I'm knitting a Reindeer!

I'm knitting a reindeer!!! Yep I opened my big mouth at Patchie.

I have mentioned the adorable Patchie girls before and the lovely Flora showed us a knitting pattern of the cutest little reindeer. In discussion is said" Wouldn't it be great if we all did one for Patchie Christmas - we could have all of Santa's Reindeer as well as our nativity treasures" The Nativity Set was previously knitted by Barb (B1) - who by the way will not entertain doing that one again!!) With a unanimous "Yes I'll be in it." We are collectively knitting a reindeer each. A simple statement I thought - until you look closely at the pattern.............. to say some of the pieces look a little like ET or some other alien is an understatement. Still it has created a little excitement - although one night there I walked in and i think my name was a little muddy! I fixed that by putting the kettle on.

I've actually sewn a Knitting Needle Roll to organise my knitting needles. No.1 in avoiding the actual knitting of the reindeer.

I have also sewn three Rolls for Crochet Hooks. No2. in avoiding the actual knitting of the reindeer.

Thought I should avoid N0.3 and just start knitting. I now finished all of my pieces( with the expertise and direction of the Patchie Knitters). Sewing them up may be a different kettle of fish...............B1 and I are going to do this together next week. Given she is the expert knitter of the group and she has reservations, I am a little worried.

Confession: In between knitting I did finish the top of a quilt that is a little 'out there' and my husband actually loves it...............you just never know do you!