Royal Wedding Korknisse!

Since learning to crochet a few months ago, I've been a bit consumed with making little Korknisse see here, original pattern here.
And I threatened to make Royal Wedding Korkies so here they are.....


Excited, ready and waiting ....





Yay, the Royal carriage arrives....




Congratulations to the happy couple!



Enjoy the wedding, everyone. Xx

Easter chickies

I cannot take any credit for this gorgeous Easter decoration! I found it via the lovely ladies at Yarn Around Hook / Northern Hi-Lights and originally at Pixie Peg Crafts



I love them. They are so cute and chicky and fun! I have made loads as presents for friends this Easter and everyone seems so pleased with them! And they have cost virtually nothing - well except for a few dozen chicks courtesy of the pound shop, some sticks from the local trees and some ribbon from my stash.

Easter gifts sorted.

Happy Easter to all.

All change!

Hoooooooorraaahhhhhhhh!

It's taken a while, but eventually the awful middle-of-the-room divider/glass cabinet between the kitchen and breakfast room has been taken down. Here's the before photo ...



...and the after ...



What a difference! And it took a surprisingly short amount of time to do.

It feels so much bigger and brighter. Much better for the summer.

**What's that coming over the hill, is it a monster?**

No, not a monster exactly but a handmade crochet dolly for my little Number 2.



Being a beginner in this big ol' crochet world, and having no idea where to start, I looked for some inspiration and found one of my mum's knitting books by Fiona Goble, 'Knitivity'.

So I used Fiona's knitting pattern for a basic doll and had a go at converting it into A crochet-amigurumi pattern. Not too bad, I think, even though it looks a bit mental.



Ahh, much improved by the simple addition of chain stitch hair..



A little crochet dress helps things along too. Much less monstrous. (Although I think I made the dress a bit too wide at the bottom and not quite long enough for my liking- I'll have another go soon)

We :) Kitsch

What a fun find in the charity shop today - a very useful pack of 50-odd needles in a fab vintage case! Brillo!



Look inside...



How marvellous! Now I have lots and lots of needles in a groovy case. What more could I want? (oh, except a bit more time to actually indulge my creative side... Meh..)