CAL and The CK Inspired Blanket

 

Hello to you.

I hope that I find you all well?

It's been a another busy week, Monday was a bit of a nightmare with my daughter worrying me to death with a rash that had appeared on the back her neck! I managed to get her seen quickly by the doctor and it turned out to just be one of those things (a reaction to washing powder maybe)

I've not always been such a fuss pot, but when my daughter was 3 she had a terrible time with an appendicitis that had been misdiagnosed and became infected. So I think I may be a little bit over protective now. Like the saying goes though, it is "better to be safe than sorry!"

Apart from that I've been settling into my new part time job and I think I'm doing ok so far.

Oh and I've been to look at wedding venues too...I now have a possible date for our wedding - exciting times ahead...

 

Anyway, on with the post...

You may already know I'm taking part in the CAL with Chrissie and Marianne.

This week saw me finally finish my Cath Kidston inspired blanket - Hooray!

I have really enjoyed making it but I can't lie... when the end was in sight I was slightly relieved!

So here it is!

Tada! 

 

 

If you fancy joining in or just having a look, click on one of the links above and check their posts.

I also bought myself a little treat with my wages and couldn't wait to make the free gift.

I enjoyed this small project - SO quick after the CK inspired blanket and totally satisfying.

 

Well, I will leave you now with some lovely Autumn blooms from my garden...

They're still going!

1,2, Sunflowers

3, Viburnum

4, Marigold

5, A baby squash. 

1, Rose

2, Red berries (the birds love these)

3, Cosmos

4, Japanese Anemone

5, Autumn leaves. 

1, Morning Glory

2, Verbena

3, Hollyhock

4, Sage

 

Hope you all enjoy a lovely end to the week.

Thank you all for your lovely comments on the last post and WELCOME to my new followers - so lovely to have you here with me.

xx 

 

 

 

Crochet Slouchy Hat

Hello to you.

Hope you're all well.

I always enjoy reading through my favourite blogs and when I came across this particular post here on Jennifer's blog, I felt totally inspired.

I love a hat when it starts getting chillier. They cover a multitude of bad hair sins on a morning school run too!

At my local charity shop I had a real bargain with this yarn - £2 for six balls! Such a good bargain that I treated myself to a mossy green pack too!

I wanted to use it for something special and I knew when I saw the above post that's what I'd use it for.



The pattern you can find on the above link. I found the pattern really easy to follow. In all honesty though, I have to tell you I did have a little mishap! I began my hat in UK double crochet and soon realised it was an American pattern. Silly me! Oops.

So after a little unravelling I was back on track.

 

and here it is, complete and modelled by me.

 

Perfect for Autumn walks in the woods!

My daughter has requested one next.

Hope you're all having a lovely weekend, whatever you're up to.

Thank you for your kind comments on the last post, always so lovely to hear from you.

Now to carry on with the Cath Kidston inspired blanket!

A huge thank you again to Marianne at Ladybird Diaries for making my day with a mention in her post, pleased as punch!

xx