The best laid plans...

You know how it goes - we were all packed up to go to the markets yesterday - packed the car Saturday night to be ready - and then I wake up at midnight with my heart all racing, and out of rhythm - in Atrial Fibrillation. Se we couldn't go to the markets - :(

Anyhow - here are some things I have been making. These two bags were crocheted out of plarn. What's Plarn you say? It is yarn made out of cut up plastic bags - and then crocheted up. They are both lined with some fabric.


Also I knitted up this floor mat from a torn up sheet. It is so cuddly and warm on my feet.


So, if I haven't got enough things to make up crafts from - here I have some freebies to add to the pile....

Pincushions, crochet and hankies

I have been making things this week ... first there are pin cushions...

And crochet - around mats


and hankies...



If you are lucky, you will see these in my shop by the end of the week ;)

Things to do in the cold weather

So... what do you do with your nearest and dearest who does your washing - love him of course. But when he takes a lambswool jumper, and washes it, and then dries it in the tumble drier - and ohhhh well I will have to lose a LOT more weight for it to fit me again...


Never mind - I cut off the sleeves, and they make very good hot water bottle covers don't they! I have been wanting to make something with felted jumpers - so here goes.

Michelle has been crocheting alone as a part of the Tour de France knitalong going on. So I told her I would join her with some crochet I am doing at the moment...

Firstly - I started making these cute little flower medallions - and I had to join them together and make something out of it didn't I. Don't know what it will finish up being...


Then I made a circle out of some cotton... and thought it would make an interesting pot holder...
so I crocheted a bit of fleece on the back


Then I have been patching some potholders / hot mats
and these are backed with an old towel - actually they make really good face cloths for in the shower - I love mine.

And some more hot mats...

More creations - again

Well I am having fun still with creating things. Meet Camille. She is a real sweetie - and will be adopted by a little girl (I hope) at the Christmas Feast.
A blue teapot cosy for the teapot at work - knitted in Fisherman's Rib. I want to be able to make a cup of tea at work, and actually use the second cup in the pot before it gets too cold.... (Work in Progress - needed to be sewn up to be finished.)


A special Granny Square Christmas mat - to be given away at the Christmas Feast. (work in Progress - just required final rows to finish off)

Crafting

I purchased these 10 facecloths this morning from Best and Less ($4) and I have crocheted around all 10 edges today. My hands are feeling it a bit - but they look good. I always think that facecloths that are crocheted around last a lot longer.


Then there is Nellie - I made her a new dress this week. She is so sweet.