As you may, or may not know, I love my crochet. I have a stash that is way too big already but when I heard that Deramores were doing a Christmas CAL, how could I not get involved. The patterns are devised by Deramores in collaboration with Zoë Potrac and don’t you think they are… Continue reading Christmas Crochet Along with Deramores
I love making blankets and I was thrilled to hear my niece was expecting a new baby. So of course I got out my hook and made her a baby blanket. I found the pattern in a booklet from Simply Crochet Magazine. Baby Banket The pattern was worked in squares which were then attached to… Continue reading Crochet – Baby Blanket
I’ve not tried to crochet an item of clothing before but I thought this jumper looked fun and easy to make. It’s a nice baggy style which is how I like my jumpers and I loved the wool chosen. It was Stylecraft Life dK in Silver Nepp. It has lovely flecks of colours throughout. I… Continue reading I Made My First Jumper – Just in time for summer!
Hello, thanks for stopping by. I set up this blog as an extension from my other blog, Raisiebay, which I’ve been running for many years. This is my About Me page. I wanted a place where I could share more things other than personal stories. I am practically housebound and have to use a wheelchair… Continue reading About Me and my Blog
I love to crochet, it’s so relaxing and I love it when something comes together and I can say I made this. Last year I joined a CAL with Simply Crochet magazine and each month I learned a new stitch to make a block for a beautiful blanket. The blanket came with two options, one… Continue reading Crochet Projects
I love crochet and scarfs are my most favourite thing to make. They are often really simple and quick to make and are great to make as gifts. In this post I’m featuring some fabulous free patterns for kid’s scarfs. I’m not going to list them as girl’s and boy’s because who cares, kid’s will… Continue reading Free Crochet Patterns for kid’s Scarfs
Crochet is a perfect hobby when you are stuck at home a lot. I love new projects and scarfs are so easy and quick to make. I especially love when you can make one in a couple of days, it gives a great sense of satisfaction. Here are a few crochet Scarf patterns that I… Continue reading Crochet Scarf Patterns for Adults
So far I have really enjoyed reading Dervla Mc Tiernan and The Scholar was the next book in the Cormac Reilly detective series. Previously I have read the novella The Roommate and the First book in the series The Ruin, which I really enjoyed. I listened to the book on Audible and my links are… Continue reading The Scholar by Dervla McTiernan a book review
Don’t miss the Big Warehouse Sale, with 3 days of incredible offers for knitters and crocheters (ends midnight on Sunday 6th March 2022)! I have only recently discovered the Knitting Network and its become my new place for buying all my wool. Here are a few reasons why. • They stock all the leading yarn brands… Continue reading Big Warehouse Sale at the Knitting Network
If you love wool, then you will love the Knitting Network. I’m so glad I found them and if you decide to buy from them you will be rewarded with special discounts and details of a great competition where you could win £100 of wool. I‘m and affiliate of the Knitting Network so if you… Continue reading Love Wool? Fall in Love with the Knitting Network
