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WIP Wednesday

 

The long bank holiday weekend thankfully gave me a nice break and a bit more crafting time which I was desperate for.

Last week I knit pretty exclusively on Dad’s jumper.

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I managed to finish off the body – It’s hanging awkwardly here as it’s held together with clip stitch markers. I’m planning on sewing the shoulder seams together when I put the arms in.

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Speaking of which I managed to get a start on the sleeves before going to knit and natter on Saturday. Annoyingly you need to increase every 8 rows which means I still have to have my piece of paper handy when I knit on these but they’re a mindless knit as long as I remember to increase!

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We went to Cardiff yesterday and I stopped at The Button Shop. I’ve never been before bit it’s wonderful. I managed to stock up a little and once again shocked Rhys at how expensive buttons actually are! I’m building up a nice button box which is wonderful. The little hamster in the middle is an eraser/rubber from Blott; no rat ones but hamsters are cute enough and at £1 each who can complain!

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We also have a completed sock! I’ve started the cuff on the second one but not got much further yet. Again this is one where you need to keep track of rounds. The multicoloured yarn doesn’t really showcase this pattern very well but the fit on these is really nice. The ribbing really hugs the foot and I’m a little sad that these are not for me! Maybe at some point I’ll make a pair for me.

 

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This weekend I also managed to make some headway on Fatty Lumpkin the African Flower Pony. Last time I pre-made the shapes and joined all together afterwards. I must admit as much as I love the randomness of the elephant I wanted something a bit more symmetrical this time and having a basic concept of how things go together I’m making them as I go. This makes it feel like Fatty is taking a very long time to come together but patience and perseverance is the name of the game.

Now if you’ll excuse me I’m off to research doily patterns! This crafters Christmas list is looking like it will never be completed!

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