Santa brought me a copy of Yarn Bombing by Mandy Moore and Leanne Prain this year. Good old Santa - I'd been wanting that book since it was published in the autumn. And I'm not disappointed. It's a great book with fun articles and some lovely patterns. I've already knitted the monster feet.
Yarn bombing is another name for knitted or yarn graffiti, a new form of street art and very civilised subversion! I intend to brighten up our 75 acres with knitted and crocheted bits and pieces. I love making smaller things that I can finish in a few hours or evenings. I don't seem to have the staying power any more to make jumpers and scarves. Plus the kids prefer unhomemade sweaters these days!
I made Caitlin a rather sweet neckwarmer for Christmas, using a free pattern from tangleonline.com. And she's actually wearing it - no greater praise for mum! I've nearly finished some matching mittens, though I don't think they'll get much wear. Caiti got a beautiful pair of Bolivian alpaca wool gloves for Christmas - a bit classier than my efforts.
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