Friday 31 July 2015

I've Made Friday Week 162


Good Morning everyone!
I hope your week is going well.
I hope you are looking forward to the weekend.

So sorry I've been missing in action.
We've had a super busy time and I am having
to rest to recover.

Red Monster had a birthday and 2 birthday parties.
He had one with all his friends and one with my family.
We had a brilliant time and Red Monster loved
all of his presents.

My parents also treated us to a visit to Chester Zoo.
My dad picked us up and then all four
of us went and stayed at a hotel, had a
brilliant meal out and then Chester Zoo the next day.




The weather was awful!
It was cold and wet.
I was super sensible and arranged to have a shop mobility scooter.
It was great fun but the cold weather took it's toll.
We had such a fantastic time!


Now this was going to be a rabbit but I just couldn't get it to look right.
When I had finished it I decided that it looks more like a dog.
I don't mind.
It's made out of Manos Del Uruguay Handpainted yarn
available from Xena Knits

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Friday 24 July 2015

I've Made Friday Week 161


Good Morning everyone!
I hope your week is going well.
I hope you are looking forward to the weekend.

Red Monster has his last day at school today :-).
He is so excited!

I have one finish for you this week;


I may increase the border but that can wait
till I've got more time.
I love how it turned out :-)


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Thursday 23 July 2015

Scarves in the Round ~ Book Review & Giveaway


by Heather Walpole

ISBN: 978-0811714860
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Publication Date: 29 Jun 2015
RRP: $21.95

Available direct from Stackpole Books




I love knitting in the round.
I think you can achieve so many amazing
effects and looks.


This book is jam packed full of brilliant designs to knit.
Each scarf/cowl uses different techniques
to create it's own individual look.


The projects vary in level so every level of knitter
should be able to find patterns to make.


Each of the patterns are in written
format and have clear easy to follow instructions.


I love the fact that all the patterns aren't just
for winter. I love this Capelet and I thing
it would be fantastic for both day and night.


As each of the projects are made in the round
they are designed to be quickly made.


The scarves are also double thickness
so will really keep you warm.


I love the differing styles & I think they would make
amazing gifts for family & friends.

At the back of the book you also have all the directions
and help you'll need to make each of the projects.
Everything from blocking to techniques & stitches.

Available direct from Stackpole Books




Now the exciting bit.
Would you like to win a copy
of this brilliant book?

The Giveaway is open to my US followers.



I received this book to review.
However all opinions expressed are my own.
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No monies were exchanged.

Colorwork Knitting ~ Book Review


by Sarah E. White

ISBN: 9780811714143
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Publication Date: 29 April 2015
RRP: £14.99

Available direct from Search Press

  

This book is packed full of
25 spectacular sweaters, hats & accessories.

 

The book is designed so colorwork
doesn't have to scare you as a knitter.
It brings together techniques
that you can use to add colours with ease.


 

 It brings together different techniques from using self-patterning yarns,
self-striping yarns & slip-stitch knitting
to help you to add colour to your knits.

 

Each section of the book starts with the information about the technique.
How to work it and what are the pros and cons of using the technique.


Then you are provided with patterns to be able to use the techniques.
It's a brilliant way to learn new techniques and use them.

 

The patterns are varied and they mix from projects
for all through the year.
They give you an amazing array of knowledge
that you will use in many projects to come. 

Available direct from Search Press

  


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However all opinions expressed are my own.
Affiliate links are included on the post.
No monies were exchanged.

Wednesday 22 July 2015

What You Doing Wednesday Week 161


Good Morning Everyone!
I hope your week is going well!

I have an exciting finish for you
this Friday....
I finished my blanket (afghan)
I might add another round or two
around the edge
but I am going to wait till
it's been used for a week or two
& then decide.

I haven't worked much
on Crochet projects this week.
I am working on my rabbit



Red Monster had his sports day
this last week.
It was quite cool and went on for over 2 hrs
I've been trying to recover ever since.
He had fun which is the main thing.
His teacher is a triathlete
and wanted the teachers to have a race.
As she is super fit and some of the other
teachers aren't they decided to
have a 3 legged race.
The funny thing is his teacher didn't win.

A group of us mums sat at the finish line,
we cheered every child we knew who's parents
weren't there and everyone is came last.

Red Monster isn't good at sports but
he always finishes even if it's last.
Quite a few of the other kids give up
as soon as they realise that they haven't won
and a few have commented how they
think it's fantastic Red Monster finishes with a smile.


He finishes school on Friday
which he super excited about!
He is really tired and ready for finishing.

Now it's your turn to share what you are doing.
It doesn't have to be crochet, anything you are making
is perfect.
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of other people that are sharing their work 
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Crocheted Mitts & Mittens ~ Book Review


by Amy Gunderson

ISBN: 9780811714105
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Publication Date:29 April 2015
RRP: £14.99

Available direct from Search Press


Squeeee!
That's my first impression of this book!
Don't you just love the Little Victory mitts
on the front cover?

 

The brilliant thing about this book
is the designs are not just for winter
but are wonderful to dress up an
outfit in the summer.


There are patterns for men as well!
I love the "do the robot" mitts .

 

The patterns are in written format but charts
are also provided for repeating patterns.

 

There are 35 designs to choose from
so there is something for everyone.
There are fun and flamboyant patterns
as well as basic mitten designs.

