Sunday, 27 January 2008

Project update.....

Quickie post with project updates, I have been trying to wittle down a few projects either by completing them or frogging them!
WIP's
Forest Canopy #2
Forest Canopy #3
Crochet Blanket for Nan
Crochet Blanket for Friends
Pretending I didn't start
Cozy
Shoalwater Shawl
Sock
Wildflower Shawl
Crochet Star Blanket
Crochet Stripey Blanket
Recently Completed
Calorimetry
Sophie Bag
Forest Canopy #1
Frogged
Mystery Stole

Calorimetry


Loved Knitting this, very quick easy knit! I hate hats as a rule but when I do the school run I'm sick of getting back with ear ache from the cold air so this seemed the perfect solution! Only took 2-3 evenings to knit and has been made from Krafty Koala hand dyed Aran weight on 5mm needles. Already planning a 2nd!

Friday, 4 January 2008

Forest Canopy Number One!


This was the last project of 2007 I finished. It was a long slog, I still have 2 more on the go! This actually was a trial run to see how I got on knitting lace. Verdict......Very pleased! So is my youngest daughter who has claimed it for herself :-) I knitted it in 4 ply wendy peterpan acrylic, I have blocked it again as a trial as I've never done any blocking either! Over all very pleased so onwards and upwards with number 2 and 3!

New Year.....New Plans.....

Life being what it is as a working married mum of 3 the crafting took a fair bit of a back burner. The kids are getting older and hopefully I'm getting a bit more time for me, my crafting and waffling!
My main aim is to complete some of my HUGE list of projects that I have on the go as well as work throu my mountains of stash. I am buying as little yarn as possible, there is plenty taking over the house lol.
Other than the knitting/crochet there is the general masses of stuff I need to clear out the house via ebay where possible and put a bit more effort into making and selling some stitch markers!
Wishing all you crafty bunch, and anyone else who reads my blog, a very happy and prosperous 2008!

Wednesday, 21 November 2007

Another Blanket


Took about a week to complete from start to finish, for a friends colleague who is expecting a baby boy any day! Done in DK acryic, some multi that I had laying round the house as well as some plain lighter for the edge.

Sunday, 9 September 2007

A New Link

My friend Sarah runs Ethics Trading, she's a single WAHM (work at home mum) with 2 children. She's truely passionate about all things Ethically and Fair traded as well as organics and naturals! Her speciality is soap nuts but she also has lots more to offer! Go check her out, link is in Links We Like and is there to stay!

Saturday, 8 September 2007

New Look

Was fed up with the dark dots so have brightened up and added new bits! Do be nosey and check out the new links bit (yes I FINALLY worked out how to add that in!) Having a slow crafting week but mainly due to my little madam who is 8 months old and teething like a trooper!
Anyhoo, I have been making oodles of stitch markers, some are now in my store, more are ready to go on (see Busy Beez Store or The Busy Beez Corner Ebay Store link) Other than that I am going to a wedding on October 12th 2007 and I am determined I will have Forest Canopy shawl #3 finished by then so I can wear it!
I have extended my stashalong until the 20th December at least, I fell of the wagon big time and I think possibly have more yarn now than when I started despite really trying!!!
Onwards and upwards!