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Archive for May, 2008

de-stressing cables

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

free knitting pattern! download here

These thick luxurious cables are designed to massage, de-stress and exfoliate. Gently cleanse your back without straining. This is the ultimate back washer. A perfect gift idea, or an indulgent addition to your own bathroom.
Knit this fabulous washer in cotton so that it is easy to care for. After use, you [...]

missing in action

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

One of my WIPs has gone MIA. Could it possibly be because my craft area has turned into the PFH??? For those of you not ‘in the know’… a WIP is a Work In Progress. And what is the PFH… I hear you ponder?
Well the PFH is the Pigsty From Hell.
Yes, I made it [...]

it’s a bit like a bra

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

Little Miss Three is so pleased with her new shrug… “it’s a bit like a bra” she exclaimed excitedly
The pattern was designed by Rebecca Webster who is a fellow Woolaholic. It is her first design, and she has done a gorgeous job. Congratulations Bec!

Would you be surprised to hear that I didn’t strictly follow [...]

stripped bare

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Didn’t take long at all to recover this fabulous wire from inside those cables. It was simply a matter of splitting the cable open at one end, then pulling the wires in one direction and the plastic cable in the other. Resulting in a basket full of multi-coloured delight.
A short while later and the wire [...]

a surprise from my husband

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

It was late. The kids were all settled for the evening, and the chores were out of the way. Time to relax.
Mr Goldfish approached me. His hands were hidden behind his back. He had that sweet puppy-dog look in his eyes. “I’ve got a surprise for you”

Now what wife wouldn’t appreciate a gift like this? [...]

queen of recycling

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

As you know, I am a member of the Silly String group over at Ravelry. Each month we are issued with a challenge, inspiring us to try our hand at something a little unusual.
‘Legions of Queens’ was the name of the challenge this month
The task involved firstly choosing your domain… What do you want to [...]

desmond is done…

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Desmond the Lion is finally completed…
Crafted entirely from recycled yarns. Pattern will be available for sale next month.

remember desmond?

Friday, May 16th, 2008

It feels like a lifetime ago that I started work on designing a crochet toy lion. Desmond the Lion. King of the Jungle. I created an adorable head with a magnificent mane, and then ran out of creative genius! I have started work on his body so many times. But I am never happy with [...]

another random scarf

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

Just for the fun of it…

random scarf

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

Every now and then I love to go to my stash, grab a variety of different yarns and then set to work on a random scarf. Each row a different stitch from the last. Each row in an alternative colour. All different types of fibres mixed together. Cottons, mohairs, silks , wools, novelty yarns and [...]