Very Hungry . . .

So here's the thing . . . Most beloved but  weirdly published in 1969 - who'd have thought it -  beaten into number two place only by the all time classic Where The Wild Things Are - of which more later . . .

But what a fabulous shape for a baby - there are one or two of these on Ravelry - but I think this pattern is the most illustration like -  this was done with Ushya and doubled up double knitting  for the lighter shade. The hat was done in Ushya's perfect red for the caterpillar and the eyes made from crochet chains are of Adriafil Mirage held double - no need for the felting but you do need to sew every stitch on as the baby's head will stretch it otherwise.



Christmas cocoons to follow - there will also be a   workshop down the Wool Garden making all manner of baby cocoons in May - book online to secure a place.



On a lighter note - just returned from fabulous ladies at the Ross Thursday Club - doing my usual talk about spinning and fibre. What a lovely bunch. Speaking of which  have met some great people this week including Steve with his finger weaving (honestly some people make ya sick - just look at this)

Then this:

This is all done using just his fingers and a bit of wood - like the old Navajos used to

They certainly have a thing or two to teach  us - as does Steve

I discovered all this on a spinning course http://www.thewoolgarden.co.uk/courses/begin-to-spin-1041.html it was all a rouse to spin himself some authentic yarn that he could use for his  lovely weaving technique - go Steve!