Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Getting my craft back on

I love to craft but I find that I prefer different crafts depending on the time of year.  My cro-jo has been missing since we moved into our new house.  I have managed one scarf for a Christmas present and that is all.

However since the change in temperature, my cro-jo has returned with a vengence, and for that I am really happy.  I must remember to take more regular breaks though as I have had a few twinges in my arm if I do too much in a night.

At the moment, I have 2 3 4 (whoops) makings on the go and 1 which needs to be started as a priority.  My friend in Australia has just had a baby so I wanted to make a blanket to post on - I assume that they will still need a blanket in Australia!!

Project 1 - (Blushes) this is the blanket I had intended on gifting my grown up nephew last Christmas (I had to give him emergency cash as I just couldn't make it quickly enough - with the move it's been pushed to one side).  See all those ends to sew in - eeekkkkkkkkkkkkk.  It's folded in half length ways below.  It is so very nearly finished now.



Project 2 - My leftover blanket.  I keep running out of leftovers so it keeps getting put to one side while I make other things to create more left overs.  I LOVE making this blanket.  The randomness definitely speaks to me.  This is also so very close to being finished - yet more ends to sew in too.



Project 3 - A scarf for my F-i-L's Birthday.  This was started this month and needs to be gifted on the 23rd of this month.  I love the colour and hope it'll be one of those that grow and grow, almost without noticing it.



Project 4 - Chunky blanket.  This was also meant to be made last Winter but the move got in the way.  This was started in October and will hopefully be finished this month.  I've decided I'm not a fan of chunky yarn - it's too heavy as the blanket grows, but boy is it warm.




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  1. Jo11 October 2016 at 17:28

    You've got some lovely makes on the go. I have to say that I haven't picked my crochet up all summer and I'm so in to cross stitch and knitting at the moment so it may be some time before it's picked up again.

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    1. Unknown11 October 2016 at 18:58

      I think we go in cycles Jo and I also think that's perfectly ok. I used to love cross stitch but haven't picked it up in years. I have started looking at it again so I wonder if I have a cross stitch cycle due to start soon. x

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  2. Angel Jem12 October 2016 at 15:59

    Crochet is definitely a winter craft... my blankets sit untouched all summer and then come out for the autumn rush to get them finished! I have too many projects on the go at the moment. I must sit and finish some!

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    1. Unknown12 October 2016 at 16:20

      I should finish the chunky blanket today and that makes me so happy! x

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  3. Mylittlepieceofengland12 October 2016 at 23:17

    Sewing in ends, one of my least favourite things, but I guess it has to be done. You have some gorgeous blankets on the go and I love the rich colour of the scarf for your fil xx

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  4. Unknown12 October 2016 at 23:43

    Hi Cheryl, The blanket which is closest to being finished doesn't have any ends as I crocheted over them as i went (not sure of the correct term). I don't like the finished look as much, but I have 6 to sew in where I had to add wool to a row. I am feeling a little snug that once I finish doing the rows it is virtually ready to gift :-) x

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  5. Lisa20 October 2016 at 18:16

    Loving that last blanket, the colours are scrummy, you'll be toasty under that.
    Lisa x

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    1. Unknown21 October 2016 at 23:54

      Thanks Lisa. It's for Hubby and not quite finished. I reckon it'll need another 10 rows or so. He already has it though, so will need to steal it back to finish it. x

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