waist not want not

Last year I won.project of the month at my favourite wool shop . I had not been crocheting long so was really excited. And even better got twenty pounds.

My winning entry was this

The wool shop is in Wales 

They have  other shop but the Wales one is like alladins  cave. If you have never been I urge you to try. Here is a link http://www.abakhan.co.uk/ they cater to every type of craft each separated into barns.  And rest of the family not neglected  there is cafe and a park. Plus it only short drive to sea side but sadly for us weather was not on outlets side so we just went to the shop. I bought  one of there discount packs . Just over 12 pounds for ten balls of sidar click chunky  I chose  black cherry it looks like this. 

It's lovely to crochet with  this is it so far 

Can you guess what it is yet? 

Some might not like the humble granny but it remains one of my favourites . It looking lovely so far and think it will look good when finished . If it's nice may be good few getting them.as presents lol .

hip to be square

Where has this year gone ??

So I am looking out at the sunshine and what am I thinking  I am.thinking about Christmas . I know at some point this month I need to start the Xmas devs ans gifts I have many projects in mind and sure many extra will creep in . Despite loving Xmas I can't face it just yet so have concentrated on my blanket


It's hard to show you pic ... but here goes

 As you can see I have only completed one square of row  two but as squares so big just adding the square you can see instant growth. As much as I am enjoying 

 Couldn't fit in all the square each row will be five squares across with nice border should fit my bed perfectly.  

Although the blankets is humble grannies it's a good way to learn new squares the aim.is no square will be the same. Who knew there were so so many squares out there.  I would love to see any of your squares you can post here or find me on Twitter  @moodymakes

sick bed

I have been quiet this week as I have a tooth infection . My mouth is throbbing and even thought of picking up hook is to much effort.


What it has done it make me think of when I as a child. Mum would  make a bed up on sofa with a bottle of lucozade and her knitted patch work blanket. It bought me such comfort . I finding myself wishing I had crocheted on to snuggle under.

These are kind of images I have in mind bright and simple . Something so soothing about the granny square maybe it's the name granny

 Mind does not look  like this

This was my start of blanket it never grew past this . I had only just learnt to crochet the tension is all working and frankly it looked messy.  I couldn't face finishing it knowing I wasn't happy and couldn't frog it so now it lays in box abandoned. Think I need a blanket before sick season starts  so next time I take to sick bed I can do so under grannies care.