Blooming Purls

After numerous frogging of the knit designs, I settled on using crochet . I just wasn’t happy with the way it was working up. And I love this yarn way too much to make something that I am not crazy about. @prairiespiritalpacas generously gifted me the yarn, which is obv alpaca. The grey is sport weight and the cream is fingering. The grey is from the mama alpaca - Ashlyn - and the cream from her baby -Gracie . Visit their page and check out all the beautiful yarn the...y have to offer in neutrals and beautiful brights too. I will be spending my day working on it after I bake some vanilla chai lemon ricotta muffins by @halfbakedharvest and put a pot roast in the oven. It is bitterly cold here and I have the perfect plan for today. What will you be doing today? . . . . #bloomingpurls #todaysplan #crochetbaubles #crochetlove #crochetaddict #alpacayarn #yarnlove #yarnlover #madeinyyc #calgarystyle #itssocold #babyitscoldoutside #staywarmandcozy #creativelifehappylife #hyggelife #prairiespiritalpacas #crochet #alwaysmaking #triangleshawl #crochettrianglescarf

The Phaedra shawl is one the my favourites! It is very delicate and quite easy to make. The free download pattern is on @lionbrandyarn website. Grab yours and start a #newproject . . . #bloomingpurls #shawlknitting #knittedshawl #freepattern #sharemylby #knittersofinstagram #knittersofig #knittingaddict #knitknitknit #prettyinpink #pinkpinkpink #touchofangora #madeinyyc #womenfashions #winterfashion

One of my favourite colours! What is yours? . . . .... #bloomingpurls #pink #pinkhat #lovepink #knittersofinstagram #knittingaddict #knitknitknit #alwaysknitting #winterfashion #locallymade #madeincalgary #yesyarnspirations #yesredheart #hyggelife # See more

So many ideas in my head for this beautiful alpaca yarn from @prairiespiritalpacas . The greys are sport weights and the cream is fingering. I am also going to be using the @kollageneedles square needles for this project. Triangle shawl(lette) is where I am heading but need to narrow down the pattern. Any bright ideas?! . .... . . #bloomingpurls #newdesign #knittersofinstagram #knitknitknit #alpacayarn #softyarn #makersgonnamake #creativelifehappylife #alwayscreating #designer #yarnlove #collaborationovercompetition #yycstyle #calgaryalberta #handmade #squareneedles #workinprogress #

Bun bun gets million kisses a day! My little love #rainaélise sporting her #lyzelleheadband I made for her to twin with her mama! . . .... #bloomingpurls #headbandstyle #knittedheadband #lyzelleheadband #sharemylby #lionbrandyarn #lionbrandyarns #wideheadband #cableknitting #cables #womenfashions #kidsfashionista #girlheadband #madeincalgary #yycstyle #calgarystyle #kidsstyles #knitknitknit #knitting #knittingaddict #yarnlove #diyknitting See more

A cozy stack of Léna beanies. Made with my favourite yarn for beanies aka @lionbrandyarn Wool Ease Thick and Quick. . . . #bloomingpurls #beanieseason #beanies #toques #winterhat #sharemylby #lionbrandyarn #lionbrandthickandquick #knithat #knitknitknit #madeinyyc #locallymade #shopsmallthischristmas #hyggelife #yycstyle #calgarystyle #knitterlife #handmadegift #shoplocalyyc #etsycalgary

Bun bun is never gets million kisses a day! My little love #rainaélise sporting her #lyzelleheadband I made for her to twin with her mama! . . .... #bloomingpurls #headbandstyle #knittedheadband #lyzelleheadband #sharemylby #lionbrandyarn #lionbrandyarns #wideheadband #cableknitting #cables #womenfashions #kidsfashionista #girlheadband #madeincalgary #yycstyle #calgarystyle #kidsstyles #knitknitknit #knitting #knittingaddict #yarnlove #diyknitting See more

This pom!!! The mauve picks up the matching colour of the speckles in the yarn! @lionbrandyarn WE T&Q in colourway Storm Front. I thought anything but a simple knit would not do justice to the pom or the yarn. Was I right?! . .... . . #bloomingpurls #beanies #simpleknit #knittedhat #knittedbeanie #sharemylby #lionbrandyarn #lionbrand #fabriclandcanada #mauvepompom #etsycalgary #madeinyyc #calgarystyle #yycstyle #shoplocalyyc #shoplocalcanada #mymichaels #knitknitknit #knittersofinstagram #mamafashionista #winterfashion2020 #staywarminstyle See more

