I posted up a message on my Facebook page last week, saying that for 2015 I am going to try and post a weekly collage (hopefully every Thursday, though I am already one day behind on that!) of what I’ve…
Author: Sian Hope
Bulbs
In September, I made this post about the garden, and how I had been planting some bulbs. I went out to the garden this morning, to feed the birds, to find this wonderful sight! My fritillary and tulips are starting…
Fresh Start
Happy New Year! I thought it’d be fantastic to kick off 2015 with some lovely bright handspun yarns. Check out the collection by clicking here! Also, if you are Facebook user, please feel free to tag your gorgeous work, on…
Four New Rows
I am a few days behind posting this, but progress hasn’t moved on since. I spent New Years Eve attaching the next rows to Dave’s blanket, and managed to get 4 out of the pile of squares that I had,…
New Year’s Day Bathtub Race
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a fantastic evening, full of celebrations with your loved ones! We had an early night, but were up early this morning so that we could go to the bathtub race, at Poole…
Freeformation
I really admire anyone that dabbles in freeform crochet, let alone people that solely freeform! I tried it a few years ago and did enjoy it, but got frustrated when what I made wouldn’t sit flat…it’s funny what little things…
Square By Square
I have added a few more squares to my pile, this afternoon, and decided to take some step-by-step pictures for you all! Starting out, I am using Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in Apricot (063) and a 3.50mm hook – that’s…
Reading Challenge Completed!
2014 has been my second year using Goodreads – a fantastic website and app that allows you to track reading progress, find new book recommendations, and interact with a book loving community. I took part in the reading challenge last…
72 Remaining
I have just done a square count for the blanket… Yep, that’s 289 squares out of 361, and just 72 to go. I did just check back though, and it’s taken me since September to do 10 squares…but with the…
Gingerbread House
This afternoon, I have decorated our gingerbread house! A few days late, but it looks delicious all the same! It didn’t cost much and gave me about an hours entertainment – I’m so pleased with how it turned out! We…