Crafts - December 2021

[smallhobbit]

I used all the lino print cards and gift tags I had made at Dare to Dabble on presents for family, which was rather pleasing.  I'm not sure whether any of the recipients noticed, but I found it very useful having them to hand.

I finished Mini Hobbit's cardigan:

 

She's delighted with it, and is wearing it all the time.

I also knitted a sheep for the vicar, whose new Nativity set had no sheep:



The sheep was a bit small, so we've agreed that it's a lamb, and I'm currently knitting a couple of larger sheep (I just increased the numbers on the pattern) as well as a second sheep.  They weren't needed this Christmas, but will no doubt have a role next year.

Having finished the cross-stitch Christmas cards, I stitched a few initials which I used on bookmarks:

 

And finally stitched an angel for our tree




Moving into 2022 I shall be getting back into knitting the squares for my blanket as well as hopefully finishing my scarf in time to wear it.  For later in the year I re-ordered the knitted angel kit which didn't arrive in time this year and have put it to one side for next autumn.

I've just started the cross stitch Medieval herb garden bookmark kit I had for my birthday, and I have a swan kit that was my work leaving present lined up after than and the second of the Tenby hoops to stitch.

Then there's an art kit and a sewing kit ...

Comments

[badly_knitted]

I was sure Mini Hobbit would love her cardigan. She'll have to be prised out of it!

I love that the little lamb will be getting a family. Next year they can join in the festivities.

Sounds like you have some great projects lined up for the coming year!

[smallhobbit]

I thought she would, but was very pleased at how much she likes it.

I currently have sheep bodies and the odd leg...

Yes, I'm feeling positive about it all.

[badly_knitted]

Eeek! Bodies and legs! Sheep massacre!

[pensnest]

That's a beautiful cardigan! Awesome job. And I particularly like the elegant initials also, they make very smart bookmarks.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much - I was delighted with the way the cardigan turned out. I had some fabric and thread left from the Christmas card kit, so I used one of the suggestions in the magazine which came with the kit to make the bookmarks - they worked really well.

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

Well done on the jumper. It looks very nice. As do all your cross stitching. Nice to hear what you have in store for the coming year. I wish you all the best with your crafting and sewing and daring to dabble.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much - I'm glad you like them. And thank you for your good wishes - it's good to feel I have enjoyable things to do.

[corvidology]

That cardigan is absolutely lovely and something Mini Hobbit will always remember!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much. Mini Hobbit appears very attached to it.

[corvidology]

When she outgrows it, I'd suggest getting her a teddy bear big enough to wear it so she can keep it with her. That's what my mum did.

[smallhobbit]

That's a great idea!

[dariaw]

these are amazing!!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much.

[margaret_r]

What wonderful gifts! and Mini Hobbit's cardigan is beautiful.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much. I was delighted with how the cardigan turned out.

[rusty_armour]

Wow! I love everything that you created! Mini Hobbit's cardigan turned out beautifully! I can understand why she wants to wear it all the time. :-)

Your lamb is adorable and your cross stitch bookmarks and angel look fantastic!

I'm looking forward to seeing all your new crafts in 2022!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much for your lovely comment. There should definitely be more next year :)

[adafrog]

Those all look great!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much.

[moth2fic]

Every year I tell myself I'll make cards for next year and then somehow time runs away and I don't. Maybe I should make it a New Year resolution? Your individualised cards etc. are so lovely and show such care.
And I adore Mini-Hobbit's cardigan!!

[smallhobbit]

It helped that I had a kit and started in September! I was very pleased with the cardigan.

[debriswoman]

Lovely festive crafting:-)

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much!