Work in progress Wednesday-just a little late

Almost completely forgot this week! Had such a busy birthday weekend and then this week I've been very busy trying to make sure I'm organised for my daughter's carnival themed birthday sleepover on Friday.  Between drawing up carnival signs and planning/making games and activities I haven't had much crochet time.

I've 2 current wip this week. The first one is a jumper I have started for my sister for Christmas. Well I think it'll be for my sister. I've wanted to make the jumper since I came across it in Inside Crochet magazine in August my sister was home for the weekend so she was flicking through and said if I made it could i make her one too. When I was at my local yarn shop (where I now work on a Sunday!  Dream job that I keep meaning to do a post on) they had King Cole gentle touch acrylic on special offer so I picked up 4 balls in navy and have teamed it with a lovely red I had bought during the summer

   

Sorry the pictures a bit dark was too late at night for picture taking really. As you can see I've only done one pattern repeat so far.

My second wip hasn't made it on to the hook yet. My friend has asked me to make an amigurumi of a tv character for her daughter for Christmas. I've sketched it out and have an idea of what all the parts need to be liked and have even picked out the yarn I just haven't got round to starting yet

Got a few crochet books as birthday pressies but haven't managed to try out any patterns yet but I'm thinking of doing a little book review on here when I get the chance x