{Crocheted Baby Boo-Pumpkins}

When reading the Swedish blog: Elna-Sudden, I was amazed at her post about 'An Exciting Day'. Not only did she become a grandparent for the second time, but she also did receive a parcel that day from Jule, in Germany. That contained two Crocheted Pumpkins and one was a white Baby Boo. Going to the German blog: Jule Macht Was | Jule Creates Something, I fell in love with her Crocheted Pumpkins, especially the white Baby Boo, so I did order three as a gift to our German 'son' and his family. They are made of Mercerized Cotton and filled with synthetic fiber batting. This was at least one way for getting even with all the surprises we receive from Germany.  

Here is what they received in Germany as a surprise gift! I would have loved those myself; they are so pretty. What do you think? 

The nice thing is, they can be stored away and used again for years to come.

Below this post you find the link from Jule's blog so you can see other colors. Tell me what you would have loved most...

My choice was easy: WHITE BABY BOO!

My sister Gerd loved them also very much as a gift...

Related links:
HÄEKELKÜRBISVIRUS | Jule Macht Was | Jule Creates Something: Pumpkin Crocheting Virus 

{Worldwide GIVEAWAY - Lanarte Cross Stitch Kit}

Another Worldwide GIVEAWAY for my loyal followers and readers. This time a Lanarte Cross Stitch Kit, complete with DMC thread. 

For all garden lovers this beautiful cross stitch kit.

Dimensions are 49 x 39 cm or 19¼" x 15¼"

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{My Hand Knitted & Hand Embroidered Sweater}

We arrived at that time of year which we call: SWEATER WEATHER. So here I want to show you my Hand Knitted and Hand Embroidered Sweater. I have always LOVED the German, Swiss, Italian style of Hand Knitted and Hand Embroidered Sweaters. But for buying one you need to be a  millionaire. So please view my own humble creation. Below my sweater I will show you two lovely examples from Gorsuch.com, the ones I cannot afford but only dream of.

Photo is taken in May when the Magnolia tree was blooming...

Ajour Knitted sleeves and front, adormed with Hand Embroidery...

Showing you the total sweater...

The sweater also has a total of six cables running alongside the open ajour knitting.

I did add heart shaped buttons...

The back is plain, just in a decorative stitch.

With my guilloché brooch...

Detail of the embroidery in wool.

It was a lot of counting and paying attention...

This was the example I did knit from... following the pattern.

Such a dream from Gorsuch, called Spitze Sweater hand knitted, hand embroidered in wool/silk for only $ 1,818.00

Or this Dornroschen Sweater from Gorsuch for $ 1,498.00 in wool/silk.

Mine is only a very humble creation in comparison!

There are two blog-ladies whom I admire for their knitting of sweaters and such: Anett from Fadenstille  and Marlies from Bergzauber stricken. Both of them no doubt could create such lovely pieces on their needles. 

Of course, there is Mieke from Gebreidesjaals who knits heavenly shawls and stoles in ajour knit with lace patterns. 

Sorry, this is only for the Dutch readers...

Do you knit any sweaters or embroider knitted pieces?

A favorite of many...!

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{Mohair blend Peacock-stitch Sweater Knitted by Me} | previous post by me

{AJOUR KNIT JACKET FOR MY NIECE MAARTJE} | previous post by me

{Cotton Ajour Sweater with Lace Effect, knitted by Me} | previous post by me

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