Project Bag

 

There has been procrastination, hiccups, parts in the bin, and re-working, but the project bag using the leafy crochet is finished.  And I am quite happy with it in the end.  It is a smaller bag than it first started, there was going to be a zip, but that was cut out, so no fastening.  The lining is an old linen shirt and I love the colour contrast.  I was going to stitch down the bottom of the crochet but didn't because I like the wavy edge the pattern makes.  Looks like the bag is wearing a jumper.

Leafy Crochet

 

I just have one more round to do and then that is three repeats of the pattern.  I makes a lovely squishy fabric.  I think I will stop there and make it into something other than a cushion.  I might actually make some cushions in this pattern, but in a different colour.

Crochet Progress

 

Still going well, getting quicker with the pattern.  This is one pattern repeat, 14 rows.  It is crocheted in the round, so two layers there, 228 stitches.  It is called Leafy Pillow, designed by Sidsel Sangild.

New Crochet Project

 

I have started and pulled out several knitting and crochet projects lately.  This is the latest one.  It is a cushion cover, but I think I will make it into something else if I keep going with it.  The pattern is only just emerging as I have worked 4 rows of a 14 row repeat.  Feeling a bit pleased with myself as it is different to the kind of crochet I have done before.  Getting able to recognise stitches and where to put the hook.  I'm slow and had to write out the pattern so it was in a single line.  I was getting confused at where I was when it was in the column of instructions.  

Cream & Jam Scone

 

This is the last recipe in the #AmigurumiBakeOff.  Designed by Flo and Dot.  The scone has jam, cream, a strawberry, a strawberry flower and a raspberry.  Thank you to all the designers in the Bake Off, its been fun.

Marmalade at Bedtime

 

She has a pair of silk pyjamas and a little bunny bed buddy.  I made a mistake with the bed, it's supposed to be a moses basket and I put the base in the wrong way so the handles are at the ends, not the middle, still works.  There is a small bolster pillow and I made a little quilt, not the sleeping bag in the book. The sixth photo shows Marmalade with all her wardrobe and bits & pieces.  Then they all pack up into the bed.  Designed by Simone Gooding in the book Making Marmalade.  

Marmalade in Winter

 

Marmalade is wearing a little skirt, an embroidered  felt coat, and an embroidered wool bonnet.  Clearly I had fun making these.  From the book Making Marmalade by Simone Gooding.

Marmalade in Summer & Autumn

 

In summer she is wearing a little apron and a head scarf.  And has collected a little basket of strawberries. In winter Marmalade is wearing a little top, dungarees and an embroidered vest.  With her is a bag of carrots, yum.  From the book Making Marmalade by Simone Gooding.

Meet Marmalade

 

I bought a book from Can Do Books when I was there a couple of weeks ago, Making Marmalade by Simone Gooding.  I decided to make Marmalade, starting at the front of the book and making everything in it.  The little rabbit was first, then all her clothes, friends and bits and pieces.    There are too many things to show at once, so here is the start, Marmalade in her spring clothes, butterfly wings and little chick friends.  All materials are from the stash.  I made a pom pom tail, not a felt one from the book.  I haven't made the bows for the ears.  When standing Marmalade is about 22cm from feet to tops of ears.