Wednesday 2 September 2009

Holiday knits

I enjoyed knitting in the car while we travelled to and from Italy, it passed the time nicely though Mr FF was always concerned that I might miss some of the fantastic scenery. On the way out I finished this pair of plain socks in Regiaand on the way back this pair of Tidal Wave socks, a pattern I've used many times, in the yarn I bought in France last year.I also started a little jumper using Trekking which I thought might be a bit loud for a baby but am assured is not. While I was away it was our village show. I didn't have time to make anything to fit the categories baby item or item in double knit so I asked Pam to enter a pair of socks I'd produced from left over yarn in the 'article in any other craft' section for me. I won second prize, 30p for a 10p entry, result.

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  1. I don't know how you could knit in the car but the result was good.
    Alfazema

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  2. Oh well done you! 30p Great times ahead!

    Socks look fab. I have huge respect for any one who can knit. I'm hopeless. My Grandma gave up on me when I was under 10 years old, I am simply bound never to be a knitter.

    *sigh*

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  3. haha...such fun photos, Jenny! I love knitting in the car too! Though it can be a fine balance to knit and enjoy the scenery! :o) Loveliest sock...those waves are gorgeous, and love the yarn. Such fun on the win and your second prize--hooray! Happy Day ((HUGS))

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  4. After reading this post, and seeing your results, I may have to give knitting in the car a try (whilst hoping that there are no emergency stops when I'm holding pointy sticks!).

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  5. ...you have won another prize pop over to my blog...love Helen..ps I knit in the car too...and the cinema....

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  6. I'm too nosey to knot in the car - I am scared of missing something. I love the socks!! I love village shows - especially the very bitchy comments that are given along with the prizes by the judges. My friend and I nearly died laughing at some comments left (by some obviously bitter and twisted old bat) at the village show in Masham North Yorkshire a few years ago. I wish I had written them down!

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  7. Love the socks, and the wonderful poses you must have got yourself into to take those photos!!

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  8. Love your socks Jenny! Always good to hear that you managed some car knitting whilst also taking in the scenary. That's got to class as a 'multi-tasking woman thing!'. I've made a baby cardi and hat in that exact same Trekking yarn. It looked fabulous;lovely and bright. I am assured the baby liked it too! :) Ros

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