Throwback Thursday Week 2

It's that time again...

Throwback Thursday; throughout the month of June, I'm looking back at some of my Summertime projects. 

With the World Cup starting this week and the Fourth of July and the Commonwealth Games all in the forthcoming weeks, I've chosen this patriotic project from my archives

This week:To see how quick and easy the bunting is to make, click here

Throwback Thursday Week 1

This June, I'm bringing you Throwback Thursday - a chance to look back at some of my projects, hoping to give you some Summertime inspiration.

This week:To see how I created this home and garden accessory, click here

Peaky Blinder

The 'Peaky Blinder' style has recently appeared on the high street and why should my little one miss out?

Back in 2013, the BBC brought us 'Peaky Blinders', a drama series set in Birmingham just after WWI. It was based on the historic gang who sewed razor blades in the peak of their caps.

I purchased this Scally Cap pattern from Etsy and making the most of the nice weather (and our little one fast asleep in the shade), I sat in the sun and crocheted away.

I used a brown DK yarn and a 4mm crochet hook.

 Our little one seemed to enjoy modelling his new cap, though I am not sure how long it will stay on his head!

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Under The Sea

These sets of earrings have two things in common; both are using materials from the sea and both are super quick to make.

Shells:

I sourced two similar shells from my shell jar (doesn't everyone have a shell jar?!?). My husband used a craft drill to carefully make a hole into the top of each shell.

I then took two loops off a broken keychain and attached them to the shell and then to the earring fish hooks.

Pearls:

On to a small hanging hoop, I threaded my pearls. I used Gutermann pearl beads and some pearl buttons off a broken necklace.

Using pliers I simply secured this to the fish hooks.

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Everything Stops For Tea

I recently came across the ball of yarn I used to for my Mini Crocheted Votives and wanted to use it again, so a quick project was needed.

This coaster pattern (plus photo tutorial!) can be found over at The Yvestown Blog and using bright yarn, it's great for the summer.

The yarn is Patons Smoothie DK in colour 02020. I used a 4mm hook and made them up in record time.

Make them for yourself or bundle them together with some ribbon and give as a gift.

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