Bee Happy

My friend had a birthday last Wednesday, and John and I decided to give her a joint present. We spent ages browsing the card collection in the coolest shop in Beauly, Scotland, and eventually settled on one which had a picture of knitted bees on it - on the proviso that I knitted some accompanying bees to give her in person.

I spent my lunchbreak yesterday doing them - I adapted this pattern on Ravelry because I didn't have any needles with me and wasn't able to sew any loose ends in. I'm quite pleased with the results - they are cute!

One bee, the bee card, and the cherry brandy! Photo Copyright John S

Both bees post-completion. Photo Copyright Coranda B

The first bee. Photo Copyright Coranda B

Used as a hair ornament. Photo Copyright John S

Dream Kitten

I had a dream a few weeks ago that I was at a music festival and they were selling boxes of little white kittens. It excited me a lot, and I decided to knit what I called "The Dream Kitten". It turned out bigger than it was supposed to, so I gave it to my boss as a thank-you for letting me live in his flat while he was on holiday - I have modified the pattern I used (found here) and am going to knit a smaller version any day now!

From the back. Photo Copyright Coranda B

Front view. Photo Copyright Coranda B