I thought I would do a quick post to share what I've been working on this December (hence why there hasn't been as many blog posts this month!). As the little project I set myself this year was to knit a scarf for my boyfriend. Now, before starting this scarf I had no idea how to knit, so there was a lot of practice to be undertaken before I even started. I relied heavily upon a book called 'Knit Step by Step' by Vikki Haffenden & Frederica Patmore, very useful videos and blogs from the internet, and most important of all, my Mum!
So yes, after weeks of slogging, these are the results of my efforts:
I really enjoyed making this scarf - although I had a few problems along the way! (Such as discovering half way through making it that a stocking stitch for a scarf is not the best stitch as the whole piece will just curl in on itself!)
But overall I'm happy with my scarf; I really like the tweed effect wool I used, although I had some difficulty obtaining a nice wool to knit with; the nearest shop for wool for me is John Lewis, and I didn't think the choice was spectacular!
Knitting this scarf has made me think about hand-making a lot more presents for people in the future, as I found it very rewarding to make something practical for somebody! Unfortunately in these busy days, its finding some free time to do such things, but I'm definitely going to try harder next year! Surely somebody would appreciate something hand-made rather than a cheap piece of useless plastic - like a pair of novelty glasses or something?
Woah, sorry, I got a bit ranty there, so moving on...
I asked my sister to make me a Pokemon-themed necklace for Crimbo, and she delivered the goods!
How awesome is that? A little Clefairy sitting on a hoop! I like it very much! Hopefully, my sister will make more in the future for others to enjoy! Whoop!
So theres another long-awaited dose of waffle! There should be another post before New Year, so heres wishing everyone a relaxing time during 'The Bit between Crimbo & New Year!'
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