Guess what I finished last week? Ta-daaa! My second crocheted blanket, definitely ready for use when it gets cold. The pattern I used is from Simply Crochet #146, and is the “Sleeping Beauty” blanket by Marianne Rawlins. The example blanket only uses 36 squares, but I ended up making 108. I used cotton yarn, like…… Continue reading Blanket the Second
Month: February 2026
More Mending
You remember my second waistcoat from (rapid typing) four years ago? Yeah, this one. I put patch pockets on it, because my sewing skills were not up to welt pockets at the time. However, four years later, I am not a fan of the patch pockets anymore. Therefore, I gathered all my bravery and put…… Continue reading More Mending
Three Years in the Making
This is my fifth V&A Customisable Shirt, and probably my new favourite. This fabric is linen that I purchased three years ago while on holidays, with this very pattern in mind. (I was certainly thinking ahead!) I am so happy that I’ve finally made it up into this dreamy shirt, because it is gorgeous. The…… Continue reading Three Years in the Making
Project Roundup
I completed all the squares for my peach/purple/grey blanket recently, so it is three-quarters complete! I have begun the process of crocheting all the squares together, which is not taking as long as I thought. I am working on it daily, which is probably why it’s coming together quickly. The plan is to make three…… Continue reading Project Roundup
My Life in Miniature 