tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86955310996468461142024-03-13T10:04:08.964+00:00Annaboo's houseAnnaboo's Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08114896681029080504noreply@blogger.comBlogger263125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695531099646846114.post-89690553688120094282020-01-14T17:20:00.000+00:002020-01-14T17:20:51.055+00:00Kōsetsu Shrug and Cosy Delight yarn review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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‘Kōsetsu’ is Japanese for ‘snowfall’ and with Sapporo receiving the most snow on the planet (485 cm /191 inches per year!) it seemed an appropriate name for this shrug, which will keep you cosy in the coldest of winters.</h3>
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When Stylecraft asked me to design something with one of their yarns, I knew I wanted to use Cosy Delight. It's a chunky-weight yarn (my favourite yarn weight), but as the fibres are manufactured using a jet air process, this yarn is as light as air AND toasty warm, too.</div>
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Now, sometimes when I've worked with chunky-weight yarns, their weight and bulk means that they're not always suitable for garments, but this yarn is very different and I have to say, I was very impressed when I worked with it.</div>
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Firstly, it frogs like a dream, which is particularly important for me as a designer, especially when I need to be trying out a few stitches or rows and have to adjust stitches. Often with fluffy yarns, the fibres stick together and the yarn stretches and breaks when any attempt to rectify mistakes is made (mohair nightmares, anyone?). However, this doesn't happen with Cosy Delight and I could pull back the stitches confidently, without worrying any adverse effects.</div>
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Then there's the colour range: simple, stylish and perfect for the winter. I chose the cream because I wanted it to go with everything, but it would look equally lovely in any of the shades. </div>
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Composition: 76% Acrylic, 24% Polyamide </div>
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Ball Weight: 100g</div>
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Yardage/Meterage: 240 yds/ 220 m</div>
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Hook Size: 6 - 7 mm</div>
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Tension: 14 stitches x 20 rows to 10 cm square</div>
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Wash Care: Machine Wash at 30 Degrees C, Cool Tumble Dry, May Dry Clean, Do not Iron </div>
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RRP: around £3.99 </div>
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Buy the pattern <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/755475356/ksetsu-shrug-a-crochet-pdf-pattern?ref=listings_manager_grid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Enjoy making and stay warm!!</div>
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Annaboo's Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08114896681029080504noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695531099646846114.post-90238372212417696982019-11-24T16:32:00.000+00:002019-11-24T16:32:58.319+00:00The one with the socks<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Falling Snow Boot Socks</h3>
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These beauties are crocheted using Aran weight yarn with a 5mm hook and best of all, you can knock them up in no time. </h4>
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<li>I used the beautiful '<a href="https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/knitcraft-cream-leader-of-the-pac-aran-yarn-100g/628112-1006" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leader of the Pac</a>' yarn from Hobbycraft (paid for by me - no affiliate either). You'll need one ball of each colour, but it's usually available on a three-for-two offer, so I'd recommend getting three, obvs. </li>
<li>I ran out of my main colour (only just) so I had to make my cuff in the contrasting colour. If you get two balls of your main colour, you'll have enough. If you want to make a contrasting toe, heel and cuff, you'll have enough yarn in one ball, too.</li>
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<li>The sock is worked from the toe in continuous rounds (the pattern will tell you when to join). The heel is worked in rows and then the leg and cuff are in rounds.</li>
<li>When the pattern says '3dc', it means make 1dc in each of the next 3 sts; if the pattern says '3dc in next st' it means put 3dcs into the next stitch.</li>
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Pattern in UK terms </h4>
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<b>Gauge</b>: 10cm x 10cm: 13.5 sts and 15 rows in pattern </div>
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<b>Size</b>: to fit UK size 6 / US 8 / EU 39 (see pattern for size alterations) approx length from toe to heel: 20cm, sock height from heel to cuff: 20cm, width: approx 10cm (folded flat)</div>
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<b>Rnd A:</b> *1dc in main colour, hook into next st, pull contrast colour through st, yarn over in main colour; rep from *around. </div>
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<b>Rnd 1:</b> Beginning in 2nd ch from hook, 5dc, 3dc in next st, turn to work other side of ch, 4dc, 2dc in next st. (14 sts)</div>
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<b>Rnd 3:</b> 7dc, 3dc in next st, 8dc, 3dc in next st, 1dc. (22)</div>
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<b>Rnd 4:</b> 8dc, 2dc in next st, 10dc, 2dc in next st, 2dc. (24)</div>
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<b>Rnds 7 - 31**: </b>1dc in each st around: Begin V pattern with contrasting colour.</div>
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<b>26</b> (13, 9, 4)</div>
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<b>24</b> (12, 9, 3)</div>
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Annaboo's Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08114896681029080504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695531099646846114.post-7258714011519556592019-08-30T11:59:00.000+01:002019-09-05T12:34:02.977+01:00Labour of Love Blanket<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Not for a second did I think that my throw-away comment on Instagram would be taken seriously, or replied to by so many people.</h3>
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You see, I'd started this project waaaaaaaay back a billionty years ago, after a meeting with the Stylecraft gang up at headquarters, when they first unveiled their new yarn; Linen Drape. Oh how me and my fellow Blogstars ooooooed and ahhhhhhed over its lovely colours and of course, its, er, drapey-ness. Perfect for a so many projects, but I fancied a big granny square.</div>
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And then it got a bit lost in everything else I was doing and I realised that I just didn't have the time to complete it. So I mentioned this on IG and the comments started coming in ...</div>
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... and it wasn't just people admiring the colours (because they ARE gorgeous); there were a few people who genuinely wanted to finish it for me.<br />
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I chose Ruth from Labours of Love Crochet (find her Instagram account <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laboursoflovecrochet/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>) because I've spoken to her (in the social media sense - you know what I mean) several times, and she's always struck me as such a kind, thoughtful and genuine soul; just the person I could trust to do this for me. And that was it - I sent the blanket and yarn and after a few short weeks and messages about colour choices and bordering (I left these to her discretion), Ruth had finished it for me!<br />
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And it's PERFECT - honestly - you cannot tell where I started and she has finished (except for a sweet little stitch marker Ruth added) - our tension and stitch formation are exactly the same and her colour choices are gorgeous.</div>
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Ruth, here's a BIG THANK YOU from me (and all the free patterns from my shop you'll ever want).</div>
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The Labour of Love blanket</h4>
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Here's all the pattern details for anyone who would like to make their own (and no, you may NOT ask Ruth to finish yours!):</div>
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You will need:</div>
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Stylecraft Linen Drape 1 x ball each of Natural (3901), Lime (3902), Wheat (3903), River (3904), Peacock (3905), Coral (3906), Sangria (3907), Cranberry (3908)</div>
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4.5mm hook</div>
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Finished size approx 95 x 95 cm (depending on tension)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tension - using a 4.5mm hook, we made 9 rounds to fit 10 cm / 4 in</td></tr>
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<b>Pattern </b><br />
The blanket is made using a classic granny square pattern (see below). To prevent the square from twisting, we turned it over every round and worked in the opposite direction.<br />
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Make a standard granny square, changing colour every round in the following order:<br />
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Cranberry, Peacock, Lime, River, Natural, Lime, Sangria, Coral, Wheat, Cranberry, (<b>10</b> rounds)<br />
Peacock, Natural, Lime, Cranberry, Coral, Wheat, River, Natural, Peacock, Sangria, (<b>20</b> rounds)<br />
Coral, Lime, Wheat, Natural, Cranberry, River, Coral, Sangria, Lime, Natural, (<b>30</b> rounds)<br />
Peacock, Natural, Cranberry, River, Sangria, Coral, Lime, Natural, Sangria, River (<b>40</b> rounds)<br />
Cranberry, Wheat, Peacock (<b>43</b> rounds)<br />
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<b>Border</b><br />
This is where you'll play yarn-chicken a bit, depending on tension. Ruth managed to make 8 rounds of linen stitch (pattern below). Make colour changes in the following order:<br />
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Sangria, Natural, River, Cranberry, Wheat, Coral, Peacock, Lime (<b>8</b> rounds)<br />
In Coral make a sl st in every stitch.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful border of simple, linen stitch</td></tr>
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<b>Granny Square Pattern UK Terms</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Ch 4, join
