. This mornings little project. Titus the barn owl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Aw so cute, and you made him in a morning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Yeah, but he is quite small. Maybe 7 cm high? Fits in the palm of my hand. Rather straight forward pattern, but I thought he was cute too. Make him a little scarf, to keep warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Ahh he is gorgeous. May I ask where you got the pattern from, granddaughter loves owls. Chrissie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Thanks! Internet is my friend! Almost never buy any patterns anymore. The only downside is that some patterns are less than perfect. But this one worked quite well. I just added a tail, to make the owl stand easier. Titus the barn owl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Debs - seen the ensemble on FB. I think they are great. Also loving the hearts - brilliant idea. And how cute is that little owl! I'm still plodding with the quilt! And bought lots of fabric on sale from the US a couple of weeks ago - I think the most paid up was $6.50. Some were $4. All florals and hubby rather liked the choices so I sent off for some more oops my bad - can't do anything with them yet but hey ho, into the stash they go And Plumsie if you would like me to put the Koojie tutorial up on here, I've put loads of photos on Photobucket to pop on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Okay... Last of the crafting for a while! Arms and hands are sore... Got inspired by the John Lewis add! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Thank you for the link for the pattern Cats tail. Oh he is very sweet too. You are very talented. Chrissie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Cat tails you are so very clever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Ahhh thanks luvachicken! You're too nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
