Motif # 51

I just picked this one randomly from the book I didn't particularly like it or dislike it.  It looks far more complicated than it actually is to make, it was very quick and simple.  What surprised me the most was the finished result, I think its beautiful, much nicer in real life than it is in the book or in the photo.

Motif # 51

progress 5 of 100

Boat Neck sweater.

I really enjoyed making this little sweater it was very quick and easy.  The only thing that I don't like about stripy patterns is weaving in the ends, I carried the wool up the side on this one, less ends but it leaves you with a very bulky seam, so I think I will stick to the weaving next time.
This is another pattern from Linda Permanns Little crochet.  

Motif # 111

Making this motif took longer than I thought it would and although it is lovely when it's finished, it does take a lot of work and uses a lot of wool so maybe not one to use for a big project.

Motif 111
Progress 4 of 100

Project Washables.

One of the projects in the loving hands winter challenge is what we call washables or washable sanitary towels for women and young girls in Africa.  It seems sad and unbelievable that in this day and age such basic items which we take for granted aren't readily available the world over but sadly it's true.  These links can explain it better than I can.here and here

So for the past week I have been making these, there are quite a few patterns on the web because people are becoming more aware of the need to recycle and  home made towels are becoming more popular, I have kept mine simple however because to be honest my sewing skills are appalling  lol it has taken me a whole week to make just 25 towels 25 covers and 5 bags to hold 5 towels each.  My poor sewing machine nearly found it's way sailing through the window on several occasions, why does the thread snap so often and why does the tension keep changing and don't get me started on trying to thread the needle lol.