Hello everyone,
One more day to go before I break up for the Christmas holidays I have done all the shopping I just need to wrap a few more presents and that is it done.
How are you all doing with your preparations?
I have a few st itchy projects to show you I finished two of the cross stitch buttons I have been making,
the little hedgehog needs to be done then I will crochet a small circle for the backing. The pattern booklet was from one of the Cross Stitcher magazines but I cannot remember which issue number it was.
I also did some sewing on my sewing machine and using scraps of fabric I made this patchwork table mat,
I have enough bits left to make coasters then they can be used on the table over Christmas.
I have had time to crochet a warm and snug scarf for myself using Rowan alpaca chunky
it only needed 2 x 50g balls on 10mm hook.
I picked a stitch pattern from one of my books a lacy shell stitch so easy to do and works up very quickly.
I have found this encyclopedia of techniques by Jan Eaton very good to follow if you are a beginner it has picture tutorials and is a good reference to carry around.
I have started knitting a hat and small scarf for my Grand daughter and found this self patterning yarn complete with Pom Pom from my local shop for £2.99 there is a pattern inside the ball band but this is for an adult size so I will adjust this to fit Suzie, I probably need a little extra yarn to make a scarf but that won't be a problem.
Well that is all for now I will see if I can squeeze one more post before Christmas, so until then enjoy you week.
One more day to go before I break up for the Christmas holidays I have done all the shopping I just need to wrap a few more presents and that is it done.
How are you all doing with your preparations?
I have a few st itchy projects to show you I finished two of the cross stitch buttons I have been making,
the little hedgehog needs to be done then I will crochet a small circle for the backing. The pattern booklet was from one of the Cross Stitcher magazines but I cannot remember which issue number it was.
I also did some sewing on my sewing machine and using scraps of fabric I made this patchwork table mat,
I have enough bits left to make coasters then they can be used on the table over Christmas.
I have had time to crochet a warm and snug scarf for myself using Rowan alpaca chunky
it only needed 2 x 50g balls on 10mm hook.
I picked a stitch pattern from one of my books a lacy shell stitch so easy to do and works up very quickly.
I have found this encyclopedia of techniques by Jan Eaton very good to follow if you are a beginner it has picture tutorials and is a good reference to carry around.
I have started knitting a hat and small scarf for my Grand daughter and found this self patterning yarn complete with Pom Pom from my local shop for £2.99 there is a pattern inside the ball band but this is for an adult size so I will adjust this to fit Suzie, I probably need a little extra yarn to make a scarf but that won't be a problem.
Well that is all for now I will see if I can squeeze one more post before Christmas, so until then enjoy you week.
bye for now
Julie x
5 comments:
Love those cross stitch buttons! Pretty table mat and lovely knitting. Love your crochet scarf too!
Wishing you a very Happy Christmas!
Barbara xx
Thank you so much Barbara.
Merry Christmas to you and family xx
What very pretty yarn for hat and scarf for Suzie, I like how you have used fabric scraps to create the table mat and the buttons are lovely.
Cute cross stitch buttons and I love the colour of yarn for Suzy’s hat. I’m missing my knitting and crochet as we are away for the holidays. Happy holidays to you and your famiky.
Julie I love your cross stitch buttons they are so cute and I love the way you have crocheted the back!
The Rowan crochet scarf is lovely, the colour is perfect too, Rowan yarn has always been my favourite.
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