Spring Shawl

 Shawls are lovely to wear and to make. I like simple patterns, it means I can listen to my audio books or watch TV as I crochet. 

I had some lovely yarn that had spring like colours and is really soft to the touch.

I found the pattern here SPRING SHAWL The instructions are in UK crochet terms. 

Here is a site that explains the different terms.

US v UK Crochet Terms

The shawl I made used 200g of DK yarn using 5mm crochet hook. It is not too big and just right to keep your shoulders warm. I hope the Hospital will like it.

SPRING FAYRE ITEMS

 My local Hospital will be having a Spring Fayre in April. I am making a few things for them to sell so they can raise money for various wards.

I enjoy making Amigurumi dolls and animals. I will also be knitting some things as well.

I want to make some coasters in spring colours and if I have time a Spring/Summer shawl.

This is what I have made so far. 

A Long Legged Cat. LONG LEGGED CAT

I added a scarf to help finish him off a little differently.

                      This little gingerbread man was just so cute I had to make him. I know he is usually a Christmas item but who can resist such a sweet face!

He was easy to make. GINGERBREAD MAN.

I learned how to make the stipe without a huge jog. 

This is what you can get if you change colour in the round.

I searched You Tube until I found a way of not having the jog that was easy for me to do.

Changing Colour Amigurumi

Know here is the thing, I do not speak French, however this is not a barrier as the lady shows you what you need to do. It is very clear and after watching the video a couple of times I was able to create the colour change without the jog. This method works for me and it is simple to execute.

This opens up a variety of dolls and animals that I can make and the colour change will look neat.

                                                                               

Blankets for Dog Charity

 These blankets are for a charity that rescues dogs.

All are waiting for collection and will provide warmth and comfort to dogs that need it.

HAPPY PAWS

2023 Projects

 

Today is last day of January and it has been a mixed month.

Lots of things needed doing and a lot of problems addressed at home and with health issues with my husband.

Most are resolved and some have meant changes to routines and learning to deal with new issues.

My projects for 2023 will be centered around arts and crafts. Crochet is slowly taking over form knitting as it is easier to put down and pick up again as there is only one stitch to worry about.

Blankets for various animal shelters are still on the books to be made. Preemie blankets will also be part of my plans for the local hospital. 

I have found various easy washcloth patterns that will be useful to make into blankets. Using acrylic yarn instead of cotton yarn means I can make them in the warmer weather. Then as the weather gets colder again I will join them together to create colourful blankets.

Other projects will be centered around art. Not my strongest point but it is fun to do.  My Bullet Journal helps me find ways to achieve some of this as I like to decorate my pages.

These are ideas I gleaned from various places and used them adding my own bits to them.

Making cards to plan the coming week is fun as I can decorate them This is an idea from Jennibellie

she has a lot of interesting projects and they are all fun to do.

Eventually there will be one card for every week of the year all held in this book.

It is going to be fun making my projects and as long as my stash lasts I will be able to make things. Then again running out of yarn means I stock up again.

Sales are brilliant for adding to your stash so I keep a look out for them. Sometimes you get a nice amount with the end of a range of yarns or colours.

That reminds me I must get more yarn for the Temperature blanket I am making this year.

Coasters again!

 I like making coasters. They are easy to make and they are practical. What could be better.

All my coasters are made with cotton yarn. Cotton yarn holds the stitch well and they wash well.

These were made using a variegated yarn with a white border. You will find the patterns below.

Round Coaster

Coasters in Color

Sweet Somethings

The heart is easy to make, and I added a crochet border to match the other coasters.

I like to swap the colour schemes of my coasters it gives things a fresh look. The coasters work up fast so would make a fun practical gift.

Amigurumi Doll

 I love Amigurumi Dolls. Yes, I am an adult, well sort of. I refuse to get old. I am entering my first childhood; I grew up fast and now I am having fun.

This is my Amigurumi doll.

She is simple to make and easy to customise to your needs.

You can find the patterns here: Palm Sized Dolls

No pun intended but I am hooked on these dolls and will make more in the future. I added a scalloped edge to the dress as I thought it suited the doll.

Her witch's hat is lilac and the dress more of a dusky rose in reality. 

I did not have the correct sized safety eyes, so I sewed them instead.

She is my persona on a site I use and named Aroa-Dawn.

New Blanket

 It has been a while since I posted anything here. A lot has happened, and I have been busy getting things organised.
Thankfully things are calming down and I am able to get back what passes for normal again.

I am adding the latest Preemie Baby Blanket.

 The pattern is Double Andalusian stitch and is really easy to do. I love how it looks like tiny squares. Even the wrong side looks pretty.

Now if you want some easy stitch patterns you really need to take a look here.

So Woolly YouTube

Her videos are easy to understand, and you can see what she is doing as she explains each pattern.

Her website has so many beautiful stitch patterns which are free that you will never run out of ideas for the next project.

So Woolly

I am collecting quite a library of patterns that I will be using.