Flowers and rainbows

This month has been a fun one for makes! I put together the flower crown from the flowers I made a while ago. I found an old headband of Freya's that was perfect for putting together! I'd debated attaching it to a circle crown but wasn't sure how to fix it...then thought of attaching it to a piece of ribbon but figured it would be to heavy for little girls to keep on their heads all day. I need to make another one as they will be worn by our lovely little flower girls (Freya and her cousin) for our wedding next year. I have to incorporate crochet in somewhere right?

Below was supposed to be a Katniss inspired cowl from Hunger Games, I remember watching it and thinking how amazing it was. I found a crochet inspired pattern (here) but sadly I didn't make it long enough to wrap around like in the movies. But I still love it non the less. 

Happy Tuesday!

Oh! And how do you fancy my new logo?

I LOVE IT.

Fast February

This month has been a busy one in terms of crocheting! I feel like I had quite a long break over Christmas, due to hand problems (over crocheting). But this month I've started a 'crochet club' and I have been teaching a few family members every Monday. I'm honestly so impressed with how quickly they've picked it up. So much faster than me, I'm fearing they'll be over taking me before I know it. 

I managed to finish a blanket that I started in Autumn, and like many of my projects I became too interested in something else and left it behind. But I have vowed to finish a project before I start another. I'm only doing two at the moment...I'm almost there.

Below is going to be a crown for my daughter to wear at our wedding :) She and my niece are flower girls, so I'm still yet to make another. But I have more than a year so no rush. But I'm so pleased with how it's turning out. Flowers may be one of my favorite things to crochet. Fiddly but fun!

This evening I'm attempting to swap my blog over to www.waffleandneep.com but failing miserably. It's all so complicated.

Happy Tuesday x

Knitting

This week I have been working some more on my tiny granny square blanket, which is the join as you go method. Its right up my street, I get too impatient with joining squares, I like seeing how the blanket is going to look straight away. My impatience is probably the reason for me having usually over five projects on the go, 

I've looked back into starting knitting again too! I was briefly taught by my Dad when I was around ten years old, I could knit a scarf but thats as far as it went. Theres so many things I would love to be able to make, I'm a sucker for fair Isle, which of course you can crochet! But its a bit of a pain.
I'm sorry crochet you will always be my one true love.

Aren't they all dreamy?

1. 2. 3.

JUST BLOODY DO IT.

 From my new favorite artist Veronica Dearly.

Seriously guys. Actually I think this is more of a rant to myself. I have a constant argument inside my head. Half of it says 'get up, do what you REALLY want to do, What you've promised yourself your going to do'. Yet the other, irritating lazy side of my head tells me its fine to sit on the sofa, eating biscuits (yes usually whole packs) procrastinating on pinterest over weddings or crochet.

With the new year I felt like this was going to be the year. But with most unrealistic resolutions they have waved goodbye and waltzed out my door. Therefore after some more procrastinating around, I came across the Blogcademy and the super helpful videos on blogging that gave me the kick that I feel I needed. I've decided that this WILL be the year. This will be the year I stick to my blogging, I will work to becoming a happier person, and of course my crochet.

It's okay that I'm not getting it right the first time. But now is the time, and this is going on my wall.

October makes

This month has been a busy one! I've been making a lot of Christmas decorations, and getting ready for it in general. I'm always so behind and last minute. So this year will be a little different. I've made garlands, tree decorations, bows (which I think will be either bow ties or hair bows), little girl crowns, and I'm also maybe 3/4 way through a hexagon blanket.

I feel the need to make lots of blankets because it so cold already! We just want to cuddle up all day.

Granny Square Blanket

Just a little blanket I've very very almost finished. I just need to sew the ends in - something I have to learn to do as I go along -  and give it a steam. This blanket has been a long time coming! It was made in Stylecraft Special DK, a yarn I'm super fond of. I love all of the bright colours. Especially 'fuscia' (the amazing bright pink) I'm using it in far too many projects, but it's just too pretty. 

This blanket perfectly fits Freya's toddler bed. I'm determined to make my first double bed sized blanket this year. But alike most other crocheters I have multiple creations on the go at once and get bored easily. I have so many new things to share over the next few weeks. All getting ready for an exciting project I'm working towards, which will be kept quiet for now!

Happy rainy weekend

x

p.s Excuse my awful phone photos!

Granny square poncho

I spent a couple days making a colourful poncho for Freya's 3rd birthday this Tuesday, I LOVED making this! They really don't take long to make and are so satisfying. I'd like to make her some more crochet clothes, little people sizes do not take long at all.

Its been quite quiet around here the past couple weeks, I managed to finally finish my spring cleaning. Although you would never guess looking at the house now! But at least I know I tried. I guess that's what happens with a messy 3year old and a feeding baby. We've mostly been watching Frozen, everyday, sometimes twice. It's a good job I quite like it, it's very charming. I definitely recommend it.

Excuse my terrible photo's, and I really must start using my actual photo backdrop. The shed door isn't quite as dazzling!

Happy Weekend.