Crochet · Plush Crochet Toys

A teddy bear is born

As you may know, I purchased some lovely Plushtweed from Sirdar, when I saw it reduced by half.  With me being away this weekend for the Bank Holiday, I thought to pack two balls of the yarn and my case of hooks.  I knew Sunday would be a washout, so it would be something to… Continue reading A teddy bear is born

Crochet · Local Yarn Store · LYS

I go weak…

In the presence of yarn that is discounted.  Today, by chance I popped into the LYS where my Mum lives and all the Bergere yarn is on at half price.  I mean, come on.  How am I meant to avoid an addiction when special offers come at me from every LYS I visit!  In some… Continue reading I go weak…

Weaving

Sneaky peak…

Hey there.  Just thought I would share a pic of the scarf I have been weaving.  If you read the last couple of posts, you will know that I wanted to finish of a scarf that I have been weaving using some Manos del Uruguay yarn that I purchased earlier this year. So, the weekend just… Continue reading Sneaky peak…

Crochet · Local Yarn Store · LYS

Whoops! Yarn addiction strikes again!

Sometimes I think that my posts are like buses; you’ll wait a while for one, then three come along one after the other. 😉 Here I am, on a business trip to Birmingham, so I thought I would pop into John Lewis to look at some yarn and things, just to mooch post work.  It was… Continue reading Whoops! Yarn addiction strikes again!

Crochet · General Topics

Sunday, Sunday

Well, Saturday’s BBQ turned out fine.  We had 8 people arrive, but enough food and drink for a small army!  The weather was patchy.  Mostly cloud with the odd mini spell of rain, although never heavy.  Being typical Brits, we still sat outside with our drink, food and a patio heater. Sunday however was the… Continue reading Sunday, Sunday