tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83175256815049610812024-03-13T12:26:21.994+00:00StitchabilitiesWhat started as a place to record my Cross stitching is mostly Crochet but occasionally a bit of stitching.Stitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.comBlogger386125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-46545155127437277712022-03-14T12:36:00.001+00:002022-03-14T12:47:42.983+00:002022 I was thinking of adding photos of finished work on here. But need to find out how, from my phone.Stitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com067 Harrison St, Derby DE22 3UU, UK52.914913 -1.490424252.58334450125669 -2.03974060625 53.246481498743307 -0.94110779375000009tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-21794650684615527832018-01-08T12:50:00.000+00:002018-01-08T12:50:53.815+00:00Just found this in drafts from 2016. So much has changed since then.2016, where did the rest of the time go?
Hello! Boy it has been a while. I have changed jobs, I am now a Taxi Driver...lol
and most days I work 12 hours and 5/6 days a week so I don't get much time to do alot.
I did manage to complete a Rainbow Blanket, which was part of a yarn club I joined hosted by the lovely Samantha at Unbelievawool, I first bought some of her yarn at Wonderwool Wales lastStitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-80319708009538911082018-01-08T12:35:00.001+00:002018-01-08T12:35:56.808+00:002018...HelloWell I wasn't sure if i could still sign in, but here I am.
Doubt there are any people but this is mostly for me to try and keep on at my temperature blanket.
I am using Attic 24's Woodland blanket as a pattern, using the lowest and highest temperatures of the week. So that will be 104 rows (I hope)
If it snows then I might add a white row, so it may be more than 104.
So as Stitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-20774460890529051342015-06-21T09:05:00.001+01:002015-06-21T09:05:59.357+01:00Nearly the end of JuneWhere does the time go. I had hoped time would go slower as I got older, but no it seems you blink and it's gone. Here is my current project originally it was a shawl I was making with this yarn but I decided I did not like it. So I saw a fab tutorial on YouTube by Bag 'O' Day. Not sure about it now as she did say it was an XL size but I will be amazed if this fit a child. I am determined toStitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-89236767340723170322015-06-10T10:33:00.001+01:002015-06-10T10:33:17.171+01:00June UpdateWow what have I been doing since the 10th of May, well I turned 40, yes the big Four O.
I have been doing a little bit of this and that.
Had a trip to the Harry Potter studios which was fantastic. Had butterbeer...ergh horrid stuff.
I will do a separate post of items I have been making soon.
Stitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-79437956341401294692015-05-10T20:45:00.001+01:002015-05-10T20:45:28.051+01:00A few of my current projects
Here is the V-stitch using Caron's One Pound ball, it is actually blue not grey like it looks in the photo.
and my version of the Entrelac Blanket using some sparkly wool from the pound shop
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Here is my chunky ripple blanket using Superwash Merino Chunky that has been hand dyed by
Unbelievawool - Never a dull moment
The Yarn Tree UK - Stitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-89173996378426576102015-05-05T20:49:00.001+01:002015-05-05T20:58:45.186+01:00Wonder wool WalesBeen for a trip to Wales in April, met with some Ladies from a forum I joined any years ago it was lovely to finally meet them after so many years chatting online.I bought some goodies.I started a T-shirt yarn basketAnd an Entrelac blanketAnd a V stitch blanket.Stitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-56361224220385689482015-03-08T17:01:00.001+00:002015-03-08T17:01:04.523+00:00Woolly StuffI have been hooking as usual, not much to show but I have started yet again another blanket. I did some fingerless mitts. And some CAL mystery squares Oh and I was making yet another blanket.I have some yarn pics to shareStitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-88686969568277371362015-03-08T16:59:00.001+00:002015-03-08T16:59:25.688+00:00Love to craftToday was Quiltathon day in Old Dalby, I did arrive at 9am I certainly didn't make it to 11pm, even though it is called that it is just a do whatever craft you wish from 9am to 11pm. I left just before 8pm. I did a workshop today. Making a heart decoration. And I made my second tablemat set, had to add Cats!When I left I had started a bag, here it is when I got home. Just the outside done.But hadStitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-67281121331295740672015-03-03T11:47:00.000+00:002015-03-10T11:04:42.220+00:00Kit on Ebay[SOLD]I have put this kit on Ebay if anyone is interested, it is unopened kit. Absolutely love it but I am sure I will never get round to doing it
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Woodland-Enchantress-/291396580695?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item43d896f557Stitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-54336729135358832172015-02-17T10:44:00.001+00:002015-02-17T10:44:00.675+00:00An updateI currently don't have access to a computer. So I am going to attempt a post from my phone.I did a workshop last week and I made the first set of placemats.Today the work shop was to do this, I used one of my wedding photosAnd here is my cat tea cosy.Stitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-306266217322954382015-01-29T09:49:00.001+00:002015-01-29T09:49:55.166+00:00ChangesI am still crocheting bits and bobs, and trying to keep up with a few exchanges. but their will be some changes this year so I may not be around as much, I will post as and when I can and remember too.
I am going to Wonderwool at the end of April, and looking forward to it also meeting up with some ladies I have spoke online to for many years but never met!
