tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55507028066408688062024-03-05T18:44:17.144-08:00FrofunkyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447491274668370851noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5550702806640868806.post-10840853657055694442014-10-01T14:09:00.001-07:002014-10-01T18:06:14.887-07:00I'm still here!To say I fallen behind with my blog updates would be a HUGE understatement!! Not only that, but I've also fallen behind with my blanket! I am slowly catching up. In fact I've just made another five blocks this evening and I've realised I'm now exactly a month behind! Not as bad as a few weeks ago *gulp*<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLYpcpEvHx_NJmL3bTO8CXRZSFApauZp-hSVYXMXriVMpqzc4S-l9J9rPj_WuZaEmQm3oX8RnCe7W5GwiVSCg3zLXtHo4WEBVT8loVmyrXAf0ZDmoT8WX_b-xZVpnQfGfF5FxsN4Ro4vd/s640/blogger-image--1787846092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLYpcpEvHx_NJmL3bTO8CXRZSFApauZp-hSVYXMXriVMpqzc4S-l9J9rPj_WuZaEmQm3oX8RnCe7W5GwiVSCg3zLXtHo4WEBVT8loVmyrXAf0ZDmoT8WX_b-xZVpnQfGfF5FxsN4Ro4vd/s640/blogger-image--1787846092.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Here it is on my bed. I've added another 18 blocks since this picture, wahoo! </div><div><br></div><div>The reason I've fallen behind is because life has been pretty hectic! Since my last post we've moved house, been on holiday, Big Pip has started a new nursery, oh and I've started working (only a few hours a week, but it's a start), and one more major thing, I was inside Inside Crochet! I did an interview AND designed a cowl which were featured in issue 54! I am extremely proud of this achievement! Hee hee!</div><div>So yes, please forgive my lack of blog communication! Hopefully you follow me on Instagram (@frofunky) as I have managed to leave updates on there! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFV48kd5MmGm7ESdIslORKmpamwFgxScaCJS-S5bgIXtZQZHa7MtZB-FVkEvkY9cH6aXiWxjg_tI3yOp8lR4gBgs2fRjSSqLm9htOlrbuSegrmJ9I4fhZ27VRvbyPB0saFzBfp8r84fzwF/s640/blogger-image--1173284437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFV48kd5MmGm7ESdIslORKmpamwFgxScaCJS-S5bgIXtZQZHa7MtZB-FVkEvkY9cH6aXiWxjg_tI3yOp8lR4gBgs2fRjSSqLm9htOlrbuSegrmJ9I4fhZ27VRvbyPB0saFzBfp8r84fzwF/s640/blogger-image--1173284437.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Big Pip enjoying the blanket today.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So how are all your projects going?! I do hope there's still a few of you out there still taking part!!</div><br></div><div>I've started to think about what I'll do for a border... I'll probably stick to cream, but maybe go a bit fancy... Will have to do a bit of research me thinks! What about you??</div><div><br></div><div>I'm going to try really hard to get back on top of my blog, so keep an eye out for me!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447491274668370851noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5550702806640868806.post-14625597172566476352014-05-09T01:57:00.001-07:002014-05-09T01:57:25.601-07:00For the love of hearts (including the pattern).<span style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); ">So once again I've fallen behind with my blanket, but it's ok, I'm still writing down my moods so will catch up soon. The reason for this is that my parents are having a civil partnership tomorrow and I've been hooking up some teeny tiny hearts for them to decorate the tables! </span><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghHhkzHFrrZYaFmOu8Br8M8xR5h1kXbgryjLmx2HCVv1mnRAk1rs47HKqm-KpHQSqun6Mp_IzAZ33F8vOvRI2mMTJoSsQqtYTz1K6gICQTYaY4uMMU0f-sNT-snscoZTrXJ3Cu8Vkd8pdz/s640/blogger-image-543989792.