Wednesday 22 February 2012

Yarn along- Little Red Riding Hood

Knitting has been happening again, with the production of some story bags.  I am currently making the characters for Little Red Riding hood, trying to match the clothes etc to those in the story.  Little Red is nearly done, just awaiting the eyes.  I don't know why it is, but I never like putting the eyes on, seems to spoil it in my opinion, but I think she probably does need eyes.  The Big Bad Wolf is awaiting stuffing (not with Grandma, this is the nice version ;) ) and mother is on the needles at the moment.  I love making these little characters, the children are probably fed up of me showing off my little creations, but I get a real sense of satisfaction of creating something like this from some yarn!  The pattern I am using as a base for the dolls is Phoeny's Man Dressin Up doll, and the wolf is JellyBum's Wolf.

Reading wise, I'm still reading Car Sick.  It is a great book about how to reduce car usage in our society which is so often built around the car.  Not just a book preaching "don't use your car", but how to engage the wider society about reducing car usage.  The recent bit I have been reading about is walking buses, and cycling training.  All these would be do-able in our local area, but it's getting the impetus and support from the local people.  Last time they tried to organise a walking bus at Ethan's school they had 2 volunteers, and that was it.  I think it might be time to approach the school again.

Joining in with Ginny again for her wonderful Yarn Along, looking forward to see what everyone has been up to this week.

Today is the last day for entering my give-away.  If you are quick you might be able to have a chance.  Just leave a comment at the end of this post and join in the celebrations of 300 blog posts.

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16 comments:

  1. claire22 February 2012 at 11:22

    Thank you for commenting on my blog, here I am to return the favour! How did you find out your post total? I'm missing something obvious... I love Red Riding Hood! xx

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  2. Claire22 February 2012 at 11:27

    Claire,
    Have you updated to the new blogger design? If you have, when you write a new post, it tells you how many posts you have published over on the left hand side. I'm sure it tells you in the old blogger design too, possibly in stats or something like that.

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  3. www.OhThePlacesWellRoll.com22 February 2012 at 11:29

    i wish there was a way for me to reduce my car usage. i just can't see it. we may be able to bike to one of our activities as the weather warms, which would be great fun for all, overall i would like a prius or something to balance my driving out a bit!

    :)
    jen

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  4. Tracey ~ Clover22 February 2012 at 11:36

    Your book sounds interesting. I gave up my car last year and over all really haven't missed it. I must check this book out.
    Happy yarn along day.

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  5. devonmama22 February 2012 at 11:45

    That book sounds good Claire - I just wish we had pavements down here so walk on! Think we'll be donning the hilarious but vital bright orange jackets and walking to school soon. There's so much you miss out on when driving instead of walking isn't there? I love your little characters, so sweet! x

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  6. *kate22 February 2012 at 11:52

    That book sounds really interesting. Practical ideas are so much more helpful than preaching.
    And I love your clairification about Grandma :)

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  7. Cheryl22 February 2012 at 12:38

    I'm impressed with your attention to detail with your dolls. I find the faces difficult. When I have left them off, it has caused no end of discussion from adults mainly. We had a walking bus trial for a week. Good turn out, but I'm not sure it made a lot of difference in our village. Those that lived near joined in and those that drove.. they drove.tyriste sinatum

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  8. Hurrayic22 February 2012 at 13:06

    What a cute Little Red. Did you make up the pattern or use a particular base pattern work from there? This is great!

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  9. Claire22 February 2012 at 14:05

    Hurrayic, thank you for asking, I had meant to put a link to the pattern. It is by Phoeny on ravelry. I've added it to my post now.

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  10. Kristen22 February 2012 at 14:43

    Love the Riding Hood dolls...so sweet! Also, the book sounds interesting. We are very spread out here so bicycling, etc. wouldn't be possible, but still good to think about ways to reduce usage of our cars.

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  11. Unknown22 February 2012 at 15:08

    Very sweet dolls. Thanks for adding the pattern link. I'll definitely check it out.
    Also, if you want a chance to win something to, I'm giving away some a crochet book set with yarn, hooks, etc. on my site today too. You can check it out at-
    http://twyste.com/2012/02/22/yarn-along-i-won/

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  12. Lori ann22 February 2012 at 16:16

    oh my goodness! your doll is so adorable. and story book bags? i love it so much! i'm off to check the link, thank you claire.
    xx lori

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  13. Inthesky22 February 2012 at 17:02

    I love your little characters, I think they really help stories come alive and definitely help with the retelling. I do not use my car much but would find it very hard to give it up and get out of the 'habit' of using it!

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  14. arwen_tiw22 February 2012 at 18:23

    Love love those little knitted dolls - your story bags are awesome. :)

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  15. Rosina {Rosy ~ Posy}22 February 2012 at 18:30

    What cute dolls! That is going to be one great story book bag :) Happy knitting!

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  16. Jacqui22 February 2012 at 19:02

    I love seeing you latest story book bag. Little red Riding hood is lovely - maybe there is a market to the more gruesome version? Maybe not :) xxx

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