tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70715172749153811652024-02-19T10:59:39.702+00:00Random WoolinessWelcome to my sometimes random and often woolly creations and observations. AliAlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12715373331078311780noreply@blogger.comBlogger276125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071517274915381165.post-43974879580366297522017-04-16T10:06:00.001+01:002017-04-16T10:06:04.423+01:00Happy Easter!<div style="text-align: center;">
I had lots of sticky smelly fun with these!</div>
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Every one unique and a surprise! </div>
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Inspiration from<a href="http://www.sumoftheirstories.com/2017/01/recycled-plastic-valentine-hearts.html" target="_blank"> Julie</a> </div>
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can you see how many pints we use? </div>
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I did buy some of the more psychedelic nail varnish specifically for the springy colours!</div>
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Happy Easter</div>
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Alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786735815963817880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071517274915381165.post-78040731679639843512017-02-18T10:12:00.001+00:002017-02-18T10:12:54.923+00:00A Ruffle of Rainbows!<div style="text-align: center;">
Following the zingy granny square mitts my beautiful Bird of Paradise yarn had a chance to soar!</div>
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Complementary colours were chosen and some beautiful rainbows brightened my hook!</div>
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This cowl has a mobius twist </div>
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Fabulous for brightening grey spring days and it sings in the winter sun!</div>
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In sunny summer I had a great time at <a href="https://random-wooliness.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/yarningham.html" target="_blank">Yarningham</a> and purchased two fabulously colourful skeins of hand dyed wool from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/YarnAngelsLtd" target="_blank">Yarn Angels</a>. </div>
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I have been squidging and admiring the two beauties all through autumn and ideas for their use began to blossom!</div>
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'Neon That 80s Movie' just had to be hooked into an accessory that many fashion conscious trend setters (in the glorious ever changing 80s) sported - fingerless gloves!</div>
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Legwarmers were contemplated....but less.... practical?! </div>
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As I recall, some of the fingerless gloves were quite lacy so I consulted my <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/200-Crochet-Stitches/9781844489633" target="_blank">stitch directory</a> and settled on Peephole Chevron.</div>
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Just look at those zingy colours! </div>
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Can you spot my trusty TARDIS stitch marker another goody from Yarningham by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/OwlAboutYarn" target="_blank">Owl about Yarn</a> </div>
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They hooked up quickly and smoothly and the wool was a delight to work with - many colour changes every row - when you have wool this exciting its a pleasure to watch it grow and savour every stitch!</div>
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The thumb hole was placed off centre so the gloves can be worn low on the wrist </div>
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These were designed and made especially for a fabulous friend's 50th and have been well received! </div>
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With half a ball left I was keen to keep going....and to make the neon shine even longer!</div>
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Another amazing friend, celebrating her birthday is more of a 60s and 70s fan.....</div>
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Granny squares - the perfect choice! </div>
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The dimensions needed tweaking a little so each square has an extra granny row down each side to make them wider. Once the first mitt was constructed the second was a breeze! </div>
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Every alternate row is a jazzy neon!</div>
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I tried to join as I went, but preferred to stitch the squares together...also trying to reduce the number of ends to sew in I kept the neon in use... with a few extra chains, at the back, it could be incorporated into the next but one row chain space!</div>
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The thumb holes are offset again..</div>
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Whilst working, I kept the squares and the cut ends on the arm of the settee...I think it took me longer to make both sets of mitts as they brightened the room so much I wanted to keep them a little longer!</div>
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Given as gifts, these gave me so much too - the colours and
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Thank you to Yarn Angels for such
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As I was on a roll, the ball of Bird of Paradise was immediately put to use...more rainbows in the next post! </div>
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Before getting my hands on the hand-dyed I had a request from a male relative for some woolly mitts.<br />
I remembered <a href="https://grannycoolcrochet.com/2015/10/12/new-pattern-ramblers-scarf/" target="_blank">Tracey</a> recommending <a href="http://www.tbramsden.co.uk/catalog/yarns/wendy-classics/wendy_ramsdale" target="_blank">Wendy Ramsdale</a> and ordered some from the internet to try.<br />
I LoVe it!<br />