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghHhkzHFrrZYaFmOu8Br8M8xR5h1kXbgryjLmx2HCVv1mnRAk1rs47HKqm-KpHQSqun6Mp_IzAZ33F8vOvRI2mMTJoSsQqtYTz1K6gICQTYaY4uMMU0f-sNT-snscoZTrXJ3Cu8Vkd8pdz/s640/blogger-image-543989792.jpg"></a></div></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); ">Aren't they cute?! </div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5QWFA9s2HL3HhyPw-xzcumcUmNzHXoEKsLX8KIzOgNUiRR6qY2To1sCCD42QgfDNPxMW99oXlevMq2xcmVbeH-C-xH4jafOeDwb2QuSOD-SK-OMK-rxLNXf1syxch7QzZJtbzW7uxEazR/s640/blogger-image-283357246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5QWFA9s2HL3HhyPw-xzcumcUmNzHXoEKsLX8KIzOgNUiRR6qY2To1sCCD42QgfDNPxMW99oXlevMq2xcmVbeH-C-xH4jafOeDwb2QuSOD-SK-OMK-rxLNXf1syxch7QzZJtbzW7uxEazR/s640/blogger-image-283357246.jpg"></a></div></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); ">Some are being used for name tags. And there will be some going around jars.</div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); ">I'll take pictures tomorrow and show you them asap!</div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); ">So you remember I shared a couple of heart patterns with you back on Valentines day? Well this pattern is slightly different, I thought I'd share:</div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); ">Teeny tiny hearts:</div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); ">(UK terms)</div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); ">Make a magic loop.</div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); ">1ch (doesn't count as a stitch) dc, htr, tr dtr, 4tr, 1ch, 4tr, dtr, tr, htr, dc, sl st into loop. Fasten off.</div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); ">That's it!! Enjoy. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447491274668370851noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5550702806640868806.post-73393126147172880502014-04-23T06:59:00.001-07:002014-04-23T07:12:03.202-07:00Week 16<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5cvKSydYFvwJxlPmX6G1nmU9MMIsHZ4ZUDXyNhgF6TUjYwiYWl37I3hSvj4cGJqDwNHd5zG7Ul6L10SehWZQ5BxbSRTVbMYchCGbmUPWn4nLtgvq235fLy5yHEKzRhn7VeNhvV3WX62wz/s640/blogger-image--1403003078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5cvKSydYFvwJxlPmX6G1nmU9MMIsHZ4ZUDXyNhgF6TUjYwiYWl37I3hSvj4cGJqDwNHd5zG7Ul6L10SehWZQ5BxbSRTVbMYchCGbmUPWn4nLtgvq235fLy5yHEKzRhn7VeNhvV3WX62wz/s640/blogger-image--1403003078.jpg"></a></div><br></div>I decided that I'm going to change the way I give you info about my blanket. I read over the last update and I starting to wonder how many people really want to hear me gas on about illnesses and being tired (granted the last update was a huge five weeks worth so no wonder it was a bit yawny)! So from now on I'm going to try my best to keep it brief (pretty hard as I'm a bit of a chatter box if you haven't guessed).<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp7rvckKT4PGelDm-8WLLF87GVadg1RWCNC7hl7dk08GSw6kpUYyMCSw955oyCr9bK-QkvmORCfIgaWH-PBIqp6U94Piyz_DFFgnjKsfvOrxyr-3ArbdVfuiUojEBBAk6ah-x6wInqNp5n/s640/blogger-image--457847830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp7rvckKT4PGelDm-8WLLF87GVadg1RWCNC7hl7dk08GSw6kpUYyMCSw955oyCr9bK-QkvmORCfIgaWH-PBIqp6U94Piyz_DFFgnjKsfvOrxyr-3ArbdVfuiUojEBBAk6ah-x6wInqNp5n/s640/blogger-image--457847830.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Day 106: Dark blue. Shattered.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Day 107: Bold pink. Feeling proud of my achievements.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Day 108: Light pink. Content, lovely family day, brunch at Baskervilles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Onto row 7!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn1ar6QzpIPOxbYKu5ITR-8TpYFUS-2NdRvBTvu555omZIFlhgr0f-Uj2mbIlKQ3hHtFF8vQuoEEz_fs0bu1jw7YJIECORzwOFYWXadD3dmNnD2kN3cJumynfu9ScgPLuc95FUXMnHTI7I/s640/blogger-image--1427952939.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn1ar6QzpIPOxbYKu5ITR-8TpYFUS-2NdRvBTvu555omZIFlhgr0f-Uj2mbIlKQ3hHtFF8vQuoEEz_fs0bu1jw7YJIECORzwOFYWXadD3dmNnD2kN3cJumynfu9ScgPLuc95FUXMnHTI7I/s640/blogger-image--1427952939.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Day 109: Light blue. Excited! Day trip to the seaside, cold but fab!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Day 110: Lilac. Easter Sunday, yum lunch at my parents, mmm!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Day 111: Lilac. Big Pip's ill :( still had fun at the in-laws!