Sorry I've not posted for a while, I've had a lot on.
First up I need to postpone the giveaway. So few people have entered it and I can't make You tube content at the mo. I hope I'm not upsetting too many people. I will be doing it again at some point and if you have entered you will be automatically put in for that one. Stay tuned to this page for more details.
Here's what I've been up to.
My work is in a couple of magazines this month. You can fine my hedgehog wreath in Love Crochet magazine.
I figured it was fine just to use the same hedgehogs again. It is mine after all. We were hoping to get three in there but they didn't fit. I also wanted to incorporate toadstools and acorns.
I had some flower and leaves patterns that I've created already in my locker and I used these as bases to design larger flowers to fill out the wreath.
I felt that if I added sunflowers it would be too close to the look of Lucy's wreath. I created the orange flowers inspired by dahlias. They look complicated but actually they are very simple and quick to make.
I thought this project would take weeks to put together but actually I managed to simplify the elements so it can be created in a couple of evenings.
I'm really happy with these designs. They are fun and easy to make. I'm slightly addicted to making them myself. It great for using up scraps of left over yarn. I like trying out new colour combos. I've made loads, so many that I'm gonna start selling the pre-made ones in my etsy shop
They'll be £15 for a set of three. I'll be listing them from Sunday 24th September but I have an album of them on my Facebook page where you can reserve them first.
Heres some pic of just some of the ones I've made so far.
I have a few other patterns coming out for Christmas. I'm getting these together now. I know I've mentioned to extension for the nativity, that may not happen, fully this year. Its not really coming together and I'm running out of time.
I do have this pattern for a full size tasseled Stocking ready. It'll be coming out next week. Its made with a chunky yarn. If you want, you'll have plenty of time to hook up these for the whole family and fill them with more crocheted goodies, before Santa sets off on his travels.
More of these coming very soon.
If I haven't already mentioned The kingkiller books by Pat Rothfuss are some of my favorite books. I re-read them every year and recommend them to everyone who loves a good read.
One friend loved the books so much she made me this wonderful Tak board as a thank-you gift when she left the place we worked together.
If you don't know Tak is one of the games played in the books and is now a real thing. I am really looking forward to giving it a go. I have not played yet but if anyone out there is in York and up for a game give me a shout.
As you may have guessed, I have a thing about paying homage to things I really love. They have given me so much I feel the need to give something back. This is one of the reason I started making my film character dolls. I have also made pieces to celebrate my favorite podcasts and other geeky fandoms. I'm currently working on a new set of hand-warmers that celebrate Lore podcast to replace the ones I made last year for 99pi. You can see the pic on my Twitter @lizwardcrochet
I am a massive fan on My brother, my brother and me podcast
It gives me so much joy every week. I unashamedly will sit on the bus listening, crying and shaking with laughter, and getting weird looks from the other commuters. I am currently going through the whole back catalog of shows. Only 7 years worth, shouldn't take me too long.
I love these guys so much I wanted to create something to show my adoration.
It was a bit of whim to make the dolls of themselves but I think they turned out great.
If you are also a fan of the show let me know what you think.
Right thats it for this week/month. You can keep up to date with things more regularly on my Instagram, twitter, facebook and new website www.lizwardcrochet.com
Happy crocheting
love Liz xxx
