It occurred to me just after Christmas that January and February are the perfect months for guilt free crafting. It's too cold to be at the allotment, I have no birthdays to be making / planning for for a few months, it's a quiet time to be selling.
So I'm making the most of it and I'm speeding ahead with my list...
My crochet hook case - finished. I do love the fabrics, but it is very pink.
I am also managing to follow my first ever crochet pattern and making Little Missy's hat. It's coming together very easily but I've tried it on her and I think it might turn out a little small, she's right in between the child's size and the woman's size, I'm following the child's size and thinking it might stretch, but as I've never followed a pattern before what if it doesn't stretch? I've also never worked with wool before (Rowan pure wool aran) does it stretch / shrink?? Any advice welcome!
I've also joined the new London Modern Quilt Guild. I know I'm a novice quilter, but they still let me join. I'm so excited about this new project and have so many ideas...
... hoping to get onto some quilting next week - watch this space!
Hi Colette,
ReplyDeleteNot sure about crochet or that yarn in particular, but I find most wools I knit with stretch a bit when wet. You could try soaking the finished hat in the correct wool wash and water temp, then pulling it out a bit to make it bigger??? Maybe???
Greer x
oh yes..very pink but I likee :)
ReplyDeleteHappy New year Colette! What a gorgeous festive time it looks like you have had..and that picnic blanket is AMAZING! Do the sandwiches come off? I LOVE all the details you've added..your girls must have been tickled as pink as your crochet pouch! :)
And wow!Your impressive list of things to make may even beat my lengthy one!I see you have making a skirt on your list..I'm currently looking for an A line style pattern..any recommendations?
As for a crochet hat stretching...mine always did with a little encouragement if the stitches weren't too tightly crocheted..but I never used solely pure wool...hmmmm......! xx
Love your crochet pouch and look forward to seeing your quilty makes :)
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