Winter just got warmer.

Well, winter in our house just got a whole lot warmer. This blanket is BIG. and HEAVY - about 1.7kg. So glad I finished it just before cold weather starts to set in. We're all going to enjoy snuggling under it!

 

Miffy and another blanket!

 

Remember Miffy? Over here he is known as Nijntje. I made this as a baby toy/lappie.

 Ripple blanket complete! For sale on my fb page "dinky-di crochet & crafts".

 

Next on my "to-do" list...a blanket for Joshua. Ripple or granny stripe?? hmmm. yet to decide.

 

and completely random: the most delicious lemon chicken ever. Ok, it looks much yummier after its cooked, but I forgot to take a photo. Far too hungry. Here is the recipe: Lemon Chicken



haartjie kombers!

Love-heart blanket!

This one was made using "star stitch". It's really thick, but still soft.

 

 

 

 

for sale on my facebook page "dinky-di crochet & crafts"

Karretjie Kombers

 

Another project complete - a snuggle blanket for Joshua! He's pretty impressed with the cars. He wanted to take it to school this morning, I convinced him not to ;-)

 

 

lekker hekel!

had a lovely morning crocheting with friends Adelè, Riesl, Loma and Christelle Botha (from the fb page 'ons hekel'). Doesn't she have the most beautiful kitchen? We're getting together again tomorrow, cant wait! So much inspiration and ideas...and not enough time! We do far more chatting than crocheting by the way :-)

 

 

 I made a nice warm beanie for Reinier. I mixed two yarns together, Elle Gold and Kismet Spice, so its extra thick. I've made a blue one for Joshua and a pink one for Kirsten too, they are so quick to make!

Gingham stitch blanket

Gingham stitch blanket complete! It is in Navy blue, light blue and white.

 

 

For sale on my fb page "Dinky-di Crochet & Crafts"

Girlie crocheted blanket complete

Well, this girlie baby blanket is finally done! It has taken me quite a while to complete, I cant get motivated to crochet when the weather is so hot!!

 

It is for sale on my facebook page "dinky-di crochet and crafts".

randoms

 

I finished this loveheart blanket. Its really soft and snuggly! It is for sale on my fb page "dinky-di crochet & crafts"

 

 Joshua helping Pappa put in irrigation for the veggie garden. (oops, he must have lost his shorts again!)

He fits the raincoat now Nanna! Here he is trying his best to do 'thumbs up'!

Look Mamma, earrings! hmmm. Maybe he will be a jeweller like Pop?

 

all the seeds sprouted! Some have already been transplanted to the veggie garden, and are doing really well. phew!

 

farmer Josh.

 

Yippeee...a present from Nanna & Pop. Dankie!!! xx

warm & toasty cowl

I decided to make this cowl this week, our winter days are always sunny, and its been really mild so far this year (no jumpers needed during the day!) but its nice to have something warm on your neck. So I made this cowl, not too bulky, just right for me. I just did a plain granny stripe, then twisted it and joined. I used a whole ball of Kismet Spice yarn. Love it!

and of course a blog post wouldn't be complete without a photo of this little guy. He would brush his teeth 5 times a day if I let him!! (oh, and then he has to spit really loud, just like his dad :-) )

Gogo & another blanket finished

Joshua decided to help 'gogo' (Virginia) yesterday. When Joshua is naughty, she always tells him 'betha wena', but this time Joshua looks at Virginia and says 'betha wena' (I'll smack you in isiZulu, so cheeky!) He copies quite a few words she says, wouldn't it be great if he can learn THREE languages?! :-)

another baby blanket completed!! (still need to block it a bit to pull it into shape!)

 loving my labels!

I looked after Kirsten this morning, she was such a sweetie-pie!

ok Winston, how would you like your steak done? Or would you prefer boerewors? 

braai salt?

fabric labels have arrived!!

My long-awaited fabric labels arrived in the post this morning!

all one-hundred-and-sixty of them :-)

They are no-fray sew in fabric labels. I'm very pleased with them, but I will have to order smaller ones for on the baby things I make, they're a little too big.

...but perfect for on blankets!!

 even this grubby little man was excited!

baby blanket complete!

 I love this baby blanket! I bought the pattern from Etsy, the designers name is creJJtion. I'm looking forward to making another one in different colours!

I managed to get hold of some Vinnis 100% cotton yarn. A lady in Capetown hand-dyes it. Its so beautiful and soft, perfect for baby things.

a new beanie pattern

I discovered this cute beanie pattern on Ravelry last week, and I just had to make one for Joshua. I think it looks so cute!! Its really soft & stretchy. Nice and warm for the coming winter. The pattern can be found here. I used a 6mm crochet hook.

sunny & colourful May

Well, mission accomplished...I've finished the throw! I just love the sunny colours. I'm still wondering whether I should add a row of yellow crocheted flowers, but I kind of like the simplicity just as it is.  

I added a simple picot edging

 Say cheese!! Joshua was taking lots of photos of his Pappa with the playstation thingy!

 

 The laundry got painted on Saturdy. Still loads of finishing off work to do, but its a big improvement! I love the fresh colour, its a kind of 'duck egg blue'.

looking into the laundry from the kitchen

:-)

Hmm, definitely need a nice new light...maybe a crocheted one :-)

I'm almost finished tiling the table too. I just had to throw in this random tile ...

now I just need to do the grouting, and paint the table legs. The whole room still looks very bare, but dont worry, I'll sort it out chop-chop :-) or should I say 'swipe-swipe' (sshhh)

 Nothing is out of his reach anymore! Last night he burnt his finger on the frying pan, he's just so quick! I told him it was hot, then he just looked at me and said "is nie" (isn't) and touched it, so I suppose it was a good lesson for him! (its not too badly burnt by the way!)

Joshua, Winston & I have been enjoying morning walks to the park lately, it looks really pretty at the moment! Winston is really good on the leash, he walks perfectly next to the pram, and when we get to the park I let him loose, he loves it!