Holly and the Wee Mouse

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I bought (among many other things) a kit from Sue Stratford at Yarndale. She has many gorgeous and sweet kits. I got the Chunky Holly kit.

I quickly got started and after only a couple of nights work. I have a fabulous chunky holly.

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And if you can see her hiding behind the berries, a wee little mouse.

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All the materials are included in the kit. The little mouse is made from angora, so she is lovely and fluffy.

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One interesting surprise was because of the sewing down the centre of the stuffed leaf, it’s mouldable. The leaves stay in the position that you put them in.

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There’s a range of other Christmas based kits too. Including a chunky robin and a Christmas tree tea cosy. If you’re based around Cleethorpes, then you can get your own kit from A Good Yarn or if you are elsewhere in the world, then you can get them directly from Sue Stratford at the Knitting Hut

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It has quite an interesting construction that makes them look so good with the centre and side veins. The berries are a bit glittery too. I’m planning on mine having a home centre stage above my mirror in my lounge over the Christmas period.

That’s one project I’ve finished recently. There are literally dozens of others that I haven’t shared but I hope to, so wait for the next instalment.

Comments

  1. Anonymous30 October 2015 at 20:23

    That is so cute, great idea for Christmas decorations!

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  2. brookdurch1 November 2015 at 14:14

    Delightful. Every home should have one...

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