Hi everyone,

The years have flown.

I am back. I want to share my crafts that has been the highlight of the past few years. I sincerely hope you have all been strong through out the past 2 years. And I wish you all a very good upcoming holiday.

I have been working hard with the continuation of my favourite craft.

Please take a look at some of the things I have not published before. Also please not that my Etsy shop have been closed. Feel free to like some thing or inquire about the pattern.

Email me: diarra48@yahoo.com

 

The cutest hat, booties & toy set for new born babies.

I made this hand bag last summer. It is still my favourite and is currently being use regardless of the weather. I purchased the base and handles from an on- line supplier. It is really the second bag I've made for myself and I'm loving it.

This rag doll is my favourite. She's gorgeous. I think she looks like An Annabelle.

That's all for today.

I will be back soon. 

Thanks for dropping by.

Bunnies for Easter

Hello again, it's been a while. No excuse as I have been rather busy. Thanks to everyone who stopped by.
I have rather a lot to show this time but I will have to just do a few items for now. Later this week I will be
including a pattern for a baby blanket.

This is Ditsy, bunny No.1

I have only just finished this bunny, for some reason I just think that it helps me to think of Easter a little more.


Big Fat Bunny

This is Chen. By changing to a larger size hook, I managed to make this one much bigger than Ditsy. Both bunnies have a bushy tail and is stuffed with polyester toy filling. A very safe toy for a child.

Both toys will be for sale in my ety shop soon.
www.etsy.com/shop/ziggastuff

Next time I will be showing you my Big Fat hen, crocheted from a knit pattern. Any one interested in the knit to crochet pattern will be able to buy it from my etsy shop soon.
That's all folks, see you real soon.

Hello again,
I am going to show you some more of my newest creations, I am sure you will see something that makes you smile if nothing else. First up is my loopy design cardigan. A friend requested one so I bought a pattern, only I couldn't get the hang of it so I designed my own. It is so frustrating when you buy a pattern and you get tangled with the instructions.
This one is for sale if any one wants a bit of nostalgia.

Next is another baby cardigan that I designed. I enjoyed doing all these cuties.

Here I post a few more.

Thank you for looking and please leave me your comment.

Circles & squared Blanket

These skinny scarves packs loads of warmth & colour.

A snood, scarf, cowl or whichever way you wear this. it's going to keep the chill out.

Request the pattern for free here or make a dash to my Etsy store to purchase it.

Thanks folks!, See you soon.

Hey, guess who? only me, the ever so slow blogger. I just thought I'd quickly share some news with you.
Last Saturday, August 17th, I had my 2nd craft stall. I did well. The weather was not too great but I enjoyed the day. Some of my fellow craft mates might have seen or bought this Offset crochet pattern from Annie's Attic. 2 maybe 3 years ago I was drawn to this wonderful cardigan so I bought the pattern hoping to make it  for myself. When finished, I thought ...too good for me so I decided to try it at the stall last week. And I have to say it didn't sell but it drew a lot of attention. My warmest thanks to the designer. I would like to sell it on to some one but the cost of the materials was quite hefty. So sorry- not your 99p bargain. It took about 4 weeks to finish. Well worth it
I do hope to find a worthy owner.
Or I will have to put it back in it's cellophane pouch for safe keeping.

Some interesting sites I've visited

Annie's attic
For the love of Momma
Donna's crochet corner
The sun room
The crochet dude
BHG .com
Bundlesof love .org
Woman'sday.com

Hello again fellow crafters, bloggers and passers by. I have been so busy I had to put my blogging on hold. Not that I am any good at blogging but I do hope you all find something to look at.
I recently had my first craft stall at the local People's Day show. What a scorcher that was. Oh no, not my crafts. For once in a long time the weather exceeded my expectations. Every one in town was out. I didn't sell a lot but I was grateful for small mercies. Especially since I sold my first amigurumi toy.

I have a free make-up bag to give a way to the first viewer to drop me a line with the code word 'HOT'  Please remember to  let me have your details for postage.

Check out this month's post. Remember orders welcomed.

My stall as it was sent to be entered for People's Day and some of my recent summer crochet stuff.

This is a cute little girls summer hat.

