CAROUSEL CAL still going strong LINK

CAROUSEL POSTS LINK

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all the posts I did linked to the Carousel Cal in 2016..still going strong.

pastel version

Hanging on the line...

almost completed Carousel..

Batik yarn version...The completed Carousel is huge over 6" across 

King Arthurs Round Table version..Winchester Great Hall inspired

in the design stage...

the brights version..

the left overs Secret blanket..

I see lots are still making the Carousel CAL...brilliant to see the hundreds already made still and posting on the 

Official Facebook 

CAROUSEL CAL GROUP

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Unfortunately they are to longer promoting the CAL.....But the pattern is still there to be made so don't miss out..any problems finding the pattern just leave me message...enjoy xx

BUNGALOW PROBLEMS AND A FAT BOTTOM TO BOOT

Bungalow wins so far but again we still need to sell this first....HIP done board up papers signed so a waiting game now!!

Ran out of grey wool!!....so l started another FAT BOTTOM BAG with yarn l know l had plenty of but.........it still needs a handle

Going to make one l think but not decided what sort yet Wooden? crochet covered plastic?

The multi pastel COLINETTE YARNS l had lots of.....must go to the mill it's not that far away

Kathryn your felting yarn eventually turned up......today!!!!....so definitely won't be ready for your birthday but it will be ready for your next visit.....can't wait hugs x

PRETTY PASTEL PLAYTIME

Bad girl today l'm afraid...decorations still up and l played all day with my new books and a bit of pastel yarn for the swap 12 l do each month

not sure which l will send yet but it was fun hehehe

Spot the mistake......ggggggrrrrr l didn't until l'd cut the yarn off so that's for the scrap

not one for using patterns much just make it up as l go but learn't quite a few stitches today

By that l mean....some stitches l've used in the past now have names!!

SINGLE ROW USE UP YARN PIPPLE

17 Rows of 17 Ripply hills and 8.5 hours later its the width of the bed with a slight overhang and about a foot short at the moment lol

Using up the yarn fast....ooops! can see me having to buy more yarn to finish it

so addictive l cant put it down!!!

Multiples of 12 stitches....start with 5 treble crochet then *3 treble (basic increase....peak of ripple) into next chain stitch then 4 trebles into next 4 chain then half treble into next 3 chain retaining loops on hook then draw last loop through all 4 loops on hook (basic decrease...hollow) then 4 trebles into next 4 chain* and repeat

basically a 3 treble increase and 3 treble decrease with 4 treble between..very basic single row pattern....with 3 chain and 4 treble (equal to 5 treble) to start and 6 treble with the last 2 done as a decrease (equal to 5 treble) to end the row.........

this will keep the edge straight instead of stepped

started with 205 stitches and double strand DK or Chunky and used an 6mm hook

IN THE PINK...blue lilac green aswell!

Yet another bag based as the wool sack pattern on size 7mm hook this time and 8 rounds only then sides of single crochet( sooooooooooo slow to do but looks like moss stitch in knitting) for 4 inches and then a freeform 4" section fast hehehe and finish off with another slow 4"....fiished it by 4 this afternoon

Always hated these chairs so asap l'm going to paint them an idea from the new blog l found this morning they have painted theirs all different pastel colours....have 8 chairs all together so 1st 4 l'm using in 'Hers' l will try this out then maybe do the dining room 4 aswell and the bottom of the table....yet another project to keep me busy with hehehe

Love the colours in this bag so going to make a cowl scarf to match...just for me

freeform detail panel

Inspiration came from a cotton jumper l used to own many years ago...adored the jumper l wore it out have a pic some where will have to see if l can find it

Made a couple of the new dining room seat covers aswell today and took a few pics of the 'new look' for the dining room......the beginnings of the new country look for 'Hers' (delivered tomorrow did l say l was excited hehehe) and the house 'cos the look is really growing on me

Just found these 2 blogs....Gorgeous SUCH PRETY THINGS.....some lovely pastels

lots of red and pale blue...stunning HAPPY LOVES ROSIE

NEW COUNTRY LOOK....ADDICTED I AM

JUST THOUGHT EDIT: this collage l did in April would go very nicely in the shed all pink and girly and it's a little squashed over the stairs where it hangs right now

Hows this for a shed found photo on Home Sweet Home.....a look l hope to achieve in mine soon....delivery next Monday..whey hey!!!
Bit late getting out of bed again yesterday so late going shopping the www and crochet playtime is just so much fun first thing in the morning

Wanted to look in a fabric shop l've not been in for a while..Simon Boyd in Shrewsbury and a wool shop l couldn't find last time we were there...found it on Sunday but it was closed wasn't closed yesterday though!!.....

OOOOOOPS!!!.....A huge bag of colourful yarns later and 5 metres of fabric to play with

got cracking as soon as we got back and brought my sewing machine down from the tiny work space l have now....did l say l'm excited about the new 'shed'!!! hehehe

Made a couple of rosebud pillow cases....objected to buying them for £18+ per pillow case just because the look is trendy.....made mine for about £4 each

2metres of fabric at £6 a metre and used about 2/3rds of it lots left over to make some patchwork cushions or a bag maybe..watch this space

Also made 8 basic cushion covers and again lots of bits left over to make bags or patchwork with...watch this space!! lol

Never really been into the COUNTRY LOOK before but have become a bit addicted just lately....funny though hope l found so many bits and pieces about the house to give me the look l want so not much to buy to complete this new look

SWAP 12 INSPIRATION BOARD......DOING A GRANNY SQUARE SWAP ON RAVELRY

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This is the Inspiration picture board for a new swap on Ravelry...have to make 12 x 12" granny squares keep 2 yourself and send 10 to the other swappers in the group....hope its liked as an inspiration!

RUGS AND INTERIORS LINK HERE

IKEA TRIP FOR LUNCH AND A LOOK..haha

ONLY A LOOK......not possible l'm sure....

made this cushion front last night used the lid from the mug box as inspiration

Phil knew l was loving pink roses at the moment so look what l got....so pretty thanks Pmacs

pile of magazines all have a variation on the modern vintage look at the moment...so many wonderful things to do and look at at the moment l just had to make a list so they didn't keep me awake at night!!! lol

must finish these two cushion.....used the rug as inspiration..adore stripes

OOOPS!!...Stripped the seat covers off the orange sofas yesterday and popped them in 3 loads in the washing machine....when the label said dry clean....all l will say is thank goodness they were looking a tad in need of replacement came out all crinkled and l'm not sure l can straighten them out..trip to IKEA today so l will have o look see what new colours they do or make some new ones maybe!!!.....silly me

A couple of pastel girls

todays girls