Stitch Diaries No1 2024

[@Redtop1965]

Fabulous as always Claire.

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

Thank you so much. x

[@ginahayes6169]

Claire, once again your video was very interesting and your attention to detail with your mice is so great. Always enjoy your videos and look forward to more! God Bless you and your family ❤️

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

Thank you so much Gina. X

[@emerybob1]

I am pleased to view your Stitch Diary No 1 for 2024. Your Xmas stockings are fabulous, you are so talented. Your gnome adventure sounds like lots of fun, your first two are cute. I just love your little knitted frog and penguin, and I absolutely adore your little mice and their outfits! That bookmark is delicious! I think that you have a very clever method of distraction, to knit. I have put the moomins on my reading list from my local library, I have never heard of them so excited to read. Tove Jansson mentioned that she wrote a little in the style of the author of Pinocchio so I have requested a translated copy of that as well. Golly, love your pear and partridge, too, and the llama. I guess I have lots of stitching in my future. Please share your dolls, I enjoy them, too. There are lots of doll lovers out here. thanks again, Laurie

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

Thank you so much Laurie. You have a good memory to remember all those things. I finished my mouse bookmark and coaster this evening, that’s freed up to knitting bags to cast on more for distraction. lol I hope that you enjoy the Moomin books. I’m enjoying them so far. Some of my viewers aren’t keen on my doll stuff. So I’m trying to keep them separate, but I admit, it’s so difficult to not mention them. lol x

[@elizabethnt]

I can only imagine how much time and effort each little sweater requires. I would never be able to accomplish one sweater, never mind 24 for Advent. You are amazing Claire. That cappuccino color is beautiful. Hope you find a matching yarn for Harry's leg. And I am excited for you to continue the story of Purl and Plain. Looking forward to 2024...Happy New Year.

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

Thank you so much Elizabeth. I’m really looking forward to continuing with Purl and plain, and finally making things for the wooden dolls. x

[@helenogorman9467]

Aw happy new year Claire. I was delighted to see you put up a video today. Really brightened my day. Your little mice are gorgeous. Thqnks

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

Thank you so much Helen. Xx

[@sandymaniscalco9912]

Happy New Year. Once again I am amazed by your talents as I say this every time. I am looking forward to your next post. Have a great day. Sandy from the USA

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

Happy new year Sandy. Thank you so much for commenting. x

[@marionmathews9852]

Happy new year Claire. Always great to see your and share in your wonderful makes. I loved the snowman and Blythe in her black jumper looked gorgeous with her shades……very cool!

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

Thank you so much Marion, Happy New year. I agree, my doll looks cool. lol

[@katehart5181]

Happy New Year Claire , lovely to see you back, made my day😊🇨🇦

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

Happy New year Kate. Thank you so much for your kind comment and a big wave over the seas. x

[@carolyngethings]

Happy New Year Claire! Looking forward to more gnomes too!

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

Thank you so much Carolyn, more gnomes are definitely coming. Happy New Year. X

[@JulieBuda]

Belated happy new year Claire. Great video and such lovely makes. I saw the video pop up but wanted to watch it when I could properly watch it. Looking forward to seeing what else you make this year xx

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

Thank you so much Julie, and Happy New year to you. X

[@rowanhughes8682]

Happy New Year, Claire 🎉
I watched this episode really late last night 😴 but, as always, I'm always so pleased to see your videos pop up that I couldn't wait !! 😅 Loved seeing all your makes, prolific as ever 😃 and all the fun and giggles!
But what am I most excited about 🤔.... MORE MICE !! 🐭🐭🐭🐭🐭🐭 YIPPEE 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Ps. No way would I make a mystery cal 😆 I'm too fussy!

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

Ha ha Rowan, I’m so fussy too. I loved making mice again. Happy New year to you. I’m dying to sew but being family free is so difficult at the minute. It’s Monday and husband and youngest home today. Xx

[@rowanhughes8682]

@@ClaireWhoMakesThings You will have to pretend to go out the front door calling 'Just popping out, see you later' and then tiptoe off to the craft room (such as it is currently) quietly close the door and hole up in there for hours!!! 🤫 shhhh...😂

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

@@rowanhughes8682 😆

[@sewsweetsamuel4865]

Yay happy happy I’m going to watch this now xx

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

Thank you so much Lindsey. x

[@mariangelafiddaman6244]

Great Video Claire so many beautiful makes. Such a shame not having enough yarn for your Harry Potter Crochet. What using a different colour on each of the bottom of his legs to look like he has socks on then his black shoes. Happy New Year to you and your lovely family so look forward to your videos x x

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

Thank you so much Mariangela. I’ve considered that, and considered cutting his legs off, and using something else. My husband couldn’t get a replacement unfortunately, he bought it in August for my October birthday, so it was too long ago to contact Amazon.

[@juliejealous632]

Hello Claire, lovely to see you again. A very happy new year to you and your family. I was just wondering if you could share where the pattern for the 12 days of Christmas ornaments is from, please. You probably did say, but I forgot! See you next time ❤

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

Happy new year Julie, thank you so much. Sorry I forgot to mention it. It’s a book from Corinne Lapierre. x

[@sewlittletime]

What a bumper edition if your stitch diaries! Loved it, you’ve been very productive. I just love those cute little mice. Will you be joining in with the spring embroidery project by poppy?? I’ve decided not to as it looks quite an involved make lol xx

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

Thank you so much Karen. Yes I will be joining in with Poppy. It hadn’t been released when I did this video, this often happens. I’m having some time off from band practice, so I think I will get time to do it this time, however my machines that I do it on are currently stored away, that makes things tricky. x

[@Shazdog123]

Lovely to see you Claire. Can’t wait to see you knitting more gnomes. ❤

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

Thank you! 😊 I can’t wait to make another. I’ve not decided on which gnome yet. x

[@inspiredbypinkreneelovesba5269]

I wanna make this, but I don't understand what you mean for the edging that the yarn in front and then you turn it or whatever could you explain that I wanna make one just like yours have a great day Claire, beautiful

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

Thank you so much. Which thing are you wanting to make please? Then I might be able to answer your question. 😊

[@inspiredbypinkreneelovesba5269]

Ah yes I was speaking about the red and white square with the fringed edging thanks

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

@@inspiredbypinkreneelovesba5269 Ahh thank you. I knit with the yarn at the back of the work, then (if I am remembering this correctly) just before the last two stitches, put the yarn in front of the work, slip the last stitches purlwise. repeat on every row.

[@inspiredbypinkreneelovesba5269]

I see you don't knit or purl but you put the yarn and slip the two stiches as if to purl, it is always easier while you are trying it with needles in hand . Thank you can't wait to try it!@@ClaireWhoMakesThings

[@ClaireWhoMakesThings]

@@inspiredbypinkreneelovesba5269 Good luck with it.