Buttonnose Crochet

Last year i decided i wanted to make a temperature blanket, and what a colourful blanket it turned out to be. What is a temperature blanket you may ask? It is a blanket that can be knitted or crocheted reflecting the maximum or minimum temperatures for your area. Before i started my blanket i had to decide on colours, degree increments and a pattern.  I decided i would do the maximum temperatures for my town, Dalby, Australia, After doing some research i decided i would create my temperature range from 9℃ to 36+℃ and i would use 10 colours in 3℃ increments. I used Stylecraft special Aran in the above colours. (burgundy, raspberry, camel, aspen. teal, denim, aster, cloud blue, lavender and silver) Next i had to decide on a pattern. I wanted something quick and easy as i work 60hrs a week at my paid job. I knew i didn't have the time to do a row a day with a single crochet blanket, so i decided i would make granny squares. My squares would consist of 7 ...

What are your goals for this year? It could be learning how to crochet, learning to knit or even design your very first pattern. For me my goals are to finish projects that were started 15 months ago, design another shawl, a blanket and a mini series (shh not telling what it is yet), of course all free patterns. I also need to edit 2 older patterns that need my new pattern format plus new pictures.  I am creating realistic goals this year, as my health has not been the best over the last few months. With appointments coming up i have decided to slow down so i don't become overwhelmed by the workload that comes with designing.  I really do appreciate the support and love everyone has shown towards my designs and finished works. Seeing such beautiful makes and positive feedback uplifts me so much, even turning a bad day into a great day. So thank you again. So what is planned for January? Well i have an exciting new design just about ready for release. Harves...