I thought it would be worthwhile to do a yarn review, following the recent crochet project. So, here goes. Yarn Name: Pittura - available in most online retailers. May not be in all LYS. Company: Louisa Harding Colourway: The one I used is named Starry Night - shades of blue ranging from dark midnight blue to bright… Continue reading Yarn Review
Friday Roundup #5
As I had planned, I finished the Lucy’s Lucky Shells shawl by JoCreates. All blocked and wrapped up in coloured tissue paper, ready to give to the lucky recipient. Of course, before I wrapped it up, I took some pictures for you to see this wonderful pattern finished. It’s nice to have a rectangular shawl,… Continue reading Friday Roundup #5
Flower of the Day Challenge
This is my flower of the day. Buddleia. I forget the variety, but I love the bright violet purple, with the orange eye contrasting with the silvery green/grey foliage. Plus the scent of honey. Always happy when they are in flower, even though some can be a thug, but they spring back well from a… Continue reading Flower of the Day Challenge
Friday Roundup #4
Well, I am back on track with a Friday Update being posted on a Friday. Being at home every night this week has been great for the crochet, but made me wish for an air-conditioned hotel room. Can’t have everything I guess. But thankfully, the heat dies down a bit towards the end of the… Continue reading Friday Roundup #4
Sunday post of Friday Update #3
I know it’s not Friday, but I couldn’t post then as I wanted to wait until I had more of the below work completed. So, here I am, a week and a little bit later and section 1 and 2 is complete and now on Section 3. This is a lovely and easy pattern to… Continue reading Sunday post of Friday Update #3
Hook This, Weave That 