Showing posts with label crcohet. Show all posts
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Saturday, 1 February 2014

Copious Crochet

Whilst hibernating over the winter months I have been crocheting away on various projects.

Wooly winter scarves...



My first ever baby blanket...

This sat unfinished until it was revealed that my niece is expecting a little boy so I was able to finish the edging in blue.  Her second son is due at the end of May.




A cotton yarn bowl...

This wool was found in the back of a cupboard when my Dad was having a clear out.  My Mum was a keen knitter and had quite a stash of yarns - that I have now inherited.  I can't knit and I'm relatively new to crocheting so I haven't experimented with different yarns.  This cotton yarn was much thicker than anything I have worked with before and I had to buy a size 10 crochet hook.  It did make for a very quick project.


Tin Covers
Like many others, I have been totally inspired by Lucy at Attic 24.  Theses tuna tin covers make pretty little plant pots for the mini daffodils - a bargain buy at 99p from Morrison's.

And my new WIP is a throw for my living room.  Lovely, soft wool in muted colours.  This is a big project so I'll probably be working on it through the year and hopefully have it finished in time for next winter!


Friday, 31 January 2014

January Blues

... and yellows and pinks and greens



I crocheted colourful tuna tin covers for my bargain daffodils - 99p each in Morrisons


I had a trip to the cinema with my sister to see The Railway Man 


I bought yet more materials for yet more craft projects
 
I ate a full English breakfast - a great start to the New Year!

I've been really struggling for time to get up to date with my blog. I know this is a bit of a random post but I wanted to record my January moments.