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 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 …
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 …
