New year, new start!

Since going back to school I've not had much time for crafting, this week is the first time I've tried to make anything since Christmas and I've remembered how relaxing knitting and crochet is! I also went round the International Crafts and Hobby Crafts fair at the Trafford centre today and really enjoyed it. I was inspired by the some of the amazing makes that were on display.

Over Christmas I finished my hot water bottle cover, the scarf for mum and a snood for my friend.

I'm currently working on a granny square blanket, I've made lots of squares but I'm not sure about the purple one's, I might leave them out of the final design. It's not big enough yet but I've started sewing the middle together, then I might add a border.

My next knitted project after this will be a heart cushion and maybe a snood from some sirdar squiggle to wear under my leather jacket. I had a Sewing Machine for Christmas, so I also want to get to grips with that over half term.

I finally got out and had a walk around Biddulph Grange Garden last weekend. It was a lovely crisp day and even though I used to work there, I'd forgotten how beautiful it is.

I'm still hoping to get my own place this year but despite viewing lots of flats I have no news to report yet, hopefully by Easter something will have turned up. After reading homemaker magazine, I have lots of ideas for interior design!