Valentines day hearts

Happy Valentines day!

Since its the day of luuurve I thought I'd put up a simple pattern that I worked out especially for you beautiful lot, because I love ya ;)

So this is for a simple crochet heart, there are lots of lovely lacey patterns out there, and I'll probably want to revisit them at some date but this is done in rows of single crochet because it can be a wooly Valentines day card :)

Row 1: chain two, sl st in first chain, turn
2: 3 s in st from previous row, turn
3: 2 in first s, 1 in the next s, 2 in the last s
continue making 2 st in the first and last of the row until you have 11 st, it will take another 3 rows.

7-9 straight st, no increases.
10: (Gets a little tricky now) st 5, turn
11: st tog, st 1, turn
12: st tog, bind off.

then joint your wool to the the other end of the row and repeat the last 3 steps :)

This was my first attempt, it looked a little bit blocky so I tried again.

But I really liked the results the second time! Although I still think it needs a little bit of perfecting. 

I hope you all have a lovely day!

Tat-ta

What will today bring?

Good Morrow Jellybeans

You find me, on this dreary afternoon about to clean somebody elses vomit off the floor...if thats not love what is?!

Anyhoo, Im sick of hexagons for now. Im actually a little bit sick of wool in general,  which is dreadful really considering this is a blog dedicated to knitting and the like.

So today Im going to talk at you rather than too you - because I have a feeling your going to be bored out of your collective minds - about books! My other passion.

The project I am under going at the moment, for uni of course, is an 8000 word creative study on how authors engage their readers. And I just have to tell you about one of my favourite writers B.S Johnson, who wrote the book in a box. Only the first and last chapter are in place,  the rest you must navigate through yourself, you the reader are in the driving seat and I think that is just wonderful. Its also heartbreakingly beautiful and called The Unfortunates.

Also, if your like me, a little bit afriad to walk naked, bar a staff and a pointy hat into the world of fantasy but is mesmerized at a distance (preferably behind a big rock) then I have just the book. Its called the Dictionary of the Khazar. I wont even shame it with my explination, please just have a look.

Oh all right then, in keeping with this blogs theme I do have a little bit of advice for you. You can start sentances with and and but. Take it from someone who paid nine grand to learn that.

Bye bye munchkins x

Updates

Morning... Or should I say afternoon! Where has the time gone?

Im just going to give you a quick update on how the Lollo Bear is coming along.

I went against my original colour order, so the bear began her life being unpicked! I don't know whether that is a bad omen or not... hmm. Anyway, the new scheme is mint green middle, dusty pink petals, mint green boarder and all held together with cream. I think she's going to love quite dashing.

So what do you think? Im still really excited about this pattern. I cant wait to sew the body together!

Also, just to let you know with Valentines day around the corner, I'll be going all soppy and posting some love themed tutorials and patterns, to give to your Valentine, or just to keep for yourself (if like me your other half never remembers).

xxx

sharing fun stuffs

Hey Jellybeans

Since going back to uni I havent had much time to create tutorials, but in the few spare moments I have Ive been researching and doing some mini projects to keep us all amused. So while I'm sitting here covered in hair dye, with 30 minutes to kill I thought we should have a bit of a catch up. So pop the kettle on, mines milk not sugar  ;)

After surfing Pinterest for a while (Emma Jenkins, look me up) I came across this lovely little fella.

How cute is he?! As soon as I saw him I was determined to make my own. Here's my version, I've named him Wally. 

as you can see I did not make a mouth for mine and I replaced the soft knot eyes for buttons. I think the origional looked great but I just fancied making it my own. Of course if you wanted to make your own Migi or Wally for a young child please do not use hard or easily removable eyes (such as buttons or beads) as they are a chocking hazard. This pattern is really fun and easy and great for anyone who is a beginner to amigurumi, as it basically one piece.

How clear are those pictures by the way? As well as updating to Insagram, I have finally got a new phone! The camera is brill, and I think I've worked out how to use it properly haha.

After making Wally the Whale the crochet bug has firmly taken root. So, I'll now be undertaking the slightly ambitious Lollo Bear. If you have not seen this bear follow this link to the creatures blog. 

http://heidibearscreative.blogspot.co.uk/2011/09/lollo-african-flower-bear-pattern-is.html

The creatures blog also has some really nice and interesting tips for crocheting in general, I'd definitely advise you check it out if your interested. 

Isn't it beautiful? This is the first pattern I have ever brought, as there are lots of lovely free ones out there, but I would say this pattern is definitely worth buying. The detail she includes she so helpful and succinct, it has really been a pleasure reading it. I'm very excited about this project, as I predict it will take me a while but making the individual hexagons will be something I can do when I get a spare moment, so I think a good project for when you want beautiful results but have not got much time.

This is my first patch. Although Im not sure if i should invert the the interior colours... what do you guys think? If you have an opinion I would be appreciate a comment or a message to let me know what you think. 

Last but not least I'm going to chuck in a shameless plug! If any of you out there are interested in gorgeous handmade jewelry, have a gander at  Owens Beadery . This is the Etsy page of a friend of mine, who hand crafts beaded jewelry at very reasonable prices! 

I mean, how lovely are those little trees?? She also has lovely necklaces and bracelets, and some nice Valentines day bits for anyone out there who has not found a present yet ;)

Hairs done now! 

Not bad right? So, with that I am off to finish the projects I have promised and try and get some uni work done! (I think I have my priories in the right order? hehe) 

Bye, bye Jellybeans, happy crafting! xxx