Month: December 2020
A Christmas Gift of Sorts
A little Christmas dress which can be worn any time of year where warmth and comfort is wanted. It has a loose fit, and can be made with or without stripes. Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season! The pattern: Kruselings Knitted Striped Dress Materials: 2.75 mm (US – 2; UK – 12) knitting needles Fingering … Read more
Michael’s Adventure
When we got up yesterday morning, a huge crane had appeared at the building across the street! It wasn’t there the night before, so we don’t know when it arrived, but it must have been really, really early, because we looked out the window just after eight o’clock. I watched for awhile with Michael, but … Read more
Day Seventeen in PEI
Our time in PEI was coming almost to an end, so we tried to make the most of our last chances to sight see. We went to a National Park in Greenwich where there were walking trails through the forestation and the sand dunes. There were three different walking trails to choose from. We chose … Read more
In the “Nick” of Time
With only twelve days until Christmas, it was a relief to finish the girl’s dollhouse today! There are pictures on the walls, and two dolls for the girls to play with. Michael will not be left out. This truck, painted in green, will be under the tree for him on Christmas morning. It has been … Read more
Decorating the Dollhouse
While the little ones were busy choosing the Advent calendar’s markers, I was also busy making linens and rugs for the Christmas dollhouse. One would think that because the dollhouse is so small in size, the making of the crocheted items wouldn’t take long at all – not so! It seems the smaller the item, … Read more
Preparing for the Holiday Season
Anyway, here is the pattern if anyone in your family can convince you to make something besides gifts for your family and friends at this time of year! Round Yoke Crochet Dress for Kruselings Materials: 1.00 mm (US – 12; UK – 6 1/2) steel crochet hook … Read more