with a sl st to make a ring.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: black;">Rnd 1: </span></b><span style="color: black;">3ch (counts as
first tr), all into ring: 2tr, 2ch, *3tr, 2ch; rep from * twice more, join with
a sl st to top of 3ch. (12 tr, 8 ch)</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: black;">Rnd 2: </span></b><span style="color: black;">sl st across
to 2ch-sp, (3ch [counts as 1tr throughout], 2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in same 2ch-sp,
*(3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in next 2ch-sp; rep from * twice more, join with a sl st to
top of 3ch. (24 tr, 12 ch)</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: black;">Rnd 3: </span></b><span style="color: black;">sl st across
to 2ch-sp, (3ch, 2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in same 2ch-sp, *3tr between clusters, (3tr,
2ch, 3tr) in 2ch-sp; rep from * twice more, 3tr between clusters,, join with a
sl st to top of 3ch. (36 tr, 16 ch)</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: black;">Rnds 4
onwards: </span></b><span style="color: black;">sl st across to 2ch-sp, (3ch, 2tr, 2ch, 3tr) in same 2ch-sp, *3tr between
clusters to corner, (3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in 2ch-sp; rep from * twice more, 3tr between
clusters to corner, join with a sl st to top of 3ch.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: black;">Border Pattern UK Terms:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: black;">Rnd 1: </span></b><span style="color: black;">In any 2ch-sp, *1dc,
1ch, sk 1 st; repeat from * to next 2ch-sp, (1dc, 2ch, 1dc) in 2ch-sp. Repeat
from beginning of round 1 around square until final 2ch-sp, 1dc, 2ch, join to
first dc with sl st.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: black;">Rnds 2 onwards:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> In any 2ch-sp,
1dc, *1ch, sk 1 st, 1dc in 1ch-sp; repeat from * to next 2ch-sp, (1dc, 2ch,
1dc) in 2ch-sp. Repeat from beginning of round 2 around square until final
2ch-sp, 1dc, 2ch, join to first dc with sl st.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Final round:</span></span></b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> In coral, make a
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Ch 4, join with a sl st to make a ring.<span style="font-family: , serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Rnd 2: </b>sl st across to 2ch-sp, (3ch [counts as 1dc throughout], 2dc, 2ch, 3dc) in same 2ch-sp, *(3dc, 2ch, 3dc) in next 2ch-sp; rep from * twice more, join with a sl st to top of 3ch. (24 dc, 12 ch)<span style="font-family: , serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Rnd 3: </b>sl st across to 2ch-sp, (3ch, 2dc, 2ch, 3dc) in same 2ch-sp, *3dc between clusters (3dc, 2ch, 3dc) in 2ch-sp; rep from * twice more, 3dc between clusters, join with a sl st to top of 3ch. (36 dc, 16 ch)<span style="font-family: , serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Rnds 4 onwards: </b>sl st across to 2ch-sp, (3ch, 2dc, 2ch, 3dc) in same 2ch-sp, *3dc between clusters to corner, (3dc, 2ch, 3dc) in 2ch-sp; rep from * twice more, 3dc between clusters to corner, join with a sl st to top of 3ch.<span style="font-family: , serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: , serif;">Rnd 1: </span></b><span style="font-family: , serif;">In any 2ch-sp, *1sc, 1ch, sk 1 st; repeat from * to next 2ch-sp, (1sc, 2ch, 1sc) in 2ch-sp. Repeat from beginning of round 1 around square until final 2ch-sp, 1sc, 2ch, join to first sc with sl st.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Granny Square Day 2019 is finally here!!!</h3>
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I was absolutely thrilled when <a href="http://www.simplycrochetmag.co.uk/2019/08/09/granny-square-day-2019-get-involved/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simply Crochet Magazine</a> asked myself, along with fellow designers, <a href="https://www.sweetsharna.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sharna Moore</a>, <a href="http://www.lookatwhatimade.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dedri Uys</a> and <a href="http://www.katiejonesknit.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Katie Jones</a> to be Granny Square Day ambassadors for its <b>6th year</b> and create our own squares to celebrate this wonderful and ever-popular motif. </h3>
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Recently, I've ben enjoying the simplicity of a solid granny square, made in two colours - I think the possibilities of creating patterns by how they are arranged is fascinating and with this in mind, I knew it would be the basis of my design. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's an arrangement of two-tone squares to create a chevron effect. Clever, eh?</td></tr>
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Hook up one to join in today, or make loads and turn them into a fabulous cushion or blanket.<br />
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Textured Solid Granny UK terms</h4>
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Special abbreviations: bptr (back post treble) fptr (front post treble)</div>
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<b>Rnd 1</b>: Using <b>colour A</b>, 4ch (counts as 1ch and 1tr), (2tr, 2ch, 3tr, 1ch change to <b>colour B</b>, 1ch, 3tr, 2ch, 3tr, 2ch ) in 4th ch from hook. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch. TURN.</div>
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<b>Rnd 2</b>: 1ch, 1sl st into 2ch-sp, (3ch, 1tr) in 2ch-sp, 1tr, 1bptr, 1tr, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in 2ch-sp, 1tr, 1bptr, 1tr, (2tr, 1ch, pick up <b>colour A</b>, 1ch, 2tr) in 2ch-sp, 1tr, 1bptr, 1tr, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in 2ch-sp, 1tr, 1bptr, 1tr, (2tr, 2ch) in 2ch-sp. Join with sl st to 3ch. TURN.</div>
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<b>Rnd 3</b>: 1ch, 1sl st into 2ch-sp, (3ch, 1tr) in 2ch-sp, 3tr, 1fptr, 3tr, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in 2ch-sp, 3tr, 1fptr, 3tr, (2tr, 1ch, pick up <b>colour B</b>, 1ch, 2tr) in 2ch-sp, 3tr, 1fptr, 3tr, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in 2ch-sp, 3tr, 1fptr, 3tr, (2tr, 2ch) in 2ch-sp. Join with sl st to 3ch. TURN.</div>
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<b>Rnd 4</b>: 1ch, 1sl st into 2ch-sp, (3ch, 1tr) in 2ch-sp, 5tr, 1bptr, 5tr, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in 2ch-sp, 5tr, 1bptr, 5tr, (2tr, 1ch, pick up <b>colour A</b>, 1ch, 2tr) in 2ch-sp, 5tr, 1bptr, 5tr, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in 2ch-sp, 5tr, 1bptr, 5tr, (2tr, 2ch) in 2ch-sp. Join with sl st to 3ch. TURN.</div>
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<b>Rnd 5</b>: 1ch, 1sl st into 2ch-sp, (3ch, 1tr) in 2ch-sp, 7tr, 1fptr, 7tr, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in 2ch-sp, 7tr, 1fptr, 7tr, (2tr, 1ch, pick up <b>colour B</b>, 1ch, 2tr) in 2ch-sp, 7tr, 1fptr, 7tr, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in 2ch-sp, 7tr, 1fptr, 7tr, (2tr, 2ch) in 2ch-sp. Join with sl st to 3ch. TURN.</div>
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Join in the fun on Instagram on the 15th August and use the hashtag #grannysquareday2019.</h4>
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Yes, if you live in the UK then you'll know that we're not really experiencing the summer of dreams, but a rather cold, wet version, which no-one is very keen on. So in an attempt to banish all miserable thoughts of our dreadful summer so far, here's a rather lovely (if I say so myself) colour palette using Stylecraft cotton (I've blogged about before <a href="https://annabooshouse.blogspot.com/2019/01/just-heart.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>) which will give you ALL the summery feels.</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Now, if truth be told I love a Mandala, but I'm never exactly sure what to do with it once I've made it - I've seen some lovely versions attached to hoops and hung on the wall, but I fancied something a bit different. And as I have practically NO cushions in my house (same goes for blankets and shawls, in case you're wondering) I thought I'd make a new one, and combine the two. Especially as I found a plain cushion cover in Hobbycraft for a total steal at £2 (find it </span><a href="https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/natural-canvas-square-cushion-cover-40cm-x-40cm/617840-1000" rel="nofollow" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="text-align: justify;">). </span><br />
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Summertime Mandala (UK Terms)</h4>
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Most rounds begins with a treble stitch, so make the first stitch of yours a chain of 2 or 3, depending on which you prefer. Some rounds begin with a tr2tog or tr3tog cluster. For the treble two together (tr2tog), make a chain of 2 and a treble stitch, for the treble three together (tr3tog), make a chain of 2 and then a standard tr2tog.</div>
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For rounds beginning with a double crochet stitch, make a standing double crochet, or chain 1, (doesn't count as stitch) and make 1dc in the same space.</div>
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At the end of each round, slip stitch to the first st of the round to join.</div>
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40cm x 40cm plain cushion cover<br />
Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK in Ivory (3665), Shrimp (3674), Peppermint (3691) and Apricot (3962)<br />
4mm hook<br />
Needle and thread in matching colour.<br />
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<b>Rnd 1:</b> In Ivory, 10tr in magic ring or ch4 (counts as 1ch + 1tr), 9tr in 4th ch from hook. (10 tr)<br />
<b>Rnd 2:</b> In Apricot, 2tr in each st around. (20 tr)<br />
<b>Rnd 3:</b> In Peppermint, 4tr between each 2tr cluster around. (40 tr)<br />
<b>Rnd 4:</b> In Shrimp, *2tr between 4tr cluster, sk 2 sts, 2tr between stitches; rep from * around.<br />
<b>Rnd 5:</b> In Apricot, 3tr between each 2tr cluster around. (60 tr)<br />
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<b>Rnd 6:</b> In Ivory, 1dc, 3ch between each 3tr cluster around. (20 dc, 60 ch)<br />
<b>Rnd 7:</b> 4tr in each 3ch-sp around. (80 tr)<br />
<b>Rnd 8:</b> In Peppermint, *2tr between 4tr cluster, sk 2 sts, 2tr between stitches; rep from * around.<br />
<b>Rnd 9: </b>In Apricot, 2tr between each 2tr cluster around.<br />
<b>Rnd 10:</b> In Shrimp, 1dc, 2ch between each 3tr cluster around. (40 dc, 80 ch)<br />
<b>Rnd 11:</b> 3tr in each 2ch-sp around. (120 tr)<br />
<b>Rnd 12:</b> In Ivory, *1tr between 3tr cluster, sk 1 st, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) in next st, sk 1 st; rep from * around. (120 tr, 40 ch)<br />
