Thursday, 21 November 2024

Unexpected November Knitting Challenge

 A couple of years ago, I sent Steph some money and asked her to get George an Easter Egg on our behalf [no sense in posting a chocolate egg across the country] She got one with its own dinosaur. The egg was eaten and forgotten, but the toy became George's favourite, and named "Teddy Dinosaur"
The day before we left Cornerstones, Steph said George said TD would like a Christmas Outfit got TD, and she wondered if Grandma could make one.
I took red and white wool, needles and a tape measure. On Thursday after school, George helped me measure TDs chest and head. I showed him how to make a tiny pompom by winding woool found a kitchen fork.
He went to bed and I sat up late making a jumper, with Xmas 🎄 tree on the front, and a little pompom hat. Which was good, because he announced he'd like to take it in to Show&Tell on Friday.
His teacher said his S&T went well. And on Saturday we had a 4th birthday party for TD, playing musical statues, eating homemade cupcakes, and generally having a lot of fun. The boys made a birthday banner and a card.
We all slept very well Saturday, being completely exhausted!!


33 comments:

  1. That Santa Dino is wonderful. Great that he has been part of both Easter and Christmas!

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    1. He's a very important member of the household

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  2. Goodness me! That was fast knitting, I'm surprised you didn't melt the yarn! Looks 🌟

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  3. Awww, you make everything fun!!! Kx

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    1. That's part of the Grandparents Job Description isn't it?

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  4. P.S. am still waiting for Vinted seller to send the top!x

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  5. That is so sweet. I love how children pick one special toy to be their absolute favourite. TD's Christmas outfit looks great. Regards Sue H

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    1. George asked if TD can have pyjamas when they visit at Christmas ( please Grandma...)

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  6. Such a lovely post. I love reading these stories if your grandchildren. I loved my Grandma so much, from her I truly understood unconditional love. I miss her still and she died nearly fifty years ago. I love her and my memories of her. Carole R.

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    1. My grandmother died almost 50 years ago too. I cherish her memory. She taught me how to make clothes for my dolls..

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  7. You and Bob really are super grandparents! What a fun time you have had with the boys. At least you have some time to make the PJs. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the girls when you are there! Catriona

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    1. Less time for activities with the girls, due to school and nursery. But still having fun!!

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  8. Aww, Teddy Dinosaur looks wonderful. What a clever Granny to make it overnight too, in time for Show & Tell. You are a talented lady, and a brilliant grandparent.

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  9. It sounds like you've all had a wonderful time! The dinosaur in its sweater is such fun. Amazing you could knit the sweater in just an evening. Your grandchildren are adorable!

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  10. How very lovely x
    Alison in Wales x

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  11. I am in total awe of your creativity! The Christmas outfit is so clever , I love how you even managed to put a Christmas tree on the chest! JanF

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    1. The tree 🎄 was embroidered, and did not take too long to stitch

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  12. It's great when you know exactly what to do to put a smile on the face of a beloved grandchild!

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  13. What fun! Happy birthday Teddy Dinosaur! Love the new sweater! Looking forward to seeing the pyjamas!

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  14. Once again Ang you have risen to the challenge. A very smartly dressed dinosaur 🦕🦖. Well done.

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  15. TD’s outfit looks wonderful. It’s exhausting but such fun being a grandparent.

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  16. Thank you. And YES exhausting but fun

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