Snowy Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I gave up on knitting the boys socks and turned them into baby elf socks instead. I suddenly thought of someone who has a sweet little pumpkin hat that would go nicely with this yarn! It's not very obvious in the pictures, but they do have slightly turned up elf toes, with some 'fronds' added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Very suitable for a pumpkin hatted elf . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I'm currently making some christmas cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I've been knitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 No it's asking for a password for your album. Love your advent calendar swag, is it for you? What are you going to put in the pockets - treats for yourself . You must get it finished you've got 2 weeks. Oh, I shall see if I can sort that out. Yes, the advent calendar is for us here. It's all finished, apart from filling the pockets. I'm putting in small wooden ornaments which gets hung on the button and a choccy. I shall hang it up on the 30th before bed so the kids see it in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Im in the process of knitting 24 little stockings to make an advent calendar like ***these*** at the moment ive made 3 orange ones, knitted up a green one that needs to be sewn together im going to make a long I-cord rope and dangle them from it in front of my bookcases (Kev says ) cathy x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 They are sooo cute! I think it's so much nicer to make something like this than buy one. That said Waitrose had a lovely wooden house advent calendar. But I resisted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Those little advent boots are gorgeous. I'm making some placemats from fabric wrapped washing line, like the bowls I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I made some christmas tree ornaments using dried, sliced oranges and limes yesterday. I am really pleased with how they turned out. (although I hope saying that doesn't make me sound full of myself ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Do we get to see them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 as soon as I find my camera, yup, of course Just don't know where it is at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I'm onto my second crochet blanket. A granny stripe one this time, and I must admit I am pleased with it so far. Knicked the idea once again from attic24. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 17, 2010 Author Share Posted November 17, 2010 My ripple blanket has been put to one side for the moment - but hasn't too far to go. I have nearly finished knitting the back of my Tunic from lovely chunky wool called Indie. I'm setting aside time this weekend to make my craft swap gift(s). Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeyoreshunny Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I've finally finished my attic 24 heaxagons on my baby blanket just have to decide if i want to put an edging on it now or not I've made some cute noodle hats pattern HERE I've made a granny stripe shrug, but unfortunately it's turned out too big for me, excuse the pics will see if i can get LSH to take a better one when he's home pattern HERE and a quick granny stripe scarf to use up some s"Ooops, word censored!"s of yarn plus i've nearly finished my swap gifts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I edged my hexagon blanket with a couple of rows of double crochet - it really sets it off nicely. Yours is looking lovely - love the colours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Agree it is, you are so productive and it's so colourful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I now have a huge box of home made decorations using the dried fruit and some leaves from our Bay tree. They look terrific and smell just like Christmas I am yet again starting to try and learn crochet. Yet again failing I've made some Christmas cards, and will be making some wrapping paper using paint and the childrens hand prints some time over the weekend. This afternoon is raspberry jam making but I hope to do some wet felting later once the children are in bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Working busily on finishing the advent calender in time! And a table runner that has been sat in my sewing box since last Christmas! Table runner - I just need to stitch the binding down on the reverse. Made from a selection of fabrics put together by my patchwork teacher. I love the creams and greens. Advent calender: I'm adding some embellishments to the pockets: It's not finished yet, need to buy a few more christmassy charms and things for it. And I've used that glittery fabric paint to highlight the numbers, plus will use it to highlight a few more details, but need to finish any sewing bits before adding any more glue! Had a very productive day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 That's a gorgeous advent calendar Snowy! Must have taken ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Very festive Snowy you better crack open a bottle. Do we get to see your cards and wrapping paper Ygerna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Snowy! That is quite beautiful. As for my cards, erm, I've written them and they are in envelopes But, I shall be making some more and I will try to remember to take photos. Not got round to finishing the paper yet either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Snowy! That's a future heirloom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Fantastic Snowy, the only sewing we've been doing recently has been horse rug repairs and Brownie badge sewing.... I'm making Granny squares at a very slow rate hoping to join them altogether eventually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 The Advent calendar was actually very simple - it was a kit, one panel of background fabric and strips for the pockets. All you do is cut it out and stitch on the dotted lines! There are some lovely kits here: ***Lady Sew and Sew*** I might just treat myself to another one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