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While I was out and about in January I spyed some sale wool - never able to resist a bargain some Rowan felted tweed<br />
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found its way home with me and was transformed into some warm navy fingerless mitts.<br />
Both pairs have been worn and are warming hands through the winter!<br />
Be prepared for a blast of colour in the next few posts!<br />
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I've enjoyed designing many woolly things that fit well in and around charity shop bangles!</div>
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This Christmas these robins flew to many parts of the country...</div>
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Thick fluffy yarn with sparkle was fab for these icy danglers! </div>
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I'm looking forward to seeing our robins around the garden and listening for their tunes.</div>
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This silky soft BFL DK, entitled From Deep Sea to Coral Reef is from Stitch Solihull. </div>
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That experience inspired my pattern choice.....it had to be wavy!</div>
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They were given to my coast loving friend for her summer birthday, sounds strange, woolly gloves in the height of the hot season, but I know they will have lots of use in the autumn on the touchline at footie practice!</div>
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A friend's granddaughter is raising money to fill some bags of care for homeless people. Each is going to contain a pair of gloves, a perfect chance to use some of my gifted acrylic and try out some patterns.</div>
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I have been enjoying going round in circles again recently....</div>
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making rings full of colour and fun for friends!</div>
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This one was commissioned for a very good friend's mum... </div>
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....who is a lover of robins... </div>
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..and the garden.. </div>
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The robin can be viewed from either side! </div>
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An action shot! </div>
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On Saturday I visited my first fabulous fibre festival - <a href="http://www.stitchesandhos.co.uk/yarningham/4591459403" target="_blank">Yarningham</a>, brilliantly organised by <a href="http://www.stitchesandhos.co.uk/" target="_blank">stitches and hos</a></div>
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It was not far away, in the new community hub of <a href="http://stirchleybaths.org/heritage-culture-and-arts/heritage-2/the-baths/" target="_blank">Stirchley Baths</a>, recently refurbished, with oodles of charm - I loved the tiled walls and the bright spaces!</div>
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There were plenty of exhibitors: <a href="http://www.stitchesandhos.co.uk/exhibitors/4591986311" target="_blank">producers, dyers and makers</a>, from near and far!</div>
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A feast for the senses - lots to see, squidge, smell, plenty of chatting and cakes (not just of the yarn variety!) So much colour and texture I was really spoilt for choice!</div>
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There were workshops and demonstrations by the<a href="https://twitter.com/BirminghamWSD" target="_blank"> Birmingham WSD guild.</a></div>
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Great squeals of excitement accompanied the arrival of two alpacas - seeing them strolling past the door in urban Brum was a surreal sight!</div>
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I did a quick browse all the way round, chatting to some of the very talented and helpful exhibitors, then made my way back to purchase some items!</div>
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These inventive stitch markers are from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/YarnistryShop" target="_blank">Yarnistry</a> - so bright, cheerful and very useful!</div>
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There were so many fantabulously colourful yarns and fibres, it was difficult to choose, </div>
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Not only did I love their colour combos, but the names were imaginative too - I am now the proud squidger of a Bird of Paradise, </div>
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Recently my well loved cotton drawstring coin purse developed a hole - I'd been on the look out for a replacement for a while, and not being deft with a needle and thread, I decided to crochet one!</div>
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It was a chance to indulge in two of my new passions!</div>
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The first: Tunisian crochet, I am well and truly hooked!</div>
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It seems a bit out of kilter for someone who enjoys freedom from counting and form.</div>
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However I love the way the stitches build up on the hook, then slip away, </div>
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the rhythm and relaxation of on </div>
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and off, </div>
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as I'm a beginner I go slow and steady - calming and tranquil.</div>
