Crochet

Some of you had asked how my crochet blanket was progressing, so here are a couple of shots I took last week, (it has grown since quite considerably!) It is a slow process, but I love that. So much of my days are spent watching the clock and ticking jobs off lists that a bit of slowtime is an absolute treat! I love the rich mix of colours but will need to top up my wool stock so any good suppliers of Debbie Bliss Cotton DK or Rowan Cotton DK that you know of would be welcome!

We will be taking a short holiday to the sea at Easter and my crochet will be coming with me, I am so excited! This morning I am off to help at Pre school where I do supply work, hoping I can get on the Easter craft table! wish me luck :)

Deliciousness!

This parcel of joy arrived this morning as part of a new passion for crochet. The colours are heaven and I can't wait to get started! It is Debbie Biss Cotton DK.

My lovely girls bought me the Rowan Crochet Workshop for xmas and I have finally learnt to crochet properly while away in Sussex at New Year in front of a log burning stove....heaven! I can really recommend this book it is clear inspiring and spiral bound so it stays open! I progressed from coasters to a scarf and then these flowers which I never thought I would be able to do but look! I did! The wools I have ordered are to make a pieced blanket from small hexagons.

Everything is ready and waiting for this evening.

I also have to mention a great blog about crochet Attic24 It is so inspiring and Lucy the author uses fantastic photography to bring her home and craft to life. She also includes some free how to's,which are wonderful. There you can see one of the inspirations behind my blanket project, the other being the crochet blanket made by my Granny which currently lives with my Mum and comforts chilly grandchildren.