Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Yarn Along - A Giraffe of Many Colours

Still haven't managed to cast-on my next Shalom, it's starting to be a race against time to get my christmas knitting finished as some of it needs to be sent overseas.  I will start my seasonal knitting earlier next year, I will!!
I knit up this little fella from a mamma4earth pattern aka Linda - Natural Suburbia.  What is great about Linda's patterns is that they are knitted almost in one piece, which means less sewing at the end, I'm trying so hard to like sewing but ...
Now all that's left to do are his spots, tail, mane and those two cute little horn things that giraffes have on their heads.  Can't quite decide what colour?  should I use all three, for the spots that is?  It's for a little girl.

Staying with christmas knitting for a moment, I can now share with you what I made for my Secret Santa partner as I know that she has received it.
To see what I got go here.



And I finished my hat just in time for the snow, which hasn't stopped falling for the past two days, much to kids and dogs delight.

Still reading 'The Year of Living Biblically'.  I'm nearing the end and will soon be digging into my bag of book club books where I know The Hunger Games is waiting, despite what many of you commented last week, I'm still not tempted!!
tuesday morning school run!
Linking up for Yarn Along with Ginny today.

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18 comments:

  1. devonmamaDecember 5, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Ooh I love everything you are knitting Emma! You have one lucky swap partner there :) Looking forward to seeing your giraffe finished too, so sweet! Hope you are enjoying the snow...looks like it, we just have the usual murky winter here so far :) x

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  2. UnknownDecember 5, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    I love your secret santa gift it is absolutely gorgeous.
    I wasn't that smart, only once I had sent mine off did I realize that I hadn't taken a picture of the finished gift :( So now I sit with baited breath waiting for her to tell me she has received it.
    Keep warm it is snowing here on and off.
    x

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  3. stephDecember 5, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    I LOVE that giraffe in all his stripey goodness!!! snow??? the hat is perfect. would love if you could send some of the white stuff my way....it just doesn't seem like Christmas with the temps nearing 70 every day. and Santa.....how very very cute!

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  4. Elisabeth AndreeDecember 5, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Love your creations and the giraffe is fantastic! Oh, and the snow looks like a lot of fun, Friday it is going to snow here in Holland as well.... they say:)

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  5. LindaDecember 5, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Emma, I love the yarn you have used for the giraffe, how beautiful!!! Your swap items are so gorgeous, wow! I love your hat.
    xo xo

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  6. karenDecember 5, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    you have been a very busy knitter! love the santa and the stocking, both great knits! I hope you meet all of your goals to mail overseas on time!

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  7. The Sitting TreeDecember 5, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Fantastic work, Emma! I love that you made the giraffe in non traditional colors. :)

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  8. Tonya GunnDecember 5, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Your knitting is beautiful - the giraffe is so sweet.

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  9. Mama Gone GreenDecember 5, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    what wonderful knits!!

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  10. AnkeDecember 5, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    So much knitted goodness, it would be impossible to pick a favorite. :-)

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  11. Pioneer Woman at HeartDecember 6, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Everything looks so nice. Thankfully, we are not getting snow yet.

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  12. simonaDecember 6, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    that giraffe is too cute! can't wait to see it finished!
    i think you could make the spots etc. in just one color since the giraffe itself is already very colorful. but if you feel like doing them in all three colors that would work too. either way, it's going to look cheerful :)

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  13. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartDecember 7, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    Wow, your projects are so nice! You sure are a talented knitter. The stocking is amazing :) Well done!

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  14. AmyDecember 8, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    The school run looks soooooo much more exciting in Chamonix than in the rain in Pembs. Wish we were there with you! xx

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  15. helen tilstonDecember 8, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    Hello

    I just found your beautiful blog, through your comment on Foxglove. I have signed up to follow. Your knitting projects are beautiful

    Helen xx

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  16. HannahDecember 12, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    All of your knitting looks incredible! I am in awe :o)

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  17. Annette - MyRoseValleyDecember 13, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Hi Emma!
    Thank you for visiting the other day. The yarn I am using for my Christmas Ripple Blanket is just a mix of DK wight acrylic and wool/acrylic yarn. Most of the yarn was found in thrifts stores so the brands were different. I used a 4 mm hook (UK) making it. Love your Giraffe. Really groovy... :D
    Happy Thursday
    Annette

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  18. karenDecember 13, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    gorgeous projects! I think the stocking is my favourite, what a lucky secret santa partner you have

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