would you like a jelly baby?......

 yay, it is finished!!!

Jacob's Dr Who Season 16 Scarf

The original scarf was knitted in garter stitch,

but when I started this scarf back in May I was nervous about making such a long scarf on two needles...silly really, but that was before all of my recent knitting practice.

So I decided to make it in Tunisian Crochet in Purl stitch.

The Tunisian purl is a good stitch and easy to work, but it does curl and needs to be blocked and pressed to get it to sit flat and even then I think it will still curl when my son wears it. I am pleased I have learnt Tunisian Purl Stitch but I wouldn’t use it for another scarf.

 

 It is long....really long

I haven't measured it yet, I will add the measurement soon.

I can tell you it weighs approx 665gms, and is 100% acrylic

 Here is a picture of the scarf folding down our internal staircase and our inquisitive cat which gives you an idea of the length.

Here are some useful links if you feel brave enough to create your own Dr Who scarf

Witty Little Knitter    Dr Who Scarf   Scarf-o-matic

oh and I just have to share this clever youtube

it makes me smile :)

have a happy day

~ Gillian ♥

a little handwarmer love.....

 What a great pattern!

so fast and easy you can crochet them in an evening.

 I whipped these up last night with some of the left over yarn from my wool eater blanket.

As today was a rainy cold winters day, I enjoyed wearing them.

I think I'll pull out some other colours and work up a few more pairs.

You can find the pattern by creativeyarn

on Ravelry Here
and on creativeyarn's blog Here
The pattern only has the scalloped edging on the finger end of the gloves, I also added it to the foundation edge. 
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I thought I would show you my current big project for this winter.
I am making my son a Vintage Dr Who Scarf
(Tom Baker season 16)

I love these gorgeous 1970s colours :)

The original scarf was knitted, but I'm not much of a knitter so am working it in Tunisian Crochet Purl Stitch...this is also the first time I've made anything in Tunisian Crochet and I'm quite pleased with how the front side of the purl actually looks quite similar to knitting purl stitch.
I've got a long way to go, If you are familiar with Dr Who you will know this is an extremely long scarf, and so far I am only about 20% of the way.

Have a great week everyone

~ Gillian ♥