This Morning

Hello Lovelies,

all night long I listened to the wind howling, thankfully we have so far escaped the worst of the weather bomb ( who thinks up these terms! ) that has hit parts of the U.K.

 This morning was blustery but sunny and I had errands to run. I walked to the post office to collect a parcel ( on-line pressie shopping.... it's that time of year ) and then took a winding way home.

Past these cute old cottages that always catch my eye..........

 as a young adult I always wanted to buy a tiny, traditional cottage like this. Somewhere small and cosy that I could play around decorating. 

It was a chilly 3 degrees Celsius and I was glad of my hat to keep my head cosy. I made it back in pre-blog days. But it has featured here before ....see a better photo in THIS post...........

 The link to the free pattern I used back then doesn't seem to work any more. But I found it again HERE 

You wouldn't want to see my face today.....I've still got the lurgy and I'm certainly not looking my best, but thankfully I don't feel too horrid.

I love the view across rooftops to the countryside beyond here...........

Back home I enjoyed a hot drink and a flick through some crochet books I borrowed from the library............

This book caught my eye......

There are quiet a few small projects at the start of the book that fit in with the title.
Then there are lots of more complicated patterns.

How I love the colours used for this child's ripple cardigan............

Isn't it adorable.

There are also lovely, if complicated looking garments for adults.............

Certainly not quick projects. Though I suppose they would grow quicker than a knitted garment?

I LOVE the styling of this photo......but I'm not sure I would ever attempt making this..........

The other book is probably more my style........Granny Squares.....how I love them :0)...........

I LOVE these slippers made from traditional squares and chunky yarn..........

and this colourful bag made from more solid squares..........

And who could resist this pretty blanket. The alternating plain and coloured squares are a great idea I think...........

I do love to leaf through a library book for inspiration. Of course today we are totally spoilt with all the amazing patterns and creations shared freely on the internet.

 HERE is a gorgeous blanket.

And THIS amazing jacket is something I would LOVE to have a go at one day.

Are you feeling inspired lovelies?
Jacquie x