Lariath- Live a Little.

Three more squares for  Knit-a-square  charity. Single Rib Crochet  Square This was a nice surprise as I've done this stitch before in other projects so I picked this stitch up very quickly. I think the first time I came across this stitch it took me a while to get used to and I kept forgetting if I was stitching in the back or in the front. This stitch uses front and back post trebble crochet (UK) or front and back post double crochet (US). I think these stitches are very useful to know, they have appeared in a few patterns I've followed. The end square I was surprised with as the texture is very thick and soft, it's a nice texture to rub your hand along... Which may sound a little strange but it's an interesting texture. The stitch looks the same on both sides. Afghan Stitch  Square This was the first time I have ever tried Tunisian crochet, to be honest I had no idea what it was before I gave this ago. Turns out it's like knitting but with a crochet...

I was requested to make a coaster, the request was for a square or circle (whatever was easiest for me) but I wanted to make something a little bit more exciting. The recipient likes dinosaurs so here is a dinosaur coaster or appliqué that I made. It used more red yarn than I expected so I made half of it in red and half in grey. To blend the grey and red a bit more I surfaced crocheted some red stripes. I think it turned out OK to say I didn't have a pattern. Maybe the neck should have been a little thicker and the body a bit smaller... It is a big coaster. I did enjoy making it though as it's something I haven't tried before. I can write up the pattern if anyone wants it. Enjoy this post?

Just a quick post about a new DIY treat that I have given to Tim. It entertained him for ages! The treat is just made with birdseed, flour and water. It's very easy to make and doesn't take long. It took longer for Tim to destroy the treat than it did for me to make it, that's saying something! For Tim I put them on his Kabob: I made some for my friends little pets, these I put on some string: I do apologise for the quality of these next pictures my phone does not pick up Tim very well when he is moving around. What is this? (I only give Tim one at a time as they are quite big and knowing Tim he would eat them all in one go) Tasty! Can I reach it better from up here? Yep! The idea is not my own please see This Awesome YouTuber  (YouTuber....is that even a real word?). Her videos are very entertaining with some great pet ideas. Click  Here  for video instructions on how to make the Seedy Treat. Enjoy this post?