Two of the lovely gifts that I received for my birthday were the book "Cute & Easy Crochet with Flowers " by Nicki Trench, and some yummy yarn. That was a whole month ago now, and I've been just dying to get stuck into both of them, but have willed encouraged myself to be disciplined and get some of my WIPs finished and out of the way first before I started something new.
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Ok, so technically I still have an unfinished-as-yet crocheted shawl and an almost-finished-just-need-to sew-them-up pair of knitted socks in my basket, but I could resist no longer and a few days ago, my willpower caved. Willpower really has never been my strong point.
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| see the pretty soft pink socks there too ? |
So, on my needles this week is a cabled cowl (just a pattern I made up as I went along
- quite simple . . . 40 stitches with two 8 stitch cables in between) and on my hook,
a pair of Fingerless Gloves from Nicki Trench's lovely book.
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And whilst my fingers are busy with that, I'm enjoying my current Book Club read: "The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul" by Deborah Rodrigues. It's a novel, but gives an interesting touch of insight into life in Afganistan as the author used to live as an ex-pat in Kabul.
So today I'm linking up with Ginny at Small Things for Yarn Along
and also joining in with Chrissie at Chrissie Crafts & Marianne at Ladybird Diaries for their Bloomin' Crochet-A-Long.
Do hop over and have a wee peek at what everyone else is doing with yummy yarn today.
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Happy Thursday peeps . . .
xoxo
I do like your basket full of yarn goodies! The gloves look so lovely...and the yarn on your needles...yum! Looks like you are having a wonderful productive week, keep me posted on the book, I know someone else who is reading it... Chrissie x
ReplyDeleteThe "Passion" yarn looks very luxurious & soft. I don't think there's anything wrong with having more than one (or three!) projects on the go at once, is there? If so, I think I'm in trouble!! The cowl looks lovely & warm :) Wendy x
ReplyDeleteNone at all Wendy, so you're not in trouble :-)
DeleteI just like everything to be neat & tidy & finished so for once I decided I was going to try and be good!
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You are disciplined, I tend to jump straight in. Gorgeous cowl and mitts and those socks are my favourite colour pink, very pretty. The book looks very interesting, I may have to add this to my reading list. Enjoy the rest of your week. Deb x
ReplyDeleteHappy thursday to you too....I must, I must get that book...I can resist it no longer...'amazon i am on my way'....
ReplyDeletelots of love to you gilly
daisy j x
You are definitely disciplined, I have no resistance when wanting to start a new project hence why I am now hooking a hexagon blanket for the Bloomin' CAL but I know I can take it easy with that project and still work on others at the same time :) I am loving all the yarny goodness!
ReplyDeleteInviting blog! I enjoyed seeing your current projects. New follower. Have a blessed week!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a fabulous book. I'm such a beginning crocheter so when It says EASY in the title, I go for it!
ReplyDeleteI love your basket full of yarny goodness, enjoy making the handwarmers, resistance is futile for me when it comes to new projects
ReplyDeleteClare xx
Both of the books sound good. I like your basket full of projects and books. It's pretty and looks like a basket full of cozy and fun! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteA basket full of yarny goodness in stunning colours. Your book looks very interesting, I think I may have give it a go.
ReplyDeleteirene
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What a beautiful pooch! Really like the fingerless gloves I've been fancying making them myself x
ReplyDeleteHappy Thursday Gilly. I want to see those lovely soft socks, I have never made socks because I am worried I would get addicted to making them and my life would end! Jo x
ReplyDeleteI always mean to finish things before starting another project - but I have no willpower!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are having a lot of yarny fun.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
Hello skattie and how lovely to see all that scrummy wool in that basket. I am going to knit next year, and as always you inspire. Those arm warmer look the bizz as does that book. I always like to see what others are reading! Dankie vir jou mooi boodskap oor Pa. Liefde xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining in the CAL! I just know that your hand warmers will be so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteMarianne x
I don't see anything wrong with having a few projects on the go all at once. I do it all the time! :oD
ReplyDeleteI am impressed at how long you managed to resist starting a new project. All your yarn makes look pretty and cosy for the winter which is just about here x Nicki Trench patterns are great, I love them too xox Penny
ReplyDeleteEverything you are making looks gorgeous Gilly - I especially love the yarn for your cowl - and I think you did so well to hold off so long before jumping into that yummy yarn and book! I have four items on the go at the moment - two blankets that have been kinda forgotten temporarily (for months!), a cardi just started then a little mystery that I couldn't resist but that is taking a lot more doing than I'd expected. All fun though!
ReplyDeleteHappy days to you, hugs, Joy x
What great gifts for a creative person. I'm sure you will have a lot of inspiration to do even more great projects.
ReplyDeleteOh dear...I just started a new embroidery project today instead of finishing the blankets, socks, hat, .... Thanks for sharing your pretty projects, Gilly :)
ReplyDeleteGracie xx
I must put the Little Coffee Shop..on the bookclub list...wonder if they will let me get the Flowers book too??
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed that somebody who is so good at so many different crafts only has a very small basket of WIPs! I'm also envious of your crochet, it is on my to learn list when I have some time. Julie x
ReplyDeletethree projects is probably just the right mix! the wool you are using for the cowl looks lovely and the gloves look nice and easy and you can socks, wow, this i will learn one day! Heather x
ReplyDeleteSounds like lots lots of new things to make.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty projects Gilly!! Loving the finger less gloves, I was just thinking the other day I wanted to crochet myself a pair!! :) Thanks for the inspiration! Hope you have a lovely weekend!! xo Holly
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are gorgeous, I made my very first attempt at crochet flowers this week and I'm thrilled with them...just do not look to close!! oooo and the gloves, clever you!!..... xo
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing that fabulous yarn and your new book. I'm as yet still undecided about making crocheted flowers but I do love those fingerless gloves, and the yarn in that cowl in the making... omgosh! I love the colors and they way flow! Hmmm, the book sounds interesting as well... so, I'm off to Amazon now to see if it comes in kindle format...
ReplyDeleteHugs and enjoy your weekend my sweet blogging sister!
Ooh that yarn basket looks delightful! The fingerless gloves are great, I use them all the time in Winter because I've always got cold hands! I love the colours in the passion yarn. Have a wonderful weekend Gilly! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThe cables look great! And I'm loving the pretty pink of the socks. The right pink is just the most perfect colour :)
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY GILLY!!!
ReplyDeleteThat crochet book looks fantastic!
Everytime I see a photo of one of your dogs I just want to give them big kisses!
Stay dry in the upcoming storm.
Much love and have a great Sunday!
Tammy
Great to get stuck into some new projects now the weather's turned horrid. Looks like someone was about to run off with your yarn! xx
ReplyDeleteI love the look of your crochet and your knitting, so many good things you have on the go there! The colour of those socks is perfect. x
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday my dear. I love to crochet but I can only do simple things. I am very challenged when it comes to reading crochet directions.
ReplyDeleteHugs
donna