I had me a little unauthorized blog break there, didn't I? I have been in my head lately and this weekend, I was left to myself for 3 whole days!
These fellas and their patterns, I made for an Australian book on Softie patterns, that will be out later this year. You might remember the bunny? Now regarding patterns: A lot of you have been asking me about the Knitted Dog Pattern. I am not allowed to share it all over the world - sorry - (it would also take up quite a lot of my precious time!), but it's from an old Danish book by Lis Albrectsen. You might be able to find it or her somewhere. I think I've seen her work in German books too and Rosa told me she has it in Spanish!
Here's a peek at my ever growing Moomin Mug Collection. I have 12 now! And I sooo adore them.
Here I am....home....alone....
OK, ok....what do YOU do, when your left alone for 3 days???
Those cats are so good!I adore those Moomin mugs wish I could get my hands on some of them.My sister and I were Moomin addicts when we were little.I pick up any Moomin books when I'm thrifting too!
Posted by: Kristy | January 29, 2007 at 10:32 AM
love the cats :-)
Posted by: mette | January 29, 2007 at 10:38 AM
LOVE the cats, Kristina! And you were left alone for 3 days? I hope you had lots of naps! ;)
Posted by: Fiona | January 29, 2007 at 12:01 PM
mmmmm??? 3 days ha? I got to sleep in for the first time in four years the other day....I awoke at 8.50am! 3 days you say. I really don't know. I think I would waste the first day thinking about what I could do. The second would be running around to all the shops I wouldn't go to with two small children and a little design work, and the third would be doing artwork and then a little cleaning before the mob came home.
Posted by: tiel | January 29, 2007 at 12:59 PM
A pattern for a VERY similar dog is printed in Lucinda Guy's book, Handknits for Kids. I actually thought yours were from that book at first! BTW, I love your mug collection...so cute!
Posted by: Leslie | January 29, 2007 at 01:44 PM
Oh I love the cats!! Your mugs are great, I own the red one and use it as a planter just becuase it's so cute with a little plant in it! I think I'd watch all the girly 8o movies if I was home alone for 3 days and all the Hugh Grant movies because the Bo hates them LOL!!
Posted by: Yvonne | January 29, 2007 at 01:48 PM
love your hair and mugs. i covet. really, i covet.
home alone for three days? i can not even wrap my mind around such bliss.
Posted by: capello | January 29, 2007 at 03:43 PM
Oh, my... Three whole days?! Good for you for NOT wasting it on the computer! Did you relax?!
I love your cats!
Posted by: Beth | January 29, 2007 at 03:56 PM
so lovely to see you! I love those cats so much, so perfectly stuffed.
Home alone for 3 days? Since I've had kids, its never happened! I'm sure I'd find something to do! xo
Posted by: blair | January 29, 2007 at 04:22 PM
oh kristina, welcome back!! i love the mugs and all of the photos!!
Posted by: lisa | January 29, 2007 at 04:36 PM
Hands down that bunny is so cute. You have done what has been in the back of my head for quite a time now - combining aspects of knitting with sewing. You are brilliant! The little doggie does hold a special place in my heart though. But three days alone? I am so used to hustle and bustle that it is so eerie when I am alone. But I would probably get over it quick like and park myself on the sofa for an extended and uninterrupted knitting and bad movie watching.
Posted by: Sonya | January 29, 2007 at 06:58 PM
you have nice blue eyes.
Posted by: D R E W | January 29, 2007 at 07:37 PM
yikes! i got two of those moomin mugs for christmas (the pink one (incidentally i put a picture of it on my flickr) and the yellow one) - i love the colours and the slightly 50s style of the ceramic - where did you get them, i adore mine too and i have an urge to get some more mugs to spread the moomin love -
hej from switzerland :)
Posted by: barbara | January 29, 2007 at 10:40 PM
Wow, you have more mugs than I do, and I`m a Finn! :) I like the older ones with small pictures (like your pink one) even more, and wish they`d make a new set of them (they`re crazy expensive on a Finnish auction site).
As I live alone, it`s usually up to me and me only to arrange some me-time (too many 'me's in that sentence!). But I think I still understand your feelings - it`s so important to get some time and space just to oneself, no matter how much we love the family and friends we`re surrounded with.
My me-time would ideally include first some cleaning so I could really enjoy my three days. Then I`d treat myself with something yummy to eat - try a new recipe, maybe. And then watch a good film, read a good book and/or craft. Having time to concentrate on something like that always makes me feel grounded, whole and calm.
Posted by: Päivä | January 30, 2007 at 01:11 AM
Good luck with the pattern making! And Australian book of softies sounds glorious
Posted by: BrownPants | January 30, 2007 at 02:54 AM
Hey Honey, nice cups ;-) If I was left home alone for three days I would probably sleep & eat..and miss my family (pitiful..yeah?)
Posted by: Annu | January 30, 2007 at 04:26 AM
Love the cats! My son left for college this year so I have a lot of alone time now, its almost scary! I'm sure I'll get used to it, I've gotten back into my sewing, knitting and photo taking which is fun.
Posted by: Kathleen | January 30, 2007 at 03:40 PM
Love the self portraits and latest stuffed creations. I hope to send you handmade coasters in the next month. Giving myself some time. My mother just visited to help with the kids. Will be in touch.
Posted by: Amy | January 31, 2007 at 11:38 PM
Hey Kristina, such a success, I love the idea to find you on a softie pattern book! Are you relaxed after your 3 days break? I hope so, if I would I probably spent my time in walking around the city in search of books, yarn and little shop full of treasures, taking a capuccino here and there...
Posted by: elisa | January 31, 2007 at 11:46 PM
Those cats are very cool. Wow, this would mean we'll be able to get a book in Australia with softie patterns by you, that's great.
3 days alone ... I wish..
Posted by: VictoriaE | February 01, 2007 at 12:54 AM
Hello Kristina,
Sorry I have been so slack. I have had my baby. Another boy we have called him Sam born on the 1st Dec. I will send you an email soon, promise!
Hugs Jackie
Posted by: Jackie | February 01, 2007 at 01:46 AM
Love the moomin mugs, they are adorable.
Posted by: Rachael | February 01, 2007 at 01:54 AM
Oh my gosh, your cats are so great and your bunny is the cutest! Yah! I can't wait till the book comes out.
Posted by: myra | February 03, 2007 at 10:11 AM
I love the pictures of yourself! Your mugs are great! (Sorry ... ehem...but I don't know very well the stories of Moomins but the images are very beautiful). Home alone 3 days? Enjoy it!
Posted by: natascha | February 03, 2007 at 01:40 PM
I love Moomin!! Where can I find some?!
I can't imagine 3 whole days alone, let alone 3 whole hours! Yikes, I gotta get out more often!
Posted by: Shael | February 05, 2007 at 06:40 PM