I’ve just finished weaving in the ends of my latest commissioned blanket. ย The pattern is my Irish Rose Afghan pattern. ย I made an extra 12 squares so that the blanket will cover a double sized bed. ย The yarn used is Sirdar Calico which I hadn’t used before but really like now. ย It’s turned out absolutely […]
I’ve been really busy going here and there so haven’t been blogging much lately. ย But, I have been plodding along with my latest crochet project. ย I’m making an Irish Rose Afghan in Sirdar Calico. ย The pattern is available for purchase in my Ravelry Store. ย I really like working with the yarn and it blocks really […]
April was a very busy month and I did a lot of sightseeing, exploring and walking. After my busy days out, I’ve been working on two blankets for commission. ย Both blankets are for Meg at Cumbrian Country Crafts. ย This one is a king size blanket in gorgeous colours edged with blue. ย It’s my favourite one […]
A free crochet pattern Octagon Flower for all my blog follwers. ย You may recognise this pattern from one of my earlier posts (Stuff I’d forgotten all about). ย I’ve finished writing up the pattern and it’s available free from my Ravelry Store just to say thank you to all my followers and the lovely comments you […]
TA DA! My Shabby Chic Granny Square Throw is completely finished!! ย Here it is draped on a garden chair. ย I should have taken a more arty shot but just couldn’t wait! Shabby Chic Granny Square Throw The design is a mixture of different sized granny squares and worked in a range of pinks, yellows […]
Well, I’ve been busy crocheting granny squares as usual. ย I did manage to escape to Snowdonia for a couple of days last week (I took my crochet hook and wool) and had a wonderful time and beautiful weather! ย Here are a few snaps… Great Ormes Head We drove around Great Ormes Head on the […]
A new baby blanket made from different sized granny squares – finished!!! I’ve been busy making lots of granny squares this week. ย I’m working on a king size granny blanket for commission but managed to squeeze in this cute little baby blanket. The colours are bright and cheerful and the finished blanket is the […]
Today, finding myself daunted by a mound of tangled wool and mixed up projects, I decided to have a tidy up and sort out. ย Well, well, I found some things I’d completely forgotten about. ย I found a knitted cardigan I had almost finished (I had to frog it unfortunately, it was far too big), a […]
I tend to steer clear of pink usually but I seem to have gone pink crazy in the last week. ย I think it could be that I’m longing for spring flowers. ย The crocuses have appeared but I’m desperate for Daffs and Tulips. ย I’ve been working on three projects that all have pink in them and […]