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Day 112: Dark grey. Both Pips are ill :( Tonsillitis, conjunctivitis and blepharitis<font color="#555555" face=".Helvetica NeueUI"><span style="font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469);">.</span></font></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font color="#555555" face=".Helvetica NeueUI"><span style="font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469);"><br></span></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font color="#555555" face=".Helvetica NeueUI"><span style="font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5hnM1Rm9yYW5wOvHJCp_WY26bjG3wQAZWqNbQtdhcG3o3aDi_UlRjuo0AMjMxwveGof6N9fSJ6J7XiRnULlbOeXcCb9NNMKThOLjbYByjKK3Uq0BIe7ntAFv3ubE6jhCEj5D_6_1YH_hJ/s640/blogger-image--1328620003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5hnM1Rm9yYW5wOvHJCp_WY26bjG3wQAZWqNbQtdhcG3o3aDi_UlRjuo0AMjMxwveGof6N9fSJ6J7XiRnULlbOeXcCb9NNMKThOLjbYByjKK3Uq0BIe7ntAFv3ubE6jhCEj5D_6_1YH_hJ/s640/blogger-image--1328620003.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 17px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); ">Someone is enjoying the blanket already!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 17px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); "><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 17px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); "><br></span></div></span></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font color="#555555" face=".Helvetica NeueUI"><span style="font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469);"><br></span></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font color="#555555" face=".Helvetica NeueUI"><span style="font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469);"><br></span></font></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447491274668370851noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5550702806640868806.post-78054664278988802702014-04-20T13:37:00.001-07:002014-04-24T23:41:01.840-07:00Two tea cosiesIf you know anything about me, you'll know two of my favourite things are crochet and a good cup of tea! So I've made two tea cosies to combine these loves :)<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-jJr7WeiGsQqFtpSJXfoBMPe01vRaAmiQ4qd9OIomnmal5DwsQt-FSJ1wInELKLS5_ercGahsvSR-nxve7b5mRUUwwHIWeL9ELEaNvpHH9bggSFiiN8Q0J6Xzs8JRhfobEe8taHR_x4kb/s640/blogger-image--143763355.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-jJr7WeiGsQqFtpSJXfoBMPe01vRaAmiQ4qd9OIomnmal5DwsQt-FSJ1wInELKLS5_ercGahsvSR-nxve7b5mRUUwwHIWeL9ELEaNvpHH9bggSFiiN8Q0J6Xzs8JRhfobEe8taHR_x4kb/s640/blogger-image--143763355.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Would you believe I found this little brown teapot on one of my neighbours front walls a while back (they often put things out that they didn't won't anymore, I also got a couple of cute wooden puzzles from them too)! As this is the teapot I use the most (it's a pot for one, I'm the only tea drinker in my house at the moment), I thought I should give it a special Debbie Kiddle inspired cosy. I made up the pattern as I went along, I'm rather pleased with my efforts! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhelbA00xk9_dI5Y9EFJnQsCDuociXMVQQCJdDNKq94Bcr9Fbvv8h8qhrT9aIGNk6O6mB3D2UXLvU0wwF84u6OTez5Zv-IPvwDHwd8wLBZ0RfOXznRc1N7_ftNBPr-3Vpie1P2LoCNnAnAH/s640/blogger-image-922303795.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhelbA00xk9_dI5Y9EFJnQsCDuociXMVQQCJdDNKq94Bcr9Fbvv8h8qhrT9aIGNk6O6mB3D2UXLvU0wwF84u6OTez5Zv-IPvwDHwd8wLBZ0RfOXznRc1N7_ftNBPr-3Vpie1P2LoCNnAnAH/s640/blogger-image-922303795.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My parents have a love of teapots too, but as far a I remember they were going to give this gorgeous plan red one to charity, but that wasn't going to happen with me around!</div>I made up this pattern too, with some cotton yarn I had left over from another project. I m really pleased with it! I wasn't sure about the over sized Pom Pom at first but a few people have associated it with my Afro, loving that link so it's staying!</div><div><br></div><div>I'm aiming to make a cosy for all my teapots, of which there are rather a lot! I hope to write up the patterns and share them with you!