Friday 25 November 2016

Episode 9

Today I show off my completed design, "The Undefined" as well as a design-in-progress, "Festive Jester" (watch to din out how you can receive this pattern for free!). I am also rounding up the projects I have shown since the start of these videos. Have fun watching! Xx



I am on Instagram @lorrainepughdesignsYou can find me on ravelry as lorrainepugh
There is also a group on ravelry, linked here:
http://www.ravelry.com/groups/lorrainepughdesigns
And a Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/lorrainepughdesigns/
Plus, a Facebook Group where you can share your makes and chatter with like-minded makers:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1707181802870447/

'The Undefined' Design
Pattern available here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-undefined
Yarns used are 'Kelpie' and 'Burke & Hare', both 100% Merino Sock Yarn by my Mama Knits (shop owner is Sunshine) on etsy - www.etsy.com/shop/mymamaknits
Sunshine is also on Instagram: @sunshine_stewart
'Black Hole' Fingering weight Merino/Silk by Dye For Wool, link here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Dyeforwool

'Festive Jester' design-in-progress
Yarns used are 'Colour Theory' Yak Sock, by Hand Dyed by Kate, link here: http://www.handdyedbykate.com/
'Overripe Raspberry' by Dye For Wool in their Merino/Silk Base
Beads used are from 'Maya Honey' on etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MayaHoney

Crochet Hardware Heaven Steampunk Corset by Sarah Jane Designs, pattern on ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hardware-heaven---steampunk-corset
Yarn is DMC Petra Cotton No.3 in Shade 5646 Khaki Green

Freestyle Sweater/Hoodie Crochet WIP
Yarns used are:
'Squid On The Beach' 100% Merino DK by My Mama Knits (shop owner is Sunshine) on etsy - www.etsy.com/shop/mymamaknits
Sunshine is also on Instagram: @sunshine_stewart
Yarn used is 'Rainbow In The Puddle' 100% Merino DK by Monika from Comeragh Yarns (formerly known as 'Red Heart Knits') on etsy -
www.etsy.com/shop/ComeraghYarns
Monika is also on Instagram: @comeraghgirl
Other Yarn (in multiple colours) is James.C.Brett Pure Merino DK

Knitting WIP info:

Jaclyn Salem of the Brooklyn Knitfolk podcast, as linked below,
Hosting the #elementalong
She is @jaclynsalem on Instagram
Check out the group chat on ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/groups/brooklyn-knitfolk
As part of this KAL I am making the:
'Authenticity Shawl' by 'Softsweater Knits' a paid pattern available on ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/authenticity
Yarn used for Authenticity shawl is Merino Twin base in fingering weight, 250g, and is the colour way 'Curry and Saffron' by Wollelfe (shop owner Katrin) on etsy - www.etsy.com/shop/wollelfe
Katrin is also on Instagram: @wollelfe.yarn

Stitch Markers are from Deb's etsy shop, 'Crafty Cat Knitty Bits', linked here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyCatKnittyBits

'Hotel Of Bees' Crochet Shawl Pattern by Christia Hadderingh aka 'A Spoonful Of Yarn' pattern linked here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hotel-of-bees-shawl
Yarns purchased for this project are Dye For Wool's Merino Sport Weight in the following colour ways:
'Too Hard Butter Cookie', 'Burnt Cinnamon Roll' and 'Boiling Cacao Beans'

Book Recommendation: 'A New Earth' by Eckhart Tolle

Crochet Podcasters Mentioned:

Lisa of Lisa's Pine Notes on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_AGhDDT1tEJqa6uzSaVqkQ
Lisa is also on Instagram as @lisapinenotes

Ali of Little Drops of Wonderful podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXWQfl7WmeumzOYfKZwhT0g
She is also on Instagram as @starryeyesali

Amber from the Yarn Junkie Podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/user/crochetjunkie6
She is also on Instagram @_yarnjunkie

Knitting Podcasters Mentioned:

Jaclyn Salem of The Brooklyn Knitfolk Podcast:
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCl_o_ptXlmrnhUR4J0f2aWQ

Lilli of Nordic Stitches Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5xdmIVCC0SIW0TerwT8ckQ
She is also on Instagram @nordicstitches

Saturday 12 November 2016

Episode 8

Today I show my current Design-In-Progress, 'The Undefined', some lovely yarns and beads, plus other acquisitions including a weaving loom! I also chat about the more spiritual aspect of crochet and the design process, which includes a book recommendation. I hope you enjoy it, Xx


I am on Instagram @lorrainepughdesigns
You can find me on ravelry as lorrainepugh
There is also a group on ravelry, linked here:
http://www.ravelry.com/groups/lorrainepughdesigns
And a Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/lorrainepughdesigns/
Plus, a Facebook Group where you can share your makes and chatter with like-minded makers:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1707181802870447/

'The Undefined' Design-In-Progress
Yarns used are 'Kelpie' and 'Burke & Hare', both 100% Merino Sock Yarn by my Mama Knits (shop owner is Sunshine) on etsy - www.etsy.com/shop/mymamaknits
Sunshine is also on Instagram: @sunshine_stewart
'Black Hole' Fingering weight Merino/Silk by Dye For Wool, link here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Dyeforwool

Other yarns shown are:
'Colour Theory' Yak Sock, by Hand Dyed by Kate, link here: http://www.handdyedbykate.com/
'Overripe Raspberry' by Dye For Wool in their Merino/Silk Base

Beads shown are from 'Maya Honey' on etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MayaHoney

'Anti-tilt' Zipper Join mentioned can be found via 2 ways;
1. By joining the Facebook Group 'Scheeples CAL - International', then searching for 'Margaret Evans tilt'. The first search result is Margaret's mini-tutorial on her 'Joining Tweak' which includes a lovely infographic.
OR
2. Clicking this link to my blog post where (with Margaret's permission) I have shared her guide: http://lorrainepughdesigns.blogspot.com.cy/2016/10/the-anti-tilt-zipper-join-by-margaret.html

'Hotel Of Bees' Crochet Shawl Pattern by Christia Hadderingh aka 'A Spoonful Of Yarn' pattern linked here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hotel-of-bees-shawl
Yarns purchased for this project are Dye For Wool's Merino Sport Weight in the following colour ways:
'Too Hard Butter Cookie', 'Burnt Cinnamon Roll' and 'Boiling Cacao Beans'

Book Recommendation: 'A New Earth' by Eckhart Tolle