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Room on the Broom

I made this for Local playgroup

Created by: Valerie S

  • Project Details

    About

    Special request from our local nursery for a Room on the Broom story sack, so who was I to turn down the challenge!!
    Picked Wendy the Witch as I thought she looked quite friendly and added a ginger plait and nose. I know the animals aren't to scale, but liked the patterns and thought the children wouldn't worry that much! Used Amanda Berry patterns for Griff the Dragon and Johnny the Crow. The dog and cat are from Deramores and used Sarah Keen Knitted Fairy Tales for the frog. Cauldron is from the Alan Dart pattern, and even found a free pattern for the wand from Knitables. Hope the children enjoy this story as must admit I did!!

    Pattern

    Wendy Witch

    Tags

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Beginner

    Status

    Complete

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    29 Comments

    • Joan M

      • Prescot

      Wow Valerie they are all fantastic. Love all the bright colours you have used especially Griff the dragon and Mr frog. Well done👏
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      • Valerie S

        • Bristol

        Thanks Joan. I did knit another frog, but it turned out bigger then the dragon, so luckily found a replacement to join the story!! 🐸
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    • Maria L

      Wow what an amazing story bag you have made Valerie, the witch is fabulous just on her own, but my have you captured the story with the love your have poured into all the other characters. What a delight for the children and adults at preschool Weldon 🥰❤️😍
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      • Valerie S

        • Bristol

        Thanks Maria! Yes, it is certainly a labour of love! 💖
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    • Dianne A

      • Durham

      Love her 🥰
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      • Valerie S

        • Bristol

        Thanks Dianne - I was pleased how the witch turned out, I did try a couple of other patterns, but thought this one was the best model!!
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      • Dianne A

        • Durham

        @Valerie S: I’ve not tried this one so I’ll have to have a go now that I’ve seen yours
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      • Valerie S

        • Bristol

        @Dianne A: Really easy pattern and thought the addition of her nose was a must!! Shall look forward to seeing your Wendy.
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    • Mary_B

      • London

      Oooooh my 🤩 what an incredible story sack you've made Valerie! The children will get so much from your lovely knits ☺️
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      • Valerie S

        • Bristol

        Thanks Mary. It was just as much fun making them up - I am definitely going to make some more of these story sacks - it's a good way to use up some of my wool stocks!!
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    • Linzi

      • Rotorua

      Wonderful knits, Valerie😍. You have been busy. They will be loved by the kiddies and grown ups too 😉😄
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      • Valerie S

        • Bristol

        Thanks Linzi. Dropped sack off yesterday and yes, the staff were just as excited as the children!!
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    • Jennifer M

      • Daleys Point.

      Absolutely fabulous Val, my daughter has a family day care and I often think I should knit something like this. Just need more hours in the day!
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      • Valerie S

        • Bristol

        They are such a great idea, just seems to bring the story more to life - perhaps one day you will have time to make one, sure you will enjoy it!! 😉
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    • Julie B

      They are fabulous Valerie. No one minds if they are not to scale mine never are 😂
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      • Valerie S

        • Bristol

        Thanks Julie! I tend to go for patterns that appeal and aren't too complicated! 😃😕
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    • Cheryl S

      • Magnac Laval

      They're all lovely, and a great way to get children interested in books and reading
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    • Lucy M

      • Hamilton

      Great job,Valerie. The children will love them all. 😍
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      • Valerie S

        • Bristol

        Thanks Lucy. I do hope they do - was such fun to make!
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    • Michelle M

      • Queensland

      Oh wow oh wow Valerie so much work with every toy, they are all brillant. The children are going to have so much fun with the toys and book.😊😊💕💕
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      • Valerie S

        • Bristol

        Thanks Michelle!! It's such a great story - I am quite enjoying reading these books again - for research purposes only of course!! 😉
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        @Valerie S: oh well you definitely have to read the stories Valerie for research of course. Actually I love children books with the fun stories and the beautiful illustrations. 😊😉😉💓💓
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    • Sue C

      • Bournemouth

      Brilliant, Valerie! 💕 The playgroup will have so much fun with all these characters and the children will love them ❤️ Beautifully knitted 👏
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      • Valerie S

        • Bristol

        Thanks Sue. I think it does bring the story more to life for the children - must admit I really love doing these sacks now!!
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    • Helen B

      I love the Room on a Broom story, and your characters are fabulous Valerie. 🤩 I love your witch - she definitely needed that nose! 😂 They all look great together. 🥰
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      • Valerie S

        • Bristol

        Thanks Helen - yes agree that the witch just had to have a nose to complete the look!!
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    • Elaine C

      • Sittingbourne

      Beautiful Valerie, the children will enjoy the story more, seeing these wonderful characters 💕
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      • Valerie S

        • Bristol

        Thank you Elaine - I always enjoy searching out suitable patterns as there are so many to choose from!
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