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447491274668370851noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5550702806640868806.post-22090540741213961642014-04-20T11:17:00.001-07:002014-04-20T13:03:50.065-07:00Weeks 11-15Oh the shame! The host of The Crochet Mood Blanket 2014 failing to update on my progress for five, yes five weeks?! Tut tut! Please forgive me, it's been a pretty full on time for my family and I lately. But now is the time to share where I'm up to! Here it goes...<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV6-EDwJKOTVn-Vcn2Of87CzadEJide3QagbK04k5K7I9cun7kom70kf7srQt2a2RskEDRBqNQW2YrMImtnzmc4JH-yzXU4x1oYhyI5Q10J874BOq3f_8mYme5qyrdx8OECzz1y-zFBKHB/s640/blogger-image--361001713.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV6-EDwJKOTVn-Vcn2Of87CzadEJide3QagbK04k5K7I9cun7kom70kf7srQt2a2RskEDRBqNQW2YrMImtnzmc4JH-yzXU4x1oYhyI5Q10J874BOq3f_8mYme5qyrdx8OECzz1y-zFBKHB/s640/blogger-image--361001713.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>Week 11</div><div>Day 71: Lilac. Farm/soft play with Anna, Katie and 6 kids!</div><div>Day 72: Dark green. Mixed emotions. Nice day with Mum, but lots of house stress.</div><div>Day 73: Light pink. Proud of Big Pips cycling and Little Pips signing. :)</div><div>Day 74: Light blue. Weirdest house viewing ever! Yummy dinner at my parents.</div><div>Day 75: Bold pink. Fantastic carefree day at The Knitting and Stitching Show!</div><div>Day 76: Mustard. Some hope house wise??!?</div><div>Day 77: Light pink. 5 years since my Step Mum died today. Feeling strange.</div><div><br></div><div>Week 12</div><div>Day 78: Light blue. Nice afternoon with Lu and Toby. Offer has been accepted on a maisonette, meh. </div><div>Day 79: Lilac. The Pips were stars whilst having a lovely lunch with Jaz, Karin and Leon!</div><div>Day 80: Light pink. Proud of how well Big Pip is doing with her balance bike.</div><div>Day 81: Dark green. Yummy roast at my parents. But Big Pip ended up having a temperature :(</div><div>Day 82: Light green. Lovely afternoon with the family in St Albans, though Big Pip had another temp in the evening :(</div><div>Day 83: Bold pink. The Pips are still poorly. 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Sick of house stuff. Found one I love, but it's too far away :'(</div><div>88: Light pink. Lay in, brekkie in bed, offer accepted on a house and amazing family day at Hatfield House :)</div><div>89: Light blue. A chilled Mother's Day, lovely. </div><div>90: Light pink. Nice day. Big Pip back at nursery and loved it, Little Pip and I mooched around charity shops. Great choir practise.</div><div>91: Light green. An impromptu picnic with The Pips, perfect!</div><div><br></div><div>Week 14</div><div>92: Lilac. Enna did great at her nursery sports fundraiser. Fun with Anna and co at the farm/soft play.</div><div>93: Light blue. Calm day at my parents.</div><div>94: Turquoise. Amazing day!! Seeing Jaz, afternoon tea at Bakeaboo (which I won through IG), Jaz announcing she's engaged and the possibility of going to Thailand with her!!! </div><div>95: Light pink. Hubs and I went out for Jasmin's birthday :)</div><div>96: Bold pink. I sang at the Royal Festival Hall with my choir!! 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Amazing time with Anna and kids, new tea rooms and park. </div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447491274668370851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5550702806640868806.post-74094276020066154882014-04-17T07:13:00.001-07:002014-04-17T07:13:23.867-07:00Interview with Natalie Schwarz.<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><i>Hahahaha no. There were so many changes in the beginning!! I came across the mood blanket on instagram about half way through January. I kept seeing posts with the hashtag “#crochetmoodblanket2014” and all these beautiful granny squares and striped blankets. I became very curious and found the mood blanket group on facebook and asked to join. Such a lovely supportive group of people!! My first post to the group was asking if it was too late to join as it was getting towards the end of the first month and I hadn’t even started. I was overwhelmed by the lovely messages and support I received back. Messages urging me to start, and that it’s never too late, and even people saying they can’t wait to see my work. I was so excited!