MY DESIGNS FOR SALE ON RAVELRY.COM!!

Hi All!

I have just set up a Ravelry store to sell my crochet designs to the world!! To view and buy please go to Ravelry.com, and join up if you haven't already, then search using Quick Search for "Catherine Weaver's Ravelry Store".

Ravelry.com has heaps of wonderful crochet, knit and fibre art patterns for sale.

All the Best and Happy Crocheting!!
CateW :0)

CATE'S ORIGINAL SPIDER STITCH TOWEL TOPPER DESIGN

Hi All!
I know it has been a while since I blogged. Here pictured below is an example of just one of the many and varied things I've been up to since I last "spoke" to you. I've crocheted an original spider stitch towel topper design! I've still to write the pattern to go with it which may take some time. I've also crocheted an original jogger's ipod/iphone/mobile holder armband also in guess what (?): spider stitch plus a dainty spider stitch Christmas angel tree ornament in white No.10 (bedspread weight) thread. Again I've still to jot down the written patterns and test them. This is the most time consuming part. These patterns will be for sale once I complete the written patts and then work out how to enable downloading of PDF files through Etsy etc. I may also sell actual spider stitch headbands on Etsy in future but only if I give up going to markets.

I'd love to hear your comments and feedback regarding the towel topper.

I hope to publish photos of my other designs at some point as well to give you a sneak preview of them as well.

What else have I been doing to disrupt my designing: heaps of charity fundraiser planning and organising, holding charity crafts market stalls, restocking my crafts stalls, attending C.W.A. (Country Women's Association of Victoria Inc), craft group meetings, birthday and other parties, fitness training five times a weeks plus recovering from them, lol, advertising fundraising events, going to the local theatre and to the movies, keeping "fuelled up" for training and other stuff.

Thanks for reading and please feel free to share pics of my original towel topper.

All the Best!
Cate :0)

Close up of my Spider Stitch towel topper.



Spider stitch towel topper as in use, hanging on oven rail.



CUDDLING CARROTS!!!

Hi All!
This is a bit off-topic this time but I had to share it with you.
Take a look at these two carrots we pulled up out of our vegie patch last week. Now you know what carrots can get  up to underground, lol!!

Our very own home-grown "cuddling carrots"!!

PHOTOS OF C4C'S CHARITY CRAFTS STALL

Hi All!
Here below are ten shots of my "Crafters for Charity" crafts stall we hold every month at the Nunawading Market in Melbourne Australia for The Fred Hollows Foundation. All proceeds from this stall each month go to The Fred Hollows Foundation.

You'll notice our charity stall is very colourful and very busy looking ie full of lovely crafty bits.

All the Best! :0)

     

GORGEOUS CROCHET & KNITTED BEAR WEAR!!

Bears featuring my crocheted tu-tu dresses, see pattern to make taylor made tu-tu for any sized bear here in this blog under "Patterns", and knitted beret/scarf sets.

These bears will be on sale on my charity crafts stall for The Fred Hollows Foundation on Sunday. These outfits were crocheted and knitted by one of our volunteer craftswomen. The tu-tu pattern she used is my design but she has the pattern for the beret, with a gorgeous ear hole I might add, and the scarf.

All the Best!

JOEY BAGS- Pattern for knitted bag for orphaned Australian wildlife

JOEY BAG for baby wildlife: KNITTING & SEWING PATTERNS

My CWA branch will be making these at our next meeting. They are a simple item to knit or sew and important contribution to the survival of our Australian orphaned wildlife.

Wildlife carers, such as the voluntary members of W.I.R.E.S, in Australia, use these bags as "pouches" for baby orphaned kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, bandicoots, gliders and possums.

The info below was taken from a W.I.R.E.S. fact sheet on their website.

info@wires.org.au

 www.wires.org.au

Rescue Service Ph: 1300 094 737

Making pouches

When young wombats, gliders, wallabies, bandicoots or possums come into care they need to be kept warm and quiet. WIRES carers are always in need of suitable pouches. The pouches are used for many different animals, some for two or three young ringtail possums at once, others for brushtail possum joeys which are larger and even for very young bandicoots. This means various size pouches are useful. Many people who would like to help our wildlife but are unable to commit to rescue or care volunteering can help by making pouches and linings.

Standard Pouches-2 sizes needed

Wool: 8 ply (U.S. = sportsweight, U.K. = DK), pure wool (unfortunately we are unable to use pouches made from synthetic materials as the joeys cannot breathe in closed synthetic pouches)

Knitting: Pouches should be knitted in plain stitch ( ie in garter stitch).

Needles: Size 4mm or the old Imperial 8 needles (U.S.=  size 6, U.K. = size 8 ) 

Finished Dimensions: For the smaller size: 18 cm wide by 20 cm long  ( ie 7 inches wide x 8 inches long)(after sewing together) ie cast on 42 stitches and knit in plain stitch until it reaches 40cm ( ie 16 inches) in length.

For the larger size: 24 cm wide by 30 cm long when finished ( ie 9 and a half inches wide x 12 inches long)(after sewing together) ie cast on 56 stitches and knit in plain stitch until it reaches 62cm ( ie 24 and a half inches) long.

**** Adjust needle size if required to achieve correct finished size.

Both sizes: Fold in half bringing the bottom edge up to meet the top edge and sew together down the sides leaving it open at the top. Stitch in ends. 

Lining (For those who sew)

Material: Pure cotton or flannelette, washable material only Dimensions: 18 cm wide by 20 cm long when finished (after sewing together) or for the larger size 24 cm wide by 30 cm long when finished (after sewing together). The lining should not be attached to the pouch as it will need to be changed regularly. We generally require more linings than pouches to allow washing and regular changes. The lining should be closed on the two longer sides and one end and open at the top.  

**** Completed pouches are always gratefully received at our Forestville office at PO BOX 260, Forestville, NSW, 2087, Australia. Alternatively you can call 02 8977 3333 to find your nearest branch. Further information is available on request from WIRES Administrative Office WIRES PO Box 260 Forestville NSW 2087 Tel: 02 8977 3333 Fax: 02 8977 3399

BABY SPINACH, MUSHROOM & BOCCONCINI CHEESE PIZZA!!

BABY SPINACH, MUSHROOM & BOCCONCINI PIZZA

Ingredients:

Wholemeal pita bread to use as the pizza base (one small one for brekkie or you can use a larger to share with others for lunch or dinner),

Edgells tomato supreme or whatever you'd like to use as the tomato base for your pizza,

Baby spinach,

Fresh sliced button mushrooms or other fresh mushrooms and

Cherry Bocconcini cheese or you can use the larger ones if you like.

Method:

Preheat oven to 200 degrees celcius and line oven tray with baking paper.

Slice mushrooms or to save time buy presliced fresh mushrooms. Slice as many as you want covering your pizza.

Rinse baby spinach in cold water and drain.

Saute the mushroms for two to three minutes in a little olive oil (just brush a non-stick pan with a little of the oil) in a small frypan.

Add the drained baby spinach and saute with mushrooms for another two minutes until the baby spinach has wilted down.

Spread some of the tomato supreme onto your pita bread.

Spread the sauted mushroom and baby spinach evenly onto the pita bread.

Place slices of the Boocconcini cheese all around the top of the pizza to your taste but not too thickly.

Bake in oven for 15 minutes.

**** Be careful not to burn your mouth. The tomato and cheese will be hot when it comes out of the oven.

Eat hot or for leftovers for brekkie or other. Enjoy!!