Before I started knitting mostly toys I made quite a few cardis and jumpers for the children but it has been ages since I made anything for myself. Well, that has just changed mainly thanks to ravelry. I was so inspired by all the gorgeous knitting going over there and finding the perfect free pattern on knitty was the push I needed to rush out and buy myself some scarf yarn.

And shortly after I had this – my ‘branching out’ scarf in herb felted tweed.

I’ve really enjoyed making this scarf and I’m chuffed to bits with how it turned out. I have a feeling that I might have need to make another in a different yarn sometime soon! There is also some bunny knitting going on here but more news of that next week.

In the absence of any new little friends to show you (although there are now some in production) I thought I’d share some pictures of some ‘old’ little friends in new places. Here are a few toys who’ve settled very happily into their new homes and dropped me a line.

Pablo has moved in with with Janice and even has his own personal guard dog, the lovely Sumo.

Kat at sent me some pictures of Tessie and Rosemary who are enjoying being together in her beautiful craftroom

These two ladies are obviously having fun with Shannon at Minerva Turkey

Dougie is having a great time in Australia with Kim and sent me a postcard:

Winifred has made some beautiful new friends over at biscuit’s house

And last but most definitely not least Mr Minky has had an awesome time since leaving here – he’s now been on holiday and got his ear pierced! Dave has documented the full debauchery of his adventures here, it’s brilliant – you have to check it out!

They’re in the shop right now and have been getting together for a group shot before they all go their own separate ways. UPDATE: Sorry, they’ve all sold now.

Some of them are a little sad to be parting and getting in lots of cuddles but I’m sure they’ll live happily ever after once they reach their new homes.