Knit a Block A week Challenge.

I have been hinting for weeks so I think it's about time to let you know what I'm going to be up to. I am challenging myself again and inviting you all to join me,  I always work better when I'm challenged don't you? I find it very motivating. Last year I was given this book for my birthday

and although I have had lots of pleasure looking through the book I haven't actually made many blocks from it as yet.  So because I had so much fun with the Beyond the square challenge with Barbara back in 2012 I decided to do it again but this time with knitting.

I know lots of you love to knit, for you this challenge can inspire you to try out new patterns and stitches you have never tried before. 

For those who want to learn this is the ideal opportunity, there are simple blocks to make in this book and step by step, directions on the knitting basics.

I am challenging myself to make at least one different block a week out of this book so is anyone else up for the challenge?  These blocks are all 6 inch square when made in Dk yarn so they will be easy to join together to make something beautiful.

I'm not trying to promote this book in anyway but I do think it's a good one to have in your craft library... please read the customer reviews about it before you make your decision to buy it if you don't have it already. 

I plan to start this challenge at the beginning of January, I'm telling you about it now so that you can put this book on your Christmas present list if you want to join in.

I have already told the ladies from Loving hands about the challenge and many of them can't wait to get started, I hope you will join in too, lets see who can make the most!

Please just leave me a comment if you would like to join in and I will list your names and give you more details about the challenge later.

The Challenge is now up and running!

You can see finished Blocks and blanket here.

The Monday Smile

Hello and welcome to the Monday Smile, I hope you all had a great weekend and are having fun with your Christmas preparations I'm enjoying making Christmas ornaments at the moment I like to make a few for the tree each year.

Thank you for all the lovely comments about the side to side socks, they can be made in an evening so still time to make some for gifts.

I will be telling you all about the new knitting challenge tomorrow so don't forget to pop back to see what it is all about.


Hope you enjoy these pictures :)

May you enjoy your apples and honey . . .

May you find it easy to give and receive . . ..

May you carry your loads with ease amid hardships. . .

May you learn and teach well . . .

May you move with as much joy and ease as you can . . .

May your home be filled with fresh air and light . . ..

May your tense and angry times be short-lived . . ..

so that you come back quickly to your comfortable ol' self . . .

May you play with friends . . .

and hear beautiful music . . .

May you take exquisite care of yourself . . .

Have the most fruitful days on every possible level!

Have a great week! 

Something For the Weekend

Thank you for all the lovely comments about my Baktus scarf, I did enjoy reading them! and the scarf making goes on so more to share on that subject later.

Now I know we have had side to side mitts and they were fun to make, this time it's the turn of the sock.

Side to Side Crochet Socks.

This time in crochet and so quick and easy.

They can be made as fun gifts in bright colours, ideal as slouch socks, nice and cosy to wear while snuggled up watching the TV or warn inside of boots to keep little feet warm in the cold winter months.

It's very easy to adjust the size just by changing the yarn and hook sizes.
They take around 50 grams of yarn and you can find the pattern here
Great stash-busters too. :)

Have a great weekend and keep warm!