Variations of a Theme Afghan

At the start of this year, Carolyn Christmas  over at Gourmet Crochet started a crochet along with style. The Theme was variations on shells and was to be an afghan (blanket).

I loved the idea of making this for a housewarming gift for my brother Mark, so I signed up to this straight away.

Each day Carolyn posted up a pattern of a square (each one different) and 4 variations of rectangles, until we built up a sizeable blanket.  A choice of joining the squares was posted too. I went for the flat braid join. This meant no ridgeing on the rear of the blanket. A boarder was the last things to hook around the blanket which really made the piece look great.
I mostly used yarn from my stash, but when I did the boarder I used a dark purple. I felt this tied all the colours together and my brother and his gf like purple, so that was handy :D 

 

 

 

Busy Busy Busy Getting snapped making a Sweater Bag

I recently got the crochet that fits book by Mary Jane Hall from my local library. I was busy working away at the bag I've been itching to make for AGES when my sneaky boyfriend took a pic of me! So here I am in my happy little rut (sofa) with the lappy on my legs hooking away. I'm really impressed with this book, there are a few things I would like to make from it, even the black dress on the cover. I'm not sure sure I would suit it with my slightly large frame though. Maybe when I get better and start exercising again. I'm really tempted to buy this for myself. Maybe next month. I've already been on a little spending spree. I got a lot of yarn and a book! I've also got some new jeans from New Look. My other ones disappeared (my favorite ones too). So I've had to get another pair! I gave them plenty of chances to get themselves found but they mustn't have heard me! They are a pair of jeans after all! They don't have ears! That would look silly!

Earflap Hat for my little Bo

My little man needed a new hat so I made him a new one. He chose the colour red and I added the blue for contrast.

I got the pattern over at Ravelry. Its called Kid's Earflap hat byTiffany Roan a great design!
I added the twisted tassles at the top. This is really easy to do and only takes a few minutes.Pattern for this as follows:
with your selected yarn and hook, chain 20, 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, 2 sc in each chain across. Do not fasten off.
Chain 20, 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, 2 sc in each chain across. slip stitch in beginning of first tassle.

Repeat the process as many times as you like. When your done just cut and fasten off. weave in end and attach to the hat or garment.

I'm on Twitter, so tweet me :D

That's right now you can see me drivel on about my boring ol stuff on twitter :D I've just joined today cause my bf has bought an iphone and tweets all the time on it! I figure I can do that too.
Do you have one too? I'll follow you.
my twitter page is http://twitter.com/Jelibee

Have you got the K factor?

You've seen the X Factor and Britain Got Talent, but you haven't seen anything yet! Here comes the K Factor!!!!

Harry Hill's Tv Burp The K factor
Do you have what it takes? Has anyone got a knitted/crocheted Harry Hill to show to Harry? I bet that would get on!

Really Cute Kirby Ami

This little cutey was made by Caro Halley. I really love the eyes, they make Kirby sooo cute!
If you'd like to make this yourself, she's selling the pattern on Ravelry for only $2.00. Bargain! Caro is also going to be making some cool accessories for Kirby, so keep your eyes peeled. I know I'll be making him soon. He's so cute!

You can also see her other work if your not on Ravelry over at geek needles

I'm a Winner!!

Teressa over at The art of Crochet hosted a Holiday Giveaway over the Christmas and New Year holidays. The prize to 3 lucky winners was a pack of crochet hooks and a Crochet magazine. I didn't think I would be lucky enough to win but I put my name in the hat anyway and to my surprise I received an email on New Years day giving me the good news that I was one :D Nearly 2 weeks later (snow, snow and customs, snow and ice), Mr Postman delivered my prize to me! I was as giddy as a schoolgirl as the picture portrays, showing off my things to you all. I had the pictures taken fast cause I wanted to get into my new hooks and look through the magazine which has some wonderful patterns in it.

I've been a fan on Teressa's since I first started to learn crochet. She's been my inspiration and my tutor in the art of learning crochet over the internet. Her video on YouTube have been a lifeline when I've been confused with anything crochet.
Thank you Teressa! Your the Greatest! :D