<b>Rnd 13:</b> In Apricot, (tr2tog, 2ch, tr2tog) in each 1ch-sp around. (80 tr2tog, 80 ch)<br />
<b>Rnd 14:</b> In Peppermint, (tr3tog, 2ch, tr3tog) in each 2ch-sp around. (80 tr3tog, 80 ch)<br />
<b>Rnd 15: </b>In Ivory, *1dc in 2ch-sp, (4tr, picot, 4tr) in next 2ch-sp. (160 tr, 20 picot, 20 dc)<br />
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Fasten off and weave in ends. Stitch to middle of cushion and enjoy!!<br />
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That's it - it couldn't be easier! And you don't have to make a cushion - you could use your mandala to decorate a plain tote bag, t-shirt, the back of a denim jacket... or it could just lie on a table, looking pretty.</div>
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[Do note the sun was actually shining for the photos today - but we all know it's going to pee down tomorrow ...]<br />
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Enjoy,<br />
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Mindfulness: a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and body sensations, used as a therapeutic technique*.</h3>
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Mindfulness is extremely contemporary at the moment, and appropriately so; with increasingly hectic and busy lifestyles it's important that we take some time to focus inwardly and find a space and time to be calm and peaceful. </h4>
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Clinical studies show that mindfulness can help reduce anxiety, exhaustion and insomnia and can enhance the body's natural healing rhythms. It's no secret that crafts like knitting and crochet also have similar effects and can even slow the onset of dementia. So what better way to improve our physical and mental health than by combing the two?</div>
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I was privileged to be asked to review a copy of Emma Leith's new book, 'Mindful Crochet'. On reading the introduction, Emma explains how crochet has changed her life and that it is '... the doorway to my happy place where pain and anxiety are softened and a state of peaceful acceptance resides ... it doesn't make the bad stuff go away, but can help transform it.'</div>
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I couldn't agree more with Emma's thinking - I find crochet extremely relaxing (except when trying to wrestle with a particularly difficult pattern, or yarn that just won't do what I ask) and it's my favourite way to wind down after a long day. </div>
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Emma's book is split into four sections: Colour Therapy, Touch and Texture, Mindful Meditation and Caring and Sharing and has 35 beautiful projects with everything from small motifs and quick makes to larger ones which will take a little longer to complete. There are projects for the home, including bunting and flags, a table runner, a cushion and even a chandelier; and accessories – bag and purse, a desk tidy, shawls and scarves. Each project has a star rating which denotes the skill level required and the instructions are written in UK terms with clear descriptions of how to make the stitches in each round or row and detailed explanations of how to make up and finish each piece.</div>
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Dotted throughout the book are mindfulness reminders – helpful little tips and hints to put you on the right path as you work through the projects. These include practicing breathing techniques, helping you to focus on achievement and fulfilment and enjoying the rhythm of the stitches.</div>
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One thing that strikes me as I flick through the book is the wonderful range of colours popping out from every page – every project is photographed beautifully and looks very inviting. The yarn choices throughout range from cottons and acrylics to sock yarn and mohair. What I particularly like is that you could happily use whatever yarn you please, busting your stash or substituting for your favourite brands.</div>
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I'm waiting for a quiet moment in my schedule to have my own moments of mindfulness, but I cannot decide between the Kaleidoscope Mandala Mat or the Summer Sun Coasters ....</div>
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Enjoy your week,<br />
Sarah xx<br />
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*From online dictionary<br />
I was given a copy of the book in exchange for a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.<br />
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Annaboo's Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08114896681029080504noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695531099646846114.post-65040627810321483912019-01-27T11:51:00.000+00:002019-01-28T14:56:39.712+00:00Just a heart<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Whether or not you celebrate Valentine's Day, there's something infinitely enduring about a heart.</h3>
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So when my insta pal <a href="http://sweetsharna.simplesite.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sweet_sharna</a> announced she was running her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsyInHiAq4_/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=f0cb7kjx1dg9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#leavealittleheart </a>campaign again this year, I decided I wanted in.</h4>
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The premise is simple: make a little heart (knit, crochet, sew, origami etc.) and leave it for someone to find on February 14th. You could tie it to a park bench or hang it on a branch - the only advice I would give as a responsible yarn-bomber is that you don't want to be accused of littering, so why not attach a 'please take me' note your heart, so there's no confusion.</div>
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There's a story behind my heart pattern, too - or rather the yarn I used. You see, being one of the <a href="https://stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/blog/designers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stylecraft Blogstars</a>, I've tried most of their yarns, except the <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Classique+Cotton+DK/0_caea525_CAFA100.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Classique Cotton DK</a>. It was when I travelled to Breidagen (the Dutch knitting festival) with the Stylecraft Team that I took part in <a href="http://emmavarnam.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emma Varnham's</a> workshop to make Billy Bear using, you've guessed it, Classique DK.</div>
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Well it quite literally blew me away! Now, I use a lot and I mean A LOT of cotton yarns in my design work - it's particularly brilliant for toys and motifs and has such a lovely finish, but it does have the tendency to be a bit splitty. But not this stuff - it's got just enough of a twist to keep the yarn from coming apart as you crochet with it, which is a revelation!! This means speedier work for me as I don't have to keep faffing around with my stitches. And being Stylecraft, it's affordable, good quality and in a great range of colours. And as it's my new favourite, I'm using it for <u>everything</u> at the moment. </div>
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Now, there are approximately eleventy-billion free heart patterns out there, so here's another to add to them. You could leave yours for someone to find, or make a garland, or use as an appliqué. I've bought some little linen bags which I might add mine too - they'd make the perfect gift.</div>
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<b>JUST A HEART PATTERN</b></div>
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Rnd 1: 3ch, in the 3rd ch from your hook make the following: 2tr, 1dc, 3tr, 2htr, 1tr, 2htr. Join to 3rd ch with sl st. (12 sts)</div>
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Rnd 2: 3ch, 1tr in same st, 2tr in next st, (2tr, 1htr) in next st, 1 spike dc into centre hole, (1htr, 2tr) in next st, (2tr in next st) four times, (1tr, 1dtr, 1tr) in next st, 2tr in next st twice. Join to 3rd ch with sl st. (26 sts)</div>
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Rnd 1: 3ch, in the 3rd ch from your hook make the following: 2dc, 1sc, 3dc, 2hdc, 1dc, 2hdc. Join to 3rd ch with sl st. (12 sts)</div>
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Rnd 2: 3ch, 1dc in same st, 2dc in next st, (2dc 1hdc) in next st, 1 spike sc into centre hole, (1hdc, 2dc) in next st, (2dc in next st) four times, (1dc, 1tr, 1dc) in next st, 2dc in next st twice. Join to 3rd ch with sl st. (26 sts)</div>
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Annaboo's Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08114896681029080504noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695531099646846114.post-69310924374430359052018-12-12T21:06:00.002+00:002018-12-14T15:45:21.930+00:00Dear Ewe<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's a clever name, isn't it?</h3>
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I was obviously thrilled when Heather and Rebecca from Dear Ewe offered a giveaway prize for our Christmas edition of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crochetzine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CrochetZine</a>*</h4>
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I was even MORE thrilled when they asked if I would like to be sent some of their goodies for a blog review. 'Errrrrrrrrr, yes please!' was my rather-instant reply. You see, I'd been eyeing up several of their products for a while.</div>
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Heather is the fabulous crochet designer behind the blog, <a href="https://keepcalmandcrochetonuk.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keep Calm and Crochet On</a> and her designs feature regularly in the UK's top crochet magazines. Rebecca is the talented graphic designer of <a href="https://keepsakesbyrebecca.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keepsakes by Rebecca</a> and together, they are the creative team behind their new brand, <a href="https://www.dearewe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Ewe</a>.</div>
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Their concept is sound - creating high quality, contemporary and functional gifts for crafters and their ethos is resonant with modern, small business consumers. Rebecca and Heather say:</div>
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 44, 43); color: #2c2c2b; font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif;">We're proud to live in Stoke-on-Trent (affectionately known as The Potteries) - officially recognised as the World Capital of Ceramics, so felt strongly about using locally produced fine bone china, that is hand decorated by skilled lithographers. Our textiles are all hand-finished locally too - sourcing our products close to home and supporting local business owners and our local community was something we were both very keen to do.</span></div>
