I knitted myself a jumper. I've crocheted for years and years but never really tried knitting until this year. I made myself the same jumper I knitted for Elizabeth but in a different colour. She said she wouldn't mind if we had matching jumpers. It's very satisfying to make something with your own hands. Machinery… Continue reading A knitted jumper
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Aurora hunting, vegan treats, and made in Scotland
We went aurora hunting last night because every newspaper said we'd see a magnificent light show when a solar storm arrived, supposedly sometime between 6pm and 9pm. But it turned out to be a non-event because there was no aurora. We drove to Dunnottar Castle thinking it would be a good spot because it's away… Continue reading Aurora hunting, vegan treats, and made in Scotland
Crochet Merida
I've been working on this doll for Elizabeth for a very long time now and finally finished it ... almost. I just need to make something for Merida to put her arrows (toothpicks) in. I didn't use a pattern. I just made it up and used yarn that I already had in my stash. Why I… Continue reading Crochet Merida
Mr Lemon
Elizabeth drew a face on a lemon the other day and now takes the thing with her everywhere. She even took it to school today. Unfortunately the waxy surface of the lemon is not a very good surface for drawing anything permanent and the face invariably rubs off. Last night she woke up in the middle of… Continue reading Mr Lemon
Crocheted angry bird on drugs
Daniel, who is 6 years old, has become obsessed with angry birds. He has started asking me for angry bird toys so I did what any self-respecting mother would do, I made him one. 🙂 Unfortunately the bird's pupils are disproportionately large, hence the title for my post. This bird is high on cocaine.