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Saturday 3 January 2015

Mini Cooper



I can now show a few of my Christmas gift knits, which I have been keeping secret. This was made for my sister-in-law, who has her own life-size mini cooper, and made from my own Mini Cooper pattern.

I must be very unobservant, as I began knitting and then thought, what is the roof colour, does it have stripes, ..... As she doesn't live near me street view on Google Maps came to the rescue. No sign of the car outside her house, but then another search of the car park at the school where she works, and I found her car. Feeling as if I could now get a job with MI5, I could now proceed with my knitting.

 I have slightly got the shape of the sun roof wrong, as it should be wider. But I was really pleased that the pattern still looks distinctly like a mini, even without the white stripes on the bonnet, or Union Jack roof. 

While I was knitting this car, I found one tiny typo in the pattern, and a section in the technical bit at the beginning which isn't necessary. So I have published an amended version, which should have gone automatically to anyone who bought the pattern on ravelry. I can't do this on Etsy or Craftsy, but if anyone is reading this and you bought it there, just message me and I can send you the updated version. 

I have plans for some more knitted vehicles in 2015.





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20 comments:

  1. Christine Harding3 January 2015 at 02:41

    That is lovely - you are so inventive with your knitting. My Snapshot is at http://chriscross53.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/seagulls-and-crab-pots.html

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  2. grammajudyb3 January 2015 at 07:01

    I love your knitted creations! I can't imagine knitting such a multi-faceted item. Great job!

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  3. Susan Lindquist3 January 2015 at 07:35

    LOL! Love it! I am always amazed at your ability to work such small knitted projects! So dexterous AND creative!

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  4. Sandra Nachlinger3 January 2015 at 08:45

    Your knitted creations are amazing! That looks exactly like a Mini Cooper--right down to the windshield wipers. I'm sure your sister-in-law was delighted with her gift. By the way, I'm impressed with your sleuthing abilities too.

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  5. Laurel-Rain Snow3 January 2015 at 08:56

    So adorable! And I love Google Maps street view...one day I was Googling all my previous addresses to see what the houses look like now. LOL

    Here's MY SATURDAY SNAPSHOT POST

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  6. Ali3 January 2015 at 09:04

    He he I love all the detective work that went into making the mini. I would never have thought of that. Your knitted mini looks wonderful I bet your sister-in-law was thrilled with it.
    Ali xx

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  7. Janet3 January 2015 at 14:03

    What a great gift. I love the attention to detail.

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  8. westmetromommy3 January 2015 at 14:08

    That is adorable! I'm sure your SIL loved it!

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  9. Anne@HeadFullofBooks3 January 2015 at 15:13

    Another darling item from your knitting needles. How long does it take you to knit these little cars? Happy New Year! Anne at Head Full of Books

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  10. Paulita 4 January 2015 at 05:55

    How clever. I bet your sister-in-law loved it.

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  11. Vermont Grand View Farm6 January 2015 at 05:45

    My niece just had twin baby boys.....I may have to knit them each a car! What a clever pattern.

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  12. Lucy Bowen6 January 2015 at 13:28

    Love it, my son loves mini's!

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  13. Heather7 January 2015 at 03:18

    My brother would absolutely love this! I might have to see if my knitting skills are up to the challenge!

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  14. Josie7 January 2015 at 10:38

    Wow, I love this! I had to laugh at the thought of you stalking the actual car on Google Maps. Happy New Year xx

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  15. Rachel @ The Philosophers Wife7 January 2015 at 15:54

    Oh how fun! I've never seen a knit car before! It's awesome. And oh so funny (and maybe a wee bit scary?) that you were able to track it down with Google!

    If you're interested, I'd love to have you link up to my weekly Yarn Fanatic Party! http://philwife.blogspot.com/2015/01/yarn-fanatic-party-18.html

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  16. Unknown7 January 2015 at 19:41

    Nice car! I may have to knit one for myself, since that would be the only way I'd get a mini cooper.

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  17. Sam I Am......8 January 2015 at 12:52

    If that isn't the cutest! I bet your sis was surprised. I knit but can barely follow a pattern much less design such amazing items as you have. In fact I think I faved a few of your things on Ravelry! :) Great job!

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  18. WonderWhyGal10 January 2015 at 13:42

    Gotta love google maps! I love that she now has a mini of her car.

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  19. JENNY15 January 2015 at 08:22

    I loooooove the mini! What a clever idea! xx

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  20. Sam19 January 2015 at 07:26

    Ok, this is really cool. I am a mini driver too so it has natural appeal! Also loving the super sleuthing that you did to get the needed details :)

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