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So winter is here now, and the days are lovely, chilly and sunny. I do enjoy a good winter’s day around here. Although lately we have had some pretty cloudy overcast days, specially in the afternoons, and with drizzle during the night too. Winter rainfall is unusual in Johannesburg. The trees have started losing their leaves, and the lawn has a leafy blanket now.
This then means more crafting time for me now.
I have had enough daylight to stitch me little bear, Old Ned. All the parts are sewn, and ready for stuffing. Then his face and ears, which is my best loved part, as it gives character to them. Then I am ready to assemble the last bits.
Little bear progress
And of course, winter brings shawls. And even though I have many already, and love to wear them, I guess I can never have to many. The latest one is a pretty blue-ish one. The yarn is a yarn cake, and fades into shades of blue. I found the perfect pattern, Chasing Blizzard Shawl. The pattern makes use of various colours, but since my yarn is already coloured, I just follow the pattern without changing yarns. It is an amazing easy pattern and knits very nicely.
New shawl
And when the cold is a bit to nippy, I can now change to the Woodpecker blanket, which is growing steadily at a lovely pace, and now big enough to keep my legs warm. It will definitely be finished this winter still.
Woodpecker blanket progress
Happy crafting to you all. 🙂
