There’s something wonderful about picking up a long-neglected project again. I slightly ashamed to admit that it’s been two years since I started hooking this granny square blanket for my husband. In fact, I bought the wool as an anniversary…
Styling the Seasons: January
: Styling the Seasons, by Apartment Apothecary and Lotts and Lots : “Reflect the change of seasons and show those changes in your own home, by styling any surface (shelf, dining table, mantelpiece) with something you like to reflect the…
{Granny Blanket} Reveal
I can’t believe I’ve actually finished it. Way back at the very start of January, with a determination to be more creative in 2013, I learned to crochet and embarked on a rather ambitious project to complete a granny squares…
On the subject of crochet
Over the last couple of months I’ve been doing a fantastic film-making eCourse called Shooting Stories by the two Kats at Capturing Childhood. Despite being crazy busy with work, I’ve absolutely loved doing the course in my very limited free…
{Granny blanket} Tally count
I had a bit of a lightbulb moment when my crochet mentor visited recently and commented on the tightness of my crochet! It didn’t surprise me – I’m a tense person so it seems natural I’d transfer this to my…
{Granny blanket} Progress report
I’ve found my groove when it comes to the granny blanket now. It got put aside for a couple of weeks as I worked on a gift for a new baby, but now my focus is firmly back on my…
{Granny blanket} Week 1 progress
At the end of my first week of hooking, I’ve done a grand total of nine squares. I’m so pleased with them, and in the last couple of days have really noticed my stitches getting much neater. After a couple…
{Granny blanket} The first square x 2
For those of you well-practiced in the art of crochet, I apologise for blogging about something that would be blindingly obvious to you. My first crochet mistake was a big one. As I set out last week to excitedly purchase…
{Granny blanket} My 2013 project begins
In around 144 days time, if I stick to my one-a-day rule, I should have 144 granny squares ready to assemble into a blanket. I’ve wanted to get to grips with crochet for ages, mainly inspired by my clever friend…