T’wit T’woo 🦉
I’ve always been partial to owls – one of nature’s hunters and they always look so intelligent. My sister-in-law has made me this very cute little barn owl.
The pattern is from a RSPB crocheted bird book.
Feeling very blessed.
Woolly wishes,
Jane ♡♡♡
Solo holidaying – the new me 🧶
At the beginning of the month I had the pleasure of attending the Stitchtopia Festival. And guess what I’ve come home with four unfinished projects😱
I was quite late booking my place so my choice of workshops was limited.
I was really out of my comfort zone doing the falling leaves applique with Kim Suleman but I enjoyed what I did and fully intend to finish the project ( the crafter’s mantra).
I pushed myself with the little crochet pin cushion designed by Emma Leith and I’m quite close to finishing this, so actually have no excuse.
The cable and beaded handwarmer is coming along but winter is a long way off! The cabling is right up my street, the beading is new and working on dpns feels wrong!
The entrelac sample is strangely addictive and that is the one I keep picking up inbetween frogging old projects and knitting little hats.
Both of the knitting projects are by Frederica Patmore.
So keeping busy, need to pull my finger out and get something finished.
Woolly wishes,
Jane ♡♡♡
A birthday gift from a very talented sister…
I had a rather big birthday at the beginning of the week and my lovely sister Tora gave me a handmade gift.
A beautiful throw. I did try draping it over the bed but the cat thought it was for him, what’s a few cat hairs between friends? I have put it away for fear he might start clawing it when my back is turned😢 So I’m looking for somewhere safe to display it.
The cat is a sneaky little devil, when my back was turned he had his nose in the tuna I was draining for my lunch. I thought he was outside, I swear he hides so he can sneak out on me when least expected🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛
Woolly wishes,
Jane ♡♡♡
but…
The hottest day of the year so far and I have been in the garden, early but still rather foolish😎
My credit card statement tells me I have paid for another year with WordPress so I really ought to start using it. I have been very lazy over the last few months when it comes to my little blog. I have reduced my responsibilities at work which is helping my general well-being, trying to get in as much yoga as I can and have made loads of string market bags! I find them very therapeutic but need to find something to do with them all 🤔
As I’ve said very hot today but a couple of weeks ago I took my market make to Jubilee Gardens and sat by the pool listening to the soft ripples and buzzing bugs and did some hooking 🐝 🐝 🐝
So off for a cool shower to wash away dirt and stickiness, will probably be out again when the sun has gone down 🌞
Thank you for still taking an interest in me😊
Woolly wishes,
Jane ♡♡♡
Feline fun and frolics….
August hasn’t been the most productive month due to the arrival of the little tyrant
My blanket WIPS are still works in progress because there is just too much work to protect and the needles drive him wild!
I have managed a few bags on my hook which doesn’t drive him to distraction and there is only a small amount of work to protect! But look what I found in his basket…
So I am busily hiding things around the house😉
On a brighter note Lucia the camper has finally had her brakes sorted. They were ordered from Germany and then got stuck in customs only to be the wrong ones. Finally sourced some from Italy 😎
So bring on September and let the good times roll!
Woolly wishes,
Jane ♡♡♡
Trying her out for size. ..
I know today is Thursday but it’s been a bit of a hectic week! Last Saturday N and I took Lucia to a field and checked her out for size.
The brakes are fixed, she’s had a full service and she has had some waterproofing underneath 😉
I rather like her 1970s interior but N feels she needs new covers, he’s not a fan of brown 😔
The roof is being held up with some clips as the gas joints need replacing. But all very exciting. We are hoping to do a couple of festivals next year and I’ve got her lined up for some craft fairs 😄
The afternoon was also spent blackberry ing so came home very scratched and stained but apple and blackberry crumble for tea 😚
Woolly wishes,
Jane ♡♡♡
More string things….
The kitten has allowed me to do a bit of hooking so I have been perfecting my string bags. Sadly the ends of my knitting needles drive him wild so avoiding those at the moment. I have hissed at him as recommended by my kayaking friend but he just looks bemused and then has another go😉 Avoidance is my current policy….
Woolly wishes,
Jane ♡♡♡
now the heatwave’s over☔☔☔
The torrid temperatures of a couple of weeks ago have moved on and now we have lots of showers which have cooled everything down. AND more to the point I can get my knitting needles out!!!
It is fair to say that the baby blanket has progressed a lot more than the camper blanket! Baby is due in November, camper is still at the garage having work done! But look at all those ends that are going to need weaving in😔 Why did I go for a stripey chevron? 🤔
On the bright side I managed to get a load of washing dried on the line in between showers today 😉
Woolly wishes,
Jane ♡♡♡
It’s all in the bag…
Still working on my string bags, they seem to be quite popular in the shop 😉
I’ve also made a little basket bag. It’s double crochet using Lily sugar ‘n cream and finished off with a knitted flower and a dirty great button. Room for purse, phone, lippy, tissues and hand sanitizer – what’s not to like 😄
We’re having a wet weekend I hope you are fairing better?
Woolly wishes,
Jane ♡♡♡
What a scorcha! !! !!
Not much to report on the crafting front for the month of July, it was just too hot to knit!
I have dabbled with crocheting little toys as not as hot and sweaty as knitting a blanket!
And I have been working on making a bunny. I started with Lockdown Lucy when we were isolating and have tweaked her a bit to make Bella. There will be more bunnies to follow me thinks until I am happy with Hoppy 🐰🐰🐰
August has started with rain and wind so I hope to get a bit more done on my blankets 🤔
Woolly wishes,
Jane ♡♡♡
WOOLLY WEDNESDAY 