Yarn Tales

I love crafting in my spare time and 

this week I've enjoyed crocheting and knitting using some lovely yarn.

I used cotton ones for this crochet project

and these super chunky wool (with super big knitting needles)

to make myself a snood (or is it a cowl?)

I've enjoyed working with these yarns and it's been fun getting

my knitting needles out again. It's actually been ages since

I've done any knitting and my knitting skills are the same

as my crochet ones--still at beginner's level, still learning.

Even with the simple stocking stitch I still made mistakes and

had to unravel a row or two every now and again.

I do envy those who can easily knit up a garment in an evening.

 I got there eventually and I'm very happy with my snood.
It's nice and soft, much warmer than I've expected.
I'll hopefully stay toasty wearing this when the colder weather
comes next week.

Just before the new year I treated myself to a copy of Simply Crochet
and a couple of old magazines. They're all full of beautiful and inspiring
projects and I have enjoyed looking through them with many
cups of tea and some treats.

There are clothes and home accessories in these copies
of stitchcraft that won't look out of date if worn or used today.
I've found this particularly interesting, how trends and styles
keep coming back.

There's a particular project in one of these magazines that
I'm very keen to make. I have all the needed yarn and I'm really
looking forward to getting started. Hope to be back soon
 with more happy yarny tales and makes.


Thanks for reading!

Have a lovely weekend!