Inspiration Update!

Ummm… so I went onto Pinterest earlier….

Found this circular pattern! How awesome is this? Knitted as well – which wasn’t something I would have thought you could do!

Idea is that you can do it in different yarns and different needle sizes depending on what you want to make (rugs, table mats, blankets etc)!

I may also have pinned about a million different Pokemon Crochet ideas…

Ummm…. Really need some new yarn? Honestly I’m going to have some space for it once I finish this scrap yarn blanket….

Off to actually knit something…

Love to you all and Happy knitting

MrsKirstyHoll

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Service Station Crafting Magazine - Homemaker - Issue 35

On  Monday I was heading home from a weekend up in Derby with my grandparents. Having married and left home, it's not often I head out on a family weekend away. But it was lovely weekend :)

Getting bored on the drive home (Dad was driving) - I swung into W H Smiths and picked up a crafting magazine. I don't treat myself to them very often, so it was pretty exciting.

The one I eventually picked out from the limited selection is called Homemaker and I'd never seen it before. Has anyone else heard of it?

Homemaker Magazine - Issue 35

It also came with a couple of freebies - a colouring book and a kit to make some crochet projects.

Only problem.... I can't currently crochet. But this could be a really fun opportunity to learn.

I have found this video is a great start for the basics through :)

Beginner Guide to Crochet

If you are looking for a new magazine, this is a really good one. It's packed full of a mix of different craft projects and instructions. As I love swapping between different types of crafting to liven things up, this suits me down to a T.

There are a few of the suggested projects (all with instructions) that I would love to try.

1. Peg bag

My current peg bag was a cheap bag brought from Wilko a few years ago. With my new love of crafting, the concept of making my own from scratch is so much more appealing. Fabric shopping time! Perhaps to match the apron I would like to get started on from my Pinterest Inspired Project To Do List..

Peg Bag Project Idea

2. Cushion.

This one looks a little more fidly. But I have a friend who is keen to teach me to sew and so this could be a fun one to get started on :) I'm thinking bold primary colours as that would match the marvel themed living room we are planning!

Inspiration for a Sofa Cushion

3. Floor cushions

Now I don't plan on doing this exactly. But it could be structurally better design idea for my denim patchwork floor cushion. Slightly more complicated I think. But a jobs got to be done properly.

Inspiration for floor cushions

4. Pocket door hanger.

I was thinking about doing something like this for storing my knitting needles. My collection is starting to get too big for the needle wrap.

So I'm thinking the same length as the door with slimier pockets a use of ribbon to keep the matching pairs together.

Inspiration for my needle organiser for the back of my door

5. Terrocota painted pots.

These look seriously cute. In addition to the bright colours, they also suggest using chalkboard paint so that you can write on what the pot contains. I'm not entirely sure what I'd use them for yet. But they would be a pretty solution to potting out herbs etc when my new kitchen is set up.

Terracotta painting pots. Ideal for keeping pretty much anything in - including plants!

6. Knitting wall project.

I loved this idea for a project. Having now got some confidence for changing colours mid row (check out my chevron square if you haven't already) this seems like a great project technically.

It's all DK wool, so I can easily pick up most of the colours I need at the local charity shop. So I will hopefully get started with it in the next couple of weeks - once I've caught up with this months squares.... A girl can dream...

Knitting Wall Project

So my project list is starting to get longer again... opps... But it's so much fun finding them all.

Have you been inspired by any of these projects?

Looking forward to hearing from you!

MrsKirstyHoll

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Craft Project Inspiration - My Craft Products

This is a record of my current and finished craft projects. I thought I would keep a record of everything I've done. I know the list continues to grow and it is nice to keep a record.

Cross Stitch

1. Harry Potter Monopoly Board. This is definitely a work in progress. Not progressed hugely far though... I got this pattern from an Etsy Seller who has since stopped selling the pattern

Knitting

1.Knitted Egg Hat
This was knitted as an exercise to practice decreasing stitches. I think it looks really funky in the glitter wool!

2. Knitted Adult Blanket. This is a work in progress that I'm really enjoying. It's a great chance to experiment with different types of wool. It's getting pretty big now - which means it's not very portable.

3.  Knitted bunnies. This was an Easter project. Easy was to practice tension and mixing colours. This pattern is a square that you sew into a bunny shape and then add a pompom for a tail. Eventually, I think you could turn these into a super cute mobile.



4. Knit Squares. These will eventually be sewn together to create a blanket. It's part of a magazine collection I am using to learn to knit.

5. Knitted Hat. This pattern and wool was a freebie with my subscription. I messed up the pattern a little. But I'm still pretty chuffed that it actually looks like a hat!

6. Crawl Scarf. This was a really easy knit. It's also super comfy!

Bead-work
1. This was one of my first attempts at beading. I liked the simplicity.

2. Bag Charm. This is something I've been planning on doing for a while. 

This one is currently missing a charm at the end. I have one somewhere that will be perfect. I will probably then integrate that colour on the charm by adding additional coloured beads. 

This is an updated image with the final charm and some additional beads I added to tie the colours together. The Main charm at the end was hand made by The Mucky Pup Gallery - I think it finished off this project perfectly!

Design - Copywrite MrsKirstyHoll 2015

Sewing

1. Bag. This was one I made in year 9. But I'm still pretty proud of it. If I ever need a larger pouch bag again I'll have another go.

2. Sock Monster. This was an alternative project I attempted. It's kinda cute and kinda creepy at the same time. A cute alternative to a teddy if you don't use buttons for the eyes. 

3. Patchwork Quilt, I'm really enjoying this project. It's progressing really well. Great practice for sewing and planning a larger project. This will be double bed size by the time I finish.

4, Pin Cushion. Now with it's own elasticated wristband. Which is great because all the pins end up in it instead of my leg.



Card Making


This is something I haven't dabbled in for ages. It's not something that could hold my concentration for long. But I do have a few little makes to share.

1. Baby Boy card

I think this was a pretty good attempt - perhaps would have helped if I'd used a ruler.

Harry Potter Craft Ideas

If you love Harry Potter and you love craft then bookmark this page.

I will be updating as I find more amazing ideas.

Blogs that you need to check out

I found this really amazing blog this week.

You can find it here.

It's full of fantastic free designs which cover most genres.

Another pattern blog & website that is worth a look:

You can find her funky designs to buy here.

Blanket ideas

Harry Potter - Dark Mark Afgan wool scraps through

You can find it here.

This blanket concept is a great way of using up all your scraps of wool. This has been designed to use any scraps - except for black that you use for the dark mark pattern. There is a block pattern on the blog. So go and get yourself a copy. Completely free as long as you credit the blog if you are selling the finished piece. 

Harry Potter Book Set Blanket

You can find the pattern here

This is a really funky and such an effective idea. Personally, I would alter the colours to match the child covers of the books. What would you do?

Clothing - Socks

Griffindor Pride Socks

This is a really impressive Harry Potter inspired pattern. Ideal if you are planning a Harry Potter inspired costume. Personally, I would make a set for use in the evening. 

If you're not of the Griffindor house - she also does a set for Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin.