Wednesday WIP

This is my Wednesday WIP. 

Trying to create a pleasing monkey face ... it's harder than it looks.

Trying to design it ...

Monkey B v1

Monkey B v2

Bunny B

Am creating a little family of animals for a colleague who is going off on maternity leave using this fantastic pattern on Craftzine here. It's by Stephanie Jessica Lau who has a great blog called All About Ami.

I always find it fascinating to see how people come up with their designs and to see who inspires who ... Stephanie was inspired by Cary Bates who has another lovely blog called Lue and Sue.

I've taken a stall at a craft fair in November and am obviously looking at what I can and can't make to sell. I've decided to carry around a little design book to make sure I can prove provenance on all of my own designs - just in case.

This particular pattern was really quick to work up. I predict it will be another go to for baby gifts. I used Patons 100% 4ply Cotton and a 3.5mm hook.

O's Octopus

It's time ... time to unleash my musings on the world.

I will  mainly be showcasing my crochet but will, no doubt, share my attempts to bring up The Kid, my singing efforts and whatever else is pre-occupying my mind. If anyone is reading this, feel free to say hello.

This gorgeous little thing is from a fab pattern by an amazing woman called Yan Schenkel on the  pica-pau blog. Her blog is incredible with lots of tutorials and free patterns.  I really like her work.

The Octopus was really quick to work up & am loving the simplicity of it. I can imagine this will be one of my go-to baby gifts. I made it for the 1yr old daughter of my colleague V. I used Good Fortune Cotton and a 2.5mm hook.