It’s been a while….Holidays, Crochet and Flowers

14/08/2013 by boopollyboo

It’s been a while since I last posted. Here is a little of whats been going on.

The family and I went off to Greece back in July. As always we had an amazing time. We stay with my husbands parents, which at times can be hard work, however its for two weeks only so I bite my lip. After all, its about the kids.

I have also been a busy bee on the crochet front. My cousin is due a baby boy in November and I could not resist making up a beautiful white baby blanket in a lovely soft cotton mix. Also I am quite proud of my attempt at a Minions hat! We took the kids to see Despicable Me 2, and I was inspired to try making them a hat, what do you think?? I also made some Mug Hugs for the kids teachers at school and filled the mugs with chocolates. They were very well received! I’ve been experimenting with baby hats and ear warmer/headbands. I am always on the go with something!

Haven’t we had a wonderful summer so far? I have loved my glowers in the garden. I am not overly green fingered but I do like my garden to look neat and tidy with as much colour as possible. My flowers did really well this year too!

One last picture before I go………..kids and I got very creative one afternoon, I love these canvas prints we made! Something to treasure forever!

Thanks for looking. x

Crochet and Gardening

22/05/2013 by boopollyboo

I am in trouble off hubby for buying yet more yarn. I couldn’t resist. Its 100% cotton and lovely and soft. I plan on using it to make a granny square blanket for my mothers 60th at Christmas. For 700g it was only £15 so a great bargain too!

I have also recently started a quick blanket for my sons bed. It’s almost time to whip the duvets on and have sheets and blankets for when its warm at night. I wanted something fun and quick so I’ve started with squares…..this is my new way of blocking them as I get fed up pinning them all down to my ironing board. What do you think?? Basic nails whacked in a

bit of old wood!

I am also making this lovely blanket for my cousins baby. I am unsure of the colours as we do not know the sex of the baby yet, but I am loving the combination. If I do decide its a bit boyish I may just keep it myself!

I did some gardening late last week and planted all my plants into pots. I love having loads of pots around, especially ones that do not match. There are many more to do you yet. However, I am reluctant to do them just yet as after the recent downpours, they are suffering a little.

Just before I go, here is a sneak peek at my tea last night……cheese and onion potato gratin…………..it was DELICIOUS!

FREE Crochet Circles in Squares pattern

06/04/2013 by boopollyboo

I made this square up as I went along and made a lovely blanket out of some cotton yarns I had and I loved how it turned out. I thought I would share the pattern with you all! Enjoy!

Circles in Squares

Ch6 and join with sl st to make a ring
R1. Ch3 (counts as 1tr), 15tr into ring, sl st into 3rd ch.
R2. Ch5 (counts as 1tr and ch2) [1tr into next tr, ch2] 15 times, join with sl st into 3ch of ch5.
R3. Sl to next ch2 sp. Ch3 (counts as 1tr) 2tr into same space, ch1, *[3tr ch1] into next ch2 sp, repeat from * to end, join with sl st into ch3.
R4. In the Same ch1 sp, dc. *[ch3, 1dc into next ch1 sp] three times, ch6 to make corner, **1dc into next ch1 sp: rep from * twice and from *to** once more. Join with sl st into first ch3.
R5. Sl into next ch3 space, 3tr into each of next two ch3 sps, *[5tr, ch2, 5tr] into ch6 corner sp, **3tr into each of the next three ch3 sp: rep from *last ch6 corner sp and rep from * to ** once more. Join with sl st into ch3.
R5. Ch3, 1tr into each tr of the previous round, working [2tr, ch2, 2tr] into each ch2 corner sp. Join with sl st into top of ch3.
R6. Ch3, repeat R5.

Ta Dah.

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