I hope the weather is not too bad whereStitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-70393402498876133942015-01-03T11:33:00.001+00:002015-01-03T11:33:11.690+00:00Plans for 2015
As you know from my last post I am going to Crochet some items for Charity, I am hoping to keep a record here on my blog.(Fingers Crossed)
But I am going to try and attend more events also this year, I will be going to Yarndale, and maybe some others if funds allow.
I am hoping to document my stash purchases as well, I do have a Ravelry account so mostly it will be on there, but I Stitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-85534092522343653972015-01-02T19:41:00.001+00:002015-01-02T19:41:32.586+00:00New year wishes (pic heavy)For you all, I had a lovely Christmas and New year, I hope you all did.
We had my Mum over Christmas day and New Years Day. I got some lovely pressies, I hope you did too.
I found this half done in an old JCS ornie mag so I finished the stitching, It may get made into something before next Christmas,
My daughter made this
This is me at work, LOL
My puddy cats cameStitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-67936977365732030702014-12-14T19:51:00.001+00:002014-12-14T19:51:35.108+00:00The Holidays are coming....Yes, I am feeling quite Christmassy, I am sat here wearing my PJ's and a Santa's hat.
I only want to do Christmassy things, so I am attempting some mini snowmen.... yes well a few more attempts needed I think.
Christmas tree is up, a few bits here and there, I cannot find all my X-stitch ornaments, I know they are here somewhere but my mind is blank on where they are!
Stitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-44675904592539727112014-12-04T22:14:00.001+00:002014-12-04T22:14:06.380+00:00Currently on the hookI have these in my basket next to my sofa, I do have circular in there but haven't got any further as of yet. It will be a foot pouffe. But it does cause the hands to hurt doing it.I had been looking after 5 kittens for the past couple months. They went to Cats Protection today and I am a little bit sad. I will miss their snuggles and little motorboat purrs. But they will have wonderful pets. I Stitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-62286243868400859582014-11-23T19:18:00.000+00:002014-11-23T19:18:37.977+00:00Finish!I have a finish!
I had run out of this wool which is from B&M and my local store had also run out of this colour, but my lovely friend Ann bought some for me at her local store. Isn't she an Angel xx
The design is on Ravelry , it is a Scoodie, By Melissa Grice the design does have ears but I decided not to do themStitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-8461794943621289022014-11-22T10:46:00.001+00:002014-11-22T10:46:36.686+00:00Follow">http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/5021559/?claim=vwys7xtpv3u">Follow my blog with BloglovinStitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-27130037460316579612014-11-19T11:22:00.001+00:002014-11-19T11:22:44.972+00:00It is still growing.I have been adding some more hexagons to the blanket, I still have loads more to go though.I have been crocheting again Stitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-733250949248947402014-11-17T11:43:00.001+00:002014-11-17T11:43:08.464+00:00I love receiving packages through the postBut these had me stumped as to what they were, I normally can tell what they are but these. I will let you see for yourself.I just love how they vacuum packed them, I had no idea what they were until I opened the packagesStitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-21592163053261888022014-11-16T21:54:00.000+00:002014-11-16T21:54:22.894+00:00A lovely weekend!
Saturday was the Needlecraft Haven meet up in Nuneaton which is organised by Clare.
We had a special guest from the USA, and some of us stitched a coaster for her to remind her of her trip to the UK, I stitched a sheep.
Yes I stitched!
I crocheted for most of the time.
This is for a xmas wreath I am hoping to get finished for Xmas.
I didn't realise that I had only Stitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-52147208880972015512014-11-05T21:59:00.000+00:002014-11-05T21:59:19.671+00:00Hooded ScarfI know I have only just posted, but wanted to share my current project I am doing, My version of this Hooded Scarf by Melissa Grice
I am not sure if I am adding the ears or not though.
But this chunky wool I bought from B&M is just lovely, I have also bought some in blue and the last two pink ones.
On a different note...
I have to say as I am getting older I Stitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-73512292102088882892014-11-05T12:06:00.000+00:002014-11-05T12:06:07.876+00:00I'm backI hope everyone is okay, and keeping warm.
I have just got back from Cyprus I actually did some Crochet, also a tiny bit of stitching which I can't share, sorry.
But here is the Crochet, I did most on the flight, as it was too warm to do out there.
Andy did get a photo of me crocheting but I won't scare you as I was in my swimsuit. xx
I did last night start a new project, I must really Stitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-19570740044601597982014-10-18T21:26:00.001+01:002014-10-18T21:26:05.825+01:00Bakewell Wool GatheringHad a lovely time today, bought some lovely bits!Stitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317525681504961081.post-80508098803022401022014-10-15T21:28:00.001+01:002014-10-15T21:28:44.789+01:00Wool glorious woolI have finished my poncho, it is big enough to keep me warm. Not sure about adding tassels as I tend to catch them on everything, I am going to wash it and hope for the best.But I have a new start...Yay! 😘Love this, it is wool I bought at Yarndale and it was not cheap! It was from the Natural dye studio, Merino wool 100%Ok off to hook some more xxxStitchabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08486522750431462605noreply@blogger.com4