Knitting a Glove

Knitting a Glove

I have got quite good at knitting my squares over the years, but still haven’t been that adventurous in knitting other things. But I decided that I would try my hand at knitting a pair of gloves. This is by no means perfect but I 

A Weekend At Home

A Weekend At Home

This weekend we have mainly just been at home. It is so rare for us to spend most of the weekend at home. We generally go out for a few hours every day of the weekend. But the weather has been foul and we have 

Colouring

Colouring

I have been trying to chill out a little in the evenings. Do something nice and easy, and not complicated, and not brain taxing. If I just sit I do get bored, and then I eat and that is one thing that I really am 

My First Cross Stitch

My First Cross Stitch

That’s it I have finally completed my first ever cross stitch. After what seems weeks and weeks of doing it, I have at last finished the final bits of this owl. There are definitely some mistakes in this, and I know that I have done 

Tie Dye T-Shirt Cushion

Tie Dye T-Shirt Cushion

Yesterday we went to an event where the boys got to tie dye t-shirts. BB was given a t-shirt that wasn’t going to fit him, so once it was dry his dad suggested making a cushion with it. So today that’s what we did. We 

Getting My Craft On

Getting My Craft On

Last week I had to do a lot of crafting for a little secret project that I am doing. And I completely forgot how much I love to craft. I find it so relaxing. Obviously I craft all the time, with my knitting and sewing. 

A Throw Update

A Throw Update

Last week I wrote about writing a list of the things that I need to finish off as I am very bad at actually finishing things. I have finally picked up my knitting after leaving it on the side for months now. And have actually 

Sketching

Sketching

When I was younger I used to always draw. I had loads of sketch books and used to draw anything and everything from cartoon characters to people to landscapes. I used to love drawing and I did art at school and then I just kind 

Knitted Cushion Cover

Knitted Cushion Cover

For Christmas I got a knit your own cushion cover kit from my niece and nephew. It was in a box with the needles, instructions, and wool. It looked far too complicated, and involved cable knitting. Which to be honest I was a bit scared 

Knitting a Cushion Cover

Knitting a Cushion Cover

Anyone who has read my blog for a while will know that for the last couple of years I have been teaching myself to knit. Mainly with just different squares that I then put together to make a square, I haven’t really ventured from that