Crochet · General Topics

Friday Roundup #12a

Ok, so I may be a little superstitious!  Next week will be # 14. 🙂  And, I know this is late posting, but we were travelling very late last night for our holiday.  Now settled in our place for a week on the lovely island of Il de Re. The last week has been about… Continue reading Friday Roundup #12a

Crochet · FO

Cozy Chenille Complete!

Just finished weaving in the ends in the cozy chenille lapghan I’ve been making for the mum-in-law.  Ends all cut and covered with FrayCheck.  I’ll probably pop down and see her later and pass it over.  It’s long enough to comfortably cover your legs at about 4 foot long and just about 2.5 foot wide.… Continue reading Cozy Chenille Complete!

Crochet · Knitting · Weaving

Friday Roundup #12

Not much to say tonight, as I posted yesterday instead, keen to share about the new yarn I picked up at a great price.  You can read about it here. I have almost completed my lovely, soft chenille lapghan for the mother-in-law.  Tomorrow morning, I hope to complete the border edging.  Then it can be… Continue reading Friday Roundup #12

Crochet · Knitting · LYS · Yarn Review

Yarn crazy

Ok.  So, you know I can have a bit of a yarn addiction.  Well, ok, maybe more than a bit. I received the latest update from Black Sheep Wools (a fantastic yarn store near Washington, Cheshire) which was showcasing this yarn from Debbie Bliss; Lara.  It’s a blend of 52% merino and 48% superfine alpaca.… Continue reading Yarn crazy

Crochet

It’s a wrap!

Well, a blanket or bedspread actually.  My Never-ending Granny Square is finally finished.  At least I am claiming so despite just three feet of border to go. I was hoping to finish it two weekends ago, mainly as the weather was not particularly nice; wet and moody weather and not conducive to going out.  But… Continue reading It’s a wrap!