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Lurkers' week: calling crafty gransnetters!!

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travelsafar Thu 12-Mar-20 08:46:09

Granny laine how beautiful. I really hope that all your hard work is going to be treasured by the family for many generations ahead. A true work of art. I do knit myself but would never have attempted something like this. Well done you. smile

GrannyLaine Thu 12-Mar-20 07:54:01

Gransooz that looks lovely and cosy. I know what you mean about taking back fluffy knitting....confused

GrannyLaine Thu 12-Mar-20 07:49:21

Thank you all for such lovely comments
Feelingmyage55 do you know, I'd never thought of that connection? It isn't, but I can be a bit woolly at times........

Beechnut Thu 12-Mar-20 07:35:56

That’s a beautiful shawl GrannieLaine

Feelingmyage55 Thu 12-Mar-20 00:11:27

grannylaine Exquisite. Is your name a play on “wool”?

Marydoll Wed 11-Mar-20 23:47:38

GrannyLaine, the shawl is stunning. I used to knit a lot, but I could never have achieved something so complicated. You must have endless patience.

Gransooz Wed 11-Mar-20 23:39:54

This is what I’m doing just now. I’m hoping it’ll end up as a snood. I’ve never used a “fluffy” yarn before but with a bit of patience I’m getting there. I have had a couple of mistakes that I’ve had to take back and that is difficult with that yarn but hopefully I’ll get there - maybe in time for next winter! ?

Gransooz Wed 11-Mar-20 22:31:19

GrannyLaine of course it was your shawl and teddy that I was talking about! ?

Gransooz Wed 11-Mar-20 22:27:08

The shawl is just beautiful! Like Chewbacca, I didn’t notice anything different about the teddy and went back to see - and see I did! ? I think a lot of patience would be needed to knit your shawl but totally worth it. It really will be something worth keeping and passing on. My mum knitted beautiful shawls for my two daughters and I have them carefully wrapped in my loft. Although one of my daughters has two sons, she wouldn’t have had the time or patience needed to look after hers and only used it for the christening. Hopefully they will be used again some day.

Purpledaffodil Wed 11-Mar-20 22:25:16

Well that focussed optimism makes it all the more special. And what a special recipient too!?

GrannyLaine Wed 11-Mar-20 22:13:18

You are very kind! I started it when my DD was having difficulty conceiving and was very upset. I thought I would stare fate in the eye and throw down the gauntlet, so to speak. There were many times when I was ready to email Patons to tell them their pattern was b----y wrong. But fate was kind and of course, I take all credit for the gift of that baby girl.

Purpledaffodil Wed 11-Mar-20 22:09:20

Interesting Teddy?But absolutely amazing shawl. Something to be very proud of GrannyLaine

Chewbacca Wed 11-Mar-20 22:01:45

Oooh! I missed the teddy's genitalia so went back to have a look! And you're right! grin

Which just goes to show that I was more enthralled by your beautiful handiwork than the teddy!

GrannyLaine Wed 11-Mar-20 21:49:56

Thank you Chewbacca. It should have a label attached that says 'please return to Mum for washing'
P.S. I'm slightly embarrassed that the teddy appears to have lady parts.

Chewbacca Wed 11-Mar-20 21:41:51

GrannyLaine, that is stunning! You should be very proud of that; it's heirloom quality.

GrannyLaine Wed 11-Mar-20 20:34:29

This is the shawl I knitted for my baby granddaughter. Knitted in 2 ply, it tested my patience like nothing has ever done before but I am very proud of the end result.

mary51 Wed 11-Mar-20 20:18:00

I've nearly finished a rooster just two more tail feathers to sew on
From Knitted Farm Animals by Sarah Keen.

However looking at him from the front one eye is higher than the other
So he is literally cock eyed and will need some delicate surgery.

CariGransnet (GNHQ) Wed 11-Mar-20 15:00:27

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