TF loves the handspun hat that I knitted him. He wears it everywhere. The weather has improved, so he doesn’t need it as much as he did. Still, he’s happy to wear, it whatever the weather. He makes hat wearing look so cool. Of course, once his sisters saw his […]
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Teacher’s gifts
After school yesterday, the children finished their teacher’s present, in time to take into school today. Felted snowman tree decoration and snowman soup. All homemade by them. As I was helping them, and left to wrap the gifts up (Hmm! and photo late at night!), I couldn’t help wondering if […]
Read moreHomespun, Homeknitted Hat. Hurrah!
I’ve finished it! This little hat is so exciting. To me, at least. This is the first item I’ve finished that is knitted with yarn that I spun myself. On my spinning wheel. Other than raising the alpaca and hand shearing it, I’m not sure that I could have made […]
Read moreCrafting afternoons
My craft afternoon in school was great fun. A delightful class of 4 and 5 years old. We made lots of applesauce cinnamon tree decorations, which I brought home to dry in the Aga. They are back at school now, waiting to be decorated by the children. I’m looking forward […]
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