I've been hinting for a bit that I am working on a pattern for a new vehicle. So although it is not yet quite complete, I thought I would give you a sneaky peek. It is the iconic mini. It is the car that I seem to see most frequently where I live. I don't think it is the most popular car, it is just that it is so very distinctive that you cannot help but notice it.
My very first attempt at a mini was hysterically funny. It turned out so long that it looked like a stretch limo.
So I am nearly there with the pattern, and there is just a bit of tweaky to go, and then a huge amount of test knitting. So if you want to make or buy a very British mini keep an eye on my Etsy and ravelry shops, as they will be appearing there soon. The craft fair yesterday did not go well. I took exactly what the table fee was, so it has only confirmed in my head what I had already thought, Etsy is the way to go for me.
Love love love!!! Of course I'd love to have a real one, too, but in the meantime...Chrissie x
ReplyDeleteYour mini looks fab and I love the union jack roof. I may be visiting your Etsy shop as my son would love a mini but his only chance of getting one from me is a knitted one :)
ReplyDeleteAli xx
I love your little mini, especially the details on the roof. I have come to the same conclusion as you for craft fairs (at least for now)
ReplyDeleteIf I had a mini i'd want these colours , love the union jack top
ReplyDeleteHehe, this is so fun! You are very talented to be able to create these fabulous patterns :) x
ReplyDeleteOMG.. this is so amazing. I should show this to my MIL who is very fond of knitting. May be she can make one for my nephews :)
ReplyDelete-Tanya
http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/
Oh my goodness, my boy would love this! Very cool. It isn't often that you see knitting patterns for toys/animals etc. Love this!
ReplyDeleteThe mini is adorable...sorry the craft fair did not go well....
ReplyDeleteMy son adores minis - yours is fabulous. I'm sorry the craft fair didn't go well, maybe nearer Christmas might be better for gifts.
ReplyDeleteThis is so amazing, your knitting it's great, I love very thing you make.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie :)))
ReplyDeleteSo so cute! You've opened my eyes to what can be done with knitting.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry your craft fair didnt go as well as it could. But your designs are adorable and that car is too sweet. I see a lot of them here in NYC too. They along with the VW Beetle seem very popular!
ReplyDeleteAhhhhh!!!! The Anglophile in me needs one of these! So cute! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great knitted car. Once again your talent shines through.
ReplyDeleteI always love your toys. :-)
ReplyDeleteI definitely want this pattern, can't wait!
ReplyDeleteI loooove your fabulous Mini!!! All details are great! Thanks for sharing!
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Have a fabulous day!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
I can't tell the size of it, but I think if you made several, you could craft an awesome child's mobile out of them!
ReplyDeleteI love the top of your car.
ReplyDeletePRECIOSO!
ReplyDeleteThat is totally cute!!!
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