They say you learn something everyday... well, you certainly do! It may not be earth-shattering, or highly intricate or academic - but KNOWLEDGE IS POWER !! I'm not quite sure how empowered I am feeling by these realisations though...
1. You may follow knitting patterns to the stitch, but they won't necessarily turn out like the picture on the front.
2. Using plain flour instead of self-raising flour, and forgetting to add any baking powder, will definitely lead to a flat stodgy sponge - but the dog WILL still eat it.
3. There are dishonest sellers on Ebay that go bonkers when you point out their deceptions - but you CAN embarrass them into a partial refund, especially when their feedback score depends upon it.
4. Not all hospital procedures are necessarily as painful as you think they are going to be - so there really is no need to be scared.
5. I really can kill a houseplant without even trying.
6. The world does not stop if you don't Tweet for 24 hours.
7. My cat does NOT like trout?! Or yoghurt.
8. Palm wax is truly beautiful - and is absolutely the way to go.
9. Apparently elephants are the only mammal with 4 knees... yes, really.
10. Strangely, I have realised that I have a strong desire to become an Estate Agent.
I am taking active steps to realise this last revelation - but I'm not entirely sure how useful I will find the previous 9 !!
Here is chronicled the life, loves and laughs of the Lime Gardener...
Showing posts with label knitting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label knitting. Show all posts
Friday, 1 April 2011
Friday, 4 March 2011
Folksy Friday - Amigurumi Zoo Part 2...
...CREATE YOUR OWN LITTLE CRITTERS!
Following my FF post two weeks ago, introducing you to some fantastic wee creatures, I had loads of positive feedback - and it seems lots of you are interested in giving the art of Amigurumi a go yourself!
(I have been giving it a go myself - with mixed results - and have been asked to write a guest post all about it on a very well regarded craft blog - but more of that another time...!!)
So this week I thought I would showcase a selection of Amigurumi Patterns available to buy on Folksy... there are plenty more available from each of the sellers I have chosen, so please click the link under each picture and see what other gorgeous little animals you could make.
Following my FF post two weeks ago, introducing you to some fantastic wee creatures, I had loads of positive feedback - and it seems lots of you are interested in giving the art of Amigurumi a go yourself!
(I have been giving it a go myself - with mixed results - and have been asked to write a guest post all about it on a very well regarded craft blog - but more of that another time...!!)
So this week I thought I would showcase a selection of Amigurumi Patterns available to buy on Folksy... there are plenty more available from each of the sellers I have chosen, so please click the link under each picture and see what other gorgeous little animals you could make.
by Oliver Boliver
by K and J Dolls
by ButterflyLove
by fluff and fuzz
by Claire Sibley
by Lynne's Pattern Parlour
by Fiona Kelly
by Limecat Crafts
by Irene Strange
by Pink Tree Studios
So, come on now, get those needles out and give it a go!
(If I can do it, really, anyone can - and it's VERY addictive!)
Friday, 18 February 2011
Folksy Friday - Amigurumi Zoo
Although I find the name a bit of a tongue twister, I really do lovely the current craze for amigurumi!
For those of you who don't already know, amigurumi is the japanese art of creating small crocheted or knitted stuffed animals. It has taken off a storm in the crafting world - and I have untold admiration for all the artists who carry the art off successfully. I am a knitter, but I'm afraid the art of crochet is totally beyond me! I tried it once and just ended up tying my fingers together, and despite later practise I have retired my crochet hook and decided to leave it to the experts. I do however, plan to have a go at the knitting version - at the moment I am just master of the jumper! But I will let you know how I get along...
In the meantime, here are some very gorgeous, very cute, very clever little characters, who are all looking for a new home...
(Click on the label below each picture to learn more about the item...)
For those of you who don't already know, amigurumi is the japanese art of creating small crocheted or knitted stuffed animals. It has taken off a storm in the crafting world - and I have untold admiration for all the artists who carry the art off successfully. I am a knitter, but I'm afraid the art of crochet is totally beyond me! I tried it once and just ended up tying my fingers together, and despite later practise I have retired my crochet hook and decided to leave it to the experts. I do however, plan to have a go at the knitting version - at the moment I am just master of the jumper! But I will let you know how I get along...
In the meantime, here are some very gorgeous, very cute, very clever little characters, who are all looking for a new home...
(Click on the label below each picture to learn more about the item...)
by Treaclezoo
by Pink Amaryllis
by locket and pocket
by The Hunny Bunny Company
by Odd Sox
by Isamo Crochet
by SopieCat
by Rosieplumpton
by Cinnamon Street
by Flowers in the Attic
by Pink Tree Studios
by Katies Corner
Aren't they all so gorgeous??!
And if you fancy having a go at creating your own little creatures,
there are simply loads of amigurumi patterns available to buy on
Folksy, simply search for "amigurumi pattern".
Just don't call on me to untie your fingers!!
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