Category Archives: Craft
Look What I Made: Triangle Baby Quilt
I just love equilateral triangle quilts at the moment. Only problem is triangles are not easy to sew together accurately (well, for me anyway!) and that does not sit well with my perfectionist tendencies. I did my best, and this little quilt didn’t … Continue reading
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Look What I Made: Rainbow Granny Square Blanket
Happy birthday to my little cousin Amy, she recently turned 21. She’s smart, confident and ambitious. She’s loyal, affectionate and popular. And she loves a gluten-free cupcake with cream cheese frosting. Some blankety facts: * The rainbow contains 11 colours. * … Continue reading
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Look What I Made: Amigurumi Panda
I made Smarty B. Panda a few years ago, when I was just starting out with crochet. It took me a few attempts to get the hang of making amigurumi (Japanese for small knitted toy), but once I figured out … Continue reading
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Look What I Made: Amigurumi Yoda
The funny thing about memories is sometimes you just don’t know if they are accurate. I think I saw one of the Star Wars movies (episodes?) when I was young. At school. While watching I was given a jelly bean for good behaviour. … Continue reading
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Look What I Made: Baby Blanket
For – J & E’s baby, due in January. (My money is on a girl!) Yarn – Panda Magnum Soft 8ply in white, approximately six skeins Measurements – 100cm x 90cm Time – About three weeks Pattern – I made this … Continue reading
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Work in Progress – Triangle Quilt
I’ve wanted to make a quilt of triangles since I stumbled upon the beautiful blanket Mette from Ungt Blod made. This was before I’d ever made a quilt, and to date I’ve still only made two. I’m not really into the old-school … Continue reading
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Softies for Mirabel 2012
The talk of Christmas is starting again, it’s only 10 weeks away I heard today. That means it’s Softies for Mirabel time. Pip from Meet Me At Mike’s collects handmade softies from around Australia (and overseas) to donate (via The Mirabel Foundation) to … Continue reading
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Work in Progress – Scrappy Crochet Blanket aka The Hodge Podge
The blanket know as The Hodge Podge continues. I still have plenty of yarn to use so I guess this blanket could turn out to my biggest one yet. It’s pretty cosy and just the right amount of ugly. I’m also … Continue reading
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Look What I Made: Eight-Colour Granny Square Throw
Another project finished, and only a little (ok, two months) later than I planned. This eight-colour throw is for my grandmother who, I’m pleased to say, seems quite enamoured with it. I love this yarn and the colours were all in my … Continue reading
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Look What I Made: Mr Ladybug
This friendly fellow was a project commissioned by my nine-year-old cousin. His first request was actually for a crocheted Union Jack flag but I managed to convince him otherwise. He has just finished a school project on an insect of … Continue reading
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