do you mind if i knit: Merry Christmas!

FREEbies!

Would you like to award someone special a knitted rosette? See the pattern to knit one here!
Little Squares Scarf, (quick pattern).
Little Squares Scarf, (step-by-step pattern, with lots of step-by-step photos).
How to sew up crochet or knitting with an invisible stitch, step-by-step tutorial
Sisterhood Crochet Blanket pattern for square.
step-by-step pattern for Sisterhood Crochet Blanket square. Makes crocheting this pattern a doddle for beginners!
step-by-step tutorial for some basic crochet stitches
Tara's failsafe cup cake sponge recipe
knitted slipper pattern

I didn't knit this little chap, I bought him a few years ago from a lady who just loves to knit. She had a table at a Christmas Fair, and it was the first stall I visited. I love those tables laden with hand knitted items for sale. I don't see them much, so there's great excitement when these things make an appearance. I bring him out each year along with the rest of the decorations, and prop him up somewhere. I love the fact that he is knitted............ a knitted Father Christmas!

This I bought in a charity shop, for some ridiculously low sum of money. Charity shops are great for these sort of hand knits. Knitted with the cheapest acrylic yarn, and by someone who is a compulsive knitter............. I always imagine she has to give her output away because she produces enough to fill the needs of a small nation.

I rather like my knitted Father Christmas sitting snuggly in the knitted Christmas stocking.

So............. Christmas day is drawing ever nearer ...............infact, it's hours away!

So happy Christmas to you all, I hope you have a lovely day, and I look forward to 'seeing' you when the excitement is all over! Take care........... MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Hello and welcome!

Hello, my name is Vanessa Cabban, and I'm so pleased you've dropped by! I'm an artist and illustrator, working from home. I have two Miniature wire-haired Dachshunds, Ellie and Douglas. I love being part of the blogosphere, reading your comments, and feeling like I'm part of a community. I hope you enjoy reading about my small world.

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