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What a good thing to hear.</div>
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So now, on to the goodies!!!! First out of my box was THIS tote bag:</div>
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I LOVE the sentiment. I LOVE the size (perfect for shopping - am thinking Yarndale-type-festival-binge - it will hold a tonne of purchases - see top pic). OR it will be great as a very ample-sized project bag - jumpers, blankets, cushions etc. AND it's very good quality: I have plenty of project bags which are a bit on the flimsy side - this one is nice, thick cotton and will stand up on its own. All good in my book.</div>
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What I really like is obviously the design - black and white work with every colour scheme and the text is easy to read and clear in photos. The phrases themselves are cute and relevant to modern makers. Lastly, the quality is perfect - good, thick card (so will last me a while) and EVEN better - double-sided!! What a great idea - twice the fun.</div>
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Simple, sweet and very, very cute. I am already planning who to give these to, and then changing my mind because I don't want to give them away!!! Again - sweet sentiments, great design and good quality. They made me smile as soon as I opened them.</div>
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Lastly, the one I have been VERY excited about;</div>
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The crochet chart mug!!!!! Isn't is FAB????!!!! I seriously have no words. Design and quality are superb. There are 4 different crochet chart mugs, 4 character mugs and 4 crafter mugs to choose from.</div>
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So what would be my verdict? I'm hoping you've already got the general idea - I am seriously impressed. Great quality, superb design and original ideas make the Dear Ewe products something I will be buying for my crafty friends.</div>
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AAAAAAND, 'cos they're super-nice and lovely, Rebecca and Heather have offered you, my lovely readers an exclusive 10% discount code to use on your order up until 24th December 2018: just use ANNABOOANDEWE at checkout! If you order before Dec 20th 2018, they'll also guarantee UK Christmas delivery, too!!</div>
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1. Working with 2 strands of <b>Ash Rose</b>, make four rows of increasing c2c.</div>
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4. Working with 1 strand of <b>Rio Red</b> and 1 strand of <b>Single Cream</b>, make four rows of increasing c2c.</div>
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5. Working with 2 strands of <b>Single Cream</b> make three rows of increasing c2c.</div>
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7. Working with 1 strand of <b>Single Cream</b> and 1 strand of <b>Sugar Snap</b>, make four rows of decreasing c2c.</div>
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Hope you enjoy making the cushion! Find the complete list of blogstars taking part <a href="https://stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/blog/blog-tour-2018-blog-post/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and make sure you check out Kathryn at <a href="http://crafternoontreats.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crafternoon Treats'</a> blog tomorrow for her day of the tour.</div>
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The first section covers everything you'll need - materials, yarn and accessories - and then describes all the basic stitches with illustrations to help. Alison then shares her crochet tips for amigurumi-making; everything from changing colours to fitting safety eyes and assembling the pieces together. Again, helpful photos guide the reader.</div>
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And then there are 16 original patterns - all of them equally ADORABLE!!! </div>
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I chose to make Boris the Bear, because he looked like a serious sort-of chap:</div>
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I found the pattern easy to follow - the instructions are written in US terms, but this is easy to get used to and it didn't pose a problem at all. I liked how there were close-up photos to show me where parts should be positioned, or how to make certain stitches and I found the instructions for assembly very well-explained.<br />
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Congratulations, Alison - it's a fabulous book!</div>
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Annaboo's Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08114896681029080504noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695531099646846114.post-76641272157231001172018-08-20T11:13:00.000+01:002018-08-20T11:13:39.165+01:00Granny Square Flair: A book review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Shelly Husband is no stranger to the humble granny square. In fact, she's something of a granny-meister (if such a thing were to exist).</h3>
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Over the last few years, Shelley has taken this most traditional of crochet motifs and designed hundreds of beautiful versions - publishing them for free and in book collections. Her latest book, 'Granny Square Flair' is different in that not only is this her first ever print version, but all the designs are created using neutral, cream yarn. Shelly wanted her readers to be able to add their own colourways to their motifs and create truly personal projects. That said, her love of colour still pervades throughout, as she cleverly asked fellow crocheters to take a square and make it using yarns and colours of their choices. Which is how I became involved - but more on that later.<br />
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'Granny Square Flair' (written in US and UK terms) features 50 patterns, varying in difficulty and complexity and is intended for a crocheter with basic skills. The beginning of the book includes everything you need to know to get started; information on choosing hooks, yarns and colours, how to read patterns and charts and a brilliant tip for creating seamless crochet!</div>
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The next section contains the patterns. Each one has a difficulty rating and a guide to how much yarn it will use. There is a photograph of the square and a chart underneath (very helpful for the visual learners out there). Alongside are the written instructions, which are clearly described and easy to follow. At the bottom of the page are the coloured versions of the squares; either made by Shelley herself or by the group of crochet friends she asked to help. These include <a href="http://www.lookatwhatimade.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dedri Uys</a>, <a href="https://littlewoollie.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julie Harrison</a>, <a href="http://redagapeblog.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mandy O'Sullivan</a>, <a href="https://marrose-ccc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marianne Dekkers-Roos</a>, <a href="https://mobiusgirldesign.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sandra Eng</a> and many more - oh and me, too!</div>
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I chose the 'Bloem' pattern (p.64) to work on and decided straight away that I would supersize mine using Stylecraft Special XL in Cream, Duck Egg, Sage, Petrol and Graphite. And wowsers!! It worked out brilliantly! It would make THE perfect blanket and with squares this big, would be a pretty quick project too. I found the pattern easy to follow and had no difficulty understanding the instructions. It's rather nice, isn't it?!</div>
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After the patterns, you can find the project section, where Shelley has 11 new designs to make with the motifs. There are blankets and wraps, cushions and coasters - a great selection of stylish and modern pieces and there are tips and advice for designing your own projects, including how to choose patterns and layout and how to calculate the amount of yarn you will need.</div>
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And so, I would like to congratulate Shelley on a truly fabulous book - her fresh, modern designs will inspire many crocheters to make their own beautiful creations.</div>
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You can find 'Granny Square Flair' <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Granny+Square+Flair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> (UK) or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=%22granny+Square+Flair%22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> (US).</div>
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Shelley's website, with details of all her other books is <a href="https://spincushions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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As a thank you for being part of Shelley's Crochet team, I received a copy of her book to review. </div>
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Annaboo's Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08114896681029080504noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695531099646846114.post-74374212437503163462018-08-08T12:41:00.001+01:002018-08-08T12:52:51.361+01:00A Very Little Llama<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Inspired by everything llama at the moment, I realised that one of my previous patterns could be easily adapted to fit the bill...</h3>
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You may remember <a href="https://annabooshouse.blogspot.com/2016/07/the-one-with-very-little-giraffe.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Very Little Giraffe</a> (a random teacher gift my daughter asked me to make)? Well it struck me that the shaping was pretty llama-esque and with a little tinkering around with the ear placement, and the addition of a blanket and tassels, a llama it could be ...</h4>
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It's the perfect small project for using up all those odds and ends of yarn - hooray!!<br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: "helvetica neue light" , , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">Black / brown embroidery thread for nose and eyes</span><br />
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Stuff as you go.</div>
