It’s finished! I’ve really finished my jumper, and I’m wearing it as I type! Thus ends the tale of my prototype DROPS Design Ginny Jumper which is long enough to be a Scandinavian saga.
Category: craft
‘Spring Petals’ Tree Skirt and Mandala Set
I’m excited to launch something very different today – a crochet pattern for a tree skirt and matching mandala! These days a lot of us use a twig tree to decorate throughout the year – it’s a lovely way to reflect the changing seasons. It occurred to me that whilst I have lots of decorations toRead more ⟶
Jumper Update
Well, the sleeves are now set in! It almost looks like a jumper now, there’s just the collar to tackle, but I’m waiting for a quiet, childless moment when I don’t have anything else to do (!) to pick up the large number of stitches required around the neck opening without loosing count.
Linked Rings Crochet Pattern and Kit
Today I’m publishing a new crochet pattern for these very pleasing inter-linked rings, and in addition to just the pattern, I have also created a complete kit to make it super-easy for you to run these up.
Jumper Update
I’ve finished the main part of the jumper and the first sleeve. I’m beginning to hope I might actually get to the end of this project with a wearable article of clothing!
Jumper Update
Time for a quick update on progress with my jumper! I’m knitting a jumper from the DROPS Design Ginny pattern and I’m now on Round 77, which considering the last few weeks are the busiest of the year for me, counts as formidable progress.
Christmas Trees
More new additions to my shop this week! These little Christmas trees are now rivalling my pinecones as my favourite things to make. It’s far too early for a real Christmas trees (we’re a week-before-Christmas family) but I’ve had such a lot of fun decorating these tiny treasures.
I’m (still) making a jumper
I decided it was time to address the elephant in the corner of the room. Well, the unfinished project in the bag in the corner of the room. There are about 150 projects I want to make for friends and family for Christmas, but my guilt won’t let me, till I’ve sorted out this out.
Handmade Christmas Ornaments
This year I’m trying to make it a little easier for visitors to visualize my range of handmade Christmas ornaments, by creating separate Etsy listings for as many of the variations as possible.
Recycled Gift Tags and Price Labels
When you run your business in snippets of time snatched here and there, a lot of projects take a very long time from first idea to fruition (my Crochet Dreams Colouring Book was definitely one of those). So it’s rather lovely when occasionally something sparks and takes light very quickly. This week I’ve had one ofRead more ⟶