As a new year begins…

…. I wonder…. just where did the old one go? 2009 whizzed by but looking back I realise what full & productive a year it really was…

I started this website/blog with very little tech knowledge & bumbled though learning so much along the way – my aim to be informative & hopefully recruit more enthusiasts to the exciting world of Freeform can be gauged by the amount of hits, comments & emails I’ve received over the year  so I’m  certainly giving this goal the big tick of success…

‘Freeform Crochet & Beyond’, was published & wholeheartedly endorsed by those already immersed or just embarking on the Freeform journey. Many thanks for all the wonderful feedback I’ve received

Alice Springs Beanie Festival entry ~ ‘Australia in colour’ ~ won the Spirit of the Land Category  & I now have this fabulous ‘Camel Trophy’….. my best prize ever!

Joined Ravelry & found all the fibre, crochet & knitting nutters in one place – I’ve met some truly remarkable people & what a joy this has been….

Encouraged by family I’m now on Facebook & even have a Fan Page – good grief!!! what next?

I bit the bullet & opened an Etsy Shop… where I’ve met a great bunch of Aussie Girls in the Dust Team & would probably still be foundering about had it not been for their help & support- it’s been huge learning curve (that is still going on) but I’ve enjoyed every minute.

There has also been a lot of creative participation throughout the year -‘ The Four Seasons’ challenge  – National Gallery Pole knitSydney Hyperbolic Coral Reef Project – All great fun projects that wetted the creative juices….

Most importantly…  I’ve made some new & very special friendships (you know who you are) – thank you to all of you for your love, support & encouragement – as I look back on 2009… yep…. it’s been a fabulous year indeed….

So what’s in store for 2010?

At the moment I’m having a real fair dinkum  go at Knitting after discovering ‘Crazy Lace’ by Myra Wood – not really much of a knitter myself but this Crazy Lace has unleashed a whole new adventure – thanks Myra – I’m so enjoying it  & posting my first pics of one of many projects I’m working on…. Here’s hoping everyone has a wonderful creative 2010…..

Cotton Rainbow: Crazy Lace knit …. enjoy!

 

Bleu` Flush & Rustic finally see the light of day.. 16 motif Ebook

 

Bleu` Flush & Rustic are 2 projects that I have been working of a while but they are finally done & dusted. Although I was unsure how it would work, I decided to incorporate all 16 motifs into each piece & I’m delighted with the results

 

 

E-book – 16 Individual Lace Motifs is available for sale, from here & from Ravelry

Sandstone poncho/wrap pattern

 

The Sandstone poncho/wrap pattern includes instructions for the basic mesh stitch pattern, Off-set puff stitch & tassel.
Although I give  instructions in written (both UK & US terminology) &  diagram, I consider this pattern as  basically freeform/freestyle.
Your choice of yarn/yarns, buttons, beads &/or  other embellishments, the size hook used, your combination of stitches, working your foundation chain length/width wise, will determine the look of your finished project
Experiment & have fun with this dead easy basic freeform/freestyle pattern…..

Headband Scarf/wrap with Beads Pattern

Although I’m giving written instructions for this patter, I nevertheless consider it as basically Freeform

Your choice of yarn/yarns, buttons, beads, even crochet motifs that can be sewn on later, your hook size, working the pattern in one stitch or a combination of stitches will determine the look of your finished project.
Experiment & have fun with this dead easy basic Freeform pattern $5.00 USD 
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