Crochet · General Topics · handmade · Stashbusting

New scarf

So, a lovely customer purchased the lilac shawl a few weeks back. And then afterwards asked me to make a scarf in the same pattern and colour yarn. I don’t get commissions often, so this was lovely to receive. This is the shawl Now, the fun part of this was working out changing a pattern… Continue reading New scarf

Crochet · FO · General Topics · walking

Lilac shawl and other things

The shawl is now complete and all blocked. It’s turned out a good size at 78 inches along the long side. The pattern is from Gosyo a Japanese website. They have quite a lot of knit and crochet patterns on there. Stacey got to wear a T-shirt because it showed up the pattern better. The… Continue reading Lilac shawl and other things

Crochet · General Topics · Holidays · Weaving

Easter Holidays Crafting

We took the opportunity to get away for a week and be in a different set of four walls than those we’ve seen for the past few months! Wales released lockdown and allowed self contained units to open, and Welsh residents able to travel beyond a stay local. We remain cautious, have masks, hand gel… Continue reading Easter Holidays Crafting

Crochet · General Topics · handmade · Weaving

Spring greens

Well, the scarf that I made is all complete and up for sale. I like the extra little bit of fulling I gave it. It’s helped make it a lovely, soft scarf and makes it feel a little like those thin lambs wool scarves you can buy in the shops that are fulled fully. I… Continue reading Spring greens

Knitting · Spinning · Stashbusting

Friday Roundup #46-20

It’s going to be a short post this today. Why? Well everything is up in the air at the moment. Or rather in boxes! We are at least across the threshold of the new house, although moving in fully on Monday. All very exciting, if exhausting. Not a lot of crafting taking place this past… Continue reading Friday Roundup #46-20