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Rnd 1: 6dc in magic ring or 2dc, 6dc in 2nd st from hook (6 sts)</div>
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Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. (12 sts)</div>
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Rnds 3 - 4: 1dc in each st around.</div>
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Rnd 5: (1dc, 2dc in next st) repeat around. (18 sts)</div>
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Rnds 6 - 8: 1dc in each st around.</div>
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Rnd 9: (1dc, dc2tog) repeat around. (12 sts)</div>
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Stitch eyes and nose.<br />
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Rnd 10: dc2tog around. (6 sts)</div>
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Rnd 1: 6<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">dc in magic ring or 2dc, 6dc in 2nd st from hook. (6 sts)</span></div>
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<b>Neck, body and legs</b></div>
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(Leave long tail at beginning for stitching to head and stuff as you go)</div>
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Ch 6, join with sl st to first ch.</div>
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Rnd 1: 1ch (doesn't count as st), 1dc in each st. (6 sts) </div>
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Rnds 2 - 5: 1dc in each st.</div>
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Rnd 6: *1dc, 2dc in next st; rep from *, 2dc. (8 sts)</div>
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Rnd 7: 2dc, *2dc in next st; rep from * three times, 3dc. (11 sts)</div>
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Rnd 8: 3dc, *2dc in next st; rep from * four times, 4dc. (15 sts)</div>
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Rnds 10 - 13: 1dc in each st.<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"></span><br />
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Rnd 14a: 1dc in each st around. (10 sts)<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"></span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Fasten off and sew closed. </span></div>
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Stitch head to body.<br />
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In Tangerine<br />
Rnd 1: 6<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">dc in magic ring or 2dc, 6dc in 2nd st from hook. (6 sts)</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Rnd 2: *2dc in first st, 2dc in next st, 1dc; rep from *. (10 sts)</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Rnd 3: In Fuchsia, 1dc, </span>2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 3dc, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 2dc. (14 sts)<br />
Rnd 4: In Red, 2dc, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 5dc, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 3dc. (18 sts)<br />
Fasten off, but leave a long tail for stitching in place<br />
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<b>Halter</b><br />
Make a chain long enough to fit around the muzzle and join with sl st. Make another chain to fit around back of head and join with sl st to other side. Stitch in place.<br />
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To finish:<br />
Add tassels of yarn to tips of ears and sides of muzzle. Add pompoms or any other decorations you like.<br />
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And that's it!<br />
Enjoy your teeny llama,<br />
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Sarah xx<br />
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Annaboo's Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08114896681029080504noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695531099646846114.post-29816933137552431342018-07-07T17:46:00.002+01:002018-07-07T17:46:18.815+01:00The (not my idea) t-shirt yarn bag<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I cannot take any credit for the idea behind this bag - you see my good friend, Sharna made one and shared it on Instagram and I loved it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Find Sharna's inspiring Insta feed <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sweet_sharna/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and her blog <a href="http://sweetsharna.simplesite.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></td></tr>
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A quick search through my stash at home revealed lots of odds and ends of t-shirt yarn and a deeper dig unearthed some wooden bag handles, too.<br />
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And so, inspired by her totally marvellous idea, I decided to <strike>come up with my own original design</strike> pretty much completely copy it.<br />
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If you'd also like to be cool like Sharna and strut around with a copy-cat bag like me, then here's what to do:</div>
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You'll need around 350g-ish of t-shirt yarn oddments, a 15mm hook and D-shaped wooden handles (approx 17cms width) find similar <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/market/wooden_bag_handles" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. (Some of my t-shirt yarn was a bit thin, so I worked holding two strands together to even things up a bit.) </div>
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<b>Rnd 1:</b> 4ch (counts as 1ch and 1tr), make 7tr in 4th ch from hook. Join with sl st to 3rd ch. (8sts)</div>
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<b>Rnd 2:</b> 2ch, 1tr in same st (counts as tr2tog), 1ch, [tr2tog, 1ch] in each st around. Join with sl st to 1st st. (8st, 8ch)</div>
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<b>Rnd 3:</b> Beginning in any 1ch-sp, [2ch, 1tr (counts as tr2tog), 1ch, tr2tog] in 1ch-sp, [tr2tog, 1ch, tr2tog] in each 1ch-sp around. Join with sl st to 1st st. (16sts, 8ch)</div>
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<b>Rnd 4:</b> Beginning in any 1ch-sp, [3ch, 1tr, 2ch, 2tr] in 1ch-sp, 2tr between the next two sts, 2tr in 1ch-sp, 2tr between next two sts, *[2tr, 2ch, 2tr] in same 1ch-sp, 2tr between the next two sts, 2tr in 1ch-sp, 2tr between next two sts; rep from * around. Join with sl st to 3rd ch. (40 sts, 8ch)</div>
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<b>Rnd 1:</b> (this will vary slightly, depending on your handle). Beginning with one of the squares, in any 2ch-sp, [1ch, 2dc] in 2ch-sp, 1dc BLO in each st over handle, 2dc in 1ch-sp</div>
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Now put the other square, with WS facing the WS of the piece you are working on. Make 1dc in the same 2ch-sp and the corresponding 2ch-sp of the square behind, then work your way around the two pieces, joining them by working 1dc BLO of front square to join FLO of back square. Make 3dc in the 2ch-sp space and repeat around, making 1dc in the first 2ch sp where you started.</div>
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Now you will just work across the back square. Make 2dc in the same 2ch-sp, 1dc FLO in each st over handle, 2dc in 1ch-sp.</div>
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Enjoy your bag - it really is the perfect summer accessory!</div>
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<b>Rnd 1:</b> 4ch (counts as 1ch and 1dc), make 7dc in 4th ch from hook. Join with sl st to 3rd ch. (8sts)</div>
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<b>Rnd 4:</b> Beginning in any 1ch-sp, [3ch, 1dc, 2ch, 2dc] in 1ch-sp, 2dc between the next two sts, 2dc in 1ch-sp, 2dc between next two sts, *[2dc, 2ch, 2dc] in same 1ch-sp, 2dc between the next two sts, 2dc in 1ch-sp, 2dc between next two sts; rep from * around. Join with sl st to 3rd ch. (40 sts, 8ch)</div>
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Now put the other square, with WS facing the WS of the piece you are working on. Make 1sc in the same 2ch-sp and the corresponding 2ch-sp of the square behind, then work your way around the two pieces, joining them by working 1sc BLO of front square to join FLO of back square. Make 3sc in the 2ch-sp space and repeat around, making 1sc in the first 2ch sp where you started.</div>
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Now you will just work across the back square. Make 2sc in the same 2ch-sp, 1sc FLO in each st over handle, 2sc in 1ch-sp.</div>
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Fasten off, weave in ends.</div>
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(Or if you're really lazy like me, tie the ends in a knot on the inside of the bag and snip them.</div>
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Annaboo's Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08114896681029080504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695531099646846114.post-62471976752578678892018-06-07T13:27:00.000+01:002018-06-07T13:27:00.944+01:00Summer Bunting<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Bunting</h3>
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The perfect way to brighten up a mantlepiece, hang across the garden or adorn an otherwise plain wall.</h4>
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And the Mister hates it, of course, but let's not worry about that for now...<br />
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Recently, I was sent a beautiful set of these <a href="http://www.rico-design.de/en/hand-knitting/ricorumi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricorumi</a> cotton DK yarns to try. At just 25g each, they are designed especially for crocheting small Amigurumi and I thought they'd be brilliant for my bunting.</div>
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And so I've created* an easy peasy pattern which uses some of the pretty, summery colours available. You could any yarn you like for this - it would be a great stash-busting project. </div>
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*I say 'created, but really this pattern is based on a traditional Granny Triangle pattern, which you can find everywhere. I just decided to add a dangly-bit. To make it pretty.</div>
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<b>To make pom-pom:</b> (US tr3tog = dc3tog)<br />
(3ch, in 3rd ch from hook, tr3tog) twice, sl st at base of first tr3tog to close pompom (see blue arrow)<br />
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1 x 25g ball each of Rico Design 'Ricorumi' in Vanilla (5), Salmon (21), Nude (23), Light Blue (33) and Pale Green (45)</div>
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<b>Rnd 1:</b> 2tr in 4th ch from hook, 3ch, [3tr, 3ch] twice. Join with sl st to 4th ch. </div>
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<b>Rnd 2:</b> in any 3ch-sp, 3ch (counts as tr throughout) 2tr, 3ch, 3tr, 1ch in same sp, *[3tr, 3ch, 3tr, 1ch] in next 3ch-sp; repeat from * twice. Join with sl st to 3rd ch.</div>