</i></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447491274668370851noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5550702806640868806.post-21478509725724283272014-04-12T01:14:00.001-07:002014-04-12T15:48:57.523-07:00Crochetversary<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgblbisbHiGVaqNhhvmFabuCJZ58GcB3yT2zMKZj6unM1QUPfF3aYos-_o8XPzlo7kzQJojFVRmHkezgPvaAAnjnJTlsfSJGQ44yZImkNaqD5JpXUlo2Xj8Za8f8YyCv3MQF7z4-L6uyMAr/s640/blogger-image--1506406957.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgblbisbHiGVaqNhhvmFabuCJZ58GcB3yT2zMKZj6unM1QUPfF3aYos-_o8XPzlo7kzQJojFVRmHkezgPvaAAnjnJTlsfSJGQ44yZImkNaqD5JpXUlo2Xj8Za8f8YyCv3MQF7z4-L6uyMAr/s640/blogger-image--1506406957.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">2 years ago today I picked up a hook for the first time (the picture in the centre was what I made). Little did I know back then that I was about to be welcomed into this incredible crafting community! Today I'd like to say thank you to you!! You lot are very inspiring and keep me motivated!</div><div style="font-family: '.Helvetica NeueUI'; font-size: 14px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Care to share how long you've been crocheting for?</div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447491274668370851noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5550702806640868806.post-44105392317952532262014-04-09T05:02:00.001-07:002014-04-09T05:16:09.693-07:00A little hello...<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtsdLnYG6IJprFyZOYVvxpBjAB40GNVl0rANVdm_uQXndh0-VHf61hmmvNMueAbGV0bELqoo7UPMs_Aidwoa3I2UmffRAFxlHRgaTAgckTMd2RboaVMZ4CHjMyvmN6ZbJnCBAPlrvMdDcj/s640/blogger-image--184405959.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtsdLnYG6IJprFyZOYVvxpBjAB40GNVl0rANVdm_uQXndh0-VHf61hmmvNMueAbGV0bELqoo7UPMs_Aidwoa3I2UmffRAFxlHRgaTAgckTMd2RboaVMZ4CHjMyvmN6ZbJnCBAPlrvMdDcj/s640/blogger-image--184405959.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I can't believe how behind I am with sharing my blanket info!!! I'm so sorry. It's been a funny few weeks, as you'll soon see! I just wanted to show you how the blanket looks with five rows complete. I'm hoping to do a proper update in the next couple of days. Plus I need to catch up a wee bit... I have four squares to make today.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hope you're all still enjoying the project! 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What a massive achievement! I'm feeling very proud of us all!<div>So onto this weeks block... I'm afraid it's a bit of a roller coaster, hold on tight...</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2r9qp3tveGLB4Sj3ztctioosEsQbu8Z-k9EVgxorJ7EEDkBGgC5i4aKlmxCmOw7zGhM24SAZGNspjihZID65iALS0PMdVFU0Bf4sQLWgdVcCBuEM3OFuk3vDSdf0Bs0EcBfVDOXqPLiF_/s640/blogger-image--362018218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2r9qp3tveGLB4Sj3ztctioosEsQbu8Z-k9EVgxorJ7EEDkBGgC5i4aKlmxCmOw7zGhM24SAZGNspjihZID65iALS0PMdVFU0Bf4sQLWgdVcCBuEM3OFuk3vDSdf0Bs0EcBfVDOXqPLiF_/s640/blogger-image--362018218.jpg"></a></div><br><div><br></div><div>Day 64: Light pink. Finally starting to feel better.</div><div>Day 65: Light grey. This house stuck is driving me crazy!! Just want to move in already!!</div><div>Day 66: Bold pink. Little Pip took her first steps today! We were at her sing and sign class, she took about seven steps! So proud of my baby :) I think she knew I next some cheering up! It was lovely actually as everyone cheered whilst I sobbed, so emotional!</div><div>Day 67: Dark blue. So the vendors of the property we were just about to exchange on have pulled out and put the property back on the market. I can't tell you how hard it's hit us. Already we're out of the market for the areas we want to be in. Totally heart broken and have know idea what we'll do know. So we're still in our shoebox one bed place with the four of us living in it. :( The only reason I picked dark blue instead of dark grey was because it was a sunny day.