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<span style="color: #0000ee;">I was inspired and guided by the fabulous phot<span style="color: #0000ee;">os and instructions in <a href="http://www.bookdepository.com/Woman-s-Weekly-Guide-to-Crochet/9781782213833" target="_blank">Tracey's new book.</a>..</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">and spurred on by </span></span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://intessendoantichetrame.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/couple-of-scarves.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">Valentina</span></span></a><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">'s love of Tunisian crochet.</span> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">I used </span>my se<span style="color: #0000ee;">cond passion.....</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><a href="http://www.wyspinners.com/bluefaced%20leicester%20yarn/DK/Aire%20Valley%20DK%20Cocktails" target="_blank">WYS <span style="color: #0000ee;">A</span>ire Valley Cocktail <span style="color: #0000ee;">Range (Rum Punch!)</span></a> </span></span></span></div>
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Another fun project found on the wonderful web!</div>
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I recently spotted a request for daisies to help two world record attempts to raise funds for <a href="http://www.braintumourresearch.org/" target="_blank">Brain Tumour Research</a>.....all the details including the pattern are<a href="http://www.theyarnloop.com/article/crochet-world-record-attempt?platform=hootsuite" target="_blank"> here</a>.</div>
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<a href="http://crazydaisy60.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Ali at crazydazy</a> was quickly hooking too and you can see her daisies and more information<a href="http://crazydaisy60.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/daisy-world-record.html" target="_blank"> here</a>.</div>
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I have just bundled these blooms into an envelope to add to the total.</div>
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The pattern is blooming quick and I love the rhythm of the pretty petals...</div>
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Alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786735815963817880noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071517274915381165.post-83478278549207490522016-05-02T14:59:00.001+01:002016-05-02T14:59:19.766+01:00Teddy Bear Puppet Appeal<div style="text-align: center;">
Both<a href="http://lindacraftycorner.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/teddy-puppet-appeal.html" target="_blank"> Linda</a> and <a href="http://crazydaisy60.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/teddy-bear-puppet-appeal.html" target="_blank">Ali</a> have been making teddies for OCC Barton upon Humber.</div>
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How could I resist such a cute and worthwhile stashbusting challenge?</div>
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I used variegated acrylic and did some hooking in back loops to create some texture in the body.</div>
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I also crocheted round the body rather than sewing the two parts together!</div>
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I quite like the patchwork effect - and the way that each one of the potential 15534 teddies will be completely unique, just like their recipients! </div>
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<br />Alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786735815963817880noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071517274915381165.post-41771083370265918942016-04-08T09:42:00.001+01:002016-04-08T09:42:45.372+01:00Going round in circles!<div style="text-align: center;">
For quite a while I have been fascinated by Dorset Buttons - my mum made me a tiny intricate decoration several years ago,<br />
Jacqui makes some <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KnittingforEthel?ref=ss_profile" target="_blank">beautiful ones</a> to co-ordinate with her knits,<br />
I have bought a <a href="http://www.beakerbutton.co.uk/dorset-button-kits-2-c.asp" target="_blank">colourful kit</a> for a friend from Beaker Buttons,<br />
and there's a <a href="http://www.stringtheorycrochet.co.uk/2014/06/my-way-of-making-dorset-buttons-step-by.html" target="_blank">fab tutorial</a> by Lynn for a crochet button on String Theory Crochet.</div>
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This tutorial got me thinking.....and not one for counting,</div>
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I decided to go round in circles then freestyle the centres!<br />
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Some of the beads and colours remind me of sweets! <br />
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I have been scouring shops for different sized circular items!<br />
The largest is usually a bangle, from the local charity shops (sometimes some of the sparkle shines through!<br />
Smaller ones might be child's bangles, curtain rings or assorted washers (I am a regular at the DIY shop!)<br />
Just in time for Easter makes I popped into <a href="https://stitchsolihull.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Stitch Solihull</a> where I found these perfect woolly goodies!<br />
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The yellow, named Shirley Sock is a fabulous hand dyed shade of BFL.....living up to its name of Sunshine Smile, just right for primroses and spring flowers!<br />
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I love the WYS rainbow, I'd seen their selection on-line, but the colours up close are so much more vibrant, especially the<a href="http://www.wyspinners.com/bluefaced%20leicester%20yarn/4%20Ply/4%20Ply%20-%20Country%20Birds" target="_blank"> bird themed shades.</a> <br />
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So the circles continued....<br />
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I picked up an odd ball of reduced <a href="http://www.knitrowan.com/yarns/panama" target="_blank">Rowan Panama</a>, chosen for its leafy colour<br />
it has such a beautiful texture from the linen content,<br />
perfect.....combined with a spring shaded cotton thread...<br />
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The rainbow has a quick colour change - just what is needed for small items! <br />
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The Easter holidays are flying by!</div>
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In February I found the most amazing chunky yellow acrylic in a charity shop and knew it was destined to be transformed into something tweet!</div>