I found this little purse in one of my on-line searches but I don't even remember where from.I thought it was a very interesting pattern and would dearly like to pass on my thanks to the designer. It was very well designed. I thought I was going to find it difficult but no- It was very well done.

My 2 little babies they are so adorable.

Here are the totoros I made for my stall, aren't they adorable?

If you see anything you like I will make it. email me or see my shop on Etsy
E-mail diarra48@yahoo.com

www.etsy.com/shop/ziggastuff

Thanks for stopping by. Any comments welcome.

Happy start to the new year everyone.
I have been neglecting my blog for a while now, but only for the good of my Etsy shop.
I Just finish this new bag. I am still editing the pattern for it. Maybe one day soon It will be featured here.
If you like this bag, please leave a comment. The first 6 comments by February 14, will receive a free P D F pattern to make your own. This little number says' I like pink' Fully lined and easy to carry.

So please, leave a comment.

Keep visiting, there's a pond full of crocheting ideas lurking around

Thanks

Hey my friends, Today is a happy day. It's my birthday and there is no cake because I haven't baked one.
I spent the day working on a new baby blanket instead. I hope I can finish it and add it to my next post. It's another granny square blanket but the colors are so delightful to look at. I might even get round to writing the pattern.

Now I shall invite everyone to take a look at some other stuff I've added to my etsy shop. Remember to visit  me at
WWW.etsy.com/ shop Zigger Stuff.

I chose Zigger Stuff because I make all kinds of things and there is no easy way out when I get going. I filter an idea and its on the hook straight away.

 Please take a look and leave a comment.

Hello my friends. Its my birthday today and I spent it with some yarn and hook. I have just started a new granny square baby blanket. The colours are amazing in daylight. At night the delicate lemon looks almost white. Babies will love it.
Please take a look at my shop and let me know if you like any of my products. I don't have a particular theme. I just think of something and then start making it.

Please visit me at www.etsy.com my shop is Zigga Stuff
Here are some of the stuff you will find there. This blanket is for a little boy. I finished this one last weekend so it is not yet in the shop. I love this one. In fact I love them all.

This one I made for my grand daughter and I hope to make it for the shop.

This is another of my bags. This one reminds me of a holiday we had in Spain. All the ladies look smartly dressed for a walk in the evenings along the beach. At the time I made myself a bag almost like this one. Sunny and inviting.

These pom pom hats are in the shop
Please leave a comment and don't hesitate to get in touch.

See you soon.

Hi crafters, its been a while. I've been busy crafting for my shop but as they say, time flies fast when you're having fun.
I hope I can now find the time to blog a bit more.
I am posting some of my new crafts for you to see and then if you would like to buy an item, please visit my shop at where you will see that the bag pictured here is this month's choice. First person to buy from my shop gets one of this bag in black and white (wool) if you would like the pattern. please let me know. Please also state where you see me, and quote this word- Georgie

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ZiggaStuff

Have you all had a fab christmas?
May all your new year dreams come true!

Hello again
I apologise for not adding another pattern. I will do so shortly.

I forgot to add this matching pair of gloves to the red party bag- so here it is

Hello again crafters, I get so busy these days. Trying to find patterns so I can use up some of my wool stash. I'm still not writing but I guess I need inspiration from you all. What would you like to see? Ayone have a pattern tht needs using up. I guess I could start up a help me club. You pay me to make what you want with your materials.
Hey, take a look at these fingerless gloves. Simple gorgeous!

What about the next one?

Want more?

I have more but I really do need to sell these off for the winter.

More bags!

Bags, Bags, I'm gone bag crazy

Ok I'm off to bed before I cram too much bag in for a bag mare---------- back soon


Happy halloween!

I have so many items to show. I just pick my favourites. I still have more yarns to use and I dont mean scraps.

Here you have the little sweater teamed with booties and hat.

This blanket is made up of granny squares. the two colours compliments each other.

This suits girl or boy. Goes well with matching hat &and booties.

I made this set for my first grand child before knowing what sex to expect. I had a grand daughter.
She looks beautiful. The bluey green goes well with the white.

Here are some of my favourite baby clothes. This is a nice little short sleeved sweater.

Here I teamed it with a pair of matching pants.

