I have missed doing a Sunday photo for a couple of weeks. It was mainly because of illness and not being able to spend more than two minutes at a time at the computer.
We’ve not been out much and I don’t have any brilliant shots to share with you, but I wanted to share a photo of my Axolotl that I made. I put a photo of it on Instagram and Simply Crochet Magazine have asked if they can feature me on their ‘Show Us Yours’ page. It said I’ve been shortlisted, so I don’t actually know if it will appear yet, but it’s still exciting to know that something I have made has caught their attention.
Crochet
I first learnt to crochet over 30 years ago. I didn’t get the hang of it and the only thing I made, a baby jumper for my son, was a disaster. So I gave it up.
Then a couple of years ago I thought I’d try again. I kept seeing patterns for these little amigurumi critters and fell in love. So, I started again but soon found out that fiddly little stitches were not the best idea, especially with my failing eyesight. So, I made a blanket.
I’ve made several blankets, hats and scarfs since then and I love my crochet. It’s so relaxing and I love seeing something I’ve created looking good afterwards.
Axolotl
Then I saw a pattern for this axolotl and my little girl wanted me to make one. It was fiddly but I managed it and was happy with the results. So were my girls, I now have to make two more. I might try a lighter pink for the body, it’s supposed to be lighter but the wool I wanted was out of stock so I settled for something pinker. My daughter was okay about it, as she pointed out, axolotl can be quite pink.
I’ll just finish with the first axolotl we met at Hatton in 2017.
I love your axolotl! It’s brilliant. And well done for making the shortlist on Simply Crochet mag, that’s an achievement by itself!
I am so glad that I learned to crochet, it’s addictive isn’t it?!
Thanks for sharing with #MMBC. Hope you’ve had a good weekend. x
Oh my, Anne, your new crochet friend is just adorable. And pink!
Amalia
xo
Aww! That is so cute! You are so talented. I wouldn’t know where to start with something like this x
He is so cute and sometimes doing nothing is good for the soul I think X #Sundaysnapshot
That’s very clever. Fingers crossed on the feature #mysundaysnapshot
Wow, it’s amazing! Very cute. And how cool that the magazine is interested in featuring it.
Wow that is so cute and what an incredible soft toy. That looks lovely xx
That’s jus so perfect! I can see why you are going to have to make more now!
What awesome crotcheting! Thanks for linking up with and for taking part in #MySundaySnapshot.