perfect strangers

 Not sure if any of you took.part in this but details were on face book. You basically give your details and are matched with a stranger and you exchange gifts. So as it's the season of giving I joined

However I was a late joined and so only had a week to get organised. My partner liked music ,reAding and animals other than that she is a mystery to me.

I excitedly set about making a parcel . I  started by making a mug hug and included some coffee soup and hot chocolate. I can Imagine  her sitting with steaming cup  of something reading a book.

 Who doesn't like a nibble when reading so bought her a giant candy cane and popped it into a matching stocking 

 

Lastly I popped in a Xmas cd to listen too while relaxing. Hope my partner enjoys her little treats.

reindeer days

It's been a very wet day  although I did manage another camel.walk in between showers so basically sat watching Dr who and crocheting


And this is the result

And I have to confess I love him

  My son already has tried to claim.him.and calling him Steve.

He is from.the book I bought last week called winter wonderland . It a rare book where you want to make everything  in it and if this is any indication I am.really looking forward to results.

I may if lucky even be allowed to keep some lol

lazy sundays

Love Autumn everything so pretty and the weather perfect excuse to snuggle up guilt free on sofa watching xmas movies hook.in hand ....surely it's not just me


I gave not been completely lazy I took dog for walk down the canal

There is nothing better than walking along soaking up nature while listening to audio book the minutes fly by. I walk for exercise but it feels like it proper me time.


Came home and played Delia made banana bread sausage rolls and soup surely now I have learnt my coffee and bit of hooky.

I have  a project half finished I will share near end of the week. I am on deadline lol. But got side tracked and found next project  the link for this is herehttp://beatonsmismanagement.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/freebie-festive-pattern-crochet.html?spref=pi&m=1


 This this looks fun and quick and who does love a orange in there stocking. Sadly I don't have right wool . Why this happens when I have tons of the stuff is beyond me but good excuse to shop . Back to my project the deadline is getting closer lol

diamonds are a girls best friend

Like most girls I love a bit of bling so what better than to put this with crochet. I seem to have a theme at the moment . One obsession complementing the other ( see last blog post)


So today I have been bored . Yet again wAiting for latest mag and reluctant to start something new unroll I seen what's on offer


So I decided to try something new entrelec crochet . This makes use to Tunisian crochet but you can use any hook so need to buy a new type unless like me you can't resist a nice shiny new hook.


My friend  had a tutorial on her blog but I am having blond day and couldn't get head around so I used utube. Something quite unlike me. I used the crochet crowds tutorial . And I spent a lovely afternoon with Mikey  and the result .....

Ok it's wonky  ,and there is a tension issue but it's literally my first attempt. The positives are I get the basic  idea and am.confident the next  attempt will be better .  So I am giving myself a pat on the back . I learnt a new skill . And considering a year ago I made my first granny square   I think I am.doing ok.

WHoSe obsessed?

Ok I confess it's me


Saturday's for me mean one thing or at least have done for last 13 weeks . It's dr who day !!!

Unless you under a rock you would know yesterday was finale. Don't worry no spoilers here . I love the new dr  but have a soft spot for Marty Smith . I have a David remnant softie made for me before I could crochet but he was looking lonely


So I searched on ravelry  and found a rather cute mini time Lord . Now I have loads to be getting on with but instead spent whole day   do fishing him off


And here he is

 I am getting quite the collection 

 I love that crochet and who obsession can combine . I would love to know what your obsessions are.

bag lady

I love bags when I took knitting back up the first thing I made was as bag. As I learnt to crochet the sane thing happened

Here us a selection of the bags I have made over the year.

Each bag tell a story this was made after a cushion project  never got finished and didn't want to waste the  granny squares I made 

This was my first Lucy project  and I managed to do.the increases wrong but I still like it and I love the sqidgy chunky wool. This bag is responsible for my love of both wool warehouse and stylecraft.

 This was a basket to keep my wool.for travelling all.over floor 

There of course are others I never took.picture off and the bags I still long to do such as this one.

So my.question is if I love bags and let's be honest I have many either that I have made or bought why is the sofa always covered in wool.needles , hooks you name it . Maybe my love of bags stems from.the wish to be more organised but knowing I never will be

all quiet on the western front

So I have neglected you all this week the reason being my kindle died . Amazon were really good after trying to revive it agreed to give me a new one . It was iffy as was on last day if warranty so for now I am back.in business.


As the kids have been on half term I have done very little but did buy myself a new project
I still wanted to share something with you so based on it being November what better than sharing some poppy love.

 I love this scarf  and intend to wear it a lot this month it so delicate and cute. The poppy purse goes well with it I use if for my stitching bits and Bob's

 You may remember I went to London to see the poppies and I couldn't resist  another look 

 And here is my attempt at a poppy to wear on my.clothes . I bet a fair few of us have made this recently . I know Simply crochet has a pattern if you fancy trying one of your own..