Monday, January 7, 2013

Turtle Power



My Gran loves turtles and growing up living next to the beach she saw them quite often. She's due to have surgery soon so decided to make her a small gift of a turtle. He's called Terry.

Terry is made using Patons Jet wool and alpaca yarn. I crocheted him on a 5.5mm hook in the back loops to give a ridged effect. It produces a softer more snuggly style quite diff from my normal 3.5mm amigurumi. I may try a slightly smaller hook next time to close the holes a little.

I'll try and post an abbreviated pattern later.

Enjoy x

Granny square from Grandma




Look what arrived in the post today. A granny square blanket from my Grandma.

My Gran knows I get cold and kindly made this lap blanket for me. Aaah!

The best presents are made with kindness and love. Not only do I have a blanket my Gran also taught me how to crochet. Thanks Gran.