Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Crafting by the pool.

It all started with this guy.

He was made one sunny day while sitting by the pool in Broome. He was made after a long search on Ravelry for patterns to make with only small scraps of yarn. He was perfect for this. He was also a perfect pattern to knit on a hot day. He is little and was quick to knit and made me feel happy.

But he wasn't happy. He was lonely and needed a friend.

I tell my girls to smile at kids they want to be friends with and chat with them, but this didn't work out for him.

So I knitted him a friend instead.

He is so much happier and nicer to be around now.

And then came the ball.

Some thought it was going to be a sand ball like the ones the crabs at the beach dig out to make their holes. Some thought it was going to be a jelly fish or a ghost.

But then it got some hair and became a she.

And then some arms and legs and a red dress. La-di-da.

Dolly in a red dress was another great hot day, by the pool in Broome project. She came out of a kit sent to Miss Indi from her new pen pal Eva.

A craft kit with all the ingredients needed for a project is the best prezzie for a traveling crafter. This kit had a hook, cotton, needle, thread, safety eyes and even the stuffing. Too easy!

Caravan critters are Raveled here.
Red dress dolly is Raveled here.

Speaking of prezzies, I have been so blessed to receive some wonderful packages in the mail lately. Enormous thanks to Miss Jess for Tim Turtle, Miss Abby for the huge bundle of goodies, gorgeous Fiona for the delicious bikkies, Jennie and Eva for the treats and my Mum for your new book. I am the luckiest duck!

I hope whatever it is you are making is fun and that you get some exciting stuff in the mail sometime soon.

Happy adventuring and making. xx
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36 comments:

  1. PaisleyJadeSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    They are all soooooooo cute!!!

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  2. KateSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    They are adorable!

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  3. Ange MooreSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    A Princess Leyah bear - very cute!

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  4. teddybearswednesdaySeptember 7, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Love love your cute couple, holding hands so sweet.
    I mean it, they have so much personality and life in them, i think you have the gift.
    xoxo
    PS you're soo welcome, sounds like you might need a yarn top up to me, fancy any particular colours?

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  5. SianSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    they are so lovely!

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  6. SueSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    They are all so cute Kate. I love Tim the turtle too, he is very sweet.

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  7. UnknownSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    so cute toys! like it

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  8. trudi@maudeandmeSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I love dolly!

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  9. **Anne**September 7, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous crafting. Love what you guys are doing. Thanks once again for sharing with us.
    Anne xx

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Just gorgeous...they are all adorable :)
    x

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  11. Fiona @ Brave New VintageSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Aww so cute. I have just turned off the news and am feeling so sad for the world. I wasn't looking for a feel-good story, just looking for some gentle whimsy. Found as usual at Foxs Lane. Glad the road isn't keeping you away from crafting. xx

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  12. RieSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Wow, your story is so cute. Maybe a new thing. Knit a Friend and we'll never be lonely again!

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  13. Crayon ChickSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Very impressively productive pool time!

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    feeling small-soft-toy-making envy looking at your gorgeous little beings! My poor ugly bear...

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  15. Baa-Me KniitsSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Ooooh don't you love the little rabbit and the teddy :-) I'm knitting a set for Sally's new bub and the sibs hope you are not sending yours to her too ;-) Broome sounds beautiful!

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  16. KylieSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I love them all, Kate - just fabulous :) How on earth are people getting things to you? I have visions of the mail man running down the road chasing your caravan ;) Have a great week! Kx

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  17. trashSeptember 8, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    Ooo! You must be prescient. I have just received a message that a parcel has been to dispatched to me from Japan.

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  18. lamina @ do a bitSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I just love those knitted animals.. I've made a few of them too... they are so cute! My little bear has a kitty for his friend :)

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  19. AndiSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Now you've got me singing this:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgrIIuFeBgo
    I am in 80's hell!!!
    xxx

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  20. KerenSeptember 8, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Love 'Dolly in a red dress'! So glad you've found yourself some crafting that can be done in that weather. I can't even imagine trying to sit in that heat with quilting or a larger knit or the like laying across your legs.

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  21. All For LoveSeptember 8, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Oh they're absolutely gorgeous, clever Kate :o) Love that you just keep creating on your journey around Australia. Hope you're having the most beautiful time :o) xo

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  22. LeahSeptember 8, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Too cute! What brilliant wee creations hon. Have a fab week!

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  23. SallySeptember 8, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    It's all ace :)

    ... especially the being by the pool bit.

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  24. blandina September 8, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    very nice and amusing, you are such a talented girl!

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  25. PaulaSeptember 8, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    They are adorable. I really like the little white belt with flower on the doll, such a nice detail.

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  26. alison@thisbloominglifeSeptember 8, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    I think I'm going to have stop following you - you're creativity depresses me. No, seriously, I wish I had a teeny tiny bit of your ability and style and I can't help but follow. May I discover my inner genius one day!

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  27. michelleSeptember 8, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    happy days miss kate

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  28. Naturally CarolSeptember 9, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    So good! They're all excellent! I hope they're all good travellers.

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    ohhhhh thos ecute little crochets are killing me! I especially love the suspense .... a ball?? OH NO its princess leia ohhhhh nooooo theres some red its red riding hood!! Such cuteness

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  30. LevinSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    They are sooooo cute!

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  31. Christy FranklinSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I think it might be appropriate for you to join my wool giveaway!!!

    http://achristyproduction.blogspot.com/2011/09/giveaway-baa-baa-black-sheep-have-you.html

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  32. Sweet PeaSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Kate, thanks for sharing these cuties, you've inspired me to make some teddies of my own for a special occasion.

    http://lifeisapumpkin.blogspot.com/2011/09/all-before-breakfast-teddy-bear.html

    BTW, Broome was my favourite on our loop around Australia in 2010!

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  33. JennieSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Hi Kate!! i loooove the little bunny - so so cute! Eva is thrilled to see the dolly in the red dress made up - so exciting! I hope all that choc has gone by now!XXJ&E

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  34. A Spoonful Of SugarSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Love your knitted cuties! How wonderful to be knitting by the pool in Broome....

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  35. posie blogs Jennie McClellandSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Completely adorable, pool craft, awesome, love Posie

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  36. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Whaa! That turtle is sooo cute. And those hair buns on the little girl are adorable. Love it!

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