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<b>Rnd 3:</b> in any 3ch-sp, [3ch, 2tr, 3ch, 3tr, 1ch] in same sp, [3tr, 1ch] in next 1ch-sp, *[3tr, 3ch, 3tr, 1ch] in next 3ch-sp, [3tr, 1ch] in next 1ch-sp; repeat from * twice. Join with sl st to 3rd ch.</div>
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<b>Rnd 4:</b> in any 3ch-sp, [3ch, 2tr, 3ch, 3tr, 1ch] in same sp, (3tr, 1ch in next 1ch-sp) twice, [3tr, 2ch, pompom, 2ch, 3tr, 1ch] in next 3ch-sp, (3tr, 1ch in next 1ch-sp) twice, [3tr, 3ch, 3tr] in next 3ch-sp, (3tr, 1ch in next 1ch-sp) twice. Join with sl st to 3rd ch.</div>
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20ch at beginning for hanging loop, then make [3tr, 1ch] in each 1ch-sp. When joining the next triangle, omit the 1ch.</div>
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<b>Rnd 2:</b> in any 3ch-sp, 3ch (counts as dc throughout) 2dc, 3ch, 3dc, 1ch in same sp, *[3dc, 3ch, 3dc, 1ch] in next 3ch-sp; repeat from * twice. Join with sl st to 3rd ch.</div>
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<b>Rnd 3:</b> in any 3ch-sp, [3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc, 1ch] in same sp, [3dc, 1ch] in next 1ch-sp, *[3dc, 3ch, 3dc, 1ch] in next 3ch-sp, [3dc, 1ch] in next 1ch-sp; repeat from * twice. Join with sl st to 3rd ch.</div>
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<b>Rnd 4:</b> in any 3ch-sp, [3ch, 2dc, 3ch, 3dc, 1ch] in same sp, (3dc, 1ch in next 1ch-sp) twice, [3dc, 2ch, pompom, 2ch, 3dc, 1ch] in next 3ch-sp, (3dc, 1ch in next 1ch-sp) twice, [3dc, 3ch, 3dc] in next 3ch-sp, (3dc, 1ch in next 1ch-sp) twice. Join with sl st to 3rd ch.</div>
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And that's it. It goes without saying that you can keep adding triangles until your bunting measures the length you desire. And if, like me, you REALLY want to annoy your other half, just keep making more and more and more to festoon every corner of your home.<br />
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Have a great week,<br />
Sarah xx</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's a magazine with just 12 pages. In each monthly issue, we plan to feature two free patterns, articles about designers, makers and current topics, some funny stuff and a brilliant giveaway. The idea is that it's just about long enough for you to read in your tea-break. And feedback from our readers so far, has been amazing.</span></div>
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Annaboo's Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08114896681029080504noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695531099646846114.post-59535604723913113272018-04-01T06:00:00.000+01:002018-04-01T06:00:01.266+01:00Caught By The Sea Shawl Kit Preview<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Just recently, I was asked by Veronika Cromwell of The Blue Star Crochet Company whether I'd like another a shawl for my shawlf (my shawl-shelf).</h3>
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If you're a regular reader, then you'll know that my shawlf is pretty jam-packed with all the shawls, cowls, wraps and various neck-attire you could possibly imagine because I just love to make them and so obviously, I couldn't say no.</h4>
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Veronika is the designer behind <a href="http://bluestarcrochet.blogspot.co.uk/2018/03/caught-by-sea-shawl-kit-pattern.html#more" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Blue Star Crochet Company</a> and a quick peek at her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BlueStarCrochet?ref=shop_sugg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> reveals a plethora of beautiful patterns for accessories and garments. Now, the next big thing Veronika is launching is not just a pattern for her gorgeous Caught By The Sea Shawl, but the whole kit - everything you need to make it and a a few little extras, too.</div>
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Here's what the kit contains:</div>
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<li>1 x 100g hand-dyed skein of 100% Falkland Merino British wool, with two colour ways to choose from, both dyed by Sheena Proudlock of <a href="http://www.tmp-yarns.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mermaid's Purse</a> and exclusive to this kit.</li>
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<li>Pattern leaflet, with code for Ravelry download, too (also exclusive to the kit and which also contains further support codes and charts)</li>
<li>5mm crochet hook</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gah, I'm a sucker for a cute stitch-marker</td></tr>
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<li>2 x stitch markers</li>
<li>Sweet treat and tea</li>
<li>further discount codes for 15% off Blue Star Crochet Company patterns and The Mermaid's Purse Yarns</li>
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The kit is available to pre-order from the 1st April 2018 (and all for just £21.99, plus postage).</div>
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AND I have a discount code for you - just use the code ANNABOO1418 to receive 10% when you order your kit!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This yarn is DREAMY soft and gorgeous</td></tr>
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And so I'd like to say a big well done to Veronika - I think the kit is really superb and great quality and the pattern looks just lovely- it would make the perfect present for someone else, or special gift to yourself.</div>
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*If you'd like to see the unboxing of this shawl kit, then check out my stories on Instagram*</div>
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I cannot wait to make a start on mine - that yarn is HEAVENLY.</div>
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Wishing you all Happy Easter weekend,</div>
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Sarah xx</div>
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Annaboo's Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08114896681029080504noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695531099646846114.post-45191767516772579532018-03-25T22:37:00.000+01:002018-03-25T23:10:05.564+01:00The one with the tadpoles<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Yes, you did read that correctly.</h3>
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TADPOLES</h4>
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You see, a couple of weeks ago, we (not me, I hasten to add - this was something the Mister and kids are responsible for) picked up a teeny little bit of frogspawn from a muddy puddle in a field.</div>
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And now we have tadpoles.</div>
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Eleventy-billion of them, to be precise.</div>
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(For anyone who hasn't seen tadpoles before, they are the aquatic lavae of amphibians - in this case, frogs. Find out more about them <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tadpole" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.)</div>
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We are feeding them all sorts of stuff (so far, raw minced meat has been their favourite) and are enjoying watching them change and grow. And grow.. And grow...</div>
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I'm even documenting their daily progress on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/annaboos_house/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram Stories</a> (it's Day 28 of #frogwatch, if you're interested) which is proving very popular with my followers and I receive lots of comments from people telling me how much they enjoy tuning in each day to see how the tadpoles are getting on.</div>
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And so it seemed appropriate to crochet one. In fact, I'd like to make a whole set for every stage of their development, but we'll see.</div>
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If you fancy making a crocheted tadpole (I cannot think of a single reason why you wouldn't) then here's the pattern in UK terms (US below):</div>
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The tadpole is crocheted in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of every round. Stuff as you go.</div>
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A small amount of yarn in black and grey and a hook to match. </div>
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I used Rico Creative Cotton Aran in Black and Mouse Grey and a 3.5mm hook </div>
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Toy Stuffing</div>
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2 x 9mm safety eyes</div>
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<b>Head and tail</b></div>
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Rnd 1: using Black, 6dc in magic ring, or 2ch, 6dc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sts)</div>
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Rnd 2: 1dc in each st around.</div>
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Rnd 3: 2dc in each st around. (12 sts)</div>
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Rnd 4: 1dc in each st around.</div>
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Rnd 5: (1dc, 2dc in next st) around. (18 sts)</div>
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Rnds 6 - 9: 1dc in each st around.</div>
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Insert eyes between rnds 4 - 5; 6 sts apart.</div>
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Rnd 10: (1dc, dc2tog) around. (12 sts)</div>
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Rnd 11: 1dc in each st around.</div>
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Rnd 12: dc2tog around (6 sts)</div>
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Rnds 13 - 25: 1dc in each st around.</div>
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Rnd 26: dc2tog around (3 sts)</div>
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Rnd 27: 2dc, leaving 1st unworked.</div>
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Fasten off, weave in ends.</div>
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<b>Tail Fins</b> (make 2)</div>
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Using Grey, 15ch.</div>
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Along the length of the chain, make one of each st in each of the chain stitches:</div>
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1sl st, 2dc, 2htr, 5tr, 2htr, 2dc, 1sl st.</div>
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Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing to tail.</div>
