First of all, the Crafty Bees. Our second meeting took place over half term so we had more children. Most of them knitted, except Harlie who made a super chick out of pompoms!
Caroline took some photos of the babies; you can see Louis, but not Oscar. The whole meeting was punctuated with lovely cooing noises - from the babies, although the ladies did plenty, too.
Last week some people carried on with squares, which Gillian (what a heroine!) has taken to start sewing together; other people had fun making Easter chicks. This week we have patterns for daffodils for those who would like to try them: it's Marie Curie's Daffodil Day in March, and you will be able to buy the hand-made ones from the shop. We will also use them for our own Marie Curie fundraiser in June.
Last year's daffodil tree metamorphosed into a poppy tree, so another tree is taking shape.
The basic cone is made; now just the frills to do!
I was going great guns on daffodils etc until Heidi Bears produces a new pattern. This is the most amazing Stegosaurus, which can be found on www.ravelry.com. First thing this morning I was down at the shop, begging Caroline to help sort out the colours, so here are the bags of Stylecraft Special waiting for me to start.
I need to make two - one to raffle for Marie Curie, and one for Rhiannon's friend Fern, who is soon to do the London Marathon and has to raise some money. Updates will be posted.
Last week's workshop was Crochet flowers. I had a great time and Fiona, Penny and Sandie produces some lovely blooms. Here are Sandie's.
In among all this busy-ness there's scant time for housework. I keep promising myself I'll do some, but then something else REALLY IMPORTANT comes up and that gets done instead.
Tonight is Stitch Bournville, down at the shop. It's always a really happy evening. Why don't you come along?
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