</div><div>Day 68: Light blue. Beautiful sunny day spent at my in-laws. </div><div>Day 69: Lilac. Trying my best to stay optimistic. Firstly, that we will actually find a home and secondly, that my mums eye operation will give her some sight back. It's her forth graft and I think fifth op, all on the same eye. </div><div>Day 70: Mustard. Feeling rather depressed about all this house stuff. I just can't see a way around it, we're really stuck :'(</div><div><br></div><div>Sorry I've left you with another downer week :/ I don't know about you, but I'm going to go pop the kettle on after that!</div><div><br></div><div>We're only 30 days away from 100... How will we celebrate?!?!? 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<i>I was taught the basics of knitting at school. But never knitted anything more than a square for years. In later life, under the guidance of my very patient late Mum, I begun to make basic tea cosies in stocking stitch. I never really had the patience to knit the flowers and leaves, that was always my Mums department(although she did teach me how to make them). I only really got into knitting again after posting a photo of one of my Mums tea cosies on IG, which I think was around 4/5 months ago. People seemed to like the tea cosy, so I thought I would have a go at making the whole thing. Much of it was trial and error as I didn't have a pattern for the flowers. Much of what I knit is made up as I go along. I am not good at following a pattern…. if it has too many abbreviations, I won't even try it !!!!! :) </i></div>
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<i>And as I live by the sea, I sometimes make little boats from driftwood I have found on the beach and decorate them with fabric sails. I also make fabric brooches using vintage fabric and buttons. I have also made toy dogs.But haven't had time for any of the above lately, most of my spare time is taken up with knitting :)</i></div>
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<i>What makes it different…… hmm, I suppose because its one of the few knitted blankets. I was really pleased when I found out knitters were included in this project :)</i></div>
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<i>I am not sure how I am going to lay it out yet…… some squares are bigger than others, so thats something I will have to work on when I start to put it together !!!!! I have an idea of how I want it to look !!!!</i></div>
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<i>I was just going to knit a different coloured square each week, but I thought it might look a bit ordinary. There are so many lovely crochet designs out there, so I decided to add a little something to each square to add a bit of interest !!! And I am really enjoying making it, so thank you for including 'knitters' :)</i></div>
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No no, thank you Debbie for taking the time to tell us more about you and your project!! I've loved hearing more about you and your makes! Your tea cosies are one of the reasons I'm determined to master knitting!</div>
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If you're not following Debbie on instagram yet... why not?? :) you really should be! Her images are just so beautiful, you'll feel all warm and cosy whilst looking at them! All the floral's and colours will leave you grinning from ear to ear! <a href="http://instagram.com/thesolitarymagpie">Here's the link! </a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447491274668370851noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5550702806640868806.post-49524960023113114812014-03-05T05:10:00.000-08:002014-03-05T05:10:25.341-08:00Week 9.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Day 57: Gold (I know, it's mustard, but for today its' gold). There's now 5,000 members over on the mood blanket <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/crochetmoodblanket2014/">Facebook group</a> ! Incredible, thank you!</div>
