Right, sorry about this, but I need my sister to help me chose an outfit, so...

I know, I've done this before, but it's so simple I can't help but do it again.  Maybe I'll make one every summer forever. 

Again, all you need to do is make a rectangle the width of your shoulders and back, and as long as you want it to hang.  I just used a basic shell (3dc in one stitch), then sew up the outer edges to make arm holes.

I did a couple of rows of dc with a smaller hook around the arm holes and edges just to give it a nice finish, but that's it.

Love it.

Dear crochet lovers (and pirate fans), apologies for the long, long absence but it's been a whirlwind of busyness getting the Home Store up and running.  We are now finally into the swing of things and I've had a chance to get my hooks out and get making again. 

This tricorn pirates hat pattern is now available to buy form my Etsy shop and comes in 2 sizes, 1-3 years and 4-7 years, and is in honour of the annual Pirate Day festival that is held in Hastings every year.

Fingers crossed the hooks will now be out for a while. xxx

 

I have another addiction (aside from crochet).  Buttons. 
Vintage buttons. 
Glass vintage buttons to be precise. 
I love how each one belonged to a piece of clothing, and each piece of clothing belonged to a person, and that person had a whole life that you can only imagine.  This amazing hoard I found in a local thrift shop came from one ladies collection, and I couldn't stand to see her life split up and sold off in little pieces.  One day that will be my collection.  So I went crazy and bought every little bag and they can all stay together for a while longer.
(These are just a few, and apologies for the rubbish pics, only had phone to hand).
xxx

It is arctic here in the UK, and I just couldn't miss the opportunity to show everyone just how cosy it is in the store that I manage for creative genius Alastair Hendy.  It is an absolute joy to come in to work and get tucked in against the cold in this genuinely inspiring and gorgeous store.  Here are just a couple of pics, more can be found on flickr.

A G Hendy Home Store
36 High Street
Hastings Old Town
TN34 3ER
01424 447171
Open Wed-Sun 10 -5pm

The Bird One.  Again have made the challenge a little harder by only using things I've found in my bag (and the scanner at work), which is why it's not all glued down beautifully.  I love how resourceful it makes you  xxx

My lovely friend Lobster&Swan has set a challenge to dress & decorate a matchbox each day.  Today is the airmail one... xxx