Last month I wrote a post about half of my woodland#dicraftswap – a monthly craft swap
organised by Hannah at Dainty and Ivory –
detailing the items that I sent. I wasn’t able to blog about what I received because Charlotte – It started out with a stitch – has unfortunately been quite poorlyand asked if it would be ok if she sent my craft swap closer to my birthday
with something a little extra. I was so flattered that she wanted to send me a little birthday gift, its so thoughtful (though not necessary! I was happy to wait!)
Charlotte and I were already friends having spoken to each
other through blogging and twitter for a few months prior, and she in fact got
me onto the elephant pattern from All About Ami, having made at least a
dozen herself! I was really happy that Charlotte ‘got me’ last month as
everything I see her make on Instagram, Twitter, and her blog are so brilliant
that I knew whatever she made would be perfect.
When I opened my parcel and saw what was inside it was clear
that a lot of thought and work went into this,
and I‘m just so delighted with what Charlotte sent me! The crochet hook has
come out and she made a gorgeous hood, with adorable ears, to keep me warm in
the winter months. It’s a perfect size, will fit round my neck/shoulders even
with another scarf on (for when it gets REALLY cold) and keeps my head warm but
doesn’t rely on my hair being down as a hat would. And it is so full of
character, and really sophisticated considering it looks to be modelled on a
mouse or other cute woodland creature! Charlotte said she had seen this on my
Pinterest (see my excellent crochet/knitted hats board) and it was the absolute perfect
thing to make, as I really wanted one but can’t justify making one for myself.
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quick pre-work selfie to show you how it looks on! |
She also included a lovely note about how she likes to read
my blog (and I do yours too!!) and sent me a foxy notebook (for blog posts and
pattern ideas) and a foxy mug (for all those hot drinks one requires while
pondering). There was also a birthday card and a crocheted cupcake pin cushion
which are some birthday gifts (another year older on Monday just gone) and I
love the smile on the cupcake pin cushion.
Later this month I will be blogging about the Christmas #dicraftswap – I need to get my
skates on and get on with it, along with 4 orders and a pile of Christmas
presents….*deep breaths*

I love the hood, you look SOOO cute!
ReplyDeleteJessica
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gosh thank you - it is an amazing hood! I'm a little jealous that I didn't make it myself, but it is so wonderful to receive such a beautiful handmade gift! jenny xx
DeleteWhat an amazing gift. The hood looks fab!
ReplyDeleteisn't it just! I think so too - feeling very spoiled :) jenny xx
DeleteThat hood is so adorable!
ReplyDeletethanks! Gosh I do hope Charlotte is reading all these lovely comments about her hardwork!! jenny xx
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