30 Days Of Crochet

Recently I have been running low on things to blog about, so I think it's about time for another Meme!

Inspired by OnePinkHippos's 30 Days Of Knitting, I will be doing a 30 Days Of Crochet all through June. Below I will list the links to all the different days :)

Enjoy!

30 Days Of Crochet Meme

Day 1: What was your first finished project?

Day 2: What is currently on your hook?

Day 3: Do you have any other WIPs (works in progress)?

Day 4: How did you learn how to crochet?

Day 5: How long did it take from the time your learned how to crochet, to finish your first project?

Day 6: What is your favorite piece that you’ve crocheted?

Day 7: Your least favorite?

Day 8: What’s your most challenging project?

Day 9: What fiber or yarn do you love working with?

Day 10: Do you have a favorite pattern or designer?

Day 11: Do you have a “Crochet Hero” or someone that is just way too awesome for their own good? Do share!
Day 12: Where do you keep your stash? Post pictures!

Day 13: Do you have yarn that you love but can’t find a project for?

Day 14: What’s the worst yarn/fiber that you’ve worked with and why?

Day 15: What was your least favorite pattern and why?

Day 16: Have you ever had a crocheting related injury?

Day 17: Have you ever had a project that you loved become ruined? What’s the story behind it?

Day 18: Do you crochet English or American?

Day 19: Do you watch movies and/or listen to podcasts while crochet? What are your favorite things to crochet to?

Day 20: Do you crochet in public? Was anyone offended/incredibly happy/curious that you were doing so?

Day 21: Do you crochet gifts for friends and family for the holidays or birthdays?

Day 22: Have you ever stricken someone off your to-crochet-for list because they didn’t appreciate/take care of your last crochet gift to them?

Day 23: If you had the supplies (and patience) for it, what project would you start today?

Day 24: Have you ever made your own pattern or dyed your own yarn? How did it turn out?

Day 25: Do you have a crocheting book or a place where you keep patterns, ideas, size measurements? Post a picture of it!

Day 26: Have you ever been a part, or wanted to be a part of a crochet-a-long? What was it? If not, why?

Day 27: How do you acquire most of your yarn? Online retailers, local yarn shops, swaps, or large chain craft stores? What’s your favorite?

Day 28: Do you do any other crafts besides crochetin? What are they, and did learning to crochet come before or after learning these other crafts?

Day 29: Do you have any tips, or things that you’ve learned from crocheting?

Day 30: What’s your name on Ravelry? If you don’t have a Ravelry account, why?

Etsy Friday

Currently Listening To: Highway Unicorn - Lady Gaga/ Drinking: Water/ Feeling: Fit!

The return of Etsy Friday, bought to you with the help of One Pink Hippo & Mosaic Maker :D

1. 23rd Psalm Miniture Book 2. Now Panic and Freak Out T Shirt 3. Heart Eyepatch 4. Donutzie Dress 5. Sssnake Ssssuprise Hat 6. 1/6 Doll Blue Boots 7. Steampunk Leather Headband 8. Laughing Bag 9. Blythe Crochet Hat

This Week I

Currently Watching: Deal Or No Deal/ Drinking: Pepsi Max/ Feeling: Groggy

... Went swimming - twice!

... Found my string doll collection! (Photos to come...)

... Drunk alot of Pepsi Max

... Bought my Mum and Dad a new laptop

... Recieved new clothes for Zoe

... Watched Black Swan

... Sent a package off to Jills ;)

... Went to Ikea

... Looked into buying a new bike

... Felt happier :)

EssHaych Gets Fit

Currently Listening To: Many A Horror - Biffy Clyro/ Making: Bear Ear Headbands/ Reading: The Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold

Sorry for the lack of updates this past week, I've been up to my eye balls in custom orders and haven't had much time for blogging! I am currently in the middle of making 20 bear ear headbands for a lady I met at the Southend Craft Fair, and I have just this evening completed a Girl Guide leader doll for an Etsy customer...

