Working away on an old project this week. I've been making this blanket on an off for well over a year. It's one I work on slowly when I when I want the soothing simplicity of mini granny squares. Although the ends are definitely not so soothing. I am really not looking forward to … Continue reading Work In Progress, A Mini Granny Square Blanket
Crochet Hot Water Bottle Cover Commission
Just a short ta-dah post today... This crochet hot water bottle cover was commissioned by a good friend of mine months ago, well actually over a year ago! The photos have been sitting in my drafts since then waiting for me to hit post... It was lovely to step out of my comfort zone and … Continue reading Crochet Hot Water Bottle Cover Commission
Picots Mandala
Continuing with the backlog of things I've made but have yet to share here is a pretty crochet mandala designed by Marinke Slump of A Creative Being fame. This is one of my favourite Mandalas to date. Its also one of a small number of makes that I have sold. It flew off to the … Continue reading Picots Mandala
Free Spring Cowl Pattern
I've named this cowl "Spring" after the season I made my first one in. I know a wool cowl in Spring is a bit odd but Ireland's weather can get pretty chilly at any time of year. Especially when walking the dogs on a windy day!!! In Spring & Summer I just wear it with … Continue reading Free Spring Cowl Pattern
Crochet Mini Hot Water Bottle Cover
A granny square hot water bottle cover
Crochet Kindle Cover
A simple crochet cover for any small tablet or kindle... This kindle cover was a super quick project to make. From idea to completion in just one evening. And definitely overdue being made. I've had my kindle a few months now and it's already got a few screen scratches from carrying it around … Continue reading Crochet Kindle Cover
Rainbow Crochet Corner to Corner Blanket
I'm in love with this blanket! Gifting it is going to be so hard but it's a perfect fit for my best friend. I just need to wrap it up and hand it over. And absolutely not curl up on the couch with it... The pattern and colour choices aren't my own, instead I … Continue reading Rainbow Crochet Corner to Corner Blanket
V-Stitch Crochet Blanket
I'm sharing this project again to get everything in one place as its story is scattered over a few work in progress posts. So heres all of the details... The pattern I used can be found on My Rose Valley and is a paid pattern, designed for a complete beginner. It is … Continue reading V-Stitch Crochet Blanket
Leaves and Lace Mandala
Stopping by with a short crochet update... A few months ago I treated myself to Haafner Linssen's (ByHaafner) wonderful book 'Mandalas to Crochet' and so far I absolutely love it. In total there are 30 patterns in the book and I plan to make most of them... I have absolutely no idea … Continue reading Leaves and Lace Mandala
Summer Garden Granny Square Baby Blanket
This is the third blanket I made way back when I first learnt to crochet 4 years ago and I'm still quite proud of it. I can still remember my excitement at finishing it. The ends seemed like they were going to go on forever and it was terrifying washing it for the … Continue reading Summer Garden Granny Square Baby Blanket