Sunday, 13 December 2015

Happy Christmas


This crib, entirely knitted by my very clever daughter-in-law, seems the ideal illustration for a cyber card to wish all followers and passers-by a really happy and peaceful Christmas.

(I may be back before Christmas if a thought strikes me, but I really ought to be shredding red cabbage, wrapping presents, making mince pies and panicking).
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  1. English Rider13 December 2015 at 17:02

    Happy Christmas right back at you. The tree we weren't going to do went up last eve. Tinsel and fairy lights adorn the living room. I'm glad we did it but it's a live tree and no pine scent to speak of. I must search out a wreath or garland today to compensate. That smell is a big part of Christmas memories.

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    1. Frances Garrood15 December 2015 at 16:30

      ER, I so agree about smells. I can take or leave turkey, but I need the smell of it cooking at Christmas!

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  2. Teresa Ashby13 December 2015 at 19:03

    Happy Christmas, Frances - what a talented daughter-in-law you have xx

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    1. Frances Garrood15 December 2015 at 16:32

      Thank you, Teresa. And the same to you. Yes. My DIL is a brilliant knitter (and an even better doctor and mum).

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  3. DawnTreader13 December 2015 at 20:28

    Happy Christmas, Frances. Love the crib figures. My mum used to knit little dolls for Christmas fairs held by the local history society in the village where my parents lived in their retirement years. But hers were little Santa/gnome ones (the Swedish 'tomte' is somewhat of a mix between them) and Lucias.

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    1. Librarian14 December 2015 at 07:52

      Oh! I remember a picture book I read as a child, "Tomte Tumetot and the Fox" or something like that.

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    2. DawnTreader14 December 2015 at 17:41

      I can't remember ever reading that one about Tomten and the fox, Meike. From an internet search now I get the impression this is one Astrid Lindgren tale that might have become more popular in Germany than here in Sweden! (?)

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    3. Librarian14 December 2015 at 18:54

      I think you're right there, Monica. The book was by Astrid Lindgren, at least the words were - can't remember who did the illustrations.

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    4. Frances Garrood15 December 2015 at 16:33

      I don't know anything about Swedish gnomes, but thank you, and have a good Christmas!

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  4. Tim13 December 2015 at 22:42

    Gosh, is that the time? Happy Christmas!

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  5. Librarian14 December 2015 at 07:51

    A knitted crib! Never seen one of those, but I really like it.
    Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, too, Frances.

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    1. Frances Garrood15 December 2015 at 16:34

      I bet your mum could make one, Meike. I still have the socks!

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  6. joanne fox14 December 2015 at 13:16

    Such cute knitting! Happy Christmas to you and yours. x

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  7. rhymeswithplague14 December 2015 at 13:21

    And a Happy Christmas to you as well, Frances! The time, she is a-flying, n'est-ce pas?

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  8. Joanna14 December 2015 at 13:52

    What beautiful knitting, Frances. Your daughter-in-law is very gifted. It really is lovely.
    I have washed five cushion covers and defrosted the freezer, so I guess Christmas must be on it way. I hope you and all your family have a very, very happy one, and thank you for another year of great entertainment. xxx

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    1. Frances Garrood15 December 2015 at 17:01

      Oh dear. And I thought cushion covers were self-cleaning. Have a lovely time, Joanna.

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  9. Patsy14 December 2015 at 16:30

    Aaaaw, I love those sheep!

    Happy Christmas.

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    1. Frances Garrood15 December 2015 at 17:02

      And you, Patsy. Yes. I love the sheep. They look...puzzled. As well they might be.

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  10. Wendy's Writing14 December 2015 at 18:23

    Happy Christmas, Frances... and the nativity scene is fabulous. I can't even knit a scarf.

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    1. Frances Garrood15 December 2015 at 17:03

      Of course you can, Wendy. You just knit, and knit, and keep on knitting. Happy Christmas to you, too.

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  11. Maggie May14 December 2015 at 18:53

    I love all things knitted and these are very special and will be brought out for many more Christmases to come. Hope you and your family have a very happy one Frances.

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    1. Frances Garrood15 December 2015 at 17:05

      The knitted nativity has been around for several years now, and I've been waiting for a photo. Have a lovely Christmas, Maggie.

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  12. Graham Edwards14 December 2015 at 21:00

    I wish you a very happy Christmas and hope that you don't panic so much that you cease to enjoy it.

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  13. Frances14 December 2015 at 21:17

    The knitted nativity is beautiful. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

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  14. Yvonne Osborne15 December 2015 at 12:36

    That's a beautiful nativity scene. Merry Christmas to you. Now get baking!!

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    1. Frances Garrood15 December 2015 at 17:09

      I've not been asked to bake this year, Yvonne (my daughter is in charge). So far, it's the red cabbage and the "salmony bits", whatever they are.

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  15. Frances Garrood15 December 2015 at 16:30

    And to you, Adrian. What will you be doing?

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  16. L15 December 2015 at 17:08

    Lovely nativity scene. Have a lovely Christmas and thanks for sharing your thoughts, laughter and tears with us over the past year.

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  17. Rosemary Gemmell16 December 2015 at 15:18

    That's really lovely, Frances. Have a happy, peaceful Christmas.

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