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Month: January 2017

crafts · Crochet

Snowflakes and photography.

January 22, 2017January 30, 2017 Mel xLeave a comment

The kids were very excited when it started to snow last night they went to bed dreaming of waking up to a Baku snow day. Much to my delight and their dismay we woke up to a chilly temperature but no snow. That plus the fact that one of my best mates gets ridiculously excited…… Continue reading Snowflakes and photography.

crafts · Crochet · Exercise

Sunflowers and running with a dog

January 21, 2017January 21, 2017 Mel xLeave a comment

Earlier blog today because its hubby has a work event for us to attend so I thought I had better get the square done before we go. I went for a run today with Liz and the rescue dog that is currently living in her house (much to the displeasure of her cats). Poor little…… Continue reading Sunflowers and running with a dog

crafts · Crochet

Strawberry fields forever.

January 20, 2017January 21, 2017 Mel xLeave a comment

Today was a long day! I didn’t sleep much because I drank a bottle of wine while I spent 3 hours on the phone to my dad and didn’t hang up until after 1am. I woke up with a killer headache on a school holiday which is never fun. I do however have fab friends…… Continue reading Strawberry fields forever.

crafts · Crochet

Rainbow Puff

January 19, 2017January 21, 2017 Mel xLeave a comment

Square number 19 is made using the puff stitch. It was my first time using it. I love how it feels but I imagine it uses a lot of yarn in a big project. I should have done am extra round on the square, it’s a bit wonky and the edge join isn’t quite right.…… Continue reading Rainbow Puff

crafts · Crochet · Exercise

Lacy Flowers and a run.

January 18, 2017January 19, 2017 Mel xLeave a comment

Second run training done. We took 40 minutes to run 2.63 miles  (only 10.4 miles short of the half marathon we will be running – eek!) alternating between a two-minute walk and a one minute run following the 21K app from Vandersoft Apps. Safe to say we need all the help we can get. I…… Continue reading Lacy Flowers and a run.

crafts · Crochet · Depression · Ramble

Mitred Grannys

January 17, 2017 Mel xLeave a comment

I love this square. Its easy and looks good and its easy so it easy its worth repeating. I saw a few patterns online and after a read through realised if you can do a basic granny you can do this, no pattern following required. I didn’t add a finally round to mine because I…… Continue reading Mitred Grannys

crafts · Crochet

Two threads and ten across.

January 16, 2017January 16, 2017 Mel xLeave a comment

I am knackered! Today was the first run training session for team Baku. For reasons I can no longer remember we decided that we would run the Great North Run in September. 13.2 miles. Today we managed 2.6 miles. Safe to say we need all the training we can get. I did feel good at…… Continue reading Two threads and ten across.

crafts · Crochet · Depression

Twinkle twinkle

January 15, 2017January 15, 2017 Mel xLeave a comment

Today was not a good day. I drank too much red wine last night then spent 2 hours on the phone to some of my family at home. I found half a packet of cigarettes in a coat pocket and because I was pretty drunk I thought it would be a great idea to smoke…… Continue reading Twinkle twinkle

crafts · Crochet

Stripe and easy

January 14, 2017January 15, 2017 Mel xLeave a comment

Square number 14 had to be an easy one because I swear my brain is still a little bit broken from the woven one. So instead of looking up a pattern to follow I made a striped square using double crochet in green and purple. It looks like the wallpaper I had in my bedroom…… Continue reading Stripe and easy

crafts · Crochet

Never again!!

January 13, 2017 Mel xLeave a comment

Square 13 sucked. I can safely say I will not be making this particular pattern again. The video is great to follow but from the moment I started I wished it was done!! The video is a Yarnutopia tutorial  Wonky and pants. The crochet was possible not helped by the 3 very yummy Chinar Julips…… Continue reading Never again!!

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Northern Drishti Yoga

Focus on Yoga & Meditation for the whole family

Quiet Water Craft

Official crafty blog for my Quiet Water Craft Etsy shop

With Love, Feli

Free amigurumi patterns and more

sunflower smile

Happily Lover

Happily Ever After

From Home Crochet

For the love of food, parenting and crochet

frankandolive.wordpress.com/

Modern crochet design house, owned by Ruby McGrath and Kimberley Batty. Free patterns, patterns for sale, video tutorials, behind the scenes at Frank&Olive.

It's all in a Nutshell Crochet

a nutty crochet blog for nutty people

crochetime

So many patterns, so much yarn, so little time: story of my hooky life.

Crochet Again

A crochet hook, some yarn and a little creativity. Dog hair optional.

not your average crochet

HappyHooker's Blog

Just another WordPress.com weblog

HodgePodge Crochet

.....because crochet is what you live for.

The Crafty Mummy

DIY, Crafts and Handmade

craftandothercrazyplans

Trial and error-the best way to learn

Puddleside Musings

The craftful musings of an Irish girl.

TWO WRITING TEACHERS

A meeting place for a world of reflective writers.

Chaos & Chop Suey

A little bit of everything

YARNutopia by Nadia Fuad

All things Yarn Related: Crochet, DIY, and Crafts

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