Crochet · FO

Emergency Crochet

Well, if you watch the weather reports for France and other parts of Europe, will know that it’s not exactly the warmest at the moment.  It’s still nice to be away and a break from work, but I was hoping for something in the early teens for temperature. Not 5 or 6C. I didn’t really… Continue reading Emergency Crochet

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