A knitted jumper

My newly finished knitted jumper

I knitted myself a jumper. I've crocheted for years and years but never really tried knitting until this year. I made myself the same jumper I knitted for Elizabeth but in a different colour. She said she wouldn't mind if we had matching jumpers. It's very satisfying to make something with your own hands. Machinery… Continue reading A knitted jumper

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 yarn and it's so quick to work with. One of my previous attempts gave me a Marge Simpson hairdo. (https://rachel.blog/2017/02/13/when-crochet-goes-wrong/) This time I think it… Continue reading Chunky crochet hat

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 with them. Last weekend I discovered the magnificent yarn of J.C Rennie, one of Scotland's last woollen mills. There's something about a beautiful yarn that… Continue reading Comfy socks on a deserted island

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 by Vanessa Mooncie. All the patterns look terrific and I fully intend to make more of them. I have never understood why people kill animals… Continue reading The mighty huntress

Textured Jumper Crochet Pattern

crochet jumper

I have just created my first ever crochet pattern. It's just for one size, small, but can easily be adjusted to fit larger bodies. It's quick and easy to crochet and soft and comfy to wear. I reckon it looks pretty good too. Here, below, is my pattern, free to all. Hook size: 8mm Yarn:… Continue reading Textured Jumper Crochet Pattern