Debbie Bliss competition - show off your knitting / crocheting creations on this thread to enter.

[RachelMumsnet]

DEBBIE BLISS is joining us TODAY (Wednesday 4 December) for a webchat between 1-2pm.

We're inviting you to show your knitting creations off to Debbie. Post pics up of your projects and she will be helping us judge. We'll choose our favourite three and the winners will each win a copy of Debbie's book Knits For You and Your Home. We'll keep the comp open until Friday morning 10am and we'll announce the winner before the end of day on Friday. Debbie will be looking at this thread before and during the webchat so if you want her response or help with anything, do post your pics up on this thread.

[5HundredUsernamesLater]

My nearly finished miniature crocheted bear ( hopefully, never posted a photo before)

[3littlewomen]

Oh Albiebee, huge congrats... Hope you enjoy wrapping your gorgeous bundle in your wonderful blanket... My DB will testify that there is nothing better then being wrapped in a blanket knitted with love.

Thank you for taking the time to congratulate me, it is very kind of you. Let me know what knitting pattern we are doing next as you are obviously my knitting doppelgänger!!

[Macdog]

Well done to the winners!
Such amazing projects here

[SuperNappy]

Congratulations Albie!

[HazeltheMcWitch]

I saw this thread on 'Active' and clicked through and read the whole thing - even through I neither knit nor crochet (yet...?).

And - wow! Some really talented people on here! Am especially amazed/inspired by those who have posted things after only having knitted/crocheted for a week!

[nettie]

Well done to the winners

Lots of lovely things on this thread, I always like seeing what other people have made.

[Albiebee]

Hello, just a post to congratulate 3littlewomen on winning (and having excellent taste!) and to say I gave birth to my little bee on Thursday night, nearly 7lb of exquisite baby girl. So ready to snuggle up to her blankie once I've finished the last few rows and initialled it!

[ThistledownAndCobweb]

Well done, three beautiful creations

[WillieWaggledagger]

oh wow, thank you! how lovely and also a bit embarrassing when you look at the lovely things other people have made!

[SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius]

Congratulations all three of you. Very deserving winners!

[SuperNappy]

Oh my goodness!! Thank you so much. I've just started learning to knit so this is an excellent prize. Thank you

[yegodsandlittlefishes]

Congratulations you 3, very well deserved wins.

[3littlewomen]

Thank you so much... the first time I have EVER won anything!!

I am so chuffed Debbie has looked at my work... and in shock she picked me as one of the winners when the standard of entries was so high! The blanket was a work of love and is loved by little boy - DH however got "the look" when he suggested I throw together a spare!!

[SoupDragon]

Congratulations :)

[RachelMumsnet]

Debbie has now chosen her three favourite creations and big congratulations to SuperNappy, 3littlewomen and WillieWaggledagger. Here's Debbie's thoughts:

"I really like these three:

SuperNappy's blanket has beautiful colours, you could put it on a wall!

3littlewomen's blanket: "I know how long it took me to knit the swatch so know the effort it took to make the whole blanket!"

Willie's jumper: "I love guernseys, a wonderful part of our knitting history and what a lovely idea to use patterns from areas that had a special significance.Also I love her saying how much blood .sweat and tears go into designing sweater!"

We'll be in touch about claiming your prizes by PM. Thanks again to all those who shared their pictures.

[RachelMumsnet]

What a fantastic response. The comp is now closed and Debbie is looking at the wonderful pictures over the next few hours. We'll be announcing the winners before the end of the day.

[Giraffeski]

Hat and mittens in Cashmerino
Owl jumper in Rialto DK

[speedyboots]

hat, cushion cover, lace cowk

[speedyboots]

Shawls and a lightning sweater

[Pinkforboys]

I love knitting- keeps me sane!
Too many jumpers haven't fitted once finished so I now focus on blankets and hats- painting through my knitting, decorating them with my own patterns- sometimes inspired by others. This Spinosaurus hat for my son was my take on Lucinda Guy's Stegosaurus.
The bright blanket I finished whilst in hospital waiting for my labour to kick in (baby Thea is now 6weeks old!) My Mum despairs of me- I finished my bridesmaid's card the morning of my wedding!

[Tusty]

My first ever make - just got back into crotcheting but never actually finished anything before.

[lilacmamacat]

A made-it-up-as-I-went-along tank top on cotton 4ply. Fits a large 6 month old.

[lilacmamacat]

My favourite made-it-up-as-I-went-along cardigan for my DS. Cotton aran weight with cables on front, middle of sleeves and edge of hood; wide rib on the back. Closes with a chunky zip. Fits a large 8 month old.