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!
I am VERY excited to hare with you the news of my own crafty/crochet related clothing. I have created a number of designs that can be printed onto a whole load of items including hoodies, t-shirts, bags, hats, mugs...the list goes on. I will add a few ideas to this post but it is best …
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 …
My Grandma had been wanting a throw for her newly decorated bedroom but was struggling to find a green one that she liked that was modern enough to fit in with her theme. A little scroll through ravelry and I found the Mystical Lanterns Blanket by Jane Crowfoot. It was a pattern that I had …
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 …
This was a silly little project that I played around with in front of the telly last night. I jotted down the pattern as I went along but I am no pattern writer so please bear with me. I will improve the instructions at a later date hopefully but maybe this will help you get …
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 …
I have to say that I'm not a regular crochet magazine reader, I would rather browse online and muse away a few hours on Pinterest or Ravelry. Typically 90% of the patterns published in magazines I probably would never make although I enjoy flicking through them every so often. The exception recently has been the …
I thought that I would share some of my favourite crochet patterns that are still in my revelry queue. If you don't already have a ravelry account then you are seriously missing out! Ravelry is my go-to place for patterns and it handily allows you not only to buy and save patterns for items that …
When I first ventured into the world of crochet I had no idea that it would take over my life! My Facebook timeline, my Instagram feed and various Pinterest boards are all fueling my creative streak and I totally blame everybody else for the 6 WIPs that I have at the moment! Since joining this …
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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 …
Ok ok so you are probably bored of crochet blankets now and I apologise but this one is so bright and fun I just had to show you all! Unfortunately I can't claim any credit for the design or colour choices for this one as it was a pattern and yarn pack that I bought …
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It's the run up to Christmas, I am heavily pregnant, due any day and have realised that since moving from our 1 bed flat into our new house, we don't have enough Christmas decorations to make our new home festive. There is no way I am braving the Christmas shoppers so there is only one …
I know that this blog is supposed to be primarily about pearls and restringing, but since I am on maternity leave and taking a little break from that, I have little else to talk about other than my new crochet obsession! I even have a ravelry account! One of the first things I knew I …
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 …
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 …
OK, please dont read the title of this and think - loser! Crochet is cool, its not all granny squares and old people, seriously, you only need to search #crochetersofinstagram on Instagram and you will see so much awesome stuff and not a teapot cozy insight! I started my crochet journey at the beginning of …
Anna's Pearl and Bead Restringing 