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Many years ago RW Junior drew the most amazing chick that has cheeped in our bedroom ever since!</div>
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Both cheeky chicks were well received and are happy in their new free range homes!</div>
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My great friend <a href="http://grannycoolcrochet.com/" target="_blank">Tracey</a> has published a fabulous <a href="http://grannycoolcrochet.com/new-book/" target="_blank">book</a>!</div>
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A pouchy pocket with skills learned from <a href="http://lindacraftycorner.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/the-string-tote-patterntutorial.html" target="_blank">Linda's string bag tutorial.</a></div>
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It adds a bit of colour and charm to the well loved item and given it a bit of a zingy lift!</div>
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A background project that requires a little less concentration is always useful to have on the go and these neck warmers have been fun to hook, although it felt a bit strange crocheting such warm items in the summer!</div>
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Two blue strands with some back loop working, and button placing inspired by Tracey's cool and versatile <a href="http://grannycoolcrochet.com/2015/09/10/free-pattern-variable-cowl/" target="_blank">variable cowl </a></div>
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...a chunkier version with added grey!</div>
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Before all the decorations are packed away here are some that winged their way to all corners of the globe!</div>
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The yarns with varying thickness were fabulous to work with...these are made from one of the cool yarns featured in this find<a href="http://random-wooliness.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/random-wooliness.html" target="_blank"> here </a></div>
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I found the whole process very therapeutic, which is probably why so many grew from the hook!</div>
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Quite a few escaped the camera!</div>
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They have given me inspiration for the coming year, as I hope to dust off my drop spindle, with the intention of creating some textured woolly yarns.</div>
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Wishing you a creative, peaceful, hopeful and happy 2016!</div>
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<br />Alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786735815963817880noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071517274915381165.post-82369235397235273572015-11-24T20:49:00.000+00:002015-11-24T20:49:07.517+00:00Whizzing Windmills!<div style="text-align: center;">
The long hot summer seems a long way off now that the weather has put on its winter coat!</div>
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We had a wonderfully warm few days near the Lincolnshire coast in August, however the first day along the prom we were well and truly sandblasted in a stinging gale. </div>
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The pelting sand was like tiny piercing needles.</div>
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On our way back to the car on the calmer second day we passed a bucket full of shiny whizzing windmills whirring and shimmering in the breeze .</div>
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I was immediately transported back to childhood holidays by the sea....</div>
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I brought home one of the shiny windmills from the beach shop </div>
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....a reminder of the sea, sand and sunshine!</div>
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Alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786735815963817880noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071517274915381165.post-86818853548824824502015-11-18T10:02:00.001+00:002015-11-18T10:02:08.210+00:00Cosy Toes!<div style="text-align: center;">
Every year I promise to hook something cosy for Mr RWs chilly feet,</div>
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this year I have done it!</div>
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Inspired by my fabulous friend Tracey's <a href="http://grannycoolcrochet.com/2015/09/08/free-pattern-crochet-slippers/" target="_blank">chunky slippers pattern</a>,</div>
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and using some My Boshi yarn she had given me...</div>
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...these hooked up in an evening....</div>
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They have the thumbs up from the wearer, and stay put when others slide off!</div>
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There are some amazing British wools being championed during Wovember both <a href="http://grannycoolcrochet.com/2015/11/04/welcome-to-wovember/" target="_blank">Tracey </a>and <a href="http://www.sarah-hazell.com/blog/2015/11/9/slow-comfort/" target="_blank">Sarah</a> have been using <a href="http://www.tbramsden.co.uk/catalog/yarns/wendy-classics/wendy_ramsdale" target="_blank">Wendy Ramsdale</a>...</div>
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Alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786735815963817880noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071517274915381165.post-50485536980794097002015-11-14T19:36:00.001+00:002015-11-14T19:36:58.833+00:00Happy Birthday!<div style="text-align: center;">
A very special young lady has a special birthday today</div>
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She is a talented textiles student, so her card was made full of colour and texture! </div>
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The back reveals the greeting - rolled and tucked under the bows!</div>
