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May 16, 2005

My birthday is in a couple of weeks, but Jill got in early. Look what she made for me! A Polar Bear!

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Every time there is a gift giving occasion, DH and Em ask me what I want. I always say that I'd like a polar bear. Hasn't happened yet. Until now :)
Thankyou, Jill, he's gorgeous!
I have started a new sweater, Giraffe from Knitty. I'm using the Angora Supreme the pattern calls for, which has been discontinued by Cleckheaton. I started a sweater with this yarn early last year, but couldn't get gauge, so I frogged it, and hid the yarn away. This time, my gauge is pretty good, and the sweater is going quickly.
I've done the second of four decreases on the back.

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I'm off to find somewhere special for my polar bear to live. :)

Posted by Donna at May 16, 2005 11:46 AM

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Thanks for the tip on dropped stitches on my blog. I've never tried that technique. I will have to get out my book to find out how to do it. I love your pink angora knit project. I want to buy some angora, but I can't find it anywhere. Do you know where I can get it?

Posted by: Joan Mahony at May 16, 2005 12:23 PM

Tried to send you an email but there was a problem. Let me know if you didn't get it.

Posted by: Jill at May 16, 2005 02:16 PM

In my defence, when she tells me she wants a polar bear, she wants one that look at Emily and see an after-dinner snack

Posted by: DH at May 16, 2005 05:04 PM

that is a wonderful polar bear! soo cute!

Posted by: Allena at May 16, 2005 06:52 PM

Wow, what an adorable polar bear! I'm starting the summer knitting as you're starting the cooler weather knitting....funny!

Posted by: Evelyn at May 17, 2005 03:00 AM

What a great sweater! I'm sure it'll be gorgeous once you're finished it! And, my oh my, that polar bear is so adorable and snuggable looking!!

Posted by: Samantha at May 17, 2005 03:57 AM

The polar bear is adorable! Happy Early Birthday!

Posted by: Lynn at May 17, 2005 04:01 AM