Is crap a bad word?!!

Hmm, thought I was clever didn't I. Thought I could get away without reading the pattern properly didn't I. 
NOPE.

A moody blanket

Ever wanted to track your moods throughout the year? I'm talking 365 days to track, sound good or bad?  Well, there is thing that started over on Instagram called the Crochet Mood Blanket 2014, it's where every day you crochet a square/piece for your blanket depending on your mood. Yep you heard me...Every.Single.Day. (or you could do 52 if you wanted, one for every week) Me, what did I choose..... 365 of course!

On the go...

I'm still knitting this cute little dress for baby Laney - the wool is turning out to be very pretty don't you think!

Thought I'd also share a purchase I made just for me! Yep, after years of thinking about it, I decided to splurge & buy myself some interchangeable knitting needles. I am so glad I did, not only are they pretty, they have a nice 'grip' to the needles that holds the yarn nicely without being too smooth or rough. I'm also currently using the extra circular wires & end tabs as a stitch holder (for one side of the bodice) - totally fab - why didn't I get one sooner!
If you want to get one too, you can get a similar set from here!

Do you have a similar set of circular knitting needles too - did you buy them yourself or were they gifted (lucky you!).  AND have you seen the interchangeable crochet hooks - I don't understand them, why would they need to be interchangeable???

How about a knit-a-long?



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Would you like to pick up your knitting sticks with me & join along with an KAL (knit-a-long)?The project is for a very pretty wrap, not a cowl (I'm sick of every KAL either being a cowl, shawl or socks!) and it starts on Valentines Day. 

Fabric stashing

I've been stocking up my fabric stash with some beaut vintage sheets and some cute quilting fabric.

Bird-poop Bunting!

Social media is a wonderful thing, especially if you are a crafter - if you want an opinion asap, just post a piccie & ask a question then voila, instant feedback!

Use What You Have

I'm not into the whole New Years Resolution thing, I don't try to make myself promises that I know I won't keep but I do use the start of a new year as a way to look at my life and look to see if I am happy with the way things are or is there something I want to focus on.

Lately I've been thinking about excesses, expectations, evaluations & using what you have.