WOYWW 652 Painting yarn

Hi all, I’m back for our Wednesday blog hop care of Miss Julia at the Stamping Ground

I’ve put my cardigan to one side for now as I want to crochet a slipover for my better half. 

It’s a mix of yarns (like my cat shawl). In fact it’s based on a violet blue ball I bought for the cat shawl but it didn’t fit. The colours are brighter than the photo. 

I tried doing some fair isle type pattern but it looked as if a seagull had flown past so I gave it a miss. I’m enjoying weaving the colours, as if I’m painting it. 

I don’t feel very Christmassy but. I bought these fabulous Advent calendars from our Wipso to send to my 2 year old grand- goddaughter (my goddaughter’s daughter), and for my cousin’s 3 year old granddaughter. 

Aren’t they great? 

Gracie is very keen on keeping warm. 

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Bella took a turn on the cat tree for once! 

And finally…

Take care and happy crafting 

Hugs

Lynnecrafts x

WOYWW 651 Borders

Hi all, back for our weekly blog hop courtesy of Miss Julia and Mr Linky.  

I’ve been thinking about borders for my cardigan. I don’t like the effect of the little squares so I’m trying a textured border as shown below. I’m hoping it will bring it together and not look too fussy. I’ve left space for button holes. I’ll close up the holes more once I’ve decided on the buttons. I’ve ordered Willow pattern ones made in Australia   - hope they look as good in reality as they do on Etsy buttons. 

I’m a sucker for Willow pattern!

I’ve been doing lots of sewing up as well and carefully not sewing Bella into it 😻

Here she’s modelling the left front border for me. 

Both cats have been happy when I sit with them. I guess I make a good heated cushion!

But this week I started rehab (NOT like Amy Winehouse 😏). It’s pulmonary rehab after my hospital stay in the summer. It’s basically an exercise class run by pulmonary nurses. They hold it in a large, airy church hall and there are only 5 of us, so not too scary. I wish I knew their vaccine status though. 

So my cats, I’ll have less time to spend as a cat cushion. 

And finally…

Take care and happy crafting!

Hugs

Lynnecrafts x

WOYWW 650 Sews and woes

 Hi all, back again for our weekly blog hop, care of Miss Julia. I’ve done some building of a border on my cardigan, and some sewing up. 

Most of my time has been spent on computers since Bella walked on my laptop keyboard and it started spitting Ccccccs everywhere. 

Seeing my manuscript disappearing in cccccccs was a bit terrifying. Lots of efforts with a local repairer but no joy so I bought a new laptop and have been setting it up. 

It felt critical at the time, although I haven't lost much and at least I have the resources to sort it out.

Of course both Bella and Gracie are happy when there’s no laptop at all on my lap  

And finally

Stay safe and happy crafting!

Hugs

Lynnecrafts 

WOYWW 649 Playing with patterns

Hi all, I’ve played with the “Don’t fence me in” pattern from Stardust melodies this week. On the left is the original pattern but I prefer the more defined ones on the right. 

I’ve done some joining up (thank you Miss Julia😏). 

Bella has been keeping me company, wrapped in my cat shawl against the cold. 

There has been a bit less fighting since I started showing them the pumpkin hat but I have to threaten to get out my orange wool now and again. 😻

We walked along the Military Canal, but it’s been quite cold. The weather people keep saying it’s mild - I guess I’m nesh. 

And finally…

I I swapped this from dogs to cats…

I’m off to join in the blog hop at Miss Julia’s Stamping Ground. 

Stay safe and warm. Happy crafting!

Hugs

Lynnecrafts 

WOYWW 648 Spiral taming; pumpkin hat threats

Hi all, here’s my desk this week. When the basket is full I do some more joining up. The folder is my Starlight Melodies pattern book from Polly Plum. 

I’m having to do some small rectangles for the border as the full sized ones are too wide. They’re a bit boring so I go off into spiral taming mode every so often. When I’m in the middle of one it seems incredible I’ll ever wrestle it into a square shape. I’ve lots still to make. 

(Bluestone accent!). 

Pumpkin hat threats

I’ve been showing Bella and Gracie this picture all week. I tell them I’ll make hats like this and make them wear them if they fight. 

They’re behaving a bit better…sometimes 😻😻

Princes Parade

I’m afraid the work at Princes Parade has started, even before the public enquiry into stopping up the road is finished.

Work at Princes Parade. (Links to Facebook). Today and tomorrow are the last days of the enquiry. Please send positive vibes to Folkestone!

Here’s a very moving speech made at the hearing by my friend Chris Farrell. 

And finally…

I am so fed up of hiding from the pandemic - anti-vaxxers make my blood boil. If their point of view were followed, we’d still be fighting smallpox and polio as well. 

And one for Halloween…

I’m off now to join in the blog hop courtesy of Julia at the Stamping Ground 

Take care all and happy crafting!

Hugs

Lynnecrafts  x