You may remember this poppy from last year…unfortunately, I don’t have any time to hook any this year, but maybe you do… here is the link to last years post which contains the pattern details.
Poppies
Tag: brooch
a look over my shoulder
This is my end of 2014 review… a chance for me to look over my shoulder and reflect on the last 6 months…yes…this little sanctuary of mine is 6 months old and as we trip in to 2015, I feel both excited and content, which I think is a good place to be.
June 2014 saw not only the birth of ayarnyrobin… but the completion of my friendship blanket.
and the Robin’s nest!
“there aint no rules, there never was none, there aint never gonna be none”!!
In July I completed charity headbands
a happy ripple blanket
a vintage tea cosy
and wrote my first tutorial
as well as spending some ‘down time’ on the river
August saw me settle outside to crochet in the warmer weather and do a spot of blog hoppin’.
I also broke into my sumptuous alpaca stash
and enjoyed the summer holidays with the boys, making some special memories
and completed a light weight summer scarf
and wrist warmers ready for the autumn
and a much needed Summer break away was enjoyed also.
September saw the struggle with my hook to complete this basket weave baby blanket
which led to a frivolous yarnpom in the park
and the arrival of Jess!
I lost my crojo completely in October…partly Jess’ fault
eventually finding it, after much help from some lovely readers, and completed a couple of beanies for the boys.
and more than a few poppy brooches,
and Summer turned to my favourite time of the year…Autumn.
In November I hooked myself a beanie
and had a great time at the circus
and was very kindly nominated for the Leibster award
and very proudly offered my first free pattern.
I continued to enjoy the changing landscapes walking with the dogs and rellished the tranquillity that the peace allowed in my mind.
and then there was the last minute Christmas hooking in December,
which did get completed in sort…and which I have yet to post about in finished splendour (I will in the New Year…I promise).
And finally a traditional Christmas spent with the people I love the most… a perfect way to celebrate my most favourite festival.
And there you have it… my 2014 review. May I take this opportunity to thank all of my lovely readers for sharing this journey with me. I have honestly loved sharing my journey with you and appreciate you all so much. I guess all that is left to do this year is to wish you all a very peaceful and healthy 2015.
xxxxx
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update
A quick update this week.
This week saw my first pattern release on a yarny robin… and it’s free
This is how my list is looking today,
COMPLETED
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headbands for Bowdazzling (charity for young girls undergoing chemotherapy)
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poppies
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hot water bottle cover
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basket weave baby blanket (added to the list Aug 2014)
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fingerless gloves (added to the list Aug 2014)
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x1 yarnbomb in my community
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winter hats for the Lil’ Robins and Mr R
– minion hat for my winter robin by request
– beanies for my Summer Robin and Autumn Robin and for Mr R.
OUTSTANDING
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scrapghan
fabric buttons
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bunting
hook holder
a crochet wall hanging
charity SIBOL blankets (Sunshine International Blankets Of Love) charity for the elderly… have a look at SIBOL
tree house decoration
broomstick crochet photo tutorial
purse
9 more yarnbombs in my community
If you would like to take part in a year of projects it’s never too late to join in with us or if you would like to take a look at some other blogs taking part, take a look here.
I have also set myself the crazy challenge of hooking a ‘his and hers’ blanket for my Mom and Dad for Christmas, hence this quick update… my hands should be hooking!
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Not a lot…but quite a bit!
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This is the sum total of my craftiness this week….not a lot. This is my poppy made just for me, being as all the previous poppies I had made for myself were oohed and aahed over and taken by my family and friends…not that I minded in the least, I take great joy from knowing that my hooking is appreciated! I did however run out of the pretty topaz glass beads for the centre, but found these little glossy black beads instead which just makes this one extra special and mine!
I did achieve quite a bit else, this week saw my interview for my Return to Nursing Practice which was on Thursday. After much of the week re teaching myself fractions and how to do long division and multiplication of decimals (yawn, yawn) I took my numeracy and literacy tests and successfully got through the gruelling interview and so start this new and daunting journey on the 13th January 2015! (cue angelic hosts singing Hallelujah!!)
I hope to make progress this coming week on my own pattern and who knows maybe even finish it so that I can share it with you in time for Christmas.
If you have not read all about the Leibster Award, please take a peek just here, I have 10 nominations to make and if you would like me to nominate you to receive the online award, then just let me know by leaving me a comment.
Enjoy your week
xxx
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Year of Projects Progress
This week has come and gone in a flurry it now seems and I am happy to report that some progress has been made on my year of project list.
I had a lovely couple of days at the beginning of the week, catching up with friends sharing latte’s and maybe the odd cake here and there! I have enjoyed several long walks with the dogs through the autumnal leaves that are now carpeting most of the fields and parks nearby.
We also had a Parent’s evening thrown in mid week – which was a pleasure on all 3 counts I am both pleased and proud to say. Even work has come and gone quickly this week and so I find myself as I write this at the start of half term, looking forward to and easing into a long weekend (4 days) to be precise, of fun and family and no alarm clock!!!
I have some finishes to show you, if you are a regular reader you will have already seen a couple of them in the last 2 posts….
If however, you have not read the finished posts, more details on patterns and yarn can be found on these links:
Beanies
Poppies
I did manage another brain wave beanie, this time for Mr. R, who was super thrilled as he is working on a roof this coming week.
Details of how my list is now looking can be found here and if you would like to join in or take a look at other folk’s progress you can check out the group just here
xxx
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Remember Them Poppies
So quick and easy to make, the pattern is by Anne Egan and was in this months edition of Simply Crochet.
The actual poppy takes just over 5 minutes to hook up and I added the beads… which took a bit longer and of course the brooch pin on the back
All in all a really quick make… I have had to make several, as friends and family have visited they have all taken one…of course I’ve told them that they still need to make their donation towards the poppy appeal.
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