I saw this pattern and fell in love with it. It crochets up quickly and easily and the overall effect is cool according to my daughter :)
Forbidden Fruits Frustrated Writings
Originally started as a place to share my writings when I was doing my Certificate in Creative Writing at Hull Uni. Now I use it to vent when I'm depressed, share good news and my knitting/crochet creations.
Saturday, 25 June 2011
Thursday, 9 June 2011
Discombobulated
And now there's nothing. I've no enthusiasm for doing housework, I can't settle to do any knitting or crochet, I don't want to go out... and although I'm feeling tired I'm not really feeling tired enough to go back to bed.
On the plus side though the pain in my side seems to have given over at last :)
Perhaps a cup of tea will help?
Tuesday, 7 June 2011
Busy bee
This a Ripple Blanket made from James Brett's Baby Supreme, I can't believe how soft it is. It was lovely to crochet as it kept my feet warm when it got larger :)
Saturday, 4 June 2011
Mohawk Baby Hat 2
I love this pattern for a mohawk hat which will fit everyone from baby to adult. It's quick and easy to knit and I have to say I'm really pleased with the result. I'm looking forward to seeing it on my friends new baby :)
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
Exercise can be bad for you
Apparently I've been doing too much exercise too fast and I've pulled a muscle. It was quite funny really listening to the doctor trying to find a way to tell me I'd done too much exercise without putting me off the whole idea completely as I really do need to do some :)
I've taken some pain killers and will take it easy for a few days - which is not a problem as I've not got much on for the middle of the week. I've just got the Christian Aid envelopes to collect at the end of the week which I might just do in a couple of goes so I don't over do it again. I'll wait until next week before I get the bike back out.... possibly :)
Monday, 7 March 2011
Ripple Blanket - the beginning
My friend is expecting her second baby and this time I thought I'd ask her what colour she wanted for a blanket. She did specify yellow.... but when I went in the yarn shop they didn't have anything really nice and soft in a bright yellow.... which was a bit of a relief for my eyes.
I did find a nice lemon and then I saw a lovely green which tones nicely with it. I'd seen this pattern for a ripple blanket and was really keep to start on it.
So, Saturday afternoon I sat down and started :) and this was the result a couple of hours later. It's now a fair bit larger, but it's taking longer to do each round. I love the pattern, it's really easy to learn and remember. If you want to try it you can find it here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-beginners-round-ripple