She was a challenge! Dolls usually are for me - I finish the head and body in one sitting, then sometimes take about a week and a half to do just the arms and legs. But I got all of this one done in just under a week :) I hope the lady I made it for likes it!

Also this week, as the title suggests, I've been getting fit!! I know, hard to believe lol It started last week when a new Sports Village opened here in Basildon. It has about every type of sporting facility you could imagine - a pool, gym, courts, stadium, loads of halls for sports and gymnastics etc. So I thought I'd have a go, first at swimming.

I was a little nervous - I haven't been to a public pool since I was 13 :S But once I was in there it was all ok, and I actually managed to swim abit! Only about 3 meters at a time, but it's a start (I'm so unfit, seriously). I went again today with my Mum, who also enjoys a good swim. She's much better at it than me. I also plan on joining the gym haha! I even bought a new polo shirt and shorts today so I have something decent to wear! I don't know how long all this can last...

Aaaalso this week I am starting to teach my Mum how to use the computer. She already knows abit, but this week she and my Dad were treated to a new laptop, so obviously want to know how to use it properly. I know she checks out this blog, so 'Hello Mum!'

Hope everyone has a nice weekend :)

Friends, Old And New

Currently Listening To: Nothing/ Drinking: Water/ Feeling: Lucky!

Here's a picture of Zoe with a few friends that I took just before the Southend Craft & Vintage Fair. I thought it was too cute not to photograph!! Most of this lot don't live with me anymore, but I am very happy they found loving new homes :) You can see more photos of Zoe and her adventures in my Flickr Photostream.

In other news, I am so lucky, I just managed to get 2 tickets to see The Darkness' London comeback gig at Shepherds Bush next month!

Weeee!! Like I've mentioned before, I'm a massive TD fan, and was over the moon to hear they were reforming. They were the first band I ever saw live, and I have many fond memories of them. It's gonna be HUGE! :D

This Week I...

Currently Listening To: Swing Swing - The All American Rejects/ Feeling: Content/ Making: Secret Monster ;)

... Found out Pound Stretchers Extra sells some fab (and cheap!) yarn

... Celebrated my Un-Birthday! (Seriously, I have an official Un-Birthday that I get presents for!)

... Recieved some cute denim clothes for Zoe from Etsy

... Visited my local Church

... Had a horrible summer cold

... Have been crafting for Coral ;)

... Got let down by Kings. Again.

... Realised how over weight I was :(

... Enjoyed some great football (soccor)

... Bought a new printer

Southend Craft And Vintage Fair 2011

Currently Listening To: My Poor Brain - Foo Fighters/ Drinking: Pepsi Max/ Wondering: How Corals deboxing went!

Yesterday I took part in my 5th craft fair, in Southend at the Now, Voyager Summer Craft and Vintage Fair! Here are some pictures of my table :)

It was a great day, and 70% of my stuff found new homes, which I was really happy about! I talked to one lady who bought an ami chicken, who said she was there especially to see me, which was lovely to hear! There were also people who remembered me from last year, and a little girl bought my Ted replica (far right-bottom of the first picture). She was walking round the fair with him under her arm, which is how I used to carry my Ted! I'm so glad he found a loving home :)

Also, a couple of days before the fair my Mum found this in the local paper...


Yay! Glad to see amigurumi getting some press attention! :D

I'd like to say a massive Thank You to Felicity and everyone at Now, Voyager for letting me take part in the fair, and for their continuing support. I always have fun at your fairs and would love to take part again, so keep me in mind!

This Week I...

Currently Listening To: Best Of You - Foo Fighters/ Consuming: McDonalds/ Feeling: Groggy

... Took part in my 5th craft fair (just got back, photos to come!)

... Re-discovered my love of the mighty Foo Fighters <3

... Got a weird sore throat/ear thing

... Took loads of photos of Zoe

... Watched the Royal Wedding, and actually enjoyed it!

... Scoffed a ton of chocolate, then...

... Started my diet again!

... Have been thinking about doing another blog giveaway (any takers?)

... Created the Scrap Monsters, one of my fav amis!

... Bought yet more cacti (I now have about 10)