Toby's rug

Who doesn't love a ripple rug? So many possibilities, from sweet and pretty to bold and dramatic. As I was scrolling through Ravelry one day, I saw this one, and fell in love.

Rug by Linda74 on Ravelry

Turned out I had quite a lot of red and orange yarn already, and a trip to Bendigo Woollen Mill filled in a couple of gaps.

I was pretty sure the colours would appeal to grandson Toby, and sure enough, he visited while I was working on it, and immediately claimed it.
It turned out exactly as I hoped, and now graces his armchair.

I used a 4mm hook, which made it a bit loose I think (I didn't block it.)
Assorted BWM Classic 8ply yarns, plus some others of unknown provenance.

Measures approx 46" x 63" (117 x 160 cm)

11 pattern repeats, (7 tr between increases and decreases), 110 rows
Weighs 1280 g

I worked the border in black, row one in pairs of extended double crochet, (2 stitches in each treble along the sides) second row is plain double crochet.
Completed October 2015.

Cosy shawl

When you're working on a complex project - frequent colour changes, complex pattern, something that needs your full attention - it's good to have something simpler to take along for crafty get-togethers or car trips. This has been my more-or-less mindless project over the past few months.

I wanted a lightweight shawl for reading in bed, something soft and snuggly. I used BWM Luxury 5 ply in a soft pink, working a variety of simple stitches in rows. As I often do, I began in the centre and worked outwards, giving symmetry and matching edges.

A slightly closer view of the stitches. Worked over 90 stitches with a 3.5mm hook. I was planning to block it, but decided I like it as it is. At 60" x 18", it weighs 325g.