Spring is heating up in Sydney (we’ve just had two days in a row that hit 32C/90F!) and I’ve finally caved in and tried to take photos of my granny triangle shawl.

I first mentioned this granny triangle shawl in January, but among travels and distractions it was a project that I would pack away for weeks and then return to for a few evenings before packing away again. While it was easy to work on (a perfect companion to watching films on TV) I was also keen to spend time experimenting with other yarn projects. Continue reading →
I’ve been too busy crafting and enjoying the holiday season to post but I’ve been taking photos as I go. Here are a few crochet projects:
Amigurumi toys
I received a request for a sombrero hat to fit on an amigurumi duck I made earlier in the year. I was sent the head measurement and tried hard to make a sombrero-like accessory. Reports are that it was well received but needs a chin strap to stay on the duck’s big head :)

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I took some inspiration from this image of the Big Granny Basket to construct my own version.
I’d never made a granny square before so I found a basic granny square tutorial and got to work on my first one…
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Adventures while trying to make random things for fun by Niina (aka Give Me A Crown).