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By Rachel M Posted on October 5, 2020October 26, 2020

Chunky crochet hat

I got given some very chunky yarn for my birthday. I’ve always struggled to convert a chunky yarn into a hat but I keep trying because I love a chunky … Continue reading Chunky crochet hat

Categories: CrochetTags: crochet, ETSY, hat, pattern, winter, yarn
By Rachel M Posted on September 12, 2020September 12, 2020

Purple cardigan

A British mathematican at Imperial College London has won a mathematics prize worth £2.3 million. I had no idea there was this much money in maths. I’ve told Ben he … Continue reading Purple cardigan

Categories: JournalTags: covid-19, crochet, Mathematics, pandemic, Scotland, test & protect
By Rachel M Posted on August 23, 2020

Swimming in the Dee

I’ve been a bit grumpy this past week because sometimes it feels like the world is conspiring against me. Earlier in the year I planted lots of sweet pea seeds. … Continue reading Swimming in the Dee

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeen, crochet, grumpy, pandemic, River Dee, Scotland, swimming, wild swimming
By Rachel M Posted on August 9, 2020August 10, 2020

Crochet, cat, and toasters

The top I started crocheting a couple of weeks ago I had to abandon because I ran out of yellow yarn and couldn’t find any in the same colour anywhere. … Continue reading Crochet, cat, and toasters

Categories: JournalTags: cat, crochet, jumper, Made in UK, scratching post, Victoria
By Rachel M Posted on July 26, 2020

Crochet, cat, courses, and hair cuts

I’ve spent most of my Sunday crocheting. I didn’t get to the allotment this weekend which means it’s going to be full of weeds next weekend. I find it hard … Continue reading Crochet, cat, courses, and hair cuts

Categories: JournalTags: cat, coursera, courses, crochet, education, hair, hair cut, online, opshop, pet, Victoria, weekend
By Rachel M Posted on June 28, 2020June 28, 2020

Roots Catering, science experiments, and my crochet fox

We splashed out and ordered the three-course meal from Roots Catering on Friday night. Roots is an Aberdeen vegan food business. In normal times they sell vegan burgers by the … Continue reading Roots Catering, science experiments, and my crochet fox

Categories: JournalTags: crochet, education, fox, online school, Roots Catering, science, Vegan
By Rachel M Posted on December 29, 2019

Hand-knitted jumpers

I’ve spent the past few days crocheting while binge-watching Downton Abbey. It has been a wonderfully enjoyable way to spend the holidays. I finished this skirt for Elizabeth. Yesterday we … Continue reading Hand-knitted jumpers

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeenshire, charity shop, Crathes Castle, crochet, knitting, opshop, walk
By Rachel M Posted on February 21, 2019October 26, 2020

Comfy socks on a deserted island

I’ve gone sock crazy! I’ve just finished making a pair of socks (these are definitely not made in China!) and they’re so luxurious I had problems finding something to wear … Continue reading Comfy socks on a deserted island

Categories: CrochetTags: craft, crochet, J.C.Rennie, socks, wool, woollen, yarn
By Rachel M Posted on February 20, 2019

Mishmash of crochet, forceful vegans, ISIS brides, and made in China

I’ve been a little quiet recently which does not mean I haven’t had a lot to say. I’ve just been busy. All my spare time lately has been spent crocheting. … Continue reading Mishmash of crochet, forceful vegans, ISIS brides, and made in China

Categories: Crochet, JournalTags: crochet, isis, Made in China, pattern, Shamima Begum, socks, Vegan, vegetarian
By Rachel M Posted on June 17, 2018June 18, 2018

Meet Rambo

I just finished Rambo, the latest addition to our household. He’ll be proudly joining Wishart on one of our walls.

Categories: JournalTags: animal head, art, craft, crochet, rambo, trophy head
By Rachel M Posted on January 3, 2018February 17, 2018

I made socks

Ben bought me some sock yarn which he got in Germany on a work trip over a year ago. I only just got around to turning them into socks, but … Continue reading I made socks

Categories: CrochetTags: craft, crochet, socks, yarn
By Rachel M Posted on August 27, 2017February 16, 2018

The mighty huntress

I have just finished this rather wonderful crochet head of a stag. All he needs now is a name. I got the pattern from a fantastic book called Animal Heads … Continue reading The mighty huntress

Categories: Crochet, JournalTags: animals, craft, crochet, deer, pattern, stag, trophy, trophy head, Vanessa Mooncie, yarn
By Rachel M Posted on May 15, 2017February 16, 2018

A crochet hat

Our recent glamping holiday on a luxury bus was on an alpaca farm (pics here and here). I bought a couple of balls of the lovely yarn from the Bankrugg Boys and made myself … Continue reading A crochet hat

Categories: Crochet, JournalTags: alpaca, craft, crochet, farm, hat, knitting, yarn
By Rachel M Posted on February 17, 2017

I am fashion-forward

Earlier in the week I posted about how I inadvertently crocheted myself a Marge Simpson hat. My sister pointed out to me today that my fashion faux pas is IN. This … Continue reading I am fashion-forward

Categories: JournalTags: crochet, fashion, hats, New York Fashion week 2017
By Rachel M Posted on February 13, 2017February 16, 2018

When crochet goes wrong

Not all the things I crochet are a success. In fact most of the things I make are dismal flops like the hat I just made which looks more like a Marge … Continue reading When crochet goes wrong

Categories: Crochet, JournalTags: crochet, failure, Marge Simpson, slouch beanie
By Rachel M Posted on November 6, 2016

How to keep your feet warm in winter

I get cold feet. I’ve tried lots of things like wearing thick socks and sometimes two layers of socks. I have lots of good winter boots but still I get … Continue reading How to keep your feet warm in winter

Categories: JournalTags: craft, crochet, leg warmers, winter, wool
By Rachel M Posted on December 14, 2015October 26, 2020

Crochet Merida

I’ve been working on this doll for Elizabeth for a very long time now and finally finished it … almost. I just need to make something for Merida to put her … Continue reading Crochet Merida

Categories: CrochetTags: Brave, crafts, crochet, dolls, Merida, yarn
By Rachel M Posted on August 4, 2015

Cycle ride to Torry Battery

On Sunday afternoon we cycled from Duthie Park to Torry Battery. The city side of the River Dee was almost entirely off-road cycle paths which is fantastic. After crossing the … Continue reading Cycle ride to Torry Battery

Categories: Aberdeen, Cycling, PhotosTags: beach, crochet, cycle path, cycling, fort, photos, Torry Battery
By Rachel M Posted on March 11, 2015March 11, 2015

Dressups, hair removal, and pine martens

The kids had to dress up as a character from a story at school today. They both chose to wear hats I had crocheted for them. Isn’t that sweet? I didn’t … Continue reading Dressups, hair removal, and pine martens

Categories: JournalTags: Big bad wolf, crochet, dressups, George Monbiot, pine martens, squirrels, Viking
By Rachel M Posted on November 11, 2014December 6, 2014

How to crochet a jumper without a pattern

I don’t really like reading manuals or following recipes. I prefer to stick my hands in the mud and get dirty without having to follow a cookbook. One of the nice things … Continue reading How to crochet a jumper without a pattern

Categories: CrochetTags: crochet, handmade, jumper, wool

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