It’s been a busy week for my hooks… 🙂
Firstly, I’m really excited to be designing something for the Hobby Craft blog http://blog.hobbycraft.co.uk/
I can’t reveal much more at the moment but it’s certainly taken over my life a little! I go to sleep thinking about the design and I’ve done so many samples and amendments. I keep asking my husband and children their opinions on certain aspects and have really valued their honest opinions. The children can be brutally honest but that’s just what I need- when I see something in a design, they see something entirely different and it’s these extra eyes that I’m so grateful for! And then of course there’s the writing up of the pattern to do… I can’t wait to show you all what it is I’ve designed.
In the meantime I finally finished the Granny Square blanket that has been on my hook for ages. The photo above was taken at sunrise- it’s always so lovely to be down on the beach early in the morning. I’m so pleased with the blanket. Being made of wool, it’s really cosy and is quite weighty. It’s for our camping trips and a little trailer caravan we purchased. I’m planning a blog post about that next week so you’ll be able to see the blanket in it’s new home!
I’ve also managed to crochet a little project just for fun this week. It’s one of the kits I got in The Netherlands at Christmas – it’s Takkie the dog from the fabulous Dutch Jip en Janneke books…
He’s so sweet and it was a fun little make.
Last weekend we walked (as we often do) along the beach and I wore the Tunisian crochet shawl I made nearly a year ago- do you remember when this was on my hook!?
And finally, I have treated myself to a Sun Jellies bag https://www.sunjellies.com/
I remember these first time round in the 80’s. I’m loving it even more this time round…it’s perfect for taking my crochet on the go!
Lovley!
Thank you so much… 🙂 🙂
I love that little dog! Do you know if you can you order the kits or just the pattern on line?
Hi there,
It’s available as a kit from the Dutch shop, Hema. They have recently launched in the UK and here’s a link to the online shop.
http://www.hemashop.com/gb/shop/hobby-and-leisure/hobbies/knitting/crochet-set-takkie-(15980052)
It’s a bargain at only £3!
🙂 🙂
I will have to check it out today. Thanks!
Well done Eleanora and how exciting. I can’t wait to see what you have designed for Hobby Craft. Your blanket is making me reach for my hook again!
Thank you so much 🙂 But I love your knitting too Alida! 🙂 🙂
Looking forward to seeing your design. Creating patterns takes ages doesn’t!
Oh it does! It’s only a little something I’m designing but the pattern writing is taking ages! 🙂 🙂
Great blog – love the colours in that granny square blanket and i haven’t seen a jelly bag for decades!! Xx
Thanks so much Sharron.. I couldn’t believe it when I saw the Jelly bags available again- I just couldn’t resist! 🙂 🙂
OMG! Jelly bags! I haven’t seen those seen I was a kid – I didn’t even know they still existed! The Tunisian crochet shawl looks even better in the wearing. Can’t wait to see your design for Hobby Craft…
Thanks so much! I know, I couldn’t believe it either when I saw Jelly bags available again! 🙂 🙂
Lovely post. Love the dog, love the blanket, love the scarf! I do love the bag too, but I’d end up losing stuff through the holes. Look forward to the big reveal on the hobbycraft project.
🙂 🙂 Hah Ha Bekki, you’re right, those holes could be a problem but I just couldn’t resist a blast from the past! 🙂 🙂
I know how you feel. Since I read your post, I’ve been trying to work out what i could fit in one that won’t escape 🙂
I adore the blanket 😍 I’m new to WordPress and just discovering all the great crochet blogs and yours is fab! I’m hopefully making a blanket for camping trips sometime in the future too!
Thanks so much Aine! Yes, there are some lovely crochet blogs out there and I’m touched that you like mine- thank you! 🙂 Enjoy… 🙂 🙂
Congratulations on creating a pattern for Hobby craft! Your blanket, shawl and doggie are lovely 😊
Thank you. There’s a lot of work involved in the pattern writing but I’m enjoying it… 🙂 🙂
Ohh, I can’t wait for your Hobbycraft reveal. I’ll keep my eyes peeled!
I’ve got a sun jellies bag too and I love it! What I want to go with it, is a snazzy pair of jelly shoes! 😀
Ahhh, Jelly shoes! Yes, I remember them too! There’s a lot of work involved in the pattern writing (as I’m sure you know)… taking longer than I thought but nearly there! 🙂 🙂
Pattern writing takes me aaaggges! Good luck! Xx
Thanks Rosina! Yes aaaggges is an understatement! 🙂 🙂
Flawless post. Cherish the pooch, love the sweeping, love the scarf! I do love the sack as well, however I’d wind up losing stuff through the gaps…
Thank you so much -I’m glad you enjoyed the post. I really appreciate your kind comment… 🙂 🙂