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The 12 days of Christmas.

I made this for my household

Created by: Dorset knitter

  • Project Details

    About

    I had just finished knitting the animals for an Ark sent to my granddaughter in Australia and wanted another project. I found the book and, having always loved the song, thought it would be fun to create and display the characters. Alongside a caring role at home I began with the partridge and developed into something of a conveyor belt knitter to create all the tiny pieces needed for each character. Researching tiny buttons led me to new web sites, and my stash of left over yarns supplied some of what was needed which means I have fond memories of clothes and toys I have made for a variety of people every time I display the characters. Some of the yarns used cannot be listed because they have been discontinued for so long, such as the Rowan Cork used for the 6 geese a-laying, or the fluffy white wool previously used for The Snowman, here used for the 7 swans a-swimming.

    Pattern

    The Twelve knits of Christmas

    This pattern is from:
    The Twelve Knits of Christmas by Fiona Goble

    Needles & Hooks

    • Single Point 3.50mm (US 4) 25cm

    Accessories

    • Buttons
    • Tapestry Needle
    • Stitch Holder
    • Stitch Markers
    • Stuffing
    Other : Tiny amounts of pipe cleaner for the drumsticks. Gold thread for the 5 rings. All features were embroidered in wool, and cheeks e.g. for the milkmaids were blushed with a colouring pencil.

    Measurements

    Notes: The size given by the book. I did have to adjust the pattern for the 9 ladies dancing as my early copy had a mistake in the skirt which would have made it 3 times as long as intended.

    Tags

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Intermediate

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: Jun 1, 2014 Finished on: Dec 10, 2014

  • Comments

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    7 Comments

    • Meemoo

      • Pacific Palisades

      Love them all!!
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    • Jean F

      Something to keep and treasures for many years to come. Lovely idea, and something that will renew your memories with each coming yuletide, when unpacking the Christmas decorations.
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      Wow, beautiful
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    • Hazel H

      • St. Helens

      Absolutely awesome and so beautiful and full of memories.
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    • Lisa T

      • Derby

      Fantastic!!! it must be so wonderful to look at everyday, well done you, I can't wait to see what your next project is going to be.
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      • Dorset knitter

        Thank you. No project just now - I'm knitting up left over yarn for 'Knit for Peace'
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