Sorry that I haven't been writing my blog but I have been so busy for the last few days. At least I managed to finished the shawl for my 'adopted' niece Louise's new baby. I call her that as she shared a house with my niece for years before they both got married so I feel like she is part of the family. She is expecting her third baby any day now and I was worried in case her shawl would not be ready in time. It's all white as the baby will be a surprise. They already have 2 boys and Louise and her husband are convinced that this 3rd one is another boy but my niece and I have our fingers crossed for a little girl
The shawl pattern is one of Heather's from Just Crochet and the number is JC46. I had to thread white ribbon through the holes at the edge and sew on white bows. I would have chosen pink or blue ribbon but Louise wants to take the shawl in hospital for the new arrival. It's a sort of tradition. I made a new shawl for each of her boys to come home in so the third baby has to have the same. The wool I used was Sirdar baby DK in a lustre finish. It took 400 grams but it is quite a large shawl.
This is a little outfit for my Etsy store or craft fair. I am a little bit biased towards the girls which my crochet so far so I wanted something that a boy could wear. It has come out around 9-12 months size.
I put imitation leather buttons on it to give it a more 'manly' appearance.
I added a tab and put the same buttons on the beanie hat for the same reason.
Some 'new' vintage patterns from Ebay.
Some more patterns.
Some satin and furry motifs that I got from Ebay to use on pram blankets and jackets.
Some more yarn that I bought from Ebay. I will be sleeping in the garage soon as the house gets filled up with yarn. I will also be living on baked beans and jacket potatoes whilst I pay for these supplies. If I don't sell any of this stuff I will be eating yarn soon!
I used the the Wendy Moiselle to crochet up a small scarf.
As it was an oddment that I bought I didn't have enough to fringe it so it has a shell edging instead. It is much prettier in real life with the satin and organza ribbon threaded in with the yarn. That doesn't show up in the photographs.
Sorry if I am neglecting my blogging but I only have so much time to crochet until the first Craft Fair next month. I will try to write more this week. I still have to spend a day adding more things to the Etsy store. It takes ages to get the photos right and add them on to my shop. I think that I need a secretary but one who donates her time !
I went to the hospital on Friday and they want to operate on my left knee. Not a replacement yet. Just an arthroscope to have a good look around and hopefully trim the torn cartilage. This op wasn't a success on my right knee so I am not hopeful. They wanted me in before Christmas but I told them I had Craft fairs to do so to take me in after Christmas. They keep me waiting and cancel me all the time so now it's my turn to say no.
6 comments:
The shawl is lovely and I adore the hat and sweater! Even in those colors I'd put them on a little girl.
I hope you do well at the craft fairs. I've done a few years ago, selling cross stitched cards and gifts and it was either feast or famine. I am thinking about having another go so I'll be very interested to see how you do!
What a great shawl - and a great crochet tradition!
I love the baby shawl. Actually I have that pattern myself but haven't used it as yet. I think the JustCrochet patterns are beautiful and have managed to accumulate quite a few. The little boy's jacket is cute too - and quite manly looking :) I hope your knee surgery is successful. My son-in-law had the same procedure done 2 weeks ago. He was in theatre in the morning, home at 2pm and was walking without crutches from then on. Good luck. xox
you have certainly been productive in this past week!!!
what time of day is the fair?
xxxxx
What's happened to your blog Jan? Nothing for a week, hope you are OK.
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