It's all in the bag...

 Since there is always a need for an extra bag or two I decide to experiment with crochet string bags in different yarn thicknesses. These fold up into your handbag and hold more than you think, although they do STRETCH quite a bit !!


The green bag is crocheted in Debbie Bliss Mia  wool/cotton mix and the multi-coloured bag is crocheted in a thick variegated double knitting acrylic weight yarn,

Virus Shawl..

 Inspired by the square virus blanket I made in September I decided to make a shawl this time

It starts small..

And will grow as big as you want it too

It's still very much a work in progress but I was amused when I saw that the colours matched perfectly the book I was reading !

It is crocheted in Patons Fab Double knitting

Unfortunately, this particular yarn is now discontinued which is such a pity as the colours are stunning

Twiddlemuffs..

Whilst perusing Facebook I came across some information about the use of Twiddlemuffs for people who suffer from dementia.

My mother has this awful disease so I decided to make one for her to try out and I'm pleased to say that she loves it and calls it her 'comforter'

It is knitted by using 2 strands of double knitting wool on size 10 needles

I followed a pattern I found online at The Yarn Loop

It's a free pattern and you can find it here

And I also made a spare...just in case

They are easy-peasy to make and bring such comfort.

Well worth having a go at making one

Lap Blankets..

 I decided to make  a lap blanket using all those funny little ends of wool that just end up in a box.

It's great to put waste wool to good use and it crochets really random which I rather like!

I like the way the colours blend together and as the yarn is used double thickness it makes the blanket really warm and cuddly.

Jaffa loves it.

Baby White Ones

 I wanted to perfect this fascinating circular blanket technique

This heart blanket is crocheted in Sirdar Snuggly Pearls yarn which is all sparkly and lovely

This is crocheted in a soft baby wool in white.

I love the shape of the spiral

Assorted squares...

Learning to do new crochet techniques I did an assortment of squares

Side to side crochet in pale lemon and white mix acrylic yarn

Crochet Shell Stitch in pink, purple and white acrylic

Pretty crocheted flowers with a single crochet edging 

Virus Blanket..

During this month I spent quite some time visiting a very special place.

This is what I made whilst I was there


It's crocheted following the Virus Shawl Pattern I found on You Tube


I adapted it to make a square 

It's made in Baby Rico Yarn which crochets beautifully