Lurkers' week: calling crafty gransnetters!!

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.

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

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........

That’s a beautiful shawl GrannieLaine

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

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.

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! ?

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.