Verb: pootle
poo-t(u)l To move in a leisurely unhurried way,
with no real purpose


Monday 30 June 2014

Home and away ..

Its been a very normal kind of Sunday to end this week with
nothing of any great importance taking place ...
  a sunny dog walk in the fields,
discovering a little patch of my favourite flowers buried in the
overgrown hedgerows,


which now shine out happily from my kitchen table,


a little bit of ironing this afternoon,
followed by a bit of washing and tidying and generally getting sorted
for the week ahead.
Having taken this last week off work for a short break away
 they were all good tasks for getting my head back into work mode.
We didn't go far, just to Dorset in our caravan for a few days.

It was lovely.
The sun shone,

  
we went to the beach,

 
 
 I sat, 

 
he fished,

 

and a hot dog enjoyed special iced doggy treats.
There was time for a bit of caravan love,

a bit of lazing about in the sun,


afternoon snoozes
and lots and lots of lovely crochet time.
Nothing complicated, simple calming rows of double crochets
to make Immi's blanket grow.
We were only away for two nights and three days but it was just what the doctor ordered.

When we got home a lovely parcel of the squidgy variety was waiting for me ...
... time to start a little something that has been on my 'to do' list for a while,
two Little Woollie cushion covers for the seats in my outdoor shady crochet corner.

The pattern was featured in Simply Crochet magazine, Issue 18, a couple of months ago and once
 I'd seen it it was only a matter of time before they had to be made.


The wool that I have used is Sublime Egyptian Cotton, and it is working up beautifully. 
It is a gorgeously soft yarn that almost seems to have a bit of a sheen to it ,
and best of all it was hugely reduced at Deramores.
I have made a blanket similar to this pattern before and I remember then that it 
was such fun to do because it's so addictive.
 As each row is a different stitch you keep thinking I'll just try the next row to see 
what it looks like and before you know it it's finished !



 The cushion cover seemed to take no time at all 
and I am so pleased with how it's turned out.



 I'm just working on the back at the moment which I decided to do as one 
plain colour as I had some Stylecraft DK in a neutral shade that needed finishing off.
 
 So far I have worked two back sections that will slightly overlap to make
 an envelope style cover.
The next step is to add a burgundy edging to match the front and then I think
 I shall be pretty much be there.
Exciting stuff huh ?
Obviously more pictures will be taken and this little story will be continued .....

Have a great week everyone.

35 comments:

  1. Your caravan looks absolutely gorgeous! I'm at the very beginning stages of trying to prettify our campervan: quite a long way to go! Hope you had a lovely time in Dorset :) The cushion cover looks wonderful, looking forward to seeing the updates! x

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    1. Hi Helen, Can't recommend pimping your camper van enough , it is SUCH fun ! I shall look out for the photo's, K x

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  2. What a lovely post Kate, and what good weather you had, it makes all the difference. The colours for cushion covers are gorgeous as is the pattern. Just putting stuff out to take to the van ready for our trip to the Dales to watch the Tour de France. Glad we can get off on Thursday to miss the traffic. L Anne x

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    1. HI Anne, I hope you have a great trip, how exciting to be involved in all the excitement of The Tour de France. Don't forgot to take piccys !
      K x

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  3. Your cushion cover is gorgeous - I love the combination of colours you've used !
    And it looks like your doggy likes the iced doggy treats - I've never seen those treats here in shops, too bad... (I think my old doggy would also love them on hot days...)

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    1. Hi Ingrid, Lilou loved her iced treats, I've never come across them before either but apparently it was all good nutritious stuff for dogs. Lilou's was apple and carrot flavour !
      Have a good week, K x

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  4. Hi Kate, looks like Durdle Door, wonderful place, but so many crows waking you at ungodly hours of the morning! I have been wanting to ask: how do you make your bobbles stand out so nicely in the row of DC? Mine look nothing like that every time i make them, i think i must be doing something wrong!! Lovely pictures as always and beautiful crochet work. Take care, Corinne x

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    1. Hi Corinne, Yes, Durdle Door it was ! All very lovely, didn't see crows but boy did we see crowds ! By the coach load - literally. But we still managed to find a quiet bit of beach so it didn't matter.
      If you have a look on the left hand sidebar you'll see that one of my tutorials is all about making bobbles - so I hope that will help answer your question.
      Thank you for dropping by, K x

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  5. I love your caravan! It sounds like you had a very nice mini holiday. The cushion cover is lovely!

