I originally used this pattern by All About Ami for it's intended purpose (which I will share soon!), but on completion thought it was the perfect shape for a robin, and the perfect season too! I don't think my brown wool was double knitting, as he came out smaller than expected, but I think he will sit nicely in the branches of the Christmas tree!
Thursday, 27 November 2014
Saturday, 22 November 2014
Christmas Decoration Planning!
Oh gosh, I have so many half finished or secret projects to share with you. I will get round to it! In previous years I have enjoyed making lists of plans for Christmas decorations, even if there are always some I don't get round to! I'm feeling very festive and also quite organised this year, so hopefully I have lots of time for some more Christmassy projects!!
If you've been following me on Facebook, you will have seen my Nativity coming together at last! I still need to attach all the eyes, and I have a box ready to turn into a barn!
I am also making an... alternative nativity?! Basically a little Christmassy scene! I already have 2 reindeer, and I want to add snowmen, Mr and Mrs Claus, fairies, penguins...
these... Crochet Christmas Trees
From Annaboo's House
Some crochet elves, maybe based on Berg the Christmas Elf
From Kim Lapsley
Still on my list from previous years...
Beaded Snowflakes
From Christmas Projects [also, 3D ones]
I have had a couple of fiddles with these during the year, and have yet to work out if I can make them 3D... I will keep trying!
Paper Baubles
From The Guardian
Other Decorations
This collection of origami stars!
A crochet christmas pudding?
Paper chains.
Dried oranges - I like doing this every year with cinnamon.
Wrap wool round shapes, e.g. stars and hearts, use several different colours at once.
Wrap strands of thread and beads round shapes.
Instead of tinsel, have strands of beads and sparkly stars.
A death star ornament I designed last year, but never made...
Felt gingerbread men, maybe as a garland?
This collection of origami stars!
A crochet christmas pudding?
Paper chains.
Dried oranges - I like doing this every year with cinnamon.
Wrap wool round shapes, e.g. stars and hearts, use several different colours at once.
Wrap strands of thread and beads round shapes.
Instead of tinsel, have strands of beads and sparkly stars.
A death star ornament I designed last year, but never made...
Felt gingerbread men, maybe as a garland?
I think I need to go digging through my wool collection!
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