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Using the yarn ends, stitch the tail fins in place.</div>
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<b>You will need:</b></div>
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A small amount of yarn in black and grey and a hook to match. </div>
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I used Rico Creative Cotton Aran in Black and Mouse Grey and a 3.5mm hook </div>
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Toy Stuffing</div>
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2 x 9mm safety eyes</div>
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<b>Head and tail</b></div>
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Rnd 1: using Black, 6sc in magic ring, or 2ch, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sts)</div>
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Rnd 2: 1sc in each st around.</div>
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Rnd 3: 2sc in each st around. (12 sts)</div>
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Rnd 4: 1sc in each st around.</div>
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Rnd 5: (1sc, 2sc in next st) around. (18 sts)</div>
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Rnds 6 - 9: 1sc in each st around.</div>
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Insert eyes between rnds 4 - 5; 6 sts apart.</div>
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Rnd 10: (1sc, sc2tog) around. (12 sts)</div>
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Rnd 11: 1sc in each st around.</div>
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Rnd 12: sc2tog around (6 sts)</div>
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Rnds 13 - 25: 1sc in each st around.</div>
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Rnd 26: sc2tog around (3 sts)</div>
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Rnd 27: 2sc, leaving 1st unworked.</div>
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Fasten off, weave in ends.</div>
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<b>Tail Fins</b> (make 2)</div>
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Using Grey, 15ch.</div>
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Along the length of the chain, make one of each st in each of the chain stitches:</div>
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1sl st, 2sc, 2hdc, 5dc, 2hdc, 2sc, 1sl st.</div>
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Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing to tail.</div>
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Using the yarn ends, stitch the tail fins in place.<br />
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Annaboo's Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08114896681029080504noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695531099646846114.post-28914482186510235572018-02-23T17:56:00.000+00:002018-02-23T19:29:36.571+00:00The Last Cowl<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Ok. So I know I have been a BIT obsessed with cowls and scarves and wraps and all things shawl-y recently, but I PROMISE this is the last scarf pattern for a while, especially as Spring is supposedly just around the corner.</h3>
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But as we are due some verrrry cold weather here in the UK, I couldn't resist making a gorgeously soft and cosy cowl with some super-chunky and super-gorgeous yarn. And it will be my last one for now. </h4>
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Isn't is lush?<br />
Bet you wish you had squish-o-vision ...<br />
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It's called Naturalia by Borgo de Pazzi and you can find it at <a href="https://woollymahoosive.com/shop-1?category=BorgodePazzi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woolly Mahoosive</a>. (AND you can receive 10% off this yarn with the code Annaboos)<br />
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And so I made a loooooong cowl. The sort you can wrap around twice for extra-cosiness.<br />
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The pattern is <strike>extremely difficult</strike> * very easy and very quick.<br />
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You need 1 x 200g / 120m hank of Naturalia by Borgo De Pazzi (or similar)<br />
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<b>Row 1:</b> 1tr in 4th ch from hook and each st, turn. (11 sts)<br />
<b>Rows 2 - 3:</b> 3ch (counts as tr throughout), 1tr in each st, turn.<br />
<b>Row 4:</b> 3ch, 4tr, 1ch, sk st, 5tr, turn.<br />
<b>Row 5:</b> 3ch, 2tr, 1ch, sk st, 1tr, 1tr in 1ch-sp, 1tr, 1ch, sk st, 3tr, turn.<br />
<b>Row 6:</b> 4ch (counts as 1tr + 1ch), sk st, 1tr, 1tr in 1ch-sp, 3tr, 1tr in 1ch-sp, 1tr, 1ch, sk st, 1tr, turn.<br />
<b>Row 7:</b> Repeat row 5<br />
<b>Rows 8 - 36:</b> repeat rows 4-7<br />
<b>Rows 37 - 38:</b> Repeat rows 2-3<br />
Do not fasten off - slip stitch the top and bottom edges together.<br />
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<b>Row 1:</b> 1dc in 4th ch from hook and each st, turn. (11 sts)<br />
<b>Rows 2 - 3:</b> 3ch (counts as dc throughout), 1dc in each st, turn.<br />
<b>Row 4:</b> 3ch, 4dc, 1ch, sk st, 5dc, turn.<br />
<b>Row 5:</b> 3ch, 2dc, 1ch, sk st, 1dc, 1dc in 1ch-sp, 1dc, 1ch, sk st, 3dc, turn.<br />
<b>Row 6:</b> 4ch (counts as 1dc + 1ch), sk st, 1dc, 1dc in 1ch-sp, 3dc, 1dc in 1ch-sp, 1dc, 1ch, sk st, 1dc, turn.<br />
<b>Row 7:</b> Repeat row 5<br />
<b>Rows 8 - 36:</b> repeat rows 4-7<br />
<b>Rows 37 - 38:</b> Repeat rows 2-3<br />
Do not fasten off - slip stitch the top and bottom edges together.<br />
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So there you are.<br />
I intend to wear this for the entirety of next week, whilst the Siberian winter takes it grip.<br />
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Sarah xxxx<br />
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Annaboo's Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08114896681029080504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695531099646846114.post-7537247998364341292018-01-26T06:00:00.000+00:002018-01-26T06:00:42.434+00:00Swift Knit MEGA scarves<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Those of you who have been reading my blog for a while will know that I am a chunky-yarn-lover. </h3>
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My good friends at <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stylecraft Yarns</a> are no strangers to chunky yarn and recently, I used <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Swift+Knit+Super+Chunky+2048+Teal/0_caea447_CAFA071/PRNB170.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Swift Knit</a> for my slouchy hat in <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Sarah-Shrimpton/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3ASarah%20Shrimpton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Supersize Crochet</a> - I just loved the softness and warmth of the yarn and the way the different colours worked together. So when they launched <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Swift+Knit+Mega/0_caea447_CAFA169.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Swift Knit MEGA</a> and asked if any of the Blogstars would like to try it, I knew it would be a winner.</div>
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My first experiments were with crochet, where I tried an easy textured stitch and I loved the result. In fact, I adapted this slightly and used the Wedgewood colourway for a super-chunky cowl in Issue 97 of <a href="http://www.insidecrochet.co.uk/magazine/issue/97/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Crochet</a> magazine.</div>
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And so, when the kids asked for warm scarves, I knew exactly what I'd do with my Swift Knit Mega: knit them in one each in garter stitch.</div>
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The Swift Knit Mega works beautifully in this pattern - I love the subtle colour changes and the squishiness of the yarn is just perfection. Plus, it only takes one ball to make a good-length scarf.</div>
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1x ball of Stylecraft Swift Knit Mega; my colours were Peony (2143) and Wedgewood (2144)</div>
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Happy kids.</div>
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If you'd like to read more about the <a href="https://stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/blog/designers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stylecraft Blogstars</a> and see what they've been up to, then follow the link.</div>
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Annaboo's Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08114896681029080504noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695531099646846114.post-42423633190241012282018-01-19T11:40:00.002+00:002018-01-19T11:40:22.875+00:00Batik Swirl Wrap (and a little giveaway)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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2 x Batik swirl for wider wrap like mine or 1 x if making a narrower version. - I used <b>Purple Mist </b>(shade 3730)<br />
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Finished size approx: 47cm x 150 cm (wide version) 22cm x 150 cm (narrow version)</div>
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Gauge: approximately 16.5 stitches and 9 rows to 10cm</div>
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I just love this wrap! It's very soft and with the added wool content, it's really warm, too. Perfect as a chunky scarf to keep out the chills when I'm out and about, or as a wrap-blanket (a wraplet?) to snuggle up with on those draughty evenings on the sofa.<br />
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If you'd like to win a cake of the very lovely Batik Swirl in Purple Mist, then simply enter the giveaway below:<br />
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Imagine a weekend spent in a beautiful converted barn in the middle of the stunning Herfordshire countryside...</h3>
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Imagine a big Christmas tree, a roaring fire and a sprinkling of snow...</div>
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Now add to that endless crochet, crafty workshops galore, enough yarn to sink a ship, a thoroughly knowledgeable and convivial host and you're getting pretty close to something I'd call Heaven. </div>
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And I haven't even mentioned the amazing food, luxurious bedrooms or the blimmin' good company of terrific like-minded gals I shared it with.</div>
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THIS, people is the Big Crochet Stayaway.</div>
