Friday 29 December 2017

Making Felt Balls

I got a lovely Christmas present from my friend, Anna... a kit to make felt balls!

I nearly bought some pre-made ones off Etsy at some point fairly recently, as I think they're so cute and colourful.  I didn't end up buying them, though - I'd been doing a lot of spending and didn't think I could warrant any more.

So, I was very happy to have the chance to make my own, which is much more fun and satisfying!

Make your own gorgeous colourful felt balls!

I just love those colours!

I started off with just these nine balls, to try the method out and see how it went, as I'd never done any kind of felting before.  These involve a bit of needle-felting to form the round shape, and wet-felting to get it into a more stable felted ball.

Make your own gorgeous colourful felt balls!

I think I've done them right - it's hard to know, really!  One of each colour is a bit smaller than the other two.  The rest are pretty much the same size - give or take.  The three at the front of the above photo are the smaller ones - not that you can tell really as they are closest to the camera.

I'm not quite sure what I'm going to do with them right now - but I like them grouped in threes, one of each colour - maybe a little bag charm / zip-pull something-or-other... we shall see!

Make your own gorgeous colourful felt balls!

Here you can see the un-spun merino wool that is used to form the felt balls - amazing how one turns into the other!

There is a green colour in the kit too, but I've not used that yet.  I'll make some green balls in my next session.  I'm looking forward to making more... a decorative string of felt balls would be good!

Thanks for a great present, Anna!


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Sunday 24 December 2017

Crochet Poo Emoji

A little bit of fun for this latest make!  It was a Christmas present for my little nephew... we celebrated our family Christmas yesterday, so he's received it already...


A cute funny crochet poo emoji!

I used this pattern from Amidorable Crochet, for the poo emoji.  I chose to sew on my felt shapes instead of gluing them, and used little black buttons for the eyes.

He's a cheery little poo and he'd like to wish you all a...



Merry Christmas!




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Tuesday 19 December 2017

Crochet Peek-a-Boo Baby Blanket - Borderless

Hello!

I am pleased to report that I have finished my Peek-a-Boo baby blanket... well, kind of!  (See more about the blanket pattern here.)

Crochet Peek-a-Boo baby blanket - a cute and easy pattern to make!

This is for a pregnant friend from work.  She doesn't know if she's having a boy or a girl, so I thought that this colour would be lovely for both.  It's the colour that Sandra (the pattern designer) used to make hers... and I just loved it!

Crochet Peek-a-Boo baby blanket - a cute and easy pattern to make!

So, this is kind of finished... until March when the baby is due.  Whether the baby is a boy or a girl will affect what border I choose to do, in what colours.  If it's a girl, I will be picking the pinks that Sandra used on hers.  It's just such a pretty combination with this aqua-ish colour.  If it's a boy, I'm not sure yet.  I'm thinking maybe white and a soft grey.

Crochet Peek-a-Boo baby blanket - a cute and easy pattern to make!

I will be sure to report back with pictures once this is finished.  I can't wait to see it with a border!

Crochet Peek-a-Boo baby blanket - a cute and easy pattern to make!

I just love this pattern - I'm glad I've finally had a reason to make it!

Details

Pattern: Peek-a-Boo Blanket by Sandra Paul - Size: Small Baby Blanket
Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly in Choo Choo Train x 5 balls
Hook: 5mm (I'm a tight crocheter - pattern calls for 4mm)
Measurements: 68cm x 83cm (smaller than the measurements in the pattern due to my tight tension - I really need to loosen up!)



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Wednesday 13 December 2017

Crochet Christmas Spiral Decorations

At the weekend, I whipped up a couple of these cute sparkly decorations for the tree...

Looking for a quick and easy cute crochet Christmas decoration?  These crochet spirals are just the thing - click to find out more!

I've done another one since I've taken that picture.  That's it for now - three on the tree will do - maybe I'll make more next year!

Looking for a quick and easy cute crochet Christmas decoration?  These crochet spirals are just the thing - click to find out more!

The pattern was from ATERGCrochet here.  I veered from the pattern and did more stitches on the outside row - instead of one sc in each stitch, I did 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc... and so on.  I think because my silver thread was thinner than the rest of the DK I used, it was pulling too much when I just did one in each stitch.

Looking for a quick and easy cute crochet Christmas decoration?  These crochet spirals are just the thing - click to find out more!

It was a very satisfying little crochet project, a great easy to follow pattern, and I love them on the tree!

Looking for a quick and easy cute crochet Christmas decoration?  These crochet spirals are just the thing - click to find out more!

Nice and Christmassy!!



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Saturday 9 December 2017

A Christmas Wreath

Hello!  Well, as the title suggests, this post is about a Christmas wreath.  Last night I made my first ever wreath.  I went with a friend to a wreath making evening at a gorgeous little florist called Rabbit and the Rose.  We were taught how to make one, provided with all the bits needed, as well as some festive snacks and mulled wine - lovely!


A handmade festive Christmas wreath.

(That's my spotty pink fluffy dressing gown reflected in the letterbox!)


A handmade festive Christmas wreath.

I'm really pleased with it, considering it's my first attempt.  It came out better than I thought it would.  It's not perfect, by any means, but I like it... especially that bow!


A handmade festive Christmas wreath.

I think this could become a new Christmas tradition!


A handmade festive Christmas wreath.

What do you think?  Have you ever made a wreath - I can recommend giving it a go!





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