Christmas Making

Its that busy time of year again, when all crafter's are desperately flitting between making gifts, decorations and stuff to sell. I thought I wouldn't bother with the latter this year, but then I stumbled upon crochet baubles and I am hooked! (excuse the pun)

I love them, it is so much fun planning the different colours and I think they look so Christmassy too.

The pattern is from the book 'Boho Crochet' by Marinke Slump and using my go-to cotton yarn of yummy Stylecraft Classique Cotton.

I have then topped them off with some gingham ribbon from my extensive collection!

Obviously this has meant I have got carried away and now have a surplus of baubles which is slowly taking over the house and far too many than I can fit on my own tree.

So I have listed some in my Etsy shop lovedotty if anyone fancies buying some. I think the husband is getting a bit worried he may drown under crochet makes one day, so you will be doing me a favour!

This has also meant that while I have got carried away making these, my long list of present makes is now seriously behind so I better get onto it.

Although, it really wouldn't be Christmas if I'm not up late on Christmas Eve frantically crocheting! I do like tradition!

Happy Hooking!
Kelly@lovedotty
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Pattern - Watermelon Coasters

Pattern in UK Terminology

Hook - 3.5m

Yarn - Cotton DK Weight in 5 different colours.
Yarn A - Pink 
Yarn B - Black
Yarn C - White

Yarn D - Light Green

Yarn E - Bright Green

With Pink make a magic ring and work first round into ring (alternatively you can make 2 chains and then work into the 2nd chain)
Round 1 - Ch3 (count as tr st throughout), 13tr into ring, join with a ss into 3rd ch of first st (14 sts)
Round 2 - Ch3, 1tr in same st, 2tr into next st and each st until end, join with a ss into the 3rd ch of the first st (28 sts)

On the next round we will be joining the black and colour changing between sts when prompted. Do not fasten off unused yarn, carry behind the work.
Round 3 - Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 1dc in next 2 sts, *change to Black, 1dc, change to Pink, 1dc in next 3 sts, repeat from * 5 times, change to Black, 1dc, change to Pink, 1dc, join with a ss into first dc (28 sts)

Fasten off Black and continue in Pink
Round 4 - Ch3, 1tr in same st, 1tr into next st, (2tr into next st, 1tr) 13 times, join with a ss into the 3rd ch of the first st (42 sts)

Fasten off Pink and join White
Round 5 - Ch1, 1dc in each st around, join with a ss into first dc (42 sts)
Fasten off White and join Light Green
Round 6 - Ch1, 1dc in first 2 sts, (2dc in next st, 1dc in next 2 sts) 13 times, 2dc in last st, join with a ss into first dc (56 sts)
Fasten off Light Green and join Bright Green
Round 7 - Ch1, 1dc in each st around, join with a ss into first dc (56 sts)
Fasten off and weave in all ends

Blocking is optional, I found with the cotton yarn, they can easily be manipulated into shape.

Happy Hooking!

Kelly@Lovedotty

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Pattern - Apple Coasters

Pattern in UK Terminology

Hook - 3.5m

Yarn - Cotton DK Weight (I used a mixture of Stylecraft Classique Cotton and DMC Natura Just Cotton)
Yarn A - Cream
Yarn B - Colour (any appley colour!)
Yarn C - Brown

With yarn A make a magic ring and work first round into ring (alternatively you can make 2 chain and then work into the 2nd chain)
Round 1 - 3 ch (count as 1 tr throughout pattern), 11 tr into ring, join with a sl st into 3rd ch of first st (12 sts)
Round 2 - 3 ch, 1 tr in same st, 2 tr into next st and each st until end, join with a sl st into the third ch of the first st (24 sts)
Round 3 - 3 ch, 1 tr in same st, 1 tr into next st, *2 tr into next st, 1 tr in next st*, repeat from * to * to end, join with a sl st into the third ch of the first st (36 sts)
Round 4 - 3 ch, 1 tr in same st, 1 tr into next 2 sts, *2 tr into next st, 1 tr in next 2 sts*, repeat from * to * to end, join with a sl st into the third ch of the first st (48 sts)
Round 5 - 1 ch (does not count as st throughout pattern), 2 dc in same st, 1 dc in next 7 sts, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 9 sts, 2 htr in next st, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 2 tr in next st, 1 tr in next st, 3 tr in next st, 1 tr in next st, 1 tr and 1 htr in next st, 1 htr in next st, 1 dc in next 3 sts, 1 htr in next st, 1 htr and 1 tr in next st, 1 tr in next st, 3 tr in next st, 1 tr in next st, 2 tr in next st, 1 htr in next 2 sts, 2 htr in next st, 1 dc in next 9 sts, join with a sl st in first dc of round
Change to Yarn B
Round 6 - 1 ch, 1 dc in same st and each st till end, join with a sl st in top of first dc11789087890
Fasten off and join Yarn C to top of the apple 
Make Stalk - 7 ch, 1tr in 4th ch from hook, 1 htr in next 2 chs, 1 dc in next ch, join with a sl st at top of apple.
Using Yarn C, sew two pips at each side of the centre of the apple
Sew in ends.
Blocking optional, because it is cotton, it does hold its shape well.

