5 April 2013

Finally - pictures....

Hello my lovely people! I have finally been able to upload some pictures, and I won't keep you waiting any longer. The weather has been kinder to us here, after all of the snow we had over Easter, and though it's still cold, the sun is out!
 
 

The trees have yet to grow leaves, and the weather-people on TV have forecast showers and that it will get warmer so that's all good!

 
 
My photography has (I hope) been improving too! Here is my 365 Project, where you take a photo everyday and post it. I would really recommend it to any photographers out there.
 
 


I am second from the left in this photo :) It was taken at the most recent dance show our dance school performed, and my friend Hannah is on the far left.

Thanks for reading,
Carys ♥

10 March 2013

Apologies...

Hi all, Blogger won't let me upload photos at the minute so the post I was going to upload today will have to wait a while.

Sorry about that,
Carys ♥

28 February 2013

Quick update...

I'm just dropping in to say hi today. I know I haven't posted in a very long time but I am trying to post more often. I hope to post again at some point this weekend, but until then, here's a little something to keep your minds busy.



Lucy
That's all for now, but expect to hear from me soon!
Carys <3

10 December 2012

Catch up...

Gosh, I can't believe that I haven't posted in more than a month! To make up for it I will post some pictures of my crafty projects from the past couple of weeks! Here they are:

 
How could I resist sharing this little cutie? It's tiny!

 
Introducing Bertie the VW bus! I made it from my own design for my friend Tracy as part of a swap package!

 
My entry for the November 'Designer's Challenge' challenge on Ravelry. I didn't win but I'm glad I entered because I'd been wanting to design a cowl for a long time!
 
 
 
 
 
 


Couldn't resist showing you this! Take a pair of dressing-up glasses and salt & pepper grinders to attempt to make a face!

I hope this brightened your day a little,
Carys ♥

27 October 2012

Teeny-Tiny Elephant...

Hello everyone, it's really starting to feel like autumn now, so I guess it's time to give you another free pattern! Today, it's my Teeny-Tiny Elephant. You need to stuff it as you go ♥

 



Materials:
Yarn of choice (I used DK)
 
Dpn needles and crochet hook to match (I used 2.25mm needles and 2.5mm hook). The hook is necessary to crochet the ears.

 

Note:

Kfbf - knit into front of next st, then knit into back of the st, then into front again. Makes 3 sts from 1

Make bobble (leg) - Kfbf, turn work, purl 3 sts, turn work, knit 3 sts, turn work, purl 3 sts, turn work, k3tog

 

Directions:

Body (knitted) –

CO 2 sts and work 6 rows of i-cord.

Spit the sts onto 2 dpns.

1. Kfb around (4)

Split sts onto 3 dpns.

2. [K1, kfb] around (6)

Reposition sts so there are 2 sts on each dpn.

3-4. K around (6)

5. Kfb around (12)

6. K around (12)

7. [K1, kfb] around (18)

8-10. K around (18)

11. K11, make bobble (leg), k3, make bobble (leg), k2 (18)

12-14. K around (18)

15. Repeat round 11

16-17. K around (18)

18. K2tog around (9)

Cut yarn and draw through all 9 sts. Pull tight and weave in ends.

 

Ears (crocheted). Make 2 -

Magic ring, ch 1.

1. 5dc in ring (5)

2. [Inc, dc] x2, inc (8)

FO and sew to body. Weave in ends.

(Note: if you can’t crochet, knit 2 semi-circles. If you do this I’d be grateful to update this post with the patterns you used for your elephant’s ears!)
 
 

 


You are free to sell any elephants you make and you can link to this pattern on your blog or website, but please don’t sell this pattern or claim it as your own, link it to my blog instead. Thank you.


12 October 2012

Long time, no see...

I can't believe it's been almost a month since I last posted! Gosh, school's been to busy to even think about crafting for a long time and that surprises me!

Anyway, the newest 'Designer's Challenge' is to make a cowl using cables, but it has to be inspired by autumn leaves. I have started mine (3/4 of the way there!) but it's top-secret at the minute - only a couple of people have seen it (that's you, Jodie and Katie!)

Well here is the link to the challenge thread on Ravelry, and here is the link to the discussion thread. To inspire anyone who wants to take part, I took a photo of the tree in my garden, which had some lovely colours on it!

 
 
That's all for now, so if you're looking for another crafty blog to read, why not try my aunt's?
 
Carys ♥


16 September 2012

Patterns In Nature...

Hello all! Today, I am sharing pictures of patterns in nature for those of you who need inspiration for anything in life (mainly crafting, though)! Here they are:












 

Pictures from:
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
I hope you find this helpful and I'll see you soon!

Carys ♥

14 September 2012

Birthdays...

Hello all, this is my first post since I turned 14 yesterday! I had a great birthday and I can't wait to share some of my presents with you!

My friend Ioana (hello and thank you so much!) bought me a birthday angel and 4 beautiful books. They are: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bront­­e, Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte, Ritual by Mo Hayder, and another Mo Hayder book, The Treatment. They look so good and I can't wait to read them!

I got lots of gift vouchers from various friends and relatives (I want to mention Katie, Ria and Jasmine now - thank you all so much!). I also got a beautiful bracelet and this amazing book from my auntie Aimie (here is her blog - she has some amazing stuff on there)! Thank you so much for the presents Aimie!


Well that's all for now, folks, I'll be back soon with some photos (hopefully)!

Carys ♥

3 September 2012

Looking back...

Hello again! It's the last day of my six-week summer holiday so I thought I might as well look back at my lovely time off school. During this holiday, I have had many great times with my friends and family. Let me tell you about some of them...

I've seen my friends...



Ria
 
I've been to my cousin and uncle's joint birthday party...
 
Faye is 5 now!
I've talked to my friend who I haven't seen or spoken to for 8 years!!! Her name is Nikita!
 
 


And I've had my hair cut...(Sorry - no picture of that!)


I've also made some progress on some of my crafty projects! I now have 44 squares on my blanket and have completed my baby seal.

His name is Finn!

That's all for now, folks. I'm going to start my first day of year 9 at school tomorrow in a new school uniform - I hope your day will be as exciting as mine!

Carys ♥

28 August 2012

Re-using and Recycling...

Hello again! Today I want to show you the yarn I bought for a granny square blanket I am currently making. Here is a picture of the blanket so far!


 
 
It is growing very quickly and I love it to bits! I am using up odds and ends of yarn I have found around the house and some which I have been given. The yarns I bought can be seen in my stash on Ravelry, but here is a sneak peek!
 
 
 
 
I hope you like it, so stay tuned for the latest news on my crafting goodness!
 
 
Carys ♥