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A few months ago, I met the lovely Louisa of <a href="https://www.komodokrafts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Komodo Krafts</a> at the Knitting and Stitching Show at Ally Pally. You can imagine my utter delight when she kindly asked if I'd like to be a guest at the December weekend. Well, I nearly bit her hand off with my enthusiasm. A weekend away? Without the kids? With ALL the crochet? I could not say no.</div>
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And so, on the Friday evening, we all arrived at the barn for welcome drinks - and I have to say, the accommodation is absolutely spectacular. The barn is situated on a working farm and used to house the pigs! Thankfully, the only remaining porcine features are those in pictures on the walls. The living area is huge, with underfloor heating and plenty of comfy sofas and on the other side of the enormous fireplace, a large table for eating and working at. To the side of this are the huge kitchen, where our brilliant cook worked her magic and the large bedrooms, each with ensuite facilities. </div>
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Caz is an amazing tutor and showed us how to spin using a drop spindle and then on her spinning wheel, which we were then invited to try. And if that wasn't enough, we we each given a goody bag with fleeces and our very own drop spindle. </div>
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Saturday was a bright and beautiful morning and once a delicious breakfast had been consumed by all, we were joined by a day guest, who was immediately made to feel welcome and it was time for our first crochet workshop of the day and: another of Louisa's fab patterns -her Slouchy Sprig Hat.</div>
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Annaboo's Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08114896681029080504noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695531099646846114.post-84029886442930039282017-12-28T06:00:00.000+00:002017-12-28T06:00:34.957+00:00Easy Knit Cowl<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's a well-known fact that us Brits are obsessed with the weather</h3>
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Some people might find this strange, but we love to talk about it - how cold it is, how warm it is, how windy it is, when it might rain, how much it has rained, why it hasn't rained.... you get the idea.</div>
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The simple reason is that here in the UK, we can literally have four seasons in one day (apparently it's something to do with the cold air from the north pushing against the warm air from the tropics which does this). Take today, for instance - snow this morning (the children were THRILLED) but now it's just damp and cold. Yesterday though, it was positively balmy. </div>
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But with such bonkers weather, I often find myself feeling the cold throughout the year, which is exactly why I love ALLLLLLLLL the warm, woolly things, especially those to wear around my neck and is why I can never pass on an opportunity to make shawls, wraps, scarves and cowls.</div>
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I was very kindly sent some chunky yarns from <a href="http://www.sirdar.co.uk/yarns/fashion/Bohemia_Super_Chunky_F223" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sirdar</a> to try and I couldn't resist this gorgeous Bohemia in Teal Appeal.</div>
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It's a fabulously super-chunky yarn (you know how much I love 'em) in 51% Wool 49% Acrylic mix and is a low-twist, single ply. The hank size is 150g/ 50m. And it's really, really soft. </div>
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I love it all.<br />
Especially the yarn *sigh*<br />
But, I already have lots of beautiful hand-dyed skeins (with soooooo many projects in mind,) so these days, I'm on the look-out for something a bit different.<br />
And I struck gold this time:<br />
These little balls of 100% wool at 50p each in the MOST gorgeously perfect autumnal colours!<br />
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Now, they're not the sort of yarn you'd want to wear - they're the sort of yarn you'd use to make hard-wearing, rugged homewares, so I decided (to start with) I'd make some sweet little coasters.<br />
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(As a person with two small-ish children and one excitable dog, I find yarn coasters to be the most brilliant thing, 'cos they don't break when they are inevitably knocked off the coffee table)<br />
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Anyhoos, here's the pattern. They're worked in the round, but with a few turns in direction to create the most lovely texture:<br />
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You'll need a small amount of any yarn you like with a hook to match - these will work in everything from double knit, worsted and aran weights to chunky.<br />
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UK pattern first, US below:<br />
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<h3 style="text-align: left;">
Textured Coasters UK pattern</h3>
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Stitches to know: <br />
sl st - slip stitch<br />
ch - chain<br />
ch-sp - chain space <br />
dc - double crochet<br />
tr - treble crochet<br />
FLO - front loops only<br />
BLO - back loops only<br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">To
make the 2-bobble stitch, work two trebles in the indicated stitch, leaving the last part of each
treble unworked. (Three loops on hook). Yoh, draw through all three loops.</span></div>
<br />
<br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">To
make the 3-bobble stitch, work three trebles in the indicated stitch, leaving the last part of each
treble unworked. (Four loops on hook). Yoh, draw through all four loops.</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Rnd 1</b>: 3ch (counts as tr), 11tr in magic ring or 5ch (counts as 2ch + tr), 11tr in 4th ch from hook, sl st to 3rd ch to join rnd, turn. <br />
<br />
<b>Rnd 2</b>: 3ch, 2-bobble in same st as 3ch, 1ch, *3-bobble, 1ch around; repeat from * to end, sl st to FLO of 1st tr of 2-bobble, turn.<br />
<br />
<b>Rnd 3</b>: 3ch, 2tr in same st BLO, 1tr in 1ch-sp, *3tr in next st BLO, 1tr in 1ch-sp; repeat from * to end, sl st to 3rd ch to join rnd.<br />
<br />
<b>Rnd 4</b>: 1ch, 1dc BLO in each st to end.<br />
Fasten off and weave in ends.<br />
<br />
<h3 style="text-align: left;">
Textured Coasters US pattern</h3>
<br />
Stitches to know: <br />
sl st - slip stitch<br />
ch - chain<br />
ch-sp - chain space <br />
sc - single crochet<br />
dc - double crochet<br />
FLO - front loops only<br />
BLO - back loops only<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">To
make the 2-bobble stitch, work two double crochets in the indicated stitch, leaving the last part of each
dc unworked. (Three loops on hook). Yoh, draw through all three loops.</span></div>
<br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">To
make the 3-bobble stitch, work three double crochets in the indicated stitch, leaving the last part of each
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<b>Rnd 1</b>:
3ch (counts as dc), 11dc in magic ring or 5ch (counts as 2ch + dc), 11dc in 4th ch from hook, sl st to 3rd ch to join rnd,
turn. <br />
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<b>Rnd 2</b>: 2ch, 2-bobble in same st as 3ch, 1ch, *3-bobble, 1ch around; repeat from * to end, sl st to FLO of 1st tr of 2-bobble, turn.<br />
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<b>Rnd 3</b>:
3ch, 2dc in same st BLO, 1dc in 1ch-sp, *3dc in next st BLO, 1dc in
1ch-sp; repeat from * to end, sl st to 3rd ch to join rnd.<br />
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<b>Rnd 4</b>: 1ch, 1sc BLO in each st to end.<br />
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And I'm not complaining, I'm really not - this particular one is a corker!</div>
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It's written by Tanya Eberhardt, a fellow crochet designer, who I've known for ages through her blog, <a href="http://www.littlethingsblogged.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Little Things Blogged</a> and her Instagram account, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ltblogged/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ltblogged</a>.</div>
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It's a book packed to the brim with 25 colourful designs to brighten your home - everything you could imagine, from beautiful blankets to these adorable jar cosies *adds to ever-growing future projects list*</div>
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This is another of the projects which caught my eye - a vintage-inspired cushion cover. <br />
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And this stool cover is such a fun make, too.<br />
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But I've always been a storage girl at heart and I loved the simplicity and stitch definition of these sweet little baskets.</div>
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I had some cute little balls of yarn I'd picked up at Yarndale (for a bargainous 50p each) and thought they'd be the perfect match.</div>
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And they are!<br />
The pattern was well written and very easy to follow and it even had a chart, too. I love the way this has turned out and am planning to make the other two sizes, too.<br />
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(I've just realised that I actually did not complete as many rows as Tanya's pattern states - that's what I get for crocheting late at night!) but I'm still just as pleased. I might make the taller version next.</div>
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I've really enjoying looking through Tanya's book - there are projects in here to suit everyone, from a complete newbie to an experienced pro and there's even a tunisian crochet project included. </div>
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The patterns are written in US terms throughout and all have them feature a chart. At the back of the book there is a brief section containing descriptions of the stitches and techniques you'll need to know.</div>
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If you'd like to purchase Home Decoration In Crochet by Tanya Eberhardt, then it's available <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Home-Decoration-Crochet-Tanya-Eberhardt/dp/605919219X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1509372429&sr=8-2&keywords=home+decoration+in+crochet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Enjoy!</div>
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Disclaimer: I was provided a copy of Home Decoration in
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