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Pattern - Country Cottage Coasters

Pattern in UK Terminology

Hook - 4mm
Yarn - Variegated Cotton DK Weight (any make, on the slightly thicker end of the scale works better)







With yarn A make a magic ring and work first round into ring (alternatively you can make 2 chain and then work into the 2nd chain)
Round 1 - 3 ch (count as 1 tr throughout pattern), 11 tr into ring, join with a sl st into 3rd ch of first st (12 sts)
Round 2 - 3 ch, 1 tr in same st, 2 tr into next st and each st until end, join with a sl st into the third ch of the first st (24 sts)
Round 3 - 3 ch, 1 tr in same st, 1 tr into next st, *2 tr into next st, 1 tr in next st*, repeat from * to * to end, join with a sl st into the third ch of the first st (36 sts)
Round 4 - 1 ch (does not count as st throughout pattern), 2 dc in same st, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts*, repeat from * to * to end, join with a sl st in first st (48 sts)
Round 5 - 1 ch, 2 dc in same st, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts*, repeat from * to * to end, join with a sl st in first st (60 sts)
Round 6 - 1 ch, 1 dc in each st until end, join with a sl st in first st (60 sts)
Round 7 - 3 ch, 5 tr in same st, skip next 2 sts, sl st in next st, skip next 2 sts, *6 tr in next st, skip next 2 sts, sl st in next st*, repeat from * to *, join with a sl st into third ch of the first st
Fasten off and sew in ends
Blocking optional but not required if tension sufficient
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Granny Scrap Blanket

As I have mentioned before, one of my new years resolutions is to reduce my yarn stash as it is quite frankly ridiculous (see New Years Resolutions). It is also a resolution I can actually enjoy sticking too and have had fun planning projects so far. However the one downside is, it does link to another new years resolution which is not to buy anymore yarn until I have reduced the stash - that's not so fun!
Anyway, as mentioned before (see Operation Stash Bust), I have just completed the massive stash busting project which is a granny scrap blanket and here it is......

So for this, you crochet two strands of yarn together, randomly changing colour as the yarn runs out. I used DK and crocheted them with a 7.5mm hook. This also meant it hooked up really quickly and you didn't lose interest because of the constant colour changes.

The key is to be completely random in the changes, don't even think about it, its a lot more fun that way. To me looking at it now, it is perfect and I wouldn't change any of the colours, even if at the time I might have doubted their compatibility!

I actually think it looks rather stylish and wouldn't look out of place in some posh furnishing shop (or am I getting a bit carried away!)

So I highly recommend giving a scrap blanket a go to yarn bust! The beauty is it isn't bordered so I can keep adding to it as I go
For the moment, it is living in my kitchen, although I think it may make its way outside when the weather gets nice, would make a yummy picnic blanket

Happy hooking!
Kelly@lovedotty
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Spring in the Air!

So anyone that knows me or reads my blog will know that I adore Springtime, not only is it the season I was born, my son was born and I got married, it also contains an abundant of one of my other most favourite thing - flowers. We have had so much wintery weather lately that today was the first day I actually got that little warm feeling that Spring was on its way. I mean it is the middle of March, its about time!

The birds were out in force singing and looking for nests. In fact a lovely little blue tit couple have definitely taken residence in our bird box today. Most importantly, it wasn't raining and the sun was shining!! So I thought I would take a wander in the garden and see what flowers I could find.

First up is my most favourite flower in the whole wide world, the daffodil. I have masses in my garden, there are bulbs absolutely everywhere. Unfortunately because of the mild January a lot of the daffs came out early and are now nearing their end which makes me sad. There are three reasons I love them so much, the lovely yellow colour, they always 'look' happy (which makes me feel happy) and they are normally in their prime around my birthday at the end of March. I have to accept this will not be the case this year and there were only about 10 left in my garden, here's a few I found...

Looking back, to see early daffodils with late snowdrops back in January / February this year was a unusual but very beautiful sight. Speaking of which, I hunted the garden to see if there were any snowdrops left....and I found two little beauty's tucked away in the undergrowth...