I am sorry folks having probs with free square down load today.I will sort it out soon.
Please keep checking

Hi bloggers,
I feel as if I'm the only one looking at my blog. I have so much to offer but as there are no comments left, I dont want to be feeling lonely. So here is a proposal, a competition- first person to guess approximate no of double knitting wool used to create the Dawn til Dusk bag get a free pair of ladies fingerless gloves. Post free.
I need to know that my blog is useful. Ask me for a pattern or something, I'd be glad to help.
This is a great looking bag.
Completed with drawstring cord.
Made with aran knitting wool.
Any request for a pattern?
Previously been on sale on ebay.

Please come back and have a look at the choice of gloves to choose from.

Todays free pattern is a square, make as many as you wish and join for an afghan or baby blanket.
Some crocheting experience needed but still reasonable easy.Any questions?

Dusk Till Dawn Bag - Free Pattern

Fellow crafters here is the pattern I promised!

This my latest bag, I hope you enjoy making it.

Dusk Till Dawn Bag Pattern

Skill level : Intermediate

Materials Needed:

300g of main colour wool (of your choice) (double knit)

50g each of two contrasting colours (double knit)

4mm crochet hook

Sewing needle & matching thread (for main colour)

Scissors

1/2 meter of fabric (36 ins wide)

Stitches used:

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Chain (ch)

Slipstitch (s st)

Base

Chain 32, and measure length of chain. If you want your bag bigger, add extra chains e.g. 42.

2 dc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 dc in each of the rest of the chains to the last ch. Do not turn work. 1 more dc in the last ch. 1 dc across to the opposite side of ch. Work 2 dc in corner ch. Continue

working on opposite side making 2 dc in the last ch. Fasten this row with a sc in the top of the

first dc made. Work 4 more rows for width of base. If you want it wider work more rows with 2 dc in each corner st. Always fasten with sc in top of dc at begining of the row.

Sides* Pattern Rows

Row 1 : Ch 1 sc in same place for base of ch 1. Sc in back loop each st around, close round with sc in 1st sc. Do not turn.

Row 2 : Ch 3, (1st dc) work 1 dc in back loop of each sc all around end row with sc in top of first dc which is the ch 3 you made at the beginning of the round.

Repeat pattern rows 1 + 2 in this order. See image of the base above.

Sc round1, dc round 2 until bag is desired height.

At the end of your last round you should finish with a sc round. With your chosen contrasting colours, join first colour and work 3 rows of sc in back loop only. Close rounds with sc in first sc always.

Next 3 rows join 2nd colour. Work 1 ch, sc into same place as ch 1. sc in back loop only of each sc around end with sc into first sc of the round. Fasten off tightly and cut yarn.

Lining

To make lining fold fabric in half with the right sides together. Turn bag inside out and

lay it on top of the folded lining fabric. Mark and cut a 1/4 of an inch away from the sides of the bag. Do not cut away the bottom fold. Marking should just curve down the corners. Sew the sides of the bag lining down the curved corners. Do not turn lining inside out. Fold the edge of lining about 1/2 inch over and press. Put the lining inside the bag with the right side facing upwards.

Put both hands inside the bag and shape the corners like you would a pillow case or quilt. Now

carefully use a safety pin and pin the bottom of the bag to the bottom of the lining to prevent

it moving while you sew the top. Align the top of the fold over lining to the top of the 3rd row of the first contrast sc row. Using a sewing needle and matching thread, slip stitch lining to bag. Fasten thread and cut. Check work thoroughly and this stage. Look at the image on the left.

Straps

[Recycling straps from another bag is also a good idea. I used the strap from a brand new shopping bag for mine.]

To make straps, make a ch length to your desired strap length and work sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of row. Ch 1, turn, sc in base of ch 1. Continue to end of row until there is a sc in the first sc of the row. Repeat until you have 1/2 to 2 inches of however wide you

want it. sc in last sc. Fasten off and cut yarn. Make another strap the same way.

Place marker 2 inches away from sides of bag and sew in place.

Decorate the bag as you wish.

This is my finished bag.

If you have any questions, please comment on this post. I will try to correct any errors.

I like this little number. Great little evening bag. Also big enough to carry the essentials. Suits most outfits whatever the colour.

Bags for summer

This is my favourite for summer. Small enough to carry and big enough to hold all my essentials.

I also made a bigger version.