There’s something in the water
If I were to say to you that there’s something in the water, what would you think? This year has seen a mega baby boom at my work! There are several great things about this and one sad one. I’ll … Continue reading
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Kristi Zemas – Crafter Profile
Kristi Zemas is a crafter who came to my attention during the ‘Design a Shawl for Stevie Nicks‘ competition that ran in 2014 – she tweeted me a photo of her design, and since then has been sending me pictures of her … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Interviews
Tagged Butterfly Shawl, Crochet, Crochet Shawl, Design, Design a Shawl, Kristi Zemas, Stevie Nicks
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February! Resolutions 2015
I cannot believe it is February. Last month flew by in a haze of craft trade orders, half-marathon training and a gradual reintegration into real life as I get over last July’s little hiccup. The Plutonium Muffins household has been … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Crochet, Knitting, Resolutions
Tagged Crochet, Fabrications, February, February 2015, February Resolutions, Herdy, January, January 2015, Resolutions, Resolutions Monthly
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2015 Resolutions
I’ve had a few days to think about my resolutions for 2015, and I am fairly confident that the list that I have made is achievable, will help me with some de-cluttering, and will help me towards crafting greatness! My … Continue reading
New Year….but resolutions of the monthly variety
Happy New Year! I hope you had a good celebration to ring in 2015? We had a fabulous party, which included a session in Southwark, seeing my old friends from uni near the Royal Albert Hall and watching the London … Continue reading
Granny Squares Galore are finished!
I am incredibly proud to present “Granny Squares Galore” to you all! This was a project I crocheted out of super-wash merino baby yarn for my colleague, who will be going on maternity leave while I am in South Africa. … Continue reading
Posted in Crochet, FOs
Tagged Baby Blanket, Blanket, Crochet, Finished Object, granny squares
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A weekend of Granny Squares
I went home to Devon this weekend and spent the time in a very pleasant manner, working on my projects, drawing, visiting my grandmothers, eating good food and drinking too much good Devon ale. It was lovely being home – … Continue reading
Posted in Crochet
Tagged Baby Blanket, Crochet, Devon, flowers, granny squares, Green, Spring, Train, Wonder-Mum
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Granny Squares Galore
This week I am ‘wasting my time’, working on Granny Squares. I call this wasting my time because it corresponds to none of my March Resolutions – however, I have pretty much realised I’ve gone as far as I will … Continue reading
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Tagged Crochet, Granny Square, granny squares, Tamis Amis, WIP, WIP Wednesday, WIPW
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Knitting and Stitching Show with the UKHKA
This weekend, I volunteered at the Spring Knitting and Stitching Show in Olympia, London, with the UK Hand Knitting Association. The UKHKA has a motto which became the mantra for the weekend: Dedicated to passing on yarn craft skills. I … Continue reading
[Giveaway] – 100 flowers to knit & crochet CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. The winner is Beth! You’ve been emailed. That’s right folks, it’s time for the March Giveaway – Lesley Stanfield’s “100 flowers to knit & crochet”. Here in Kent, Spring is having an initial attempt at … Continue reading
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Tagged 100 flowers to knit & crochet, Beginner, Crochet, flowers, Giveaway, Kent, Lesley Stanfield, Skinny Liz, Spring, Wonder-Mum
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