More gorgeousness found in the garden....primroses...

Hyacinths, which actually surprised me as I wasn't aware they had flowered, showed how rubbish our weather had been that I hadn't looked in ages....

 And I love the colour of these hyacinths, I would love to find some yarn this colour. I am always on the search for pretty blues and purples but can never find the right colour....might have to start dyeing my own....

And this little lovely (tbh I'm not sure of the actual name, I'm sure my mother would tell me) was found hidden under our garden table coming out of an old potted plant. My husband spotted it while we were touring, no idea it was there or even that the plant was flowering again. I thought the plant wasn't going to flower again and had seen its better days, so I need to look after this little one...

And the blossom is still looking yummy over my pond...

  Our pond, with my pink fence which I insisted on and that my husband reluctantly painted...

So this little nature walk was giving me inspiration for more makes. Crochet and flowers are the best combination in my book. How gorgeous does my little strawberry look with its primrose friend....

Then of course I had to get my flower coasters out, these were my flower inspirational makes from last year (you will find a blog post all about it - flower coasters). These ones were inspired by marigold, daisy, aster, pansy, forget me not and sweet pea.....

The free pattern for these coasters is available on my blog, (flower coasters pattern) and I am now thinking up more flower / colour combinations!

It felt so lovely to feel the Spring in the air, I even put some washing on the line! My little boy also had a fun day in the garden, he felt the need to sort out the old flower pots from the greenhouse and lined them all up for me ready for planting....I didn't even ask.....

Fingers crossed this means Spring is arriving and we can all look forward to the yummy crochet inspiration it always brings. You can certainly watch this space for that!
Happy hooking
Kelly@lovedotty
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Operation stash-bust!

So I am currently working on busting my stash of yarn so that I can clear some space (ahem......who am I kidding, it is so I can buy more obvs!) Currently my yarn is stuffed into a cupboard and to give you an idea of how much there is, you have to properly lean against the door and slam it shut. My husband made the comparison to a scene from The Shining, the one where the lift doors open and blood spills out, except in my case it is yarn. I can kinda reluctantly see his point.

The key to stash busting, when you have a lot of yarn like I do to get through, is quick and easy wins so my current idea was this gorgeous technicolour dream blanket of many colours:-

So this is 2 pieces of double knit yarn crocheted together to make a giant granny square with a lovely chunky 7mm hook, changing the yarn as you go. I decided my colour changes would be completely random and so far I am absolutely loving the colour
journey. It is keeping my interest as I look forward to the next colour combination. I am already planning my next one!

I hope you like it, I will post a completed picture when I am done!

Happy hooking
Kelly@lovedotty
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Pattern - Mini Valentine Hearts

Pattern in UK Terminology

Hook - 3.5mm

Yarn - Any 4ply or DK weight Yarn,
I used Scheepjes Catona, 4ply 100% cotton yarn





Make a magic ring

Round 1 - Ch3 (counts as 1 tr), 11 tr into ring, join with a ss in top of beginning ch-3 (12 sts)

Round 2 - 1 ch (does not count as st), (1 dc, 1 htr) into same st, 2 ch, 1 htr, 1 dc) into next st, 2 dc in next st, (1 dc, 1 htr) into next st, (1 htr, 1 tr) into next st, (1 tr, 1 dtr) into next st, 3 dtr into next st, 2 ch, ss into same st, ss into next st, 2 ch, 3 dtr into same st, (1 dtr, 1 tr) into next st, (1 tr, 1 htr) into next st, (1 htr, 1 dc) into next st, 2 dc into next st, join with a ss in top of first dc.

Fasten off and weave in ends

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Pattern - Rainbow Wheels Baby Blanket

Pattern in UK Terminology

Hook - 4.5mm

Measures 68cm x 68cm or 28.5in x 28.5in

Yarn A - Hayfield Bonus Buzz in Whiz,
Yarn B - Stylecraft Special DK in  Aster
Yarn C - Stylecraft Special DK in Citron
Yarn D - Stylecraft Special DK in Shrimp
Plus Stylecraft Special DK in Raspberry, Bluebell and Turquoise,





Squares
Make 36 square patches for a 6 x 6 blanket: -

2 in Raspberry,
4 in Bluebell,
6 in Turquoise,
6 in Aster,
8 in Shrimp,
10 in Citron.





