How are you all this weekend? I'm well and have been keeping busy. Have had lots to make, I just keep finding so many exciting bits and pieces I'm really keen to create! It's predominantly been about crochet this month - I'm obsessed.
I've finally learnt to read patterns - I was making things using YouTube videos before, but it suddenly just clicked with reading them. I feel so stupidly proud of myself! So the first thing I made from reading a pattern was my foxy hat -
Which my sister stole very quickly!
I must admit - she looks much better in it than I do! Just beautiful :)
So now I'm reading patterns, it has opened up a world of crocheting opportunities to me. I've also discovered Ravelry now too, which just amazes me. There are so many talented people there who are generous enough to share their fantastic patterns. The crochet item which was top of my list to make was a fox scarf, I'd seen one previously on Instagram and had set myself the goal to make one myself. So, I paid for a pattern on Ravelry and got going. I took my time with it because I wanted him to be perfect. Here are the results....
I just love his little face! I made the nose myself using the needle felting technique, which scares the life out of me! That needle is scary! Anyway, I've been wearing him with pride, and been getting lots of compliments! He's also very warm and snugly.
I've been busy also designing new brooches to sell, I've had some orders which makes me so happy - so thank you if you've bought one from me! The brooches are £1.50 each plus £1 postage.
Really hope you like my brooches too, I'm open to new ideas from you and can have a go at illustrating your ideas - just get in touch!
I'd also like to say a HUGE 'Thank You' to every lovely one of you who bought one of my crochet poppies for the British Legion. I managed to raise £120 and I'm so overwhelmed by your generosity, you really are lovely people.
Right, that's it from me people! Thanks for taking the time to read my blog, I appreciate it. I opened a Facebook page this week, so take a look at that here for regular updates from me - www.facebook.com/thefoxsburrow
Lots of love, Kerry xx
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