Last year we enjoyed an evening at the Bournville (where they make chocolate) light turning on festival. One of the things that caught my eye were these lovely crochet mandala which were hung in the trees. Ever since I saw them I wanted to make my own mandala, but it was a long time coming.… Continue reading My First Crochet Mandala
If you are a crafter then you probably have most of your Christmas makes already on the go or even finished. However, some, like me, are a bit late starting so I have put together a list of some quick and easy crochet projects for you to get done in time for Christmas. I will… Continue reading Christmas Crochet Projects
I've found some delightful nautical themes for you today. I hope you enjoy them. There is something so nice about bringing a little of the sea side into your home. Let's start with some fabulous cushions to crochet. Rectangular Anchor Cushion Kit You can buy this kit from Deramores. The pattern alone costs just £1,… Continue reading Getting Nautical With Crochet
I would like to share my crochet works in progress, WIPs, with you this month, mostly because I think it would give me the boost to actually finish some of them! I love to crochet, but sometimes I feel like concentrating on what I'm doing, sometimes I just feel like grabbing my crochet hook and… Continue reading My Crochet Works in Progress For August 2020
I love yarn and I love using Deramores. Not only do they have amazing wool bargains, they also have some fabulous patterns and kits. I've made some of their Dera dogs before, wait, I'll show you one of mine later, but here is their latest addition, Herbie the Basset Hound and he's way too cute… Continue reading Herbie the Basset Hound and other Dera Dogs
Today I'm bringing you some delightful crochet kits from Deramores who currently have a 10% off sale. Being in lockdown means lots more time for hobbies and my favourite pastime is crochet. Especially when I have an e-book playing in my ears. Reading and crocheting at the same time is my idea of heaven. Now,… Continue reading Crochet Kits – 10% off at Deramores
Way back in October, (or was it yesterday, it certainly feels like it,) I started a Christmas Crochet Along with Deramores. The patterns were for two baubles, placemats and coasters, a Christmas cushion and a Christmas stocking. In my Catch up post at the beginning of December I showed you my baubles that I'd made.… Continue reading Final Christmas CAL Photo, the Christmas cushion
Way back in October (Which I swear was a week ago) I told you about a Christmas CAL or Crochet Along that I was doing. I thought I'd give you a little catch up. How Did I do? Well, I could have done better, but I'm still happy. The baubles were first and I completed… Continue reading Christmas Crochet (catch up)
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 baby blanket in blue The pattern was worked in squares which… 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!