With Yarn A, make a magic loop
Round 1 - 3 ch (counts as 1 tr throughout pattern), 11 tr into loop, join with a sl st in top of starting 3 ch (12 sts)
Round 2 - 3 ch, 1 tr into same st, 2tr into next st, repeat to end, join with a sl st in top of starting 3 ch (24 sts)
Round 3 - 3 ch, 1 tr into same st, *1 tr into next st, 2tr into next st*, repeat from * to * until end, join with a sl st in top of starting 3 ch (36 sts)
Change yarn
Round 4 - 3 ch, 1tr, 2 ch, 2 tr into same st, *1tr into next st, 1 htr into next 2 sts, 1 dc into next 2 sts, 1 htr into next 2sts, 1 tr into next st, 2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr into next st*, repeat from * to * 2 more times, 1tr into next st, 1 htr into next 2 sts, 1 dc into next 2 sts, 1 htr into next 2sts, 1 tr into next st, join with a sl st into top of starting 3 ch
Round 5 - 3 ch, work 1 tr into the top of every st from previous round, working 2tr, 2 ch, 2 tr into each 2 ch sp.
Fasten off

Joining
Sew patches together from the back using a yarn needle and the following chart as a colour guide: -

Edging
Join Yarn A into any 2 ch corner sp
Round 1 - 1 ch (does not count as st throughout pattern), 2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc into corner sp, work 1 dc into each st of previous round, working 2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc into each corner sp, join with a sl st into first dc, fasten off
Join Yarn B into any 2 ch corner sp
Round 2 - 3 ch, 1 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr into corner sp, work 1 tr into each st of previous round, working 2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr into each corner sp, join with a sl st into first tr
Round 3 - Repeat Round 2, fasten off
Join Yarn C into any 2 ch corner sp
Round 4 to 5 - Repeat Round 2, fasten off

Join Yarn D into any 2 ch corner sp

Round 6 - 1 ch, 1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc into corner sp, miss 2 st, 5 tr in next st, miss 2 st, 1 dc in next st, continue this pattern until end working 1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc in each corner sp and adjusting to fit where required, join with a sl st into first dc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Although not essential, the blanket would benefit from blocking. Either wet block, with a water spray and leave to dry in a warm place or use a steam iron on a cool setting, hold the iron 1 inch above the blanket and steam leaving the blanket out flat overnight to dry.

© All images belong to Kelly of lovedotty unless otherwise stated. Please link to pictures, content or DIY's if used on your own website. Crochet patterns are written by Kelly of lovedotty unless otherwise stated, please link to original post if used on your own website. Feel free to sell the finished product that has been created from the pattern, if sold via a website, please link to lovedotty blogspot. However please do not publish patterns in full or as your own, unless agreed by Kelly of lovedotty

New Year Resolutions

So I don't normally make new year resolutions, well not ones I have any intention of sticking to, but this year I really want to be more organised, so I have done some which are crochet based only and thought I would share: -

1) Try something new
Last year I attempted Tunisian Crochet and to be honest I didn't find it as enjoyable as normal crochet but glad I had a go and added that string to my bow. So this year I want to do the same again. At the moment I am thinking either Broomstick Crochet or Hairpin Lace (I already have the loom) or 'what the heck' both of them!

2) Use up yarn scraps before investing in new
This is one resolution I make with great reluctance as I love nothing more than buying new yarn, even when I have absolutley no idea what to use it for I just think it looks pretty (sorry husband). However, my yarn stash is overflowing to the point where my husband is convinced he is going to come home one day and find me trapped under it. So now I need to plan some projects to use it up. I have already started making some hot water bottle covers

and some patches to sew togther for baby blankets

I have some more ideas up my sleeve too, just not enough hours in the day!

3) Do more craft fairs
This was a plan for 2015 but never happened but I did rent a shelf in a local shop so almost there. I have already booked up a fair at Easter time, so hopefully more to follow. They are great fun just to be a part of even if you don't sell much

4) Blog more
I will try to blog at least once a month, promise!

5) Publish more patterns
The one thing I love most about crochet is planning my own projects and publishing the pattern. The icing on that cake is just one person making it and getting joy from my idea so I am definitely going to try and do that more this year. I have loads bubbling around in my head and written on scraps of paper so must try and get them typed up

There we go, 5 is enough isn't it? Better get hooking then.....

...oh hang on, just one more......

No brainer!!

Happy hooking
Kelly@lovedotty

2015 Crochet Review

2015 was my first full year of blogging, so thought I would have a review back over my makes during that time. I am only mentioning the things I have actually finished, there are a few WIP's that are lingering in a cupboard but my resolution this year is to get them finished also!

January

I started the year with a challenge, I wanted to make something I have never done before. I have tried filet crochet on a small scale but never a big project. I made this gorgeous runner in DMC Petra and it is still one of my most favourite pieces. I am very proud of it!

