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Archive for May 2008

socks, hats, gnomes, washcloths, what next?

Posted by: amanda j on: May 30, 2008

There has been much knitting! This week I have been working on socks, washcloths, a gnome and two hats. I have also been finishing off a term at school thank goodness! Here are some photos:

Gnick Gnome on the mantlepiece surrounded by photos. Note my nan and pop in earlier times!

Washcloths for Mum – happy birthday to [...]

knit knit knit knit

Posted by: amanda j on: May 17, 2008

But first . . .
Bert’s It!

Oh my goodness, I have no idea how Bert puts up with Ernie! He wears away at him like a wave on a rock! I notice that there are others out there posting their favourite Jim Henson clips here and here. I am happy that we [...]

gnome oar waiting!

Posted by: amanda j on: May 12, 2008

Happy belated Mother’s Day to all, whether you have human or fur kids, or even those you have knitted for yourself. I had a great day and received some lovely gifts including a beautiful white dressing gown that I could not wait to get home to wear today. It’s been a very long and draining [...]

no sesame street, but . . .

Posted by: amanda j on: May 7, 2008

. . . look what I made!

Her name is Rose, and I really really like her! When I drag myself away from the computer, I will be sewing the side seams of a jumper for her. These things could be addictive! I have made her a brother of sorts, but I can’t share him because [...]

flight 123 to south america

Posted by: amanda j on: May 2, 2008

Sesame Street – Grover loves his map

Hahaha. This is another classic clip that has altered my consciousness – to the point where I can’t hear South America without hearing Grover’s voice in my head. That’s okay though. I would rather hear Grover than Elmo who I can hear giggling maniacally in [...]


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