An introduction

Hello fellow crochet lovers.

I've started this blog not only to share my love of crochet, but also to try and motivate myself to complete my numerous crochet projects - I'm hoping that having to post photos and updates will keep me going! I'm not sure if you are the same, but I find about 1/4-1/2 way through a project, I get a little distracted by something else and end up not finishing. The only things I seem to finish are projects for other people - like baby blankets.

So to begin, I thought I'd make a list of just a couple of things I am working on at the moment, as well as sharing a few recent completions. Over the next few weeks and months, I'll add to this list and share some of the things I've completed in the past. 

Some new projects (not all...I have heaps!!):

Excitedly awaiting the arrival of my Bohemian Rhapsody Wrap. Saw this on the Yarn Glorious Yarn Facebook page (for Brisbane peeps, here's the link: http://www.yarngloriousyarn.com.au/) and had to get the kit immediately.

Bohemian Rhapsody Wrap.
Pic courtesy: Renaissance Dyeing (http://www.renaissancedyeing.com/en/products/bohemian-rhapsody/)

Last night, I also started making another of the insanely cute Lalylala dolls. I remember when I took my first crochet class here in Brisbane, one of the lovely ladies who was teaching had brought along Dirk the Dragon. I had never seen something so so cute. I told her that I never thought I'd ever be good enough to make one of them, and she fiercely insisted that one day I would. Low and behold, only a couple of months after making my first granny square, I made a Bina Bear. I made two of them as well.

After giving amigarumi a rest for a quite a while, I was feeling motivated to do another of Lalylala's dolls. 

Last night, I started Lupo the Lamb. This is my progress so far - it took me about 90 minutes but I am definitely better at counting stitches now than when I did my first Bina Bear. Having a stitch marker makes a huuuuuuge difference. 

This is what the final result will (hopefully) look like:

Lalylala's Lupo the Lamb
Pic courtesy: Lalylala (https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/lalylala)

I tried to post a progress shot, but I'm pretty bad at this blogging thing and it came out the wrong way around! I will get the hang of it eventually. 

Some completed projects (seems my WIP is far greater than my completed list):

I'll continue in each blog post to add some of the projects that I've completed. I particularly love doing baby projects, as there's nothing more awesome than gifting something handmade to a newborn. It's SO worth all the time and effort.

Here's a blanket I made for one of my best friends (sorry, I didn't make the card - it is incredible though!):

Large granny square baby blanket - Ashley Gordon

Large granny square baby blanket - Ashley Gordon

Large granny square baby blanket - Ashley Gordon

I used a beautiful soft wool which I ordered all the way from the US to here in Australia. I'll try update some of my posts in the future so that I include links to patterns where I can as well as the yarn I used. 

My friend also referred to her bun in the oven as "Bunny", so as a welcoming gift, I made a small amigarumi bunny. This now sits in her little Bunny's cot. I'll post a pic of this another time.