First block

Here's the first block of the week! I wound up using a 4.5 hook which made the square smaller than the pattern, but less likely to stretch. And because I want a blanket rather than a throw I worked out that I need 4 of each square to get the right size (ie 10 x 10 squares). This week's pattern was relatively straight forward as it was a basic granny square and I was very enthused. I might not manage to do 4 in one night from here on in haha. Still, lots of fun - I can't wait till next week :)

Spotlight challenge

So... I'm joining my good friend Car (who i cannot hyperlink as I have not mastered that technique yet!) in the Spotlight Krista throw challenge and in honour of that decision am kicking off the blog again so that I make sure I blog at least once a week for a while! The challenge is to make one block a week, a total of 25 different blocks. The first block can be found here. More details are on the Spotlight Facebook page.

I'm making mine in a range of colours so that I have something to throw over the lounge in winter. I really like the idea of having something that you get a new part to each week.

Here's what I'll be using ....

Socks

Well I have not been a good blogger of late - but I promise to try harder. This is what I have been working on this week. First time I've been able to manage those circular needles! Well proud of myself :)



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So Pingu wanted pawn...

And therefore he got it!  Now I only have 31 pieces to go....:|

Angry Birds

Technology.. meet craft! I've just finished an amigurumi of a character (the pig) from an iPhone / iPad game. It's quite a success I think!

I found the pattern at Ravelry (and you can find all about the 'real' pig here but resist the temptation to be drawn into the game, you may never return!)

I also finished the new born niece's dress but unfortunately winter just seems to have up and disappeared. That's really quite annoying as I'm enjoying knitting and crochet at the moment. The amigurumi's don't seem to be too hot to work with and I'm hoping to get good enough to design my own soon enough!

Here's the dress:

Cushion

Well it's only taken me a year but I've finally finished the cushion! (don't tell Mum that short cut the edging... it's very very dodgy!). 

Now all I have to do is finish the rest of them.  Oops!

Busy busy busy...

Unfortuately work has been getting in the road of my blogging lately! Here's an update on what I've been up to over the last couple of months.

1. Crochet squares - lots of them!  Pingu bought me a lovely book for my birthday and I was inspired by Carissa's work, so of course am now drowning in unfinished rugs. Oops! Still they're lots of fun and they'll be finished one day. So here's a sample...

 

2. Dolls - I finally started the rather cute (albeit slighty politically incorrect!) "Mr Dappper" which I got from Katins Designs. I've managed to get the face done and clothes cut out. I was quite happy with the face, given that it's the first time I've done machine applique.

 

3. Fascinators - one very overdue project (was supposed to finished for races season  - oops again!). That was lots of fun, and I think with a bit of practice could be quite a successful hobby.  Certainly didn't cost anywhere NEAR as much to make as what they sell for! And lots of fun to make!

And of course there are sundry projects for babies - but I don't have pictures for those. Will have to post them later!