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! 

First Baktus Scarf

What a lovely surprise I had when I came onto my blog today, so many projects have been linked to the December party already and they all look so lovely lots of festive projects it all looks so cheerful, keep it coming everyone.

I just had to post about this today because  Ana posted about her scarf yesterday and the colours are nearly identical to mine of course I can't compete with the beautiful Angora yarn she used but mine has turned out lovely and soft too.

I have been wanting to try and make one of these scarves for a long time, especially after seeing all of Ana's lovely creations, she has made so many and all are beautiful.
I have to admit although it's an easy enough scarf to make it took lots of ripping back and starting again to get the effect I wanted.

I love it now and although the edges aren't as neat as I would like them, I am pleased with the result and have worn it none stop since I completed it a couple of weeks ago.  Hopefully the next one will turn out much neater especially after reading Ana's helpful notes she is truly a Baktus scarf expert.

I always have a problem getting someone to model my scarves for me but in this instance I'm pleased to say Dudley was more than happy to oblige.

Mr Bear was more reluctant however and doesn't seem too sure at all, that's why I have kept his head somewhat in shadow he's not usually this shy, perhaps the pink colours aren't manly enough for him, although Dudley didn't mind at all :)

I have had lots of compliments about my scarf, so I think a lot will be made for gifts in the future, too late for this Christmas but maybe for next.

I used Robin DK and King Cole smooth in 3 different shades, all from my stash yarn, it took 125 grams altogether.
Find the how to here

Have you opened today's calendar just click on the Christmas tree top left for a bit of fun. 

A great new Knitting Challenge will be coming up for the beginning of the New year I do hope you will all join in, more about it very soon :)

December Stash-Buster Challenge Link Party

Welcome to the December Link Party the last stash-busting party of the year.  

Lets see if we can fill up the page with lots of lovely Christmas decoration and gifts idea's all of which are great stash-busters, everything is welcome of course as long as they are projects made from your stash.

Link Party rules

• Stash-buster projects only please, all are welcome either complete or your works in progress.
• Remember to link the picture from your actual post and not your blog address.
• Click on other links to see what your friends have made and leave some nice comments.

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