I have been making both of these shawls at the same time - I like to have various projects on the go as I do get restless just doing one. They are both the same pattern just using different yarn and colours. Shawls are wonderful to wrap around you when... Continue reading

I have made a second video - with an idea for our crazy times. Buying wool at this time is going to be difficult - there are a lot of things to consider. Firstly, is it ok to be ordering such no essential material at the moment? Secondly the delay... Continue reading

I often talk and share my crochet work on facebook and have had some lovely comments. I had a couple of friends suggest I make videos so they can learn whilst they are stuck indoors - so I obliged. Very quick, wobbly and unprofessional this one going to get my... Continue reading

So not been blogging but have been crafting and this is my current project. Another blanket which I am loving making as I go along. Simple stitches (HDC in straight rows) I am working on this one just for fun. After each block I stop and look to choose where... Continue reading

Having just given one of our many cat beds a bit of a clean up our big “dad cat’ Stokley Charmicheal has found his happy place. The cushion cover is from a while ago when I was just starting out on my creation path and it is one I do... Continue reading

I have not posted for a long time but I have been busy still with my crochet. I am happy with what I have achieved during that time which is setting out to create something and achieving it. I have been interested in the idea of meditation and was reading... Continue reading

It has been a whilst since I wrote on here and we have a new addition to the family. I think he has settled in ok. Continue reading

Like many others I picked up a crochet hook to help me deal with stress. I suffer from depression, anxiety, agoraphobia as well as host of other issues. So many times I have started to blog about stuff and start with an enthusiastic and positive attitude. Then the unmotivated hiding... Continue reading

This is my lovely Linus Germanicus posing again as I try to take a picture of something I previously made. once again Cats and crochet together. Continue reading

I popped back to the blog where I found the lovely blanket pattern today https://lovedotty.blogspot.com/2017/11/tutorial-vintage-granny-patch-blanket.html?showComment=1547812125771#c4373693087741108910 and was pleasantly surprised to read a reply to my comment on the page. Sharing a love of something is really wonderful and being able to even say a few words of thanks to someone... Continue reading

I do love looking at other peoples work and patterns. So many clever people and so many lovely things. I am however interested in creating my own designs and sharing them with others so I am currently working on a pentagon design. As I have said before I do work... Continue reading

Creating a wonderful Vintage style blanket with wonderful colours and the inspiration Love Dotty https://lovedotty.blogspot.com/search?q=Vintage Continue reading

I often end up making things quite randomly. If I try out a pattern or design then I turn it into something useful. So the other day I found this pattern https://www.mooglyblog.com/vintage-wobble-afghan-tutorial/ liking the stitch I gave it a go and then got restless so changed to Tunisian crochet and... Continue reading

So woken up luxuriously late and had a quick run around with the hoover - one day I will actually turn it on and use it to clean the floor. Been blocking of my squares - not properly just tying to hold them in shape to make sure they are... Continue reading

I am currently in my bed after marking the start of the New Year in my customary fashion. Party poppers, the London Fireworls on the telly with luckily enough people I love around me. I am considering my options for this year. Do I continue as the past few years... Continue reading