It's been..

Too hot this week, even the cat is struggling...I got the new Quirky Kit from Crafty Templates today, as well as a hat for Cookie, my odeco...I crocheted a doll dress and modified it for odecos, hopefully Middie's too...oh yeah, and yesterday I was 29!

Noooo

Or 'How to Make a Crocheter Cry'. Halfway through the base of my jumper and my stupid plastic hook snaps..again.
This means my 'nap time' crochet project is back to a blanket, at least until I can get to buy a new one.

bits n bobs...

this fabulous design is on a t shirt i got from www.rollerderbycity.com . its a printing company owned and run by Roller Derby folk. i only ordered it yesterday!

and this is a fab way to join yarn yoyos http://www.yarncrazy.com/simple-yo-yo-square

another project

Here is the blanket started using the pattern from this blog: http://belladia.typepad.com/bella_dia/2006/11/vintage_vertica.html

I like the idea of also making a 'scrappy' blanket using odds and ends of yarn, but as i now have 2 on the go, it will have to wait.

new dolly hats in my etsy ( www.stephpeachey.etsy.com )
current progress on my new blanket

dont you love spring?? what a difference a bunch of tulips makes to a room.

my sarah london (www.sarahlondon.wordpress.com) 'breaking bad' afghan is coming on nicely. its a little on the bright side but i think its kinda fun!!

bump and blanket

The wool has been chosen and colour order decided. im now on the green which is labelled 'spring green' but should be renamed 'with a hint of dayglo'. tis very bright. im tempted to buy a cream/neutral colour to tone it down!!
hubby decided i needed another Bump piccie, so here it is, looking massive and full and round....ha!!

crochet afghan inspo.

looking for inspiration??
look no further than flickr.

links: http://www.flickr.com/photos/handmaidliset/3812197946/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22484268@N08/4516446567/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/78033684@N00/610975127/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/madeinchorlton/4578556715/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/elsiemarleyblog/6198167010/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74421406@N00/6213974462/

wow so im a big fat blog slacker!! mainly because there really hasnt been much to tell!! my shifts at work are basically 2 on 2 off so i spend my days off recovering from working.

baby blanket is almost done. i had a few issues with yarn running out earlier than expected and at inconvienient times but i think ive got everything now.

i bought some Stylecraft yarn for a ripple blanket. i havent decided if it will be a granny ripple or just regular 1/2 or treble stitch.

the roller derby league i am on maternity leave from is playing their first official bout on March 3rd, which is very exciting! i will be manning the door as i will be 36 weeks and do not fancy being an NSO, as i would be on my feet for hours!!

for those toy lovers out there, playmobil have gone down the blind box route, with separate lines for boy and girl figures...i got a princess and a cavewoman.

lastly, take a look at my amazing new toms! perfect summer footwear.

bump at 24 weeks..

crochet snowflakes, pattern from crochet today. ( www.crochettoday.com )

crochet wrap, pattern from inside crochet. ( www.insidecrochet.wordpress.com )

week 20 and other stories

baby has cooked to week 20 now, and is moving all the time and kicking nicely. Bump is growing slowly and has a nice shape, so i now look pregnant rather than have eaten too much...

this year ive decided to crochet some christmas presents.

my mum will be getting this scarf...

and my sister this cowl, pattern here...http://sennaloves.blogspot.com/2011/10/21.html

i also used some of the silver flecked wool to make another blythe hat which is listed in my etsy.

ive also picked some gender neutral colours for a baby blanket. i went with Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino, and if we decided to find out the sex, can add in the appropriate colour palette as needed.

blanket progression

this blanket is a very slow process!! i have enough squares for 6 rows and need at least double that for it to be of a decent size!!

here's the LO from the previous post, but now i have a working camera again (yay) you get a proper picture. i also managed my first one of our new cat.
Speaking of Darwin, he isnt coping well with the whole move thing, especially as we appear to have hit a bit of a stumbling block. He's gone off his food and will only eat is one of us sits next to him and strokes him. He's losing weight and doesnt like being outside too long. poor little man.

another treat for you, ive started a new crochet project. its a biggie, and will take a long time but will look amazing!

bunting WIP

getting there..

crochet central

thats what it feels like here!! and i like it. after concentrating on essays for so long, its nice to do something else.

First i finished making this Rapunzel Scarf from Inside Crochet. its lovely and warm but not too heavy. perfect for cool summer nights.

Then i cracked on and made some more coffee cosies for my etsy shop. will be listing them all today. the pink and grey one is super thick. GUARANTEED to keep your drink yummy and warm!

lastly i made Bella a cure hat. it was going to be a bear hat but i had a go at triangle ears to make it a cat hat. they're a bit different in size but she doesnt mind!!

soon to be...

a scarf.

play time

a brief break from the (almost finished) uni work finds me with crochet hook and yarn.

here are 3 baubles i made using the pattern below. they're so pretty!!

on another note, does anyone know how long it takes for swollen throat glands to go down after flu?? mine are still up a week later :(

she's here!

say hello to Pandora Nyx. All my new girls have names from fairies. so L to R we have: Elidee, Maeve, Pandora Nyx, Mab and Bella. Elidee, maeve and mab were named after fairies in Jim Butcher's 'Harry Dreseden' series, and Nyx is another name for a sprite. Bella wasnt named from Twilight, she came first for me.

also missing is Eleora Dorrit, who should be back from the spa soon.

and for your viewing pleasure, this pile of crochet hats will be coming to BlytheconUK with me.

crochet macaroons

how cute are these! find the free pattern here.