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The buttons were in the dregs of the House of Fraser sale... Rowan #389 for 5p each (I love bargains!). Here's the modelled shots:
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I used 6 balls of Fantasia dk on 4mm pins. I just made it as per the pattern but added an edge stitch for sewing up as I don't know how to sew holes together LOL & it made the pattern match exactly at the seams, yay!
Here's my contribution to the sock-a-month challenge for August:
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Regia Galaxy in shade 1553. I bought all 12 of this set...anyone want to buy a ball or 3 LOL!Guess Who?????
As if I've not got enough knitting of my own to do, my 5 yr old ds decided Action Man needed some new gear! I learnt a new technique on the lacy top, the one-row buttonhole (thanks Monste Stanley)& it came in handy for the balaclava! What an *rse making that sweater, with its' raglan shapings, back neck opening, I could've made a me-sized one quicker! (**Makes mental note to self, not to send black dk to the charity shop ever again**). I've had to buy a ball of khaki dk to make more stuff, ho-hum, September 4th is just around the corner :)
My brother had loads of Action Men in the 70's, but he never had one like this:
This must be the deluxe or limited edition, he never had a beard or blond hair. This is from a 70's Sirdar pattern book, just part of my over-sized collection of dolls patterns!
I'll leave you with a 'things kids say' moment...
I showed ds Action Mans belly & said "that's his six pack" to which he replied... "is that because that's where his sick comes from?."
9 comments:
I love your finished top. Kudos on your bargain too, not too many to be had these days.
Lucky 5yr old to have such a clever and willing Mummy!
I was sure those socks were Jitterbug, a lovely shade there :)
Love the Fantasia top!
Not sure which is scarier - SAS balaclava Action Man or Mr Beardie! I admire your dedication in mini outfit making!
What a gorgeous top! Love the action man outfit too :-D
Your top has turned out well. Action man looks cool!
How do we always manage to pick the same patterns to knit? LOL! My pattern for the top is still waiting in my 'to knit' file along with a multitude of others though. Maybe next summer?
Your top has turned out beautifully and Action Man wears his outfit proudly. I love the socks as well!
Debs xx
Thanks for you welcoming comment. Read your blog..your pictures are fantastic..my knits consist of stocking stitch or rib...and thats it. Hopefully soon I will be brave enough to tackle more!! Everyone on these blogs seems so talented!!
Your top and socks look great. And I laughed so much at the Action Man stuff - the Sirdar pattern is so kitsch!
PS: Thank you for the lovely comments on my blog.
I love the cardigan, what a great colour. Those socks are pretty cool, as is the Mr Man!!
Your top is lovely! It's so neat and well-fitting. The Action Man togs are cool too. He reminds me of the "all because the lady loves Milk Tray" man!
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