Inside Crochet issue 37

 

 

 

My latest pattern has been published in Inside crochet issue 37.It is for  baby booties.They are so easy to make.They are a simple T shape that is folded  and sewn in a way that resembles a booty. I added bows . ribbon , buttons.use any thing you like.Made in Sublime 4ply cashmere,merino, silk yarn , a deliciously soft yarn perfect for wee ones feel.  This pattern is easy to adapt to make larger ones. I have made them for all my family including my brother who has size 13 uk feet. They don't look quite so cute in that size but they make your feet very happy.!!!

 

I m loving the new style of inside crochet , it feels and looks very stylish.I really like the photography,the booties look so pretty all lined up in a row.Well done team Inside crochet!!! 

 

I'm toying with the idea of getting my magazines as a ditigal subscription.I'm rather sad to do this as I am a great lover of books and i love to actually hold books,I love the smell of the paper.I love a new book with no creases,a spine that has not been forced flat and more recently I love the thrill of opening the magazines and book that has my pattern in it. A while back his highness bought me  a kindle something I thought Id hate but I now love it with a passion.However, once you start with electronic reading devices they bring out some other feature that you must have at present I want the kindle to have white paper.

 

However, I am really running out of space for more books.I have six floor to ceiling book cases filled with books I cant tell you the last time i hoovered the dust off them. I remember visiting someones house years ago and they had so many books but they were covered in thick layers of dust. i can remember being shocked that someone would do that to  books, alas,I ashamed to say I have become the same person. I don't know about you but time seems to be flying by, one day rolls into the next. Things that were once so very important now sit on the back burner all I want to do is find more time to design ,cook, read and crochetttttttttt all day long.

Published in a book

 HAPPY NEW YEAR

I trust you all have recovered from all the festivities .I hope you have had a lovely christmas filled with lots of over indulgence.I know I certainly have. I'm now on a healthy eating plan and slowly getting back in the swing .

 

Im sorry that it has been so very quiet here in my blogland but in the real world I have been very busy.I have been working away on a secret project. The wonderfully talented superwoman Claire Montgomerie has had yet another book published.I say superwoman as she has not only published a new book , she is a new mum and editor of Inside Crochet magazine.Claire asked me if I would like to work with her .

 

I couldnt quite believe it, but sure enough she really did want me to contribute to her new book ,Fashion Crochet.

In Claire words

" I wanted to write a book that showcases how wearable crochet is - it is often relegated to homewares - and with so much on the catwalks, I wanted to use the modern pieces around to inspire the projects"

I could not wait to start.



 

I designed two patterns

This is my first pattern, it is a beach cover up , or not .It is made in gorgeous cotton.I love white cotton when my girls where younger every summer I would make them a white cotton sundress .For me it evokes hot summer days and balmy evenings.

 

This is my  flower corsages can be worn singly, in groups or as a necklace or around a neckline.Each flower has a brooch back as each flower can be worn as a brooch ,on hats and even shoes.

 

The book has so many amazing patterns if you go to Claire's blog you will  see all the beautiful patterns.Im so thrilled and very honoured to have my work published with such wonderfully talented designers.I ordered my copy and it sits with pride of place on my bedside table.