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It is made with Blossom stitch from <a href="http://www.bookdepository.com/200-Crochet-Stitches/9781844489633" target="_blank">Sarah Hazell's book</a>, packed full of inspiration! </div>
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Over the summer some ideas have been quietly purr-collating, and taking shape! </div>
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The finished cat-alogue is quite different from the original idea - </div>
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His new owner is fond of his whiskers or mus-cat-che!</div>
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I really enjoyed going with the flow again, and love the random shapes, there are short ends and trimmings inside each....</div>
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It has caused a paws for thought involving more adventures with a spiral vessel....<br />
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Alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786735815963817880noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071517274915381165.post-53568078147291066842015-08-17T09:34:00.001+01:002015-08-17T09:34:41.771+01:00Random Wooliness!<div style="text-align: center;">
A long time ago.... <a href="http://lindacraftycorner.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/stash-busting-for-stashaholics.html" target="_blank">Linda's stashbusting project</a> really captured my imagination.</div>
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I had bags and boxes of random wool stashed all over, just waiting for those perfect projects! </div>
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As a result of <a href="http://lindacraftycorner.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Stash%20Link%20UP" target="_blank">Linda's inspiration</a>, I've busted some of my stash and kept notes of the gs that have been put to good use.</div>
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Not only did the stashbusting have an effect on the volume of hoarded wool, it opened my eyes to new ideas, and I have found inspirational fellow busting bloggers.</div>
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However, the whole project has really encouraged me to think about
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Ever since joining the group I have only bought reduced or
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I accept donations from other woolly minded folk and </div>
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I really enjoy searching for charity shop oddments. </div>
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Its exciting to rise to the challenge of transforming other people's woolly donations.</div>
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As most of my makes are small I have the
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Recently I have unearthed some real gems:</div>
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Having spent a substantial amount of time tidying up our spare room and squishing my stash (in more ways than one!!) I've decided that there's plenty for projects until the end of the year! <br />
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Alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786735815963817880noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071517274915381165.post-6743970799144694222015-08-09T21:25:00.000+01:002015-08-09T21:25:34.505+01:00Time off!<div style="text-align: center;">
I had some time off free-styling and free-forming to follow a pattern!</div>
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This was a birthday present for a friend of RW Jnr!</div>
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The easy to follow pattern can be found <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mini-yoshi-gamer-friend">here:</a> </div>
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As my big fingers found the arms rather fiddly I adapted that body part!</div>
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He was well received...and I have had another couple of orders! </div>
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<br />Alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786735815963817880noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071517274915381165.post-80396504874546769882015-07-26T14:24:00.000+01:002015-07-26T14:24:54.480+01:00Oh I do like...<div style="text-align: center;">
...to be beside the seaside...which is a little ironic living in the middle of England!</div>
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We recently revived memories of a friend's Woolacombe wedding, enjoying the photos of a beautifully sunny and warm weekend.</div>
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For an anniversary present a window of woolly Woolacombe was hooked!</div>
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Many sandy strands and bubbly wavelets...</div>
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...the green hill in the distance.. </div>
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surfs up?!</div>
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back view... </div>
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...and a different background... </div>
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It takes a while to gather materials, so while they were all to hand....</div>
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and back </div>
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This has surface crochet footprints on the sand</div>
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Cuffs have been on my mind for a while....</div>
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Loved my visit to a local independent haberdashery shop with an abundant button bounty!</div>
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There are a couple of techniques I stumbled upon by happy accident, which I hope to use again!</div>
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I really enjoyed my time dipping into the woolly waves!</div>
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Hope to wiggle my toes in some real sand sometime this summer! </div>
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Happy Holidays!</div>
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