getting the hooks out ~ the crochet variety

It has been a very long time since I've had anything remotely resembling a crochet hook in my hot little hand...but it's winter and since this time last year I've started to read blogs...and they get you thinking that you can tackle anything....hmmm, right! So here's a granny square I did just to see if I actually could...yep, I can!

It's quite possible that little basket of wool will stay there for a while, work being as busy as it is and me not being capable of crafting and watching MasterChef simultaneously...

And please don't hold your breath for a finished product either. See that otto-person there (we don't call them ottomans here!)...my friend Chris and I built it from scratch oh...several years ago now and it's still waiting for it's rope trim! Do you like the painting? The 22 year old did it for his final exam at the end of school. I'm rather fond of it and he keeps asking for it back...aah, nope! [sorry about the photos...night time, crappy lighting...it's on the list]. And as for that wall colour...the painter will be here soon I hope!

Anyway, in the meantime you might want to see the work of some clever crafty people who do finish things...this vest is by the very smart and funny Leonie (and I think her mother-in-law?) at Raglan Guld...go and say hi and get the instructions while you're there!

And yes I know that's knitting, not crocheting...I can do both...well at least I think I still can!

And this next one...I know for sure that's crocheted...

This is by Kirsty at kootoyoo...also an amazing source of inspiration for the wannabe crafter. There's a pattern for that here as well...

And as for that amazing woman Tina from Rubies Place...who is sitting a big exam today (I'm sure you'll blitz it Tina...lots of good vibes coming from here, there and everywhere I'm sure)...but in her spare time (and how she gets any amazes me)...she does stuff like these really cute nesting bowls...

You can find her post on that here...

I must confess to a small liking for a granny square or three...I think the last time I made one of those (apart from the one in the top picture) was to crochet a blanket for my doll's cot...ooooh now we're going back!!

last two images via table tonic
These sit-upons are nice...and might not take too long to make...you'd probably need knitting needles as big as baseball bats though...