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Why hello hello Jelly Beans!

I am so sorry I've been away for so long! I have been wearing my fingering in to numbs from typing and revising but I have been given a much needed break and so I am returning to the blogging world!

I hope you have all been well and busy crafting.

This is just a quick message to say that I am back and to let you know what fun stuff you have to look forward to:

Soon I'll be putting up a tutorial for a crotched ripple blanket,
A doll tutorial
and a catch up with Lollo bear :)

Also I have some news! I will be entering into the world of commission crafting, specifically knitting and crochet but to be perfectly honest I'll be up for making anything as I love all kinds of craft! So, if anybody out there would like something made for them or knows anybody that would please send me a message :) I am raring to go and very excited. Prices will be discussed individually but I will tell you know that my prices are very fair and low, and you will have a say on every aspect of the garment or project as well as updates on the progress.  I really hope to hear from you.

Here is a list of things I would be happy to whip up for you lovely lot:
knitted or crochet hats
scarf's
socks
mug cosys
bags
shall's and ponchos (with hoods and without)
blankets
cushions
door stops
I would also love to take orders for custom dollies, I'll be posting pictures of those I have already made.
However, if you have a particular pattern that you would like me to make of course I will work from those also, for example jumpers, cardigans, ect...  
I will take orders for yarn types or colours, if it is something very specific feel free to send it too me. I have a marvellous shop near me that does all kinds of yarn though so I should be able to find whatever you are looking for.

I would also love to hear from any one out there who reads my blog, commission or not. Maybe some feedback on what you would like to see or just a crafty chit chat would be lovely!

Well, I'm off to work on my next tutorial so see you soon gang!

Just checking in

Why hello Jellybeans

Can you believe it, I've been neglecting you all for over a month! Shame on me. I can however blame my absence partly on a sprained wrist and looming deadlines, not much crafting for me. So, I'm just taking the time out from a 5000 word - yes you heard me right! - essay to say hello and let you know I am still a live and kicking.

Update:

I have recently got back into sewing in a big away after watching The Great British Sewing Bee on BBC 2. My stitching was a little rusty at first but I have some lovely patterns lined up. Lollo bear is coming along, albeit slowly. I have completed two crotched rick rack blankets, pictures and tutorials will be posted soon. Annnd I have made another whale! I could not help myself, it was a mothers day present.

Now I am projected less and my hands feel lazy. But with my deadlines in two weeks they'll just have to get used to typing.

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