Hello everyone!
It feels so strange to be sitting at my computer and to finally open a new blog post that isn’t a hand quilt along update (!!). In the last year, with the birth of baby Clark, my life kind of has been turned upside down and I have suddenly found myself with no energy or will to blog. I also stopped crocheting for a while, which is very strange because crochet has been my favourite fibre art media for years now (in fact, since I learnt how to in 2011). I haven’t blogged anything about my crochet since March (where did time go?) but in the last couple of months I’ve actually been back at it full force and I am very excited to share with you what I have been up to!
- I have started designing again and I have made quite a few new little critters!
From left to right, top row: Lara the love bug, Nate the narwhal, Daisy the duckling
From left to right, bottom row: Little fish, scientist set, Unnamed caterpillar - The patterns for Lara and Nate have been released! You can find Lara on my Ravelry store and Nate for free (which leads me to point number 3!)
- I have a new website where I am posting only my free patterns and links to my Ravelry patterns. I really wanted a space where I could have all my patterns in one place and I’m so happy with how it turned out!
- I have participated in a very cute crochet along organised by LexInStitches (Alexa Templeton). The pattern is super cool and it is available here! Here is my finished puppy.
- If you have been following me for a while, you will know about my lord of the rings blanket (the blanket of shame I have been ‘working’ on for 4 years!). Well I have started the last square, and I have started joining it! Hooray!
That’s it for now, I think I will be back next week with some knitting update! I hope you have all been great and I will aim to catch up on some blog reading this week 🤞🏼
You’ve definitely hit the ground running! Just think of the happy feeling when that blanket is finally finished 😀
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Oh my god! Yes, I cannot wait 😂
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Emma, no surprise that you had a break from blogging when Clark arrived. I remember those days (there was 20 months between the two girls). Working full time with babies is like running a never ending marathon! Glad you are back to wanting to craft and blog again. Clark has a great batch of toys to play with!
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And I’m not even working full time, I can’t imagine the stress! It’s hard enough as it is 😅 Definitely happy to feel a bit more like myself and that at least I started crafting a lot more! The blogging seem to be a bit hit and miss but it will happen again I’m sure 🙂
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As with anything, you work up to it!
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good to see you are feeling the energy to blog again lol.
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It’s a bit of hit and miss at the minute but it’s on my to do list! lol
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Glad to have you back blogging, I’m sure baby Clark has kept you busy, and he has a lot of cuddly toys to play with. I like the duck it has my name on it (Daisy) just saying! and the dog is super cute.
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Yes! I think I got inspired by your letters (and of course it’s a bird too, which I know you love!) I totally need to write back to you, I’m sorry it took me so long but the start of semester has taken me by surprise. 😘❤️
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Awww they’re all so cute!
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Thanks AJ!
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Your a good mum,you did what was most important!🥰 love that puppy,he’s are charmer.
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Thanks Deb 😘 it was nice to have a break and really focus on the family for a little while
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Wow, Emma you have a lot on your hands what with motherhood and all. Very cute designs and so happy you are back to your lovely crocheting. I have a crochet project too miniature granny squares to make a scarf a la Sophie Digard. Goodness knows when I will have enough! Meanwhile, enjoy these days with little Clark.
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment 🙂 I love making granny squares but they do take so long to make! I am sure it will be so lovely when it’s finished though x
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Your projects are adorable!!
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Thank you so much 😘
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Lots of fun little animals coming out of your hooks – I look forward to seeing your blanket of shame – ha, no shame in only four years!
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haha I think I’d better laugh about how long it’s taken me, otherwise I would be crying 😂
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I really like that dog 😍🐶
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It is super cute isn’t it? 🙂 I love Alexa’s designs (she is the one who designed this cutie). I think I will make her little penguin next, it’s so adorable!
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Love to learn how to make things like this for my grandbabies..
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I am sure you can! There are some really good videos on YouTube to learn how and so many cute patterns 😊
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How cute!!!
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Thank you 😊
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