Poncho

I saw this cute little pattern the other week whilst reading through Attic24 and I have to admit I love a poncho.  I do have one already, it is dark blue, from Next and has tassles and I really like and it does get quite a few comments....but, this one in Simply crochet is just fab....unfortunately issue 25 had left the shops, so I ordered it online, went over to Wool Warehouse to make my colour selection (they were running a 25% off discount) made my purchase and then got busy with the million other jobs that required my attention the week before Christmas...

So, now, I am all ready to go, wool, hooks, pattern, a couple of free hours...

I am using different colours to those in the magazine, my main colour is a light grey and then some nice greys, blues and a few brights to liven it up.....should be good....I'll keep you posted

xx

Niki M Cakes

I would just like to share with you a few of the cakes I made just before Christmas.....

Hope you like
Thank you
xxxx

2015, The Plan.....

WE have been out and about a few times, just pottering really, not wanting to stray too far from the comforts of home, but it is still nice to get out in the fresh air and blow away the cobwebs and walk off some of the over indulgence that the festive season always seems to park at my door!!

I don't make New Year's resolutions, but  I do have some goals that I wish to aim for in 2015:-

   - grow my business
   - banish my belly once and for all (6 pack please)
   - run 5km in a respectable time
 
now onto the exciting stuff     CROCHET....

   - make a poncho
   - make a coastal ripple blanket for little J (This is a crochet along and starts in a couple of weeks)
   - make a cottage ripple for little A
   - Finish Bright Grannie Square blanket
   - start cushion covers
   - make more face cloths
   - scarf/cowl

And then just to be the best Mum, wife and friend that I can be.

So do tell me what have you got planned?

xxxxx

Baby Blanket......Da, Da, Da, Da, Da - Dah.........

Hello everyone and a Happy New Year. I hope you all enjoyed a very pleasant holiday....it has been completely hectic here, small children and Father Christmas, presents, chocolates, sweets....far too many toys.....

But, over the break I have managed to complete the Summer Baby Blanket. My nephew's baby is not due until the summer so I can pop it away in the box and know that my pressie for the new arrival is all sorted....I usually sow a small heart button into the corner of my blankets, but, as this is for a new born I have made a small crochet heart and attached that instead (Health and Safety at work!!)

So without further adue, please let me introduce you to the Summer Baby Blanket.....

It's not huge, but good for pram or car seat.

Technical info:

Wool   -   Stylecraft DK
Amount   -   Hard to say as all odd and ends from other projects
Hook   -   4mm
Pattern   -   Cosy Stripe by Lucy at Attic24
Time to make   -   quick
Experience Level   -   Easy

Byeeeee xx

It's Chritmas time.......

Now, I am sure I speak for most of us when I say that things are pretty hectic, the panic is rising and there are just not enough hours in the day to get everything done..... I have been busy at school Nativities, helping out in the school creche, wrapping, buying and baking.....2 more carol concerts to go on Friday, one more day of work on Tuesday and then I can relax......yippee!!

Here are just a few snaps captured over the last week

I just love this wreath that was hanging in the Restaurant, so stylish, wish it was gracing my lounge wall!!

This little dotty number caught my eye, 2 of them in bone china, half price.....coffee tastes a treat out of it............

A frozen inspired cake for a young ladies birthday....

Just 2 of the cheeky Christmas chaps, I have been making.....

And then of course, just in case there was the slightest chance that I didn't have enough to do, my nephew's wife announces the arrival of a summer bundle of cuddles.....so off I run to my wool stash and dig out loads of colours left over from my granny stripe.... a quick little baby blanket to see me over the Christmas hols...

I would like to thank you all for following along with my chatter.....blogging is still early days for me and I don't think I have settled into my own style as yet....but next year I will be 'all over it'

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, I hope Santa brings you all you wish for and more besides....health and happiness to you all...

Fondest wishes........Niki xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Do you want to know a secret?

SSHHHHHHHHhhhhh......

Don't tell anybody, but look what I have......it's hidden at the very top of my wardrobe.....can you tell what it is?

Shall I tell you?

Promise not to tell anyone....

It is the Coastal Ripple colour pack from the lovely Attic 24 shop over at Wool Warehouse...............

I am starting a CAL (crochet a long) in January with a friend.....she is a beginner, so we are aiming to make it in 3 months.........feel free to join in if you wish...this blanket will be for Little J when it is finished and then I will move on to another ripple for Little A, whilst completing my greanny square blankets...they are so much easier to just pop into your bag when you nip out!!

But ssshhhhhh it's a secret :)

xxx

A little cakey magic......

I had a request to make a birthday cake for a budding ballerina.......

And a little boy who was celebrating his first birthday and they really wanted a cake with a happy smiley elephant......

The picture is not great quality I'm afraid on this one....

Now I am being kept busy with these little beauties.......keep your eyes peeled for a whole lot of them coming up in the next couple of weeks!!

So long................

xx