Anna's Pearl and Bead Restringing
I am a pearl and bead jewellery repairer. I can also redesign and/or renew you old bead strands to make them like new. I am also a self taught crochet addict, new mum and craft enthusiast with not enough hours in the day!
For this little project I was inspired by these little sound makers that I bought at a craft fair. They are sealed rattle units used to make baby toys and were calling out to become doughnuts!! I used cotton DK and a 3.5mm hook (although next time I might try a 3mm as the holes …
I wanted to make some quick bunting and after trying single crochet, double crochet and considered something fancy like a shell stitch with letters sewn on after, I finally settled on a simple bobble stitch with a colour change for the letters. It was pretty simple and after a little trial and error I settled …
I made this for my little one as a bit of a joke (he is going to hate me when he is 18 and all these pictures surface!). Anyway. I made it up as I went. It was very quick, it took maybe an hour or so to make and is made from Robin Super …
How cute are these little wigs!! I was asked to make one for a friend which turned into me getting asked to make more and more! They are so easy to make and loads of fun too! I should have taken photos as I went along but it really is very easy! I started by …
With Easter around the corner, I thought I would share my latest make...a giant knitted bunny for my little boys nursery! This is a pattern that I had bought and saved when I first fell pregnant but I only just got around to giving it a go - just in time for the designer, the …
I suppose I should start by issuing a warning that this post contains images of naked breasts - crochet breasts that is, but if you are sensitive then you may wish to skip past this one! I have seen these hats on social media and ravelry before and had a little giggle to myself wishing …
I apologise that I have again been awol, it turns out that babies take up a lot of your day and leave you pretty exhausted at night! I am very pleased to announce the safe arrival of our little boy, born on 15th December at an unexpectedly light 7lb! Gestational diabetes meant that I was …
Aka: unlimited crochet time until baby arrives!! Just to let you all know that I am now on maternity leave and I am halting my restringing work until the arrival of baby C. Once I am in the swing of this looking after a baby thing, I will resume my restringing which I hope will …
I hope that you don't get bored of the odd non pearl related posts - especially since with a baby looming I have become increasingly homey and chrocheting lots of blankets seems to be a priority right now! This one is a true labour of love. I saw the technique on Pinterest (where else?!) and …
We have some exciting news to share!! We are having a baby!! Steve and I are very excited and cannot wait for the arrival of our little one in December. Don't worry - I am not going to turn this page into a baby blog but you may just see a few crafty things pop …
To start with an apology. I am sorry that I have been AWOL a lot recently! Things have been manic! I have still been here in the background and answered all your emails - just posting anything seemed to get away me! To summarise...we sold our flat and moved into my parents’ house for a …
I am very proud to say that I have finally finished my crochet star blanket! It is the first blanket that I have ever made and I love it! It is made with Hobbycraft Women's Institute soft and silky with a 4mm hook. The free pattern can be found here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/star-blanket-6 UPDATE 20/01/17: We have …