 

The back of the book is packed full of stitch & techniques.
The guide takes you through everything you need to know
to make each of the projects.
There are clear instructions as well as step-by-step pictures.

I can't wait to get making a few different ones for myself
and also have a few in mind for friends and family.
I love the fact that every mitt is unique to the other.
There are so many amazing designs.

Available direct from Search Press




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Monday 20 July 2015

Boo The Owl ~ Free Crochet Pattern

Boo the Owl



The pattern is in US terms
Items required
4mm (6) hook. If you don’t have a 4mm hook use a 4.25mm (G) hook instead.
Manos Del Uruguay Alegria Butia & Ramblasur Hand-painted Yarn available from Xena Knits
Stitch marker
Stuffing
Wool needle
If you have any problems please email me at: susand1408@gmail.com or find me at http://www.crochetaddictuk.com
Guidelines
At the end of each round just carry on, do not join with a slip stitch. 
Mark the start of each round and then move marker as a round is completed.
HK – hook                                           CH – chain                           SS – Slip Stitch
SC –                       Single crochet                                   
SC Inc –                Single Crochet Increase. Increase by placing 2 sc in 1 stitch.
SC Dec –               Single Crochet Decrease. Hook through 1st stitch, yarn over hook, pull hook through, hook through next stitch, yarn over hook, pull through. Yarn over hook and through all the loops.
HDC -                     Half Double Crochet
Gauge
11 sts & 12 rows = 2” (swatch of sc)


Yardage
Manos Del Uruguay Alegria Butia Yarn Approximately 105 yards
Manos Del Uruguay Alegria Ramblasur Hand-painted Yarn Approximately 10 yards

Size
Height - 19 cm (7 1/2")
Width - 13 cm (5")

Main Body & Head of Boo
Using 4mm (6) hook & Manos Del Uruguay Alegria Butia Yarn

Ch 2
Round 1) 8 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook (8)
Round 2) 8 sc inc (16)
Round 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc* x 8 (24)
Round 4) *1 sc inc, 2 sc* x 8 (32)
Round 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc* x 8 (40)
Round 6 - 16) 40 sc (40)
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Round 17) *3 sc, 1 sc dec* x 8 (32)
Round 18 - 19)  32 sc (32)
Round 20) *1 sc dec, 2 sc* x 8 (24)  
Round 21 - 22)   24 sc (24)
Round 23) *2 sc, 1 sc inc* x 8 (32)
Round 24) 32 sc (32)
Round 25) *1 sc inc, 3 sc* x 8 (40)
Round 26) 40 sc (40)
Round 27) *4 sc, 1 sc inc* x 8 (48)
Round 28 – 42) 48 sc (48)
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Round 43) *4 sc, 1 sc dec* x 8 (40)
Round 44) 40 sc (40)
Round 45) *1 sc dec, 3 sc* x 8 (32)
Round 46) 32 sc (32)
Round 47) *2 sc, 1 sc dec* x 8 (24)
Round 48) 24 sc (24)
Round 49) *1 sc dec, 1 sc* x 8 (16)
Stuff (carry on stuffing till the body is fastened off)
Round 50) 8 sc dec (8)
Round 51) 4 sc dec, finish and close (4)




Wing x 2
Using 4mm (6) hook & Manos Del Uruguay Alegria Butia Yarn

Ch 2
Row 1) 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn (2)
Row 2) 2 sc inc, ch 1, turn (4)
Row 3) 1 sc inc, 2 sc, 1 sc inc, ch 1, turn (6)
Row 4) 1 sc inc, 4 sc, 1 sc inc, ch 1, turn (8)
Row 5) 8 sc, finish (leave a long tail to sew wing to body) (8)



 Sew onto body on the neck on each side of the body


Eyes x 2
Using 4mm (6) hook & Manos Del Uruguay Alegria Ramblasur Hand-painted Yarn
Ch 2 
Round 1) 6 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, ss to join (6)
Round 2) Ch 2, 1 hdc in same st, 5 hdc inc, ss to join to top of ch 2, finish (12)


 Sew the eye to the Owl head

Pupils x 2
Using 4mm (6) hook & Manos Del Uruguay Alegria Butia Yarn
Ch 2
Round 1) 6 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, ss to join, finish (6)


 
Sew the pupils to the middle of the eyes.


Beak
Using 4mm (6) hook & Manos Del Uruguay Alegria Butia Yarn
Ch 6
Round 1) 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc, (3 sc in last ch), carry on crocheting down the other side of the starting ch, 3 sc, ss to join to 1st sc, finish (9)


 Sew the beak between the eyes on the head of the owl.

Ears x 2
Using 4mm (6) hook & Manos Del Uruguay Alegria Butia Yarn
Cut 4 pieces of 4” of yarn


Fold the pieces of yarn in half and pool the loop through the top of the head. One set on the left side, one set on the right side.

Then pull the end through the loop to create a knot to keep them in place. Your ear is now made. You can trim the ends so they are a matching length.


  
Your Owl is now finished



  
Patterns are just for your own personal use. Do not distribute the pattern without permission.  You may sell the items you make but please give credit to me for the pattern.
If there are any problems with the pattern or you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me. This pattern hasn’t been tested so please let me know if there are any errors.
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