I got a lovely Christmas present from my friend, Anna... a kit to make felt balls!
I nearly bought some pre-made ones off Etsy at some point fairly recently, as I think they're so cute and colourful. I didn't end up buying them, though - I'd been doing a lot of spending and didn't think I could warrant any more.
So, I was very happy to have the chance to make my own, which is much more fun and satisfying!
I just love those colours!
I started off with just these nine balls, to try the method out and see how it went, as I'd never done any kind of felting before. These involve a bit of needle-felting to form the round shape, and wet-felting to get it into a more stable felted ball.
I think I've done them right - it's hard to know, really! One of each colour is a bit smaller than the other two. The rest are pretty much the same size - give or take. The three at the front of the above photo are the smaller ones - not that you can tell really as they are closest to the camera.
I'm not quite sure what I'm going to do with them right now - but I like them grouped in threes, one of each colour - maybe a little bag charm / zip-pull something-or-other... we shall see!
Here you can see the un-spun merino wool that is used to form the felt balls - amazing how one turns into the other!
There is a green colour in the kit too, but I've not used that yet. I'll make some green balls in my next session. I'm looking forward to making more... a decorative string of felt balls would be good!
Thanks for a great present, Anna!
A little bit of fun for this latest make! It was a Christmas present for my little nephew... we celebrated our family Christmas yesterday, so he's received it already...
I used this pattern from Amidorable Crochet, for the poo emoji. I chose to sew on my felt shapes instead of gluing them, and used little black buttons for the eyes.
He's a cheery little poo and he'd like to wish you all a...
Merry Christmas!
Check out my completed crochet items here.
Hello!
I am pleased to report that I have finished my Peek-a-Boo baby blanket... well, kind of! (See more about the blanket pattern here.)
This is for a pregnant friend from work. She doesn't know if she's having a boy or a girl, so I thought that this colour would be lovely for both. It's the colour that Sandra (the pattern designer) used to make hers... and I just loved it!
So, this is kind of finished... until March when the baby is due. Whether the baby is a boy or a girl will affect what border I choose to do, in what colours. If it's a girl, I will be picking the pinks that Sandra used on hers. It's just such a pretty combination with this aqua-ish colour. If it's a boy, I'm not sure yet. I'm thinking maybe white and a soft grey.
I will be sure to report back with pictures once this is finished. I can't wait to see it with a border!
I just love this pattern - I'm glad I've finally had a reason to make it!
Details
Pattern: Peek-a-Boo Blanket by Sandra Paul - Size: Small Baby Blanket
Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly in Choo Choo Train x 5 balls
Hook: 5mm (I'm a tight crocheter - pattern calls for 4mm)
Measurements: 68cm x 83cm (smaller than the measurements in the pattern due to my tight tension - I really need to loosen up!)
Check out my completed crochet items here.
At the weekend, I whipped up a couple of these cute sparkly decorations for the tree...
I've done another one since I've taken that picture. That's it for now - three on the tree will do - maybe I'll make more next year!
The pattern was from ATERGCrochet here. I veered from the pattern and did more stitches on the outside row - instead of one sc in each stitch, I did 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc... and so on. I think because my silver thread was thinner than the rest of the DK I used, it was pulling too much when I just did one in each stitch.
It was a very satisfying little crochet project, a great easy to follow pattern, and I love them on the tree!
Nice and Christmassy!!
Check out my completed crochet items here.
Hello! Well, as the title suggests, this post is about a Christmas wreath. Last night I made my first ever wreath. I went with a friend to a wreath making evening at a gorgeous little florist called Rabbit and the Rose. We were taught how to make one, provided with all the bits needed, as well as some festive snacks and mulled wine - lovely!
(That's my spotty pink fluffy dressing gown reflected in the letterbox!)
I'm really pleased with it, considering it's my first attempt. It came out better than I thought it would. It's not perfect, by any means, but I like it... especially that bow!
I think this could become a new Christmas tradition!
What do you think? Have you ever made a wreath - I can recommend giving it a go!
