My Mummy Made This

10/10/2026

Yarn is my first love but fabric has always lurked not far behind. I’m nowhere near proficient with sewing (the not so small ones scout badges show that to good effect) but no sew kinusaiga is sewing free and becoming an addiction 🙂🙂 These are my two makes this week - the one on the left was a precut kit from Etsy and really fun to make. I’m planning to make a few more design to add to my Christmas fair stock.

04/10/2026

It’s been a while since inspiration has struck but I think this is a good one.
The attire every w**e bottle needs……even an actual light up lantern!

20/08/2026

It’s been ages since I posted. I blame the energy sapping weather 🥵 I have been busy though. Several baby blankets finished!

30/05/2026

30/05/2026

Finished blanket! Variegated yarn in double front post v stitch creates a dense texture and weighty blanket. Perfect size for snuggling up on the sofa when the cold weather returns. Aran weight wool and 6mm hook.

11/05/2026

Might as well make the most of the wind and sun! Line blocking my latest knit creation - Serenata Shawlette. The yarn has a sparkle to it. Lovely pattern to make. I used Moroccan Nights yarn by

10/05/2026

Made for my favourite Swifty, my niece. 🤞it fits and she likes it! Yarn - Sirdar Stories

18/04/2026

No yarn involved today. Copper Foiling Stained Glass Day. This is the third time I’ve been and the most complicated piece I’ve made. I love it, the focus needed just blocks everything else out.

04/04/2026

Finished! Finally! Guess who’s a happy boy this morning?! It’s taken a while but Dobby is finished, notice he has a sock because in our house, house elves are free elves. Made using the pattern in the Harry Potter Crochet Wizardry pattern book, Pebble Haze yarn and a 3mm hook.

03/04/2026

I haven’t knitted for years but the inspired me to buy some new needles and get stuck in. I win some beautiful yarn in a raffle and thins is the result! A narrow scarf with a picot edging. Pattern by - Fern Valley Scarf