First time making character hats for my little loves. They are finicky but oh so cute. The only thing is I underestimated my little loves’ head sizes and they are a bit snug. Little Raina likes walking around in the house with her hoot hoot hat on I will make new ones for them as soon as the next crazy busy couple of weeks are over. Have you ever made character/animal hats? Do you like them? They are so cute. Pattern: @repeatcrafterme ... . . . #bloomingpurls #babyhats #characterhat #crochet #crochetallday #crochetersofinstagram #owlhat #foxhat #sharemylby #yesyarnspirations #lionbrandyarn #babygiftideas #madeinyyc #calgarystyle #funhats See more

The Stained Glass beanie headed to the shop tonight. The pom is so big and floppy! . . . #bloomingpurls #newbeanie #sharemylby #knittedbeanie #knittersofinstagram #handmadeisbest #shopsmallthischristmas #lionbrandyarn #lionbrand #beanie #knitters #christmasgiftsforher #winterfashion #ladiesfashionwear #knitwear #knitdesigner #shoplocalcanada #shoplocalyyc #yycstyle #makeitwithmichaels #pinkpompom

It’s definitely beanie season over here! This one, nameless as yet, is going to mine . A roving type of yarn is best for this pattern to show off the stitch definition. I used @weareknitters Petite Wool for this one, it feels so squishy. . . .... #bloomingpurls #newpattern #knitknitknit #knittersofinstagram #knitting #yarnlove #knittedbeanie #toque #yycstyle #calgarystyle #petitewool #weareknitters #alwayscreating #handmadeisbest #rovingwool See more

Third baby blanket for my little love Aiden is done. I went with a very simple hat in charcoal for this set. @lionbrandyarn Feels Like Butta is perfect for baby blankets sets, so so soft. Hopefully there will be more of this yarn to buy at @michaelsstores in Calgary because right now it’s slim pickings in the stores. . . . .... #bloomingpurls #babyblankets #crochetblanket #crochetbabyblanket #newborngifts #newmomgift #crochetallday #alwayscreating #madeinyyc #madeincalgary #shoplocalyyc #babyboygifts #modernblanket #handmadeisbest #sharemylby #makeitwithmichaels #mymichaels #yycstyle See more

The Lyzelle headband makes a fantastic holiday gift. It’s fast and easy to make and if you are not a maker, you can find the finished product in my shop, link in bio . . . .... #bloomingpurls #lyzelleheadband #handmadeisbest #diygifts #sharemylby #lionbrandyarn #makeitwithmichaels #mymichaels #yycmade #madeincalgary #supportlocal #stockingstufferideas #fastproject #yarnlove #creativegifts #makersgonnamake #knitknitknit #knitproject #knitheadband #alwaysknitting See more

I can’t stop making toques! Halfway through one I am thinking of the colour combo for the next one! Just like I do with reading, soon after I start a book I am pondering what to read next! Am I the only one or can you relate? . .... . . . #bloomingpurls #toques #winterhats #colourwork #beanies #itscoldoutside #winterfashion #madeincalgary #locallymade #supportlocal #sharemylby #lionbrandyarn #christmasgiftideas #yycstyle #makeitwithmichaels #yarnlove #stashbusters2020 #creativeoutlet #letitsnow See more

Here is my little love #aidenroshan and his new blankie and hat made by his Mimi. He is so adorable and chilled this little one. . . . #bloomingpurls#sharemylby #crochet #crochetblanket #babyblankets #crochetbabyblanket #grandsonlove #makeitwithmichaels #mymichaels #lionbrand #madeincalgary #yycmade #newborngifts #newmomgift #rippleblanket #itssosoft

Buffalo Plaid, the mug, the coziness here! A limited number of these beanies are heading to @thinkstunning at #cfmarketmall today. Check out this beautiful store in @cfmarketmall for unique handmade items made by local and international female artists and designers and do your Christmas shopping locally. See you there . . .... #bloomingpurls #buffaloplaid #localshopping #calgarystyle #madeincalgary #supportlocal #madeinyyc #beanies #toque #toqueseason #itscoldoutside #christmasshopping2020 #sharemylby #lionbrandthickandquick #lionbrandyarn #makeitwithmichaels #knittersofinstagram #hyggelifestyle #hyggelife See more

Baby blanket! One of my favourite things to crochet! . . . #bloomingpurls #crochet #crochetersofinstagram #babyblankets #crochetbabyblanket #madeincalgary #yycstyle #newmomgift #babyshowergiftideas #locallymade #sharemylby #handmadewithlove #bestgifts #yarnlove #crochetlife #letscreate #softcolors #girlblanket #createallday