Crochet · General Topics · Knitting

Stitch Around the World on Thursday 30th

Ok, so I received this as an email from Lion Brand. I don't know if anyone else was aware of this taking place. There is a Facebook link at the bottom, but I am surprised that Lion Brand don't mention it on their website. Anyway, I thought I would share, in case people are interested.… Continue reading Stitch Around the World on Thursday 30th

General Topics

Yarn to be

What do you think about this? I think they must have shorn the sheep here and these are the leftover scraps. Should I come back with a bag and collect some? Wash it and see if I can card it. I could get a drop spindle. Thoughts? Or are there reasons you shouldn't just pick… Continue reading Yarn to be

Crochet · fused glass · General Topics · Knitting · Leather · Stained Glass

My Favorite Thing (Things) I’ve Made

Following an idea on Nothingbutknit, here are my favourite things. 1. This is my all time favourite in crochet. It took a while to make and was a real challenge for me in yarn and pattern because I was still fairly new to crochet. I gave it to my sister. 2. My second is the… Continue reading My Favorite Thing (Things) I’ve Made

Crochet · Crochet Blankets · General Topics · Patterns · walking

Friday Roundup #17-20

And another week flies by. Five weeks in to social distancing and travel restrictions. Thankfully, the weather is kind, glorious blue skies and we are able to walk along our country lanes. I feel for those that may live in crowded cities, apartments or unable to get out due to needing to isolate. Another shopping… Continue reading Friday Roundup #17-20

Crochet · Crochet Blankets · General Topics · work in progress

WIP Wednesday

Ok, so this is another whoops or more like FFS! So there I am, cracking on with the next section of the blanket. Remember, this is after ripping back 25 rows, crochet back to start the next section, then realising I went wrong (again) and ripping back the border. Then redoing the border and the… Continue reading WIP Wednesday