Crochet & Knitting
These are all the posts in the “crochet & knitting” category, part of the “making” section.
No more cold ears while dog walking for me – I made myself an ear warmer band from an abandoned half-finished beanie this afternoon. I’ve got an ear-flapped woolly hat for really cold days but this is small enough to fit in my pocket (for days when I’m not sure if I need it) and [...]
Inspired by Steel Kitten‘s “What’s in the knitting bag?” post, I thought I’d talk about what’s on my crochet hook. (I’m supposed to be having a week away from the computer this week doing crafty things — I’ve not been very successful at the “being away from a computer” thing so at least I should [...]
Continue reading about On the hook – draught excluder & cowl/tank top
After a break from crafts for a while, I’ve got back into crochet with a vengeance recently. I found it hard to like crochet at first – the first tutorials I did were boring, just creating a stiff solid fabric – and it wasn’t until I made a “net” shopping bag and granny squares that [...]
Continue reading about Some thoughts on my newly rediscovered love of crochet
My building plans for last weekend (the mezzanine level thing and a mini ark for quarantine/broody hens) fell through because I felt ill so aside from a walk/forage at Bramley Falls park on Saturday and the sheep & goats in Calverley graveyard on Sunday, I spent most of the weekend sitting. I like sitting but [...]
Continue reading about Quick crocheted flask/water bottle holder pattern
