Some Finished Projects

Just to show that we have been a little busy lately.  The bench is by my better-half and hand painted by my good self in a yellow and soft grey.  The cushions and rug have all been made by me and the breakfast tray is a joint venture - my hubby makes the woody things and I get to finish them.

This old wheel-back chair has been painted in a burgundy gloss - and a few more of my finished crochet pieces.  Now I just need to try and improve on the photography - I am sure that digital cameras are more difficult to use than they used to be!

Pompadour 24

Pompadour 24 is absolutely chock a block full of the most beautiful japanese craft books.  I have already received this one which arrived within 3 days - even quicker than a wool order from the UK

and now I am awaiting the arrival of this one, and if like the last one - knowing that it will pop through the post beautifully packaged and with adorable pictures inside.  Those japanese girls sure know how to crochet, especially if you are aware of the storm in blog land caused by the gorgeous japanese flowers introduced by Lucy at Attic 24 - have noticed how 24 seems to be a good number for finding beautiful things.

obviously when crocheting the items - I cannot read japanese for toffee, but they are filled with excellent diagrams - which until now I could not read either - but am slowly learning from info gathered online.

I do hope that I will soon get some decent sunshine so that I can start taking pictures of some of my work, because I sure have been busy, busy, busy!

Yarn Colours

Whilst I madly dive into my re-discovery of crocheting I came across the cheap and cheerful Stylecraft Special Wools - which I love because they must have the biggest choice of colours available in one brand - with a massive range of 48 shades.  Yes I know it is acrylic but for throws, toys and cushions I think it is ideal for lots n lots of granny squares.  Can be purchased at Masons here

Special DK 100gm

Stylecraft is the market leader in big value economy yarns with its Special range. Now with a new improved quality, cleaner look and even softer handle the appeal is extended still further. The Special range includes 4-ply, DK, Aran, Chunky and baby qualities in a fabulous range of colours to meet every knitter’s needs. The ultimate economy best seller.

Code: Composition: Weight/Length: Colours:		904 100% acrylic 1 kilo pack, 100g ball  322yds/295m 50 shades

White 1001	Black 1002	Aster 1003
Dark Brown 1004	Cream 1005	Bottle 1009
Matador 1010	Midnight 1011	Cloud Blue 1019
Lemon 1020	Raspberry 1023	Apricot 1026
Khaki 1027	Copper 1029	Sherbet 1034
Burgundy 1035	Walnut 1054	Plum 1061
Teal 1062	Graphite 1063	Mocha 1064
Pale Rose 1080	Grey 1099	Sunshine 1114
Green 1116	Royal 1117	Claret 1123
Candyfloss 1130	Shrimp 1132	Lavender 1188
Silver 1203	Parchment 1218	Soft Peach 1240
Fondant 1241	Lipstick 1246	Jaffa 1256
Fiesta 1257	Bright Green 1259	Citron 1263
Violet 1277	Denim 1302	Spring Green 1316
Clematis 1390	Camel 1420	Aspen 1422
Emperor 1425	Wisteria 1432	Bright Pink 1435