I was starting to get the coaster bug so made some sets of these lovely Leaf Coasters (pattern from Inside Crochet Magazine) to sell in my Etsy shop. I have made some sets as Christmas 2014 presents and really enjoyed how quick and easy they were to hook. Made in Stylecraft Cotton DK

February

The Coaster bug continued into February and I designed my first set of coasters in a cupcake design

This is the first coaster pattern I wrote up on my blog and have enjoyed hooking these in lots of different colour palette's. These went for sale on my Etsy page and are made in Stylecraft Cotton DK.

Another coaster pattern then followed, this time in a vintage doily design, again in Stylecraft Cotton DK. These are a real pleasure to hook

March

More coasters, this time I designed a simple doily design but then used the colour pallet's of my favourite flowers to create several different designs. Again pattern for free on my blog and hooked in Stylecraft Cotton DK

In March I hired a shelf in the Norwich Gift Emporium so this month was busy making products to sell. First up were these daisy pin cushions which I used a pattern by Nikki Trench and hooked in (yes, you guessed it) Stylecraft Cotton DK.

As it was Easter, I whipped up these Egg Cosies, another pattern from Nikki Trench. I must say they were very popular so must make some more for this year. Hooked in Stylecraft Special DK

I also made some Tablet Cases using star stitch in Stylecraft Special DK. I have been meaning to write the pattern up on my blog so must get round to that this year!

In addition to tHings to sell, I did make a couple of things for the home this month, firstly my Sunny Cushion Cover in Stylecraft Special DK which is now living in my son's bedroom

And a lovely Mandala for my kitchen table for my vases of daffodils, made in Cotton DK

May

Myself and my mum bought new mobile phones, so I made us matching phone cases to keep them in. This is another pattern I will hopefully write up for my blog. Hooked in Stylecraft Special DK and Cotton DK

June

June saw the creation of this lovely little fella. Made for my son from a pattern in Kintting & Crochet magazine in Stylecraft Special DK, I think he is scrummy which is why he has found himself to be my Facebook profile picture!

I never shared a photo of this completed tea cosy which I started this month, but here it is and looking lovely on my teapot shelf. Pattern from Inside Crochet magazine, hooked in Stylecraft Cotton DK

July

In July came my Flower Wreath, I had wanted to do a Summer wreath for some time and was really pleased with the result. I was going to take it down in Winter but it is still on my wall. You will find the tutorial for the wreath on my blog.

My neice / goddaughter turned 3 this month and I made her this lovely little pony as she is obsessed with horses! Pattern was from Knitting & Crochet magazine, was for a unicorn so I adapted to suit. Made in Stylecraft Special DK

August

My Rainbow Baby blanket was completed this month. It was started several months previously and then stashed as a WIP when I got bored. So glad I finished it as it looks lovely. It was made for my little boy in beautiful star stitch using Stylecraft Special DK

September

This month I completed my biggest project of the year which was my Granny Square Patch Blanket

I had started this several months previously and planned the colours to match my living room. It took a lot of time to make and is absolutely huge! I was really pleased with the finished result but might be a while before I attempt another large project again!

This month I also made these slippers for my mum. Pattern from Simply Crochet magazine and hooked using Women's Institute chunky yarn

October

I was mega organised this year and in October I started planning my Christmas presents. First came the Stripy Hot Water Bottle Cosy

You will find the free patten for this on my blog and is one of the larger patterns I have written. Hooked in Stylecraft Special DK. Several water bottles followed this one!

November

I made these sparkly bauble coaster for my shelf in the NGE. Hooked in Sirdar Ella which is a lovely cotton mix. The pattern is here for free on my blog

Also for my shelf, I made these macaron and Strawberry keyring / bag charms, which were hooked in Stylecraft Cotton DK. These sold out so must make some more!

December

I had started these blankets a few months earlier but finally finished them off in December. They were hooked using the corner to corner method and are baby blanket sized. Not sure what to do with them, I just enjoyed putting the colours together! Hooked in Stylecraft Special DK

Another Christmas presents were these hot water bottles I made for a couple of my friends with their names on. I used the letter pattern from my baby blocks. Hooked in Stylecraft Special DK

Obviously Christmas decorations were on the to-do list also! I made this Bell Bunting for my kitchen shelf. Hooked in Stylecraft Cotton DK, pattern from Simply Crochet magazine

And lastly I made this holly heart wreath for my mum, I bought a cheap heart wreath and then hooked berries in Sirdar Ella and leaves in Stylecraft Cotton DK with a bit of gingham to finish it off!

I hoped you enjoyed following my projects in 2015, loads more to come in 2016. Happy New Year everyone!
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