Sunday, 4 December 2011

First Handmade Monday December

Time is flying and Christmas is drawing close!  Today's weather here is definitely more Winter like - very cold and was slippy in places on the pavements - as I discovered while dog walking!  Now I'm wondering if I'm going to be ok cycling tomorrow (I worry in case the roads will be slippery) so I think the plan tomorrow will be to give myself enough time to walk to work if need be. Will check the 'slippiness factor' at around 7.30am.

I've had a nice weekend.  Got the baby blanket finished so will get that posted off with the hats this week.


Today I made a face cream for myself.  I am finding that my skin is so dry with cycling now that the weather is getting colder.  I put in some nice oils - wheat-germ, almond and some hibiscus extract and also some glycerin - it feels lovely on.  (If anyone would like the recipe let me know).


I made a star decoration based on this crochet pattern . Instead of the suggested wool and hook size I used very fine crochet cotton and a 1.75 hook.  First time I'd really crocheted with this size - very strange! Like using a needle and thread! I added a few sparkly beads and a little bit to hang it up at the top.


I again adapted the pattern and made a little ring -


Thought it might be nice to wear something a bit festive!

Well that's been my weekend.  Pop over to 1st Unique Gifts to see how Wendy is getting on with her campervan clocks and to catch up on the other blogs.

Have a great week (and start searching for your hats and scarves now - Winter is coming!)

Mich :)
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17 comments:

  1. Sarah - The Lilac Dragonfly4 December 2011 at 22:18

    I love your little crochet stars....absolutely gorgeous!!! x

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  2. Carolee Crafts5 December 2011 at 06:01

    Your stars are so pretty and well done on the face cream plus completing your orders, have a good week

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  3. Anonymous5 December 2011 at 06:49

    Recipe please - your hands look amazing - do you make handcream too? Love the crochet - so delicate and very pretty. Have fun!

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  4. Wendy5 December 2011 at 07:07

    Loving the stars - just gorgeous x

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  5. Christmas Pie Crafts5 December 2011 at 10:34

    What a lovely ring - lots of good things accomplished this week, well done. The face cream sounds so soft and comforting.

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  6. Jan5 December 2011 at 12:40

    The crochet looks lovely, very fine, my mum used to crochet tops that fine, not me though, I can't even manage a chunky square!!
    The sparkly beads look pretty.

    Jan :)

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  7. Unknown5 December 2011 at 14:35

    Your crochet ring is a great idea... would look lovely at Christmas :)

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  8. Your Friend Susie5 December 2011 at 15:46

    What a cool idea on the ring! I love that. The blanket is really pretty too. I don't know how to crochet at all (well, I understand the idea of making a long chain!). When I was a little girl we lived in the Philippines. We had a housekeeper and she crocheted all the time and made lovely throws and doilies and all sorts of things. I actually have a few of them still. I so admire people who can do that sort of work, it is so intricate and amazing.

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  9. EmmaT5 December 2011 at 19:48

    I'm looking to relearn to crotchet, so looking forward to seeing other ideas I can try out once I'm practised.

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  10. Unknown5 December 2011 at 21:58

    Thanks for leaving a comment on bath bomb creations. Hope you'll join our linky party - it's a christmasy one ... the star ring looks lovely for a dressey christmas eve out!
    Cheerio
    Lesley

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  11. Jam Dalory6 December 2011 at 00:39

    The blanket looks great and so do the stars, I've never understood how to do crochet which is a shame as there seems to be so much more variety than with normal knitting. x

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  12. Mrs A.6 December 2011 at 01:32

    Too late for me as have already slipped over in the rain and now sporting a broken wrist! Love your ornaments done in the finer thread. Wearing my scarves
    Constantly and the colours are just perfect for me. Hugs Mrs A.

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  13. lovetartan6 December 2011 at 06:19

    Aww Mrs A - sorry to hear about the wrist! Hope its not too painful - heck, all you need at this time of year too. Take care Mich x (glad the scarves are turning out handy for you.)

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  14. Unknown6 December 2011 at 22:00

    I totally agree that a good moistursing cream is a godsend in winter! Love the crochet - I've never tried anything finer than 4ply but the result looks amazing. Well done you!

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  15. Whitney-Anne Baker7 December 2011 at 16:25

    Blimey you have been busy! I do amire anyone who can just make crochet up - I have trouble just following a pattern. Would definitely like your cream recipe - my daughter makes me an essential oils mix for my face but now that she's gone I could always try something new.

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  16. Martha7 December 2011 at 17:50

    you are very clever with the crochet. the baby blanket is pretty, cosy and warm, well done! x

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  17. itsamistry8 December 2011 at 21:51

    Ooohhh the crochet jewellery is lovely I haven't crocheted in years. The baby blanket looks really pretty.

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