Hi guys,
Completed a customer order for twin girls so no you are not seeing double.
I have used a 4mm crochet hook. The Wool is Supreme snuggly in white and lilac. The patterns are from the Granny Square Crochet book by Catherine Hirst. I do love this book.
Well the customer has collected and is really happy.
What shall I do next?????? Maybe the extra picture with give you a clue.........
Luv Jane xx
Hi guys,
Dingus Designs has received a delivery this week from Wool Warehouse..........just love getting these parcels ( lot better than bills).
Watch this space for the finished goodies....lol
Luv Jane xx
Hi guys,
Well I am on a diet.......the usual and I wanted something sweet to eat.....and well I can't so I thought I would get the crochet hook out instead, like you do...lol. So I made a chocolate and strawberry cake and then a 2 tier wedding cake.
I used wool from my stash which is mainly Stylecraft DK. The patterns are from the Gourmet Crochet book by Christen Haden and Mariarosa Sala. Love this book.
Luv Jane xx
Hi guys,
I could not resist making the the little booties from the same book as the cardigan.
Luv Jane xx
Hi guys,
Well I have just completed my first baby cardigan. I used the pattern from the granny square crochet by Catherine Hirst. Just need to find the right button.
Now to start in the little booties from the same book.
Luv Jane xx
Hi guys,
Well I have made a little alien/ Stress ball for one of Duncan's friend and I could not resist the urge to make another one. So one will travel to the USA the other us not decided.
These are crocheted with Hayfield Bonus Buzz, shade 0676. I used my 4 mm hook. The eyes are made from a bit of white left over from another project. 2 black buttons from stash.
Well I thought I would have a little break from the tatting and work on the hubby's blanket. He picked the colours. I am just doing simple granny squares.
Loads of ends to do at the end.....I do start off doing the ends as I go along but it never lasts....oh dear lol.
Luv Jane xx
Hi guys,
Well the cushion is complete! Yeah. I had to buy the cushion pads in pairs ( yes there only came in pairs, well that is what I told the hubby). So I need to make another but I think I am going to do some experimenting with the next one.
My hubby did ask where the cushion was going to live and would the next one be in boy colours........I wonder if this was an hint????
Luv Jane xx
Hi guys,
Well I have nearly finished the Kath Kidson cushion. I have enjoyed making it. The instructions are not very good so I have adapted it a little.
Just the ends to get rid of. I have ordered 2 cushion pads from amazon so that means I will have to do another one.....oh dear......not he he he he.
Please say hello so I can cone visit you.
Luv Jane xx
Hi guys,
I have been around reading blogs just not posting and not a lot of crafting really.
I have been playing tonight. This is the Cath Kidston The Crochet Book kit. I have to say I am so glad I did not pay the full amount for this as I am not impressed with the wool. It does keep splitting and does drive me up the wall. I am enjoying the good old granny square. I do like the colours.
Some good news is that I have completed Level 3 in AAT so I have just 2 modules in Level 4 to do and I will be qualified. Will keep you posted.
See you soon
Luv Jane xx
Hi guys,
I found this in my crafting stash and it brought back some memories:
Anyone remember this??????? When I was a kid I never had anything this posh. I remember just having a wooden cotton reel from Grandma’s stash with 4 nails in it and it lasted me years. I just made loads of the coils below:
This one has been claimed by the cats has they love them.
I am going to be brave and try to teach Jennifer on how to do these coils.
What did you make with these coils?
I will leave you with some yummy chocolate rock buns Duncan as made.
Luv Jane XX
Hi guys,
I have been playing today with aran wool. Yes I know it’s coming to summer but I am back at college and I need a project where I don’t need too many brain cells working.
Should I just make hexagon 1
Or hexagon 2
Or make both?
My first go at the African Flower and I am using the pattern Here. These hexagons are going to be used for a throw and matching cushions. I never do things by half……………Go on be brave and tell me which option you would take?
Take it easy and do say hello
Luv Jane XX
HI guys,
Time for a catch up.
