Pandemic windfall

Winter plus a pandemic plus an early-summer heat wave have left some of us a lot of time for solitary occupations.  And some of us have more to show for it than others. In my friend Linda’s case, the last four months have produced a cornucopia of knitting. A little of it is for herself, but mostly, friends and relatives are getting a windfall.  Here are photos of her recent projects:

One lucky baby in Linda's family is getting a hand-knitted blanket, a bunny, shoes and two hats. With a beginning like this, will this child ever be able to stoop to synthetics?

A closer look at the bunny, with its deliciously plump thighs, and the little yellow shoes.

A beautifully sophisticated blanket to wrap a baby in.

Linda's self-indulgences have included some new socks for herself...

... a  yellow pair for a family member...

... and another colour for his partner.

 

This is a watch-cap for my partner John, something he has longed for ever since it became impossible to buy proper woolen watch-caps. It was my gift to him, courtesy of Linda, for his 76th birthday. He was very pleased.

Linda has always enjoyed making soft toys for kids, and animals like this elephant are guaranteed to give delight....

... as are these lions, with their saucy manes. 

Not made yet, but next off Linda's knitting needles will be lemurs like these.

This is what they'll look like when they're done.

The striped tail and yellow eyes will please some lucky child.