Knitting = Nana???

What you may or may not know about me is that I quite enjoy 'crafting'. 

I have always known how to knit (thanks to my awesome Nana - she made sure I was armed for life with cross stitching, tapestry and knitting skills).  Sadly, the skill of knitting my Nana educated me on, was allowed to lapse over the past 20 years. 

When we were expecting Noosh 2 years ago and I finished work Friday (a week before she was due) and didn't know what to do with my time.  So my Mum turned up on Monday morning with knitting needles and wool in hand.  She sat me down and re-educated me... I was to make a cardigan.  It was awesome - I had purpose!! Sadly, Noosh turned up on the Wednesday, so I became a little preoccupied with actually caring for a child, but I have always had something on the go since.

What became of that first cardigan, I hear you ask?? Well, suffice to say that although it was completed in time for use, it was not really fit for use!! I have kept it however (packed away with other baby goodies) as a marker of where I started.  Also it sends experienced knitters into peals of laughter, so how can I take that away from them??!!

My most favourite thing to knit is winter hats for the little ones.  I think in the move to Australia however I have overlooked the fact that it is unusual to need knitted wares!! So I have moved onto toys...

This is my recent completion... they call it a Retro Dog!! Knitted for christmas (yes... a little late) for my niece... now I have to pop it in the mail!!

I might have to make another one as Noosh is quite taken with it!!