Crafts by Nic

Crafts by Nic Crochet, Knitting, Sewing and other arts and crafts

“What’s this thing then? New toy to kick at and roll around with?” says Phoenix.“No.”says Culprit, “Look you can crawl r...
19/03/2026

“What’s this thing then? New toy to kick at and roll around with?” says Phoenix.

“No.”says Culprit, “Look you can crawl right inside, it’s cozy!”

Rosie is not so sure… wary of this weird thing, but also intrigued.

Meg explores and looks at mum; “Is this okay mum?”

Rosie is still waiting to see.

Then it’s Dreamies Time and whilst all the cats are motivated by treats, Meg who’s usually first to any food source decides to try the cat bed on for size.

Little Witch Cat

Over the past few days I’ve been reorganising my yarn stash and tying to find space for purchases made over the past few...
13/02/2026

Over the past few days I’ve been reorganising my yarn stash and tying to find space for purchases made over the past few months. Not everything has a place yet, but one cupboard (first pic) is catalogued and entered into my Ravelry database. The second cupboard still needs to be catalogued, although most is already done as I did it when yarn arrived, I just haven’t updated quantities and assigned projects I’ve made in Ravelry to reduce the quantities that I have used up. Going forward I will try to keep on top of this so I know what yarn will be used for what. Projects are allocated to most of the yarns, but not all, so I have flexibility when I see a project that I simply have to make right now. These days have also given my wrists and thumbs much needed time to recover. Today I’m going back to the Sazerac Cabled Top that I’m knitting. I feel I need to pull out