A CAL worth my salt!

So… I started the Anna’s Tales CAL by K.A.M.E. Crochet I had never joined a CAL before and I really wanted to try my hand at this pattern. I happened to have a suitable yarn cake on hand, and here is my progress – parts 1 and 2. I am really enjoying this pattern; although some counting is in order, the stitches Krisztina uses are all my favourites and the texture is amazing <3. Now the Christmas holidays are over, my progress on Part 3 is slightly slower, but I’ll post updates here soon! If you want to join the…

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Happy Granny Square Day!

Hi all and best wishes for a super Granny Square Day! I hope to add to your enjoyment with an easy make: a gift bag made with just one square. You can make it with any granny square and in any size you want. I have prepared a full tutorial with photos that you can buy as an inexpensive pdf on Ravelry; however, you can find the instructions below. And to make things merrier let’s have a competition! Post the picture of your granny square bag made with my tutorial on Instagram tagging #supernovacrochet and win a surprise prize! I’ll…

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Peppermint Tea Shawl

So here I am, two hours into my latest enterprise – I’m taking part in a CAL by Black Sheep Wools making a shawl designed by the talented Lisa Cook of Lisa’s Attik. I had thought originally of a cake by Crochet_uk.co.uk but it wasn’t turning out as I wished, probably because the original pattern has been made with a Sheepjes Whirls and the Twister I have here is a similar yarn – twisted and not simply 4-ply. I am more than a little sorry because I am still looking for a great pattern for the Winchester cake, but this is not it I guess. Moreover, this Twister cake I have recently bought reminds me of the colours of tea (not the peppermint one though! more a lemon-y one I guess) and I reckon it’s appropriate. Stay with me to see how it turns out!

Mini Octopus Amigurumi

This pattern by Ess Haytch on Ravelry is one of my go-to amigurumi patterns when I need a quick make. Easy to make and the result is always nice! I have made several, they build up quickly and they are a good stashbuster too. They are perfect when you need a small gift or a new toy for your kids (mine always take them if they see one lying around!) 🙂 Click here for the pattern and enjoy yourself! 🙂

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