23 October 2009

Another Ripple

At first I thought my colour choice might be too bright, but now I am really into it
Still got a while to go yet

15 October 2009

Pink Ripples Done


Here is my finished pink ripple blanket, much to my delight this friend has asked me to make a ripple she can give to someone at Christmas, my first commission, how awesome is that!

03 October 2009

scarfs

The urge to crochet is going into overdrive with the beginning of October (even though it's still stinking hot here in HK) Scarfs are calling to me....
....these autumn colours are my first attempt using mohair yarn...it's tricky but makes an interesting effect...
and here is a shades of aqua ripple scarf I've begun, can't seem to stay away from the ripples!

26 September 2009

growing fast

Here is the latest on my pink ripple creation, I have experimented with the colour combos a bit and am not sure what I think of the results....
....but I guess you've got to fiddle around to decide what you like, it's the multi-coloured pink and white-ish yarn that I'm not so fond off

14 September 2009

Pink Ripples

Have started a new ripple blanket, pink, for my dearest Kim O who I love and who loves pink :)

21 August 2009

final stages


Getting ready to sew my blanket together, just need to make a few more squares

10 August 2009

More Babette

Have now finished all of the 6 rounds in my Babette, and most of the 8 too.....
I am steaming along with this blanket....feeling very motivated!

08 August 2009

Babette love

Have finally finished blocking rounds 2 and 4 of my Babette blanket....still lots to do...
but am loving the results!!

02 August 2009

The Babette continues...

I am totally delighted with this blanket already....it's the first 100% pure wool blanket that I have made so far and am really enjoy the texture of the wool as I work....
Am planning to block every square....as you can see with this blue and purple baby it really does look much better, it's painstaking work though!

31 July 2009

63 and counting..

I am totally in love with this hexagon blanket...63 hexes so far...
I am actually considering keeping this one for myself as I love it sooo much :)
Have also started on a new project...a Babette Blanket...they are so divine, I can wait to make me a dint in it

24 July 2009

Blocking

Have started a new blanket.....can't help myself....
even though I have so many started.... when the mood strikes me I just start another
Still have loads to go on this one, but am blocking the squares (as you see) as I go

14 July 2009

Purple is Pretty

My purple and white throw for my little sister is half done, still need to make more strands (you can see some on the left side of the picture) and then need weave them into the blanket. Am very excited....it's going to look cool when it's finished...it's for her 12th birthday.
On the ripple blanket front... it has grown!
It's actually big enough to be a throw now, but I am wondering....

.....should I keep going and make it big enough to be a single bed blanket? It's a gift for a nearest and dearest and am not sure what she'd prefer....your opinions are always valued!!

09 July 2009

Flower Cushions Finished!

Here is the front....the back is the same colour as the flowers on the front...
The flat back works nicely I think......these ones are a surprise gift to a beautiful, kind and generous friend
- with love xxx

07 July 2009

thanks Mum and Dad

Here is my birthday pressie from Mum and Dad....I really love the purplely yarn.....
and am planning to try one of the patterns in the book...what wonderful gifts!

05 July 2009

A big fat cushion cover

Yeah....finished at last! It took a lot longer then I expected. This is a shell pattern and the cushion size is 60cm x 60cm, you can see from the photo it's nearly as big as my sofa cushions!
This is for my lovely darling friend Gin...hope you (and your overweight cat) enjoy it!

02 July 2009

3D Flowers

Due to popular demand (i.e. my students) I have taught myself how to crochet 3D flowers
It's actually not too hard once you get the hang of it and is very satisfying to complete
Have decided to make cushion covers ....either these 2 designs, front and back on one cushion or....
....two cushions like this with a flatter back cover design....which would be best? Any suggestions??

28 June 2009

Birthday Yarn

Look at what I got from some friends as an early birthday present!
Talk about winning my heart, how happy am I!!
I see some scarfs in their futures...ha ha ha

24 June 2009

Beautiful Ripples


Am delighted with how the ripple blanket is progressing....half way there now

18 June 2009

The Hexagon Blanket is Growing

The hexagon blanket is started!
It's going to take a long time to finish but I am really liking it....already know who is it for :)

16 June 2009

Another Student :)

Meet sweet Ai Sann! She's just learnt to crochet today and is doing excellent! She's planning to make a scarf for her mum
Having to go to work without students has done well for my crochet club! Wonder how many more students I will have by the end of our two weeks...
Here I am in the middle, helping out some of my beginners....
Today taught Ginny this flower...the pattern was all in Chinese (I don't read Chinese!) so am happy that I manged to figure out how to do it then help her learn!! I love crochet

15 June 2009

More Ripples

Spent some time on the weekend working on my ripple blanket..
It's such an effective look, am really enjoying it!
Will take a lot more time before I am finished though