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Monthly Archives: April 2015

Swap goodies!

24 Friday Apr 2015

Posted by littleblackdogsa in 2015 Swaps, General, Knitting, Swaps

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I received not one, but two swap packages in the mail this week.

Just how very lucky can a girl be.  And both included goodies for winter, which is right on time.  The weather here is slowly growing cooler each day.

The best coincidence of it all was, both packages are from Germany.

The first one was from the beautiful city Wuppertal.  I am adding this gorgeous place to my “to do” list, I must visit it some day.  🙂  The package had mittens!  To pretty to wear maybe, but I am definitely going to wear them, I just know they are going to be so very popular each time I go out.  I have received (and knitted myself) many of the fingerless type of mittens, but never as pretty and detailed as these.  They fit 100%.  And also lovely gifts, goodies and treats.  I adore the blue Regia yarn, and had some of the chocolate already, just divine.  The jelly sweeties are in my bag, just in case.  🙂

Wuppertal Swap Goodies
Wuppertal Swap Goodies
Wuppertal Swap Goodies
Wuppertal Swap Goodies
Wuppertal Swap Goodies

My second package is also from Germany.  It is stunning socks from Hotsock, knitted in a LOTR pattern, (Master Elrond).  The pattern designer is Claire Ellen.  Master Elrond is an Elf, and I do love Elves.  Now I can a very cosy warm little elf myself this winter, with my Master Elrond socks.  The yarn is hand dyed by Hotsock.  Beautiful colours for winter.  And look at the cute goodies, including a sweet little sock, and snail tape measure.  He is going to come traveling with me…..

Swap Socks
Swap Socks
Swap Socks
Swap Socks
Swap Socks
Swap Socks

Now I am so ready for our winter!

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Nurmilintu

22 Wednesday Apr 2015

Posted by littleblackdogsa in Knitting

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Knitting, Shawl

My lovely shawl Nurmilintu is done, and just in time for the cooler Spring weather here in Johannesburg.

Nurmilintu
Nurmilintu
Nurmilintu
Nurmilintu
Nurmilintu
Nurmilintu
Nurmilintu
Nurmilintu

This was a super fun shawl to knit, and I would recommend it at any time.  It is fast and easy and turned out lovely.

Hand made Bear again

17 Friday Apr 2015

Posted by littleblackdogsa in General

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Handmake

Creme Brulee – that is the name given to this special little lady by her designer.

And she lived up to her name.  She turned out to be the sweetest little thing ever, and just as easy and fun to make.

I had lots of good times working on this bear, it is an easy make, and I loved the “wobble joints” that she is made with.  That means her arms and legs are wobbly, and “flop” when you pick her up, just like a soft little baby.

Hand made bear
Hand made bear
Hand made bear
Hand made bear
Hand made bear
Hand made bear
Hand made bear
Hand made bear
Hand made bear
Hand made bear
Hand made bear
Hand made bear
Hand made bear
Hand made bear

She has a little heart charm to show how loving she is.  And a bow and bell in her hair.

Hand made bear
Hand made bear

Just look at that cute little face.  Just adorable.

ChiaoGoo Needles

13 Monday Apr 2015

Posted by littleblackdogsa in General, Knitting, My home

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Natural Yarns is the place to go when you are looking for cute and exceptional knitting goodies.

Gina Ross imported these STUNNING ChiaoGoo Limited Edition Bamboo Needles. The design is called Blue Flower.  I am now the proud owner of 3 sets, in 4mm, 4.5mm and 5mm.

They are so pretty, I dont think I will be using them for project knitting though.

Bamboo Knitting Needles
Bamboo Knitting Needles
Bamboo Knitting Needles
Bamboo Knitting Needles
Bamboo Knitting Needles
Bamboo Knitting Needles

Getting colder!

10 Friday Apr 2015

Posted by littleblackdogsa in General, Johannesburg, My home

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Little black Dog

It is getting colder, Fall is here for sure.  The Little Black Dog is having a good time enjoying the last bits of warm sun here in Sunny South Africa.

Wishing you all Happy Days.

Little Black Dog Enjoying the last bits of warm sunshine.
Little Black Dog Enjoying the last bits of warm sunshine.

Its a Wrap!

01 Wednesday Apr 2015

Posted by littleblackdogsa in Knitting

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Finished my daughters wrap.  Seems to be just in time as well.  The days are getting a bit cooler now.  She wanted a little something to keep at her office, and use it to keep her back and shoulders warm when the aircon in the office is a bit to cold.

Winter Wrap
Winter Wrap
Winter Wrap

She is very happy with it, and I know she already took it to the office.  🙂

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