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With winter recess and taking a break from work and the office, it is just amazing how much time you have to relax in the winter sun and enjoy the weather and craft.
I took my usual winter break, and was making the most of the weather, sunny days, and time to finish some projects.
After months of patiently waiting, Becky Bear finally got stitched. All the parts are now sewn together, and I can put some stuffing into the parts and put her together. The fur I was gifted by my sister, is lovely. I am loving the look of Becky and am very happy with her. She should be a happy little girl soon. 🙂
My quick knit of a mock cabled cowl in 100% Turkish Wool and Scheepjes Secret Garden Yarn was really quick and easy to knit. This stitch was one of my Mom’s favourites, and she used it often in her projects. I knitted the cowl open, and added some pearly buttons. This makes it more versatile and I can wear it in different ways. I even had enough yarn to include a pair of fingerless mittens.
My pride of course is this Stormy Day Shawl. I can not get enough of this colour, and the finished edge is rich and dark. The Scheepjes Whirl yarn is stunning, and this is only one to the amazing colour combinations for this Shawl. I used GreenTeaTipple.
Stormy Day Shawl
And I have a small crochet project going, a smaller blanket for a small family member. I have started on the granny squares, and are just keeping it plain and simple so she can have it for the winter to keep warm when out and about.
And in preparation for the all to soon summer, I decided that these two little cloths needs a pretty edge to brighten my kitchen.
littleblackdogsa 
Wow, you have been busy! That bear will be so cute! And the shawl will be amazing! It is so beautiful!!! I love the cowl and mitts, and the granny square blanket is precious. Winter at your house is certainly productive!
🙂 Yes the joys of winter holidays. You can catch up nicely, and have good reasons to hibernate and craft too. I enjoyed it.
Thank you for all your lovely comments, it is always appreciated and encouraging me to do even more. 🙂
Look at how crafty you’ve been:) Everything looks fantastic!! I just love your shawl:)
🙂 Thank you so very much. I am loving the shawl myself, I think the colour is what makes it. I have had lots of comments and compliments on it.
Busy, busy, busy! Becky Bear is going to be really lovely. The cowl is beautiful and the green tea tipple shawl is stunning. You have me looking at that yarn every time you post – unfortunately it’s constantly out of stock on all the UK websites 😦
Thank you. I am loving the shawl, and I think its my very favourite for now. The colour is just so gorgeous. It is a lovely yarn, and I will keep my fingers crossed the local stores have some soon for you as well. 🙂 You will love it too.
Thank you 🙂
Love the shawl and cowl! Your bear is going to be so cute! Your cloths are going to be really pretty too.
Thank you so much. I am loving this shawl, the colour is absolutely stunning. My bear is coming along fast now. Should be finished soon. 🙂
I know how fiddly sewing teddy bears can be but you seem to be loving it – she’s going to be wonderful, I can tell. Have you any idea how many shawls you’ve actually made? You’re the Queen of shawl knitters in my book and it will come as no surprise to learn that I love this one too:)
Thank you. Yes my sister got me into sewing bears, she makes tiny ones. I would make a lot more, if I had more time.
🙂 I do not know how many shawls I have made. Many have found new homes. 🙂 and are much loved. This one is probably by far my most favourite, but it is because of the colour. I adore it.
Thank you for your lovely comment, I really appreciate it and always feel inspired by your work to do even more.
Lovely projects…but I love the green tipple shawl…just beautiful. Enjoy your crafty time xx
Thank you so very much for your kind comments. 🙂 I love the shawl too, I think it is the colour, I can not get enough of it.
You have a great crafty time too. xx
Aw, Becky Bear is looking so sweet! The fur is a beautiful color and looks wonderful. Love, love your Stormy Day shawl! The end colors really are rich and elegant looking. What a beautiful piece. You are inspiring me to get a first shawl under my belt! I have been picking up yarns and patterns for shawls lately and just need to find my perfect time and space to get started. Maybe the fall will be perfect for me, as I have so many projects going right now. You really manage your projects and time well. And they are always beautiful. Enjoy your winter break and crafting time. I always look forward to seeing what you are up to 😉
Thank you so much. I am having fun finally getting Becky done. She has been waiting very patiently for me. 🙂
I adore the colour in this shawl, the end colour is especially stunning. I think Fall is a good time to work on a shawl. I tend to work in projects depending on how much bright daylight I have and how difficult they are, as I need good light for delicate projects and not such bright light for the easier knits. 🙂
We are due for a chilly weekend, and Snow!! It will not snow in Johannesburg itself, where I stay, but close enough to bring chilly winter temps. Yay! I do enjoy a cold weekend. You guessed it, lots of eating and knitting.
http://www.947.co.za/articles/2017/07/13/brrr-sa-in-for-snowfall-and-chilly-weekend