Spring coat

The coat I crocheted for Violet. The yarn is Rowan Ribbon Twist in Ribble. Previously it was Beth from the Rowan Ribbon Twist Collection, which was a lovely jumper but pretty much unwearable because the neck was so wide it fell off my shoulders all the time. So I'm a lot happier with it in its new form. The pattern is here at the Garnstudio/Drops Design website which I have only recently discovered and love - loads and loads of free knitting and crochet patterns. Plus some lovely ones for toys.

I wasn't too sure about the odd buttons but they're growing on me. I didn't have four the same and so I made do with what I had, usually the way with stuff I make.

Crocheted hearts blanket

I've just finished crocheting this blanket for a friend. The pattern is from Adorable Crochet for Babies and Toddlers by Lesley Stanfield. I've made a few things from her book and they've all turned out really well, including some incredibly cute shoes and a toy tomato. You can find the book here on Amazon.

Etsy swap

The little green bear I made for an Etsy swap.

And a little bag for him to go in!

Mouse stall at Moseley craft market

Our stall at the Moseley Christmas craft market on 24th November.

My knitted and crocheted stuff...

and Hannah's gorgeous outfits.

Prototype teddy

I knitted this teddy/cat for Max's birthday. He was really easy to make, just a knitted rectangle folded over and sewn down the sides and gathered in to make the ears and feet. I crocheted him a neck band. I'm planning on making loads of these to sell...

Pixie Hat

This is the hat I've just finished crocheting for Violet. The pattern was free from http://www.sweaterbabe.com/product_cp18.htm. I made it in the 6-12 months size as Violet has quite a small head but should have gone for 12-18 months really, the turnover at the front comes down but still looks ok. I love the shape, will probably make a few more hats in the same style.

Here you can see the stitch, called silt pattern stitch - lovely.

The back view - so cute!

It does up underneath with a button, obligatory in Violet's case or it wouldn't stay on her head for more than a few seconds.