I really should update more often..

but I do quite like cramming posts with crafts.

I first learnt how to crochet when I bought a 'Crochet your own Bikini' kit by Parcel in the sale. I never got round to crocheting the bikini until now. I used the cotton I got with the kit.

And here's the 'Yeehaw Lady' crocheted cowgirl hat from Happy Hooker. Sadly made with acrylic, but I love it so much when I can afford to I'm going to get some cotton to make a red one for summer.

I made these from Fabulous & Flirty Crochet - it was such a nice pattern to work with, for starters there were no pattern errors (after working with the Happy Hooker for so long such a huge relief) and it gave a very nice shape. I made it using wool from my Nans stash. It turned out a good size, over time I've found they stretch slightly, but I just put them in with my clothes on a cool wash and it shrinks them back down again. They look a bit of an odd shape in the photo, but that goes away the more I wear them.

Last year I made a bag from scratch, based on one I'd seen somewhere. It turned out okay, but not as I wanted really, but I couldn't be bothered to change it after working on it for so long. Last week I suddenly decided to take it apart and redo it, with a better sewing machine.