For the love of colour

Hope everyone's enjoying their weekend! Just spotted a beautiful rainbow outside the living room window (the picture does it no justice) I do love a good rainbow, nothing better for a colour fanatic like me :)

Facebook

I've started putting more into my Facebook page this week, here it will be easier to see my craft albums, message me about commissions and show support to my business. 

I would really love it if you could check out my link below and click like :D:D:D

http://www.facebook.com/eskdalegifts 

Thank you for your support. Jo xXx

Yet another project on the go

Okay, okay I'm addicted I've just started yet another crochet project. But I do love having many projects on the go, if I'm bored of one I simply move on to the next, my new challenge will be finishing them all!  Anyway here is a quick peek of my new granny stitch blanket, I'm spoiled for choice with what colours to use at the minute. 

Flash back Friday

Just having a nosey through Ravelry - endless inspiration - and found this great pattern for angel bookmarks.  I'd seen it a while ago on a different website and made some for Christmas as presents, below are pictures of the two I kept, although I'd suggest using 4ply or smaller yarn and not the double knit I did for them (I was new to crochet and only had DK wool, this has defiantly now changed!)

Here is the link, give it a try as they are perfect for little thoughtful gifts to the avid book readers in your life;

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/suzies-little-angel-bookmark

Nearly forgot to mention the pattern states to start with 3chain and then DC (Treble, like me if you prefer to follow English patterns, as this is all American) into the first chain.  I personally found it better to do a magic circle, chain3 and then DC (or Tr!) into it.  See the difference between the pink and the white bookmarks below, the pink is done without the magic circle and has a bit of a whole in the head.  There are some great videos on YouTube on how to make a magic circle if you are unsure. :)

Busy day

Ah... finally get to put my feet up, just waved bye-bye to little mister Pj after a very tiring day.  We've done some drawing today which means pages and pages of balloon pictures think for someone who only turns 2 on saturday he's got them down to a tea, what do you think?

Fitness freak, maybe...

Pleased today got up early and did just over 40minutes on the runner, all before minding little mister P today - which is tiring enough on its own.  Okay, okay it was a guilt run, I had McDonald's yesterday (fillet of fish burger, fries and sprite, yum!) then I may have ate half my sisters McFlurry.  But hey-ho I vow to be a model dieter from this moment forth, or maybe just next weigh in!  Anyway for someone who couldn't run for 5minutes 2 years ago I think I did quite well (see slightly smug face below)!

 

Roses are pink...

I have experimented with many crochet flower patterns over the last year and that includes a lot of roses, but I have just discovered what I'm sure is to be my favourite.  Once again Lucy @ Attic24 has proven herself to be my hero concerning all things crochet.  These beautiful small roses are exactly what I want for creating my next flower pot and as usual her patterns are clear and easy to read.  I've yet to check out a crochet blog that does not have Attic24 at the top of their lists - and a well deserved place it is, I definitely owe her a coffee!

Here is my go at following Lucy's rose and leaf patterns, best of all it didn't take long at all :D

Check it out for yourself at http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/may-roses.html