Well in the last knitting post I mentioned a new project on the go……well here it is
Another baby cardigan with matching hat. I used Sirdar Supersoft Aran in green from The Wool Shop in Leeds.
I loved doing the cable work and I am really impressed with my stitching up. This as been a massive learning curve for me and I do have to admit I am so glad that the Wool Shop is only around a few corners for the help when I got stuck.
I have also completed a crocheted rabbit for Duncan.
I used the pattern from Simply Crochet Issue 2. The pattern is called Itty-bitty bunny. The wool I used was Hayfield Bonus DK shade number 0931. Duncan picked the wool and it was ok to use but the black bits did come off in my hand. I would not recommend this wool for a small child……….except for Duncan.
I think I may have to look for some fluffy wool for the tail next time and have a play…..what do you think?
Oh yes my desk is tidy for once as I decided yesterday to have a tidy up on my desk………I don’t think it will last long but I can hope.
Take care
Luv Jane XX
Hi guys,
Well the bag I was making for my trip to the theatre is a little bit bigger then I thought it was going to be……….
It is too big but I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just need someone to give me a lesson on how to line it and then it will be completely done.
Smudge found it very quickly and give me a dirty look when I moved it as he was using it as a pillow. I am trying to type this at the moment with him laid out in front of the PC.
Hope you like.
Luv Jane XX
Hi guys,
Well I managed to drag Duncan to the wool shop for some yummy wool. He is taking me out for our 1st Anniversary next month and I wanted to crochet a little bag for the night………….we are going to the theatre…….
It called Wendy Pampas Super chunky. It is really soft and I need to do my drooling before I make anything with it. I have also had to hide the wool from Smudge who was straight onto the guard duty with it.
Do you think he is comfy?
I think the look means this is mine!
Well I could not get to my desk really today with Smudge on the desk and the new addition on my chair. So I had to make other plans and this is what I did.
I had to move some crafting to my bed.
My new cross stitch project.
It is a good thing we can craft in any place. Yes 2 pencils as sometimes the cats try to help so it is 1 pencil for me and 1 for them………
Well I need to get some more stitching done.
See ya soon
Luv Jane XX
Hi guys,
Sorry for the delay in posting this. Not spent much time on the internet or computer. These are the cards for the Fathers Day.
For the Father in Law:
Something a bit different. I have used my new Honeysuckle Vine from Memory box…….I love this one!
Opened right out showing the new die set I have from Spellbinders – Floral Doily Accent. Also used candy and buttons from the stash.
A nice little cross stitch in the middle. The cross stitch pattern is from one of the many mags I get. I have used allsorts on this card. Father in Law loved it as it as his favorite owls on it. The card and papers are from the crop box.
This is Duncan’s card from Jennifer and the cats.
My first attempt at a double fold card for tags.
Duncan loves Dragons so I have used the Wild Rose Studio Fergus with Teddy. Instead of using my promarkers I have used my water colours which I have not used in ages………… I think I need to play with these a little bit more.
The 2 little tags I have made.
Duncan loved his card as well!
I crocheted a little owl for the father in law as I did not know how long it would take me to knit the owl for him. I got this pattern for the Art of Crochet mag that I get.
I thought I would show you a picture of my little helper helping me a lot…….NOT. Smudge does look like he is comfortable doesn’t he?????
Well we have just completed our 4th week with a personal trainer and Duncan as lost a massive 12lb and I have lost 5lb. I was a bit gutted with my loss but it was pointed out to me that I have never trainer like this before and I have found muscles that I did not know I had more like use. I have lines appearing around the muscles like my biceps and calves. So we have signed up for another 4 weeks and we have been told it is going to get harder. I will keep you updated and here is to the pain that is coming our way……LOL!!!!!
Right I need to get off the computer and get to work on the cross stitch I am doing………Remember this??????
Well I am on to the back stitching…….yes I remember saying I wanted to finished this before I got married and yes I have been married 10 months now…….I know I am terrible!!!!!!!!!
See you soon and leave a comment so I can come to visit you.
Luv Jane XX
