Terrible Blogger & a New Love

Ah, my much neglected blog. I can only apologise and explain that my new baby boy has been the focus of my attention recently and crafty thoughts have been somewhat few and far between!

However, I have managed to start crafting again in the odd moments of peace & quiet (not often with 3 young boys!) and I have discovered a new love...papercutting!

So, I thought I would share a photo of the gift I have made for my twin nephews' first birthdays next month (it's ok, my sister doesn't read my blog).

Teeny, tiny hat pattern

A friend recently asked me for a crochet pattern that I *know* I had put on the blog, but can I find it anywhere? No, I can't.

Luckily, it was still on my computer, so here it is...

This is a little hat suitable for Upon Butterfly Wings...I love it because it's so quick to work up, which means more hats for tiny babies.

It's written in British Crochet terms, if you're used to using American terms, just substitute tr for DC (it's a fairly simply pattern)

Round 1: Ch3, sl st into 3rd chain from hook to form loop.
Round 2: Ch 2 (this is your first treble crochet), work 11 tr into loop, join round using sl st into your first tr. (12 st in round)
Round 3: Ch2, [tr in next st, 2 tr in next stitch] 6 times, join round using sl st into your first tr. (18st)
Round 4: Ch2, [tr in next 2 sts, 2 tr in next stitch] 6 times, join round using sl st into your first tr. (24st)
Round 5-7: Ch2, tr in each st around,  join round using sl st into your first tr. (24st)

Fasten off and sew in the ends.

If you're wanting a slightly bigger hat, you can add an extra increase round after Round 4 {Ch2, [tr in next 3 sts, 2 tr in next stitch] 6 times, join round using sl st into your first tr. (36st)}

No pictures!

Typical of me...I've made some personalised tree decorations and given them to the recipient before taking any pictures!

Luckily, it's only my sister so I can nip 'round and take some pictures once her tree is up.

She loved them :-)  Just hope she likes the stockings that I'm working on as much!

Busy busy busy

With Christmas approaching, I've been so busy with festive projects! This week it's decorations with a few presents being worked on too.

Here's a quick picture of some of the decorations I've finished :-)

Sorry!

I have, somewhat, been neglecting this blog for a while and I can only apologise for that but I do have a very good reason...

I've been suffering from the dreaded morning sickness as I am currently pregnant with my 3rd child.

But...I am mostly feeling better now and have got my crafting mojo back! The sewing machine is coming out tonight and we'll see what we come up with! :-)

Another London Make!

My friend was took her niece to visit London for the past couple of days and she asked me just before if I could make a bag for her in the same fabric as my little boy's waistcoat.

After a quick search through my patterns, I found the Buttercup Bag on the Made by Rae blog, perfect!

I made the strap longer (to be worn across the chest) and omitted the button embellishment and my friend loved it (and her niece!)

I certainly enjoyed making the bag but I took my time and didn't rush, so I'm sure that's why.

~Jenny~

London Waistcoat

With all the Jubilee celebrations that have been going on and the forthcoming London Olympics, partriotic fabric has been available in abundance. And as my 4-year-old is a big fan of all things to do with the capital, I thought it only fair that he should have something made.

And here it is:

Made from the Makower London Icons fabric...perfect for my little boy:

~Jenny~