WIDN and Adventures

Afternoon everyone, how are we all today? 

Today I will be going over to York to help Mr. B's family move into their new house so I won't be able to post for a couple of days.  In the meantime, I have got a new project to take with me in the car, which is my Autumn Scarf, I've already completed one square, well nearly - I just need to do a a couple of rounds in white for a nice thick border. 

Now I'm not a religious person, but the buildings amaze and fascinate me! 

They're just so beautiful!

Mr. B drove us to Wentworth Church today where we went on a lovely little walk, got some lovely pictures, I know I've already mentioned it but I just love Autumn so much! It's just great, though I'm still waiting for all the leaves to fall so I can crunch them with my Doc's. Just got to wait a little bit longer ;) 

Just look at all those leaves, waiting to dry up and to be crunched!! Eee so excited!

It wasn't much of a walk, but it had some nice scenery, with a lovely long path and the colours we're beautiful. We then ended up going to Wentworth antiques where he proceeded to show me something new that they had in store - a whole wall of Stylecraft yarns! It took every inch of me not to go mad and just buy a load of them! I wanted to so much, but I didn't really need them. 

So here's a better picture as promised of the traditional Granny square for the Autumn scarf, I just love these colours so much, they blend so much and remind Jess and I of the lovely leaves, just what I was looking for and wanted! 

I am currently in working mode and creating 44 first rounds in Gold, I did think today that I could make a Gryffindor scarf out of the Gold and Claret as they are pretty much bang on in colours - for when I go to the Harry Potter Studios next month with Mr. B! He don't really like Harry Potter that much so thought I could always create him a Slytherin one ;) 

For now though, I think Mr. B and his dad are getting the car ready so I must dash off as I still have a couple of things that need to go in the car. I will keep you all posed on Instagram and on Facebook! 

You can find me by searching - 

 Little, squidgy and cute on both and it's the one with the picture of thee balls of Stylecraft yarn! 

I'll be waiting for you all to join me! 

I just loved this picture of Mr. B's old Triumph Toledo, with the green trees and  the autumn leave son the floor! Added to the old look, don't you think? 

Be back soon

Have a great weekend everyone!

Happy Crafting, 

Cute Pastel Bunting

Afternoon all! 

Hope you are all enjoying the start of your weekend? 

I'm trying to get some crochet and time with Mr. B, before I go to work tomorrow. Not there for long though, then off Tuesday for college and Thursday and Friday for birthday shenanigans! Can't wait!! 21! Can't believe I'll be that old next week haha 

This is the bunting that I was on about in the last post that I was making for my mum, a substitute as I still haven't finished her blanket :/ Nearly done though! Should hopefully be finished before the end of the month! There's photo of the bunting up in the living room above the fireplace - not practical I know! It was only for the blog then it's going into the caravan! 

Beautiful photo of my dear Nan on the mantelpiece too, do miss her ever so much. ❤❤❤

Aren't they just beautiful? I really do love these colours together and the mint green colour is so gorgeous! Information below!

Yarn: 

Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK - Iced Pink 

Patons Fab DK - Mint 

Patons Fab DK - White 

Patterns:

Attic 24: Granny Bunting Triangles

Attic 24: Teeny Tiny Hearts

In the pattern it says to go to round 7 though I only went to round 6 as I felt that it was perfect size for the bay window on the caravan and didn't want them to be even bigger. I then used the blocking method - for the first time! And boy was I impressed, it makes a HUGE difference and from now on shall be doing it with all the other work and projects. It just made them look so neat and perfect. 

I popped them onto facebook and got so many comments I as so happy as a lot of heard work went into them and they we're so fun to make! I  have linked both patterns and the yarns I used above, so you can give it a go yourself. Both from Attic 24, although I don't know her personally, Lucy has the most colourful and wonderful patterns there is on the Internet, they are just perfect. If you are new, do go and give her a look or follow on Facebook as her patterns are so helpful and lovely!

I managed to add on the heart appliques without showing any seems on the back of the triangles which I am over the moon about as they look so neat and tidy!

I added a border of white double crochet around all 6 triangles to make them stand out and more uniform which I think just gives them those finishing touches! I then chained 10 stitches before and between the triangles and them joined them altogether on the chain with a double crochet. 

They're just so pretty and I love them to pieces, the colours, design everything! I will definitely be making these again, if you want to make them too go on over to Attic 24's site and discover all the  great and wonderful things Lucy has in store for you! 

What I'm doing now

Afternoon everyone, 

how are we all feeling today? 

It's just a quick post as I've got so much to do (crochet wise) I also need to get back to the cake blog today and update some posts seeing as I've been straying away from it for a little bit. 

I'm happy to say that I'm currently off for a few days so there will be more posts coming this week, back on Sunday mind you. But then I'm off again for the 8th as I start back up at college again for my Second year of cake decorating! So excited, it's come round so quick! Will be so happy to get back, hope I've not forgot anything ;) 

Today consists of turning these 89 1st rounds...

Into these 2nd rounds, so I'm hoping to get as much done as possible! Though sadly, I've forgotten my darning needle and I'm running out of the Cream, so I can only complete so many squares, shall have to see if Mr. B can nip me up to the wool shop ;) I'm sure he will if I give him the petrol money haha 

I finished all the first rounds last night, together now; in total I have all 126 pieces, though there all at different stages. 

89 1st Rounds

23 2nd Rounds

4 3rd Rounds

10 Completed Squares. 

But I do have all the 126, so I don't have to make anymore at the moment, which is one thing ticked off the list. Hopefully if I get a load done today I will be able to possibly finish the whole thing this week! Ahh exciting times!

I'm then off again next week on the 10th - 11th as It's my birthday and I have plans to celebrate my 21st! An Asda chocolate birthday cake is in order, the same one as every year! It's so nice though!! Especially with some cream poured over a wedge :) 

Jess is hopefully coming around again next week for another Crochet Catch up, which will be nice. She's wanting to start a baby blanket too which is good! I made some bunting the other day for my mum to put up in the caravan, she loves it!

I will post more later but for now I need to get cracking on with stuff! 

Much love as always

&

Happy Crafting! 

Crochet Catch Up!

Hey everyone! 

How are we all? 

I meant to post this up a few days ago, but I've just been so busy that i haven't had the time! 

Last week one of my all time best friends came around, as she wanted me to teach her how to crochet, which I was more than happy to do. I went straight to the point and taught her how to make a Solid Granny Square straight away, which wasn't easy at first and she was adamant that she won't be able to do it....

But after the night, she ended up making 6! And now she's getting the hang of it and loving it, which I am so happy about!!

It was such a nice evening and night, filled with wine, laughs, films and a good old catch up with Crochet. She ended up staying over and we just chatted until really early hours which was nice, as I don't see her often and we we're so close growing up as kids. It was lovely!

Jess started making this lovely row of Double Crochet stitches, they're such lovely colours. Next stop is teaching how to change colours neatly and the Sunburst Granny Square! 

I can't wait! We're hopefully meeting up again for a 'Crochet Catch up' Next week after I've started my first day on my second year of college, cause I have the day of work, or I should do! Then I'm off for the 10th-11th as I've got my 21st and things planned, Can't wait! 

Bit dark - But Jess even crocheted my a chain bracelet! It's too cute, in my fave colour too! 

And there we have it, lesson one a success! 

I will post more soon, but I am going to crack on with some 1st rounds to finish off the 126 Sunburst Grannies, and then I'm at work in the day tomorrow *Cries* Will post some more tomorrow!

Much love 

& 

Happy Crocheting!

WIDN, WIP and Lean Mean Crocheting Machine

Hi all, me again! 

I promised you an update on the sunburst granny blanket this morning and now I'm back here, like I said I would be! I'm not at work today and thank god as I need some serious catch up time, if I'm going to try and pull this blanket off and get it done for this Saturday! Like Mr. B said, If I do 20 squares a day, by Saturday all I will be doing is joining all the squares together and tiding up loose ends. 

At the moment my day consists of making as many second rounds as possible, I'm sure there's an actual word for it, but I'm going with that one as it makes more sense to me. I was going to get 10 of each colour done, I already have 10 of each, but you know what I mean  then 40 would be out of the way of 126. 

But at the moment the light blue I'm using is slowly going down, so I thought I might as well reel off as many second rounds as possible then get on with the thirds. Apart from the odd update / post I'm trying to stay of of the Internet as much as possible otherwise I will never get anything done. 

If I have a break, it will simply be reading The Mortal Instruments: City of Glass, which is a great read so far, gutted they're not releasing the second film now! Shall have to re-watch the City of Bones and refresh my memory. 

The above photo is how the blanket is looking so far which is great to say that I didn't start this project not long ago, I am pleased with myself! It's getting there, once I've got some more squares together and I'm reunited with my Darning needle again. I will start to join the squares together in rows, which I can't wait to do. I also need to get started on the other blankets!! Ahh so much too do, so little time!

But for now I need to get cracking with work, I will add the links to some recipes I am putting onto the cake blog later. 

Speak later all! 

Happy Crocheting! 

What a Gloomy Evening!

Evening everyone! 

How are we all doing? Up to much? 

The weather was so lovely this morning down in South Yorkshire today, it was sunny and bright and I even got sent home from work early! Which was good as I've got quite a bit of crochet done, woo!

Though it is rubbish in some ways as I won't get paid much for today, but it's not the end of the world!

But yeah, it was lovely and sunny, though it was really humid which can only mean one thing over here in the UK. Thunderstorm and  my god it has thrown it down! It's stopped for now but it has been coming and going and also thundering and lightening! I do love listening to the rain though, it's so peaceful. 

As I said, I have been able to get up to speed with some of the crochet for this blanket of my mums :) 

It's been nice, she was at home today so we sat watching The Boxtrolls - We still like watching Disney films regardless of our ages, who doesn't love a good Disney film? :)

Mum sat and did some of her Knitting and catching up with all the baby jumpers she's doing and I've been sat catching up with blankets and her's too! Though I could only go unto the 2nd round as I don't want her to see what colours I'm doing! Here was the before shot of all the 1st rounds I made!

And here's all the 2nd rounds! I finally feel like I'm catching up with it all and I'm quite positive that I may get it all finished or at least a couple of days late for her birthday! It's better than a month late though! Granted they all need darning. I will hopefully be getting them all to round 3 this afternoon. 

I'm back at work tomorrow which is rubbish, only because it's a weekend haha but I don't mind I get to see Mr. B tomorrow as well so I'm excited about that too! Don't you think flowers looks just as beautiful with raindrops on them? 

Hope you are all having a lovely weekend and thinking of me when you're all having fun ;)

Will update soon!

Happy Crocheting!

Much love as always, 

 

Plans for the day

Hey everyone! 

How are you all? What do you plan on doing today? 

Right now I'm enjoying a late breakfast of a lovely bacon and eggs sandwich with a caramel coffee, as I've just finished watching the rest of the first season of New Girl, which I loved! 

I'm going to get as much of my crocheting down today as there is no reason as to why I shouldn't! I've got the day off and not working today and it's the only chance I have to get stuff sorted!

I made a load of the first round last night for the Sunburst Granny blanket I'm making for mum, which is supposed to be all finished for next week - it's not going to be done I can assure you! 

I have got 20 squares so far and need something like 190, so I don't know when it will get get finished but I will keep you updated on the progress :) I'm still doing the squares in group stages, it's so much quicker and easier to learn :) 

A couple of days ago Mr. B and I went up to the park and picked some fresh Blackberries, they we're so nice! Much better than buying them from the shops, they're right of my doorstep so no point in hopping on a bus to go and get some from Asda is there? Fresh is best! 

I made an Apple, Pear and Blackberry crumble with them, which was just lovely with a lovely pool of custard - Yummy! I will post the recipe up on the cake blog soon and when I do, I shall post the link up on here for you all - as well as the other recipes :) 

Just look at how beautiful they are though! Gorgeous! 

For now I am off! But I will be posting later with what I'm doing or things I've made! 

Happy Crocheting! 

Much love, 

Mini Project: Sony MP3 Case

Evening everyone! 

What have you all been up to recently?

I was going to post this a couple of  days ago, but I never got round to it, what with making all the blankets and what not. Busy, busy bee! 
Be warned -  The pictures are a little bit dull I'm afraid. 

So here it is! Sadly I can't remember the pattern for it as I made it up as I went along. 

I do know that it is all in single and chain stitches. 

I managed to roughly make them the same size which I am so happy about, as I made one for Mr. B and his was a pain to do, but I eventually did it in the end. 

I decided to do the sides separate this time, compared to the first one I did where I did it in one long, stretch and then stitched it all the way around. It looks much better like this...

And it looks a lot neater once all sewn together! Quite proud of myself really, it's nice and snug so it wont fall out either! I was going to make one for my Kobo but I can't seem to find it anywhere :( Which I am gutted and a little worried about, I'm sure it will turn up somewhere!  

*Crosses fingers and toes*

So here we have it! Was a nice quick and little project to do, there is a hole in it, simply because I was going to make a fasten on clip form the back with a button but then I couldn't be bothered as I felt it looked cute already! 

Will post again soon! 

Happy Crafting! 

Much love, 

Goldfish Case

Hi everyone!

I know what you're thinking, a case for an actual Goldfish?!

I am happy to tell you that it isn't, it's just the name I have decided to give it as I felt like the colours went well. Infant, I might make a blanket out of those colours for myself :D 

Don't you think the colours are just beautiful? 

Oooh I could squeal I'm so excited about them haha 

I decided to make up a pattern, in all honesty it's not too great but next time, it shall be wonderful!

Mr.B asked me to make him a case for his new MP3 player, it's not your average MP3 either. It's like this big industrial expensive one, and trust me, even I wouldn't want it to get broke. 

The pattern consisted of: 

Chaining 12 and then turning the work around, doing a treble crochet into every chain stitch. Continually turning over your work as you go and doing this to the desired length and height. I used a 5mm hook

I think I did about 28 rows altogether, I then just used the folding method and just sewed up the left and right sides. 

I know that the stitching isn't that great around the outside but hey ho! I'm still learning and will get there the next time I make one. I did make a button but he decided he didn't want it, which was a shame cause it was so cute! So here it is! it fits nice and snug, which is what he wanted the design to be and it's not safe and has a little home! 

I present to you...

The Goldfish! 

Much love as always, 

Emma 

Learning The Puff Stitch

Hey everyone! 

Hope we're all okay? 

I've had a good day, work has been good but now I'm getting tired, I just want to curl up in to a ball and do some crocheting.

I recently learnt a new Granny Square pattern, with thanks to Bella Coco, her videos are amazing and so much help! I just love this pattern and the colours that I have used for the squares!

Although I am not new to crocheting, I am new however, to some stitches. Such as the Puff Stitch, which has now become one of my favourites and it just looks so pretty! 

I thought it would of taken me longer to figure out the stitch but it wasn't that hard, it was a bit complicated at first because I couldn't get the hook to go through all 7 loops, but then on the next Puff Stitch square, I crocheted them a little baggy and the hook went straight through like a dream! 

I am currently making 7 blankets and this is one of them, it's for my mum who's birthday is this month on the 29th, so I've got to get cracking with it! 

So far I have done about six squares, I still have a long way to go and I'm hoping I can get it finished in time, but I'm starting to learn and remember the patterns quickly.

I have found that the quickest way for me to get through them personally, and to get more done is to do them as a group. So with the above photo for example, I would crochet loads of 'part squares' up to The Puff Stitch stage, then I would carry on and do the next round...

As above, and then I would do the final stage. This way I get to learn the pattern quicker by continuously doing the same stitch over and over, instead of changing stitches and colours all the time. And I also get the squares done quicker too.

So, I'm getting there quite quickly, or I would hope I am haha I'm currently trying to find some other patterns for the other blankets I'm doing, well I only need one for another blanket, but I'll find one soon enough. If anyone out there has any patterns, please let me know! :) 

I love the colours of the squares, they just seem to go together really well and look nice and summery.

Just a quick post to say where I am at the moment, will post some more later and tomorrow as I've got to get cracking with these squares! ;) 

Till next time!