A little Christmas treat!

The time has come at last for me to create something for my family, so I'm making a poncho for my daughter for Christmas - hopefully I've left enough time to complete it!!

My Simply Crochet magazine issue 25 inspired me.... Take a look for yourself 

Isn't that lovely? 

I've even become excited with some actual planning before I start, slightly unheard of for me as I like to just create as I go. 

I'm really not keen on the fringe at the bottom of this poncho though. I know fringes are trendy at the mo but well hey-ho not with me! So I'm considering either an edge of some description, possibly picot, or maybe a row of flowers?? Will see how I feel as it grows. 

This is it so far

Just half the cowl at the mo. Quite excited about this little project, not got long though eek!!

My yarns? 

Mainly pinks with a little lilac and a spot of pale grey to balance the amount of pink. Hope she likes it.

Will keep you posted (pardon the pun!)

Til next time 

Happy crocheting x

Sorry everyone, I have sinned...

It's been too long to mention since my last blog post. Sorry sorry sorry. 

Life in my crochet world has been pretty bonkers lately. 

My stash of Christmas baubles and snowflakes have been selling as fast as I can make them and sometimes even faster than that! I experimented with the style on the round baubles and came up with a Scandinavian themed one which was very popular. 

I went a bit silly with one and dug out my highly favoured Pom Pom maker - 

A hit with the girls and something rather silly but fun for the tree! 

I discovered a stash of pearl style coloured beads and jazzed up a Christmas tree with them. 

Love the shiny nature of these beads. 

I got myself a lovely white display tree from Hobbycraft

This was a marvellous addition to my craft stall at St Saviours Infants Christmas  Fair (and will be a big favourite of mine as it becomes my Easter tree, Christmas tree, Summer tree - is there such a thing?? Should there be?? Can I start one?? What shall I hang on it?? Mmmm)

The tree really helped to show off my Christmas decorations to their full potential. 

I hadn't realised until I got there and began organising all my crochet goodies just how much loveliness I had actually made. Take a look for yourselves 

Did you spot my jolly bunting?? Did it make you smile? Did it? Does me! 

It was a great day and one of Hey Hey Crochet!'s best ever. 

Since then more orders have been coming in thick and fast. 

In addition I completed my Year 1 and 2 Crochet Club for this year and this was the results...

An amazing bunch of Father Christmases! Had such fun with the kids making these. Loom bands have definitely got a lot to answer for as the kids picked up the crochet technique really quickly.

I've also collected some bargain baubles to be creative with! May have time this year, (ha ha!!) if not look out next year for something a little funky for your tree!!

Oops! There's my foot!! 

Finally, a brooch that was ordered. Didn't have any left in stock that were the right colour so had to get creative with my yarn and buttons!! 

Love the vibrancy of this!

So, despite being rushed off my feet and pulling some VERY late nights to get everything completed (still working on the 'getting it all completed' side of it!), I still love love love crochet!!

Hope you do too. 

Til next time,

Happy crocheting x

Santa's little helper :-D

I've been really busy attempting to create  lots of Christmas decorations for sale at St Saviours Infant School Christmas fair on Saturday, but as usual got distracted! 

How cute is this Elf?? 

My Simply Crochet magazine arrived with the pattern for this lovely elf and a couldn't resist! 

I did manage to make some decorations before I was distracted...

A Scandinavian inspired bauble. Really like the simplicity of this although the decoration on the bauble did take a little time and two attempts first go to get just right. 

I put a picture of this on Facebook and within moments took an order for two so obviously other people like it as well. 

Yay! Always nice to have your hard work acknowledged and liked. 

Anyhoo, must crack on so 

Til next time 

Happy crocheting x

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

I've gone snow flake c-r-aaaa-zzz-y!!

My sister and brother-almost-in-law, have ordered lots of snowflakes to be part of the Christmas decorations in their pub in Cornwall. Very exciting.

If you want to go and see them in situ then visit The Par Inn in Par during December. 

Hopefully she'll send me photos too so we can all see them in their new home. 

They really do look like soft fluffy snow. Rather pleased if I say so myself. 

Til next time, 

Happy crocheting x

Christmas has come a little early 🎅

So my Christmas workshop finally came...and went super quickly! 

My aim was for fun, laughter and Christmas crochet. I think, all was achieved. 

The table was all laid out...

And off we went...

We were making Christmas decorations from my very first written patterns! Really chuffed. 

Here's my examples - 

Tree shaped ones and...

Traditional round ones!

It was great fun although I did overestimate what could be achieved once we all got chatting! So the finished products varied in their level of completeness, but here's one of the finished ones - 

Yay! 

I loved the entire day. It was new for everyone to work with beads and to be creating such a tight shape. 

Now to create some more for Christmas Fair sales. 

But, in true Hey Hey Crochet! fashion, my mind is buzzing with other things I could create with a bit of bead bling on!

Thought I'd add a little gallery of Christmas decoration images, so sit back and enjoy!! 

Did you notice my use of those amazing Pom Pom makers!! Still love those little gadgets of total brilliance!! 

Til next time 

Happy crocheting x

A bit of pretty!

I finished my scarf!!! Woo-hoo!

Ooh, for once a photo that clearly shows the vibrant colour of this blue. Nice!

Can't wait to wear this scarf. 

It was such a straight forward make that I've already begun the pink one for my December party outing 

Oooh, another fab colour photo! (Although if you look below, it looks completely different to the yarn in that picture!)

Not got that far as you can see but well, I've got time...eek!!

Do you remember the skirt-yarn combo I'm working towards??       

Here's a little reminder ...                       

Should look nice I hope! 

Now, next week is going to be a big week on my Blog as I'll be revealing my Christmas workshop creations. Feels as though it's been a long time coming but I've so wanted to keep the surprise for those coming to my workshop that I've held off showing you any pictures. Lots to look forward to! 

Til next time

Happy crocheting x

Cushion cosy-ness!

Done, yay! One granny square cushion with slightly different sides based on the granny square design.

Like it? 

Love love love a good granny square and the vibrancy of these colours has not let me down. Ahhh, I feel the need to cosy under a blanket and soak up these earlier dark evenings with some cosy crochet ...mmm.

Unfortunately, this cushion is not for me :-(. I wanted to make one for my craft stall in time for a workshop I'm doing this weekend. I'll be at Farrington Gurney School supporting a WI craft trail by organising a crochet workshop on Sunday afternoon.

Now to make lots and lots of those desirable snowflakes! 

Definitely feeling wintry in my crochet world. 

Til next time

Happy crocheting x