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Day 58: Turquoise. It's our four year wedding anniversary today! So I made a block with four mini squares to represent each year.</div>
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Day 60: Light pink, first of March. Feeling blugh. Not feeling that great about myself today.</div>
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Day 61: Light green. Still not great, but had a nice family swim.</div>
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Do you remember I told you that the lovely editor from Inside Crochet, Claire Montgomerie, contacted me in relation to the crochet mood blanket? And that I did an<a href="http://www.insidecrochet.co.uk/blog/crochet-mood-blanket-2014/"> interview for Inside Crochet's blog</a> last month?? Well, this month myself and the mood blanket CAL got a mention in the actual magazine!! How amazing is that!! I'm hoping this will be the start of a new and exciting adventure... watch this space!</div>
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For day 57, I've used gold (well, I normally call it mustard, but for this instance, it's gold)! It's to represent the fact that we hit 5,000 members in our Facebook group the other day... 5,000!! I'm really in shock about that, and so so pleased! Thank you all for joining and a HUGE thank you to Hannah Yeates for convincing me it would be a good idea to start a group. And for actually setting it all up! And to Frankee Breakenridge for helping with all the admin stuff! You two are the best! There'd be no group without the pair of you! </div>
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Yesterday's block, day 58, is slightly different as it was our four year wedding anniversary. Four mini squares to represent each year :) what do you think? Subtle, but making its mark. I can't believe all the things we've done in the past four years, no wonder we're tired, ha ha! </div>
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When I asked Big Pip which colours she'd like, she asked for pink...well anyone who knows me knows I have an issue with the colour pink! I like it really, but detest how it's seen as a 'girly colour.' Anyway, I'm not going to go into it as I could easily write an essay on the matter! I decided to use the pinks which she asked for, but balance them out with some blues and lilac. I'm really pleased with this palette, as is Big Pip.</div>
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I was inspired by <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/2009/08/big-blanket-tadah.html">this beautiful blanket created by Lucy over at Attic24</a>. What an amazing crocheter she is!</div>
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Each time I show Big Pip the progress I have made on the blanket, her eyes light up and she says 'It's ready now, I can use it on my bed!' What a sweetheart! Though it still has tails all over the place, Big Pip now uses it when she has a kip.</div>
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Anyway, a while back I was approached by the Marvelous Monica to do an interview <a href="http://www.monmakesthings.com/">for her blog</a> about the mood blanket (which you can read <a href="http://www.monmakesthings.com/2014/01/crochet-mood-blanket-interview-with.html">here</a>), of course I said yes! Well, whilst having a nose though Monica's pictures on IG and her blog I came across a super cute heart pillow that she'd designed! I just had to make one! There's now lots of these beauties in people's homes! Lovely!</div>
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Day 44: Light green. Finally out of the house and spring is in the air!</div>
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So there you have it, two super simple hearts! Hope you like them! If you use/sell these please refer back to my blog, thanx!</div>
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Let me know if you give them a go and tag me (@frofunky) on Instagram. Have a lovely heart filled day xxx</div>
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