I have had a rather frustration ten days or so. I’ve ripped out much more than I’ve progressed! Nobody ever said pattern-writing was easy, and this week it’s been harder than I can ever remember – not helped by not being in a great state, health-wise. Fatigue and pain can make it rather hard to … More An exercise in frustration
Progress is definitely being made on the first square of my latest project. It’s about ten inches across now, and I’m slowly squaring it off. Did I mention my love affair with post stitches? The love affair is definitely continuing. Oh yes. Gotta love post stitches.
Part two of the Demelza CAL is now available! As before, the pattern has been released on the Pippin Crochet Club, and It’s All In A Nutshell has the video tutorial, but please also find links below. Part two – US terms – UK terms – Dutch – Spanish – Esther’s video Have fun!
The hair-pulling stage of crochet design has already begun. Oh yes. Today has been spent doing more ripping out than making progress. Which I expect at this stage! But it’s still frustrating. However, that said, I’m pretty pleased with how it’s going. I’m struggling with the sunflower petals – that long, thin shape is relatively … More Petal problems
I have finally finished my Mandala Madness, hurrah! No pics, sorry folks, it’s a Christmas present so I’m keeping it secret until after the recipient (hi Cyn!) opens it on Christmas Day. Buuuut…..finishing that blanket means I’m ready to embark on a new design! This is the part that is terribly exciting and makes me … More The adventure begins
Don’t you just love sorting out yarn for your next project? All those colours, all that yarn, all those possibilities 😀 a whole new journey just waiting to start.
I’m pleased to say that the Demelza pattern is now also being released in Spanish, on the same schedule as the Pippin CAL. You can find information in Spanish about the CAL here, and the link to the first section is here. Thank you so much to Carmen for the translation.
The Demelza CAL officially begins today! Part one has now been released on Pippin Crochet Group, as well as links to Esther’s videos, but I also will be updating here with links on each release date. Part one – US terms– UK terms – Dutch – Spanish – Esther’s video Enjoy!
I’m very pleased to say that Sew & Sew on Facebook are now selling colour packs for both the Demelza and Ross blankets; all the colours of Stylecraft Special DK that you need to complete each blanket. Sew & Sew are a small official stockist of Stylecraft Special DK, as well as making and selling … More Colour packs
Meet Slinky Malinki. Slinky Malinki – otherwise known as Slinky (or ‘that daft cat’, or ‘the little black devil’) – thinks that all blankets are her blankets. And I do mean all blankets. No sooner do I pick up a blanket to work on it – usually when it’s a one-piece, or when I’m working … More ‘All blankets are my blankets’
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