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    1. Thank you Kristie, I must admit that I am more than a little in love with our caravan.
      Its our little treat on wheels !
      Have a great week, K x

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  6. It looks as though you had a great time away Kate! I love your new cushion cover, and I am amazed at how quickly you made it up with your scrummy new yarns!! I hope that you are enjoying your day back in reality and not missing your holiday too much! xx

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    1. Its amazing how quickly you revert out of holiday mode once back at work, isn't it ! But so worth doing all the same. Have a great week Amy, K x

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  7. It all looks lovely and relaxing. Your cushion is beautiful.

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    1. Thank you Jennifer - just a couple of days, but it was all that was needed. Thanks for dropping by as always, K x

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  8. your colour choices for the littlewolliie blanket ar eso gorgeous. Sublime describes them perfectly!
    Looks like a perfect lolling about type of break to me
    Jillxo

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    1. Hi Jill, yes, it was a lovely break thank you. Lolling about is great isn't it, almost as good as pootling I'd say !
      K x

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  9. Sounds like the perfect weekend. I love your caravan with the cheery bunting. The new cushion looks great, nice mellow colours with the pop of burgundy. Nice choice. T x

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    1. Thank you ! Will let you know how it looks when its finished, K x

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  10. Oh how nice a few days away. That sounds like heaven and by your photo's it looked like heaven too. It's so busy at work at the moment I just feel like I could have a few days by the sea. May have to persuade D to take a little trip to the wash this weekend for a day out.

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    1. Can highly recommend it Mitzi, there really is nothing like a bit of sea air to restore the soul is there ?
      Soooooo excited to be one of your lucky winners xx

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  11. That's a good idea to make overlapping pieces of crochet fabric to finish the back of a cushion, i like that. And yes, a short break away can be as restorative as a long one. It looks like you had beautiful weather. x

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    1. The weather was AMAZING -my legs are a bit pink though -oops, K x

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  12. love the new cushions and your caravan looks fab, might have to do something with mine, i just have some multi coloured Attic 24 blankets but your colour scheme is lovely.
    where did you stop in Dorset? loved the site you went to in the Gower might just have to go there next year. my husband used to go to Oxwich year after year and loved it. xx

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    1. Hi Christine, thank you for your lovely words, I had a lot of fun cosyfying our caravan. We found a little site near to Lullworth Cove and Durdle Door in Dorset and the site that we go to in the Gower is called NIcholaston Farm. I think its my most favourite of all sites - I would so recommend a visit. Its not far from Oxwich Bay - which is another stunning place isn't it ? Here's to happy caravanning ! K x

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  13. Hello lovely I have so missed reading all your news. I always enjoy visiting your lovely blog. I am so pleased that you enjoyed your time away in Devon and I am just a tad jealous that you have a caravan!!! Lucky gal, we have to put up with a tent! Loving the little space you created inside it too and needless to say it is not without yarny goodness around. That cushion cover is going to be gorgeous, can't wait to see the end result. Hope you settle back into being at home and that its a good week for you. Sending much love xoxo

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    1. Hi Hannapat, Have missed you too !!
      Yes, all back to normal here now. If it helps we did tenting for many a year before our caravan came along. I'm afraid I am totally guilty of wanting as many home comforts as possible when staying in the middle of a field !
      Have a great week K x

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  14. Looks like you had a relaxing time Kate, how lovely to be able to 'pootle' off in the caravan for a few days. I love your new cushion covers with the different textures and your caravan applique cushion too. Have a great week.
    Jane x

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  15. Your short break away sounds idyllic. I love the colours in your caravan and the colours of your new cushion cover too - I might need to "borrow" your colour choice!
    Caz xx

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    1. Hi Caz - borrow away ! Have a great weekend, K x

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  16. What a wonderful break in beautiful Dorset, I love it there. Your caravan looks so pretty and comfortable, and your crochet is gorgeous and as always so inspiring!
    Happy week, Kate!
    Helen xox

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    1. Dorset certainly was very beautiful, we've fallen in love with it and its not too far from us which is great for those short trips away.
      Have a lovely weekend Helen, K x

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  17. Your break away looked lovely as does your caravan and your new cushions, the colours....sigh!! S xo

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  18. Looked a lovely break away Kate, very relaxing and chilled out. The crochet cushions are gorgeous, I love the different patterned stripes and the colours are lovely.
    How funny, my latest post has the same title as yours, whoops!
    Gill xx

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