The Kettle Are Lowing

'The stars in the bright sky

Looked down where He lay

The little Lord Jesus

Asleep on the hay


The kettle are lowing

The Baby awakes

But little Lord Jesus

No crying He makes


I love Thee, Lord Jesus

Look down from the sky

And stay by my side,

Until morning is nine.'

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'Tis the Season

It's that time of year again.

The time when the people in the back of the car start blasting out rehearsing segments from the upcoming school Christmas performances.

In all conscience, I don't think I should keep these to myself.

'Come little children,

come, come, to Bethlehem.

Come see the baby,

flying in the manger'.

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Loopy Ewe

Apologies me dearies. The combination of a lost camera and an overloaded schedule has left the poor blog a bit unattended lately.

I finally got these pics of a recently completed project.



Introducing Lamb from Itty Bitty Toys. My first knitted toy ever. Fiddly to knit but oh so cute.

One important modification tho'. This lamb had to have a removable coat.

So now I introduce Nekkid Lamb.



Still cute. But maybe a bit chilly.

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Rising Numbers Update V

Squeeee!

The Ashford Cowl project numbers on Ravelry have jumped to 102. Hop on over and take a look. You don't need to be a member to view the pattern page.

ONE HUNDRED AND TWO!

YAY.

Seems to me this deserves a Classic Happy Dance.



I can't believe it's been so long since I posted. My apologies. Life and Work just gets in the way. There's been lots and lots of knitting tho', so more on that later.

Be well my pretties.


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PIN: Penguins In Need

Here's some info on a human-penguin-it-arian effort to help penguin victims of the New Zealand's recent oil spill.

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'A recent oil spill on New Zealand’s coast has left the environment and wildlife in shambles — including the local blue penguin population. While volunteers are working hard to rescue and clean the animals in the region, they require a little bit of crafty help: tiny sweaters, or penguin pajamas, for the rescued birds. These woolen sweaters keep oil-soaked birds warm until they’re well enough to be cleaned and prevent them from ingesting oil from their feathers.'

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Check it out. You know what you gotta do.

Rising Numbers Update IV

NINETY NINE!!!

And no, I don't mean one of these...



Although it does look delicious!

Trousseau the Second

This Shawletter Trousseau is off to Switzerland as a Thank You gift.



Project Stats: Shawlette Version

Pattern: Trousseau from Carol Feller

Garnstudio Drops Delight: 2 skeins

Purchased: The Constant Knitter

Knitting Time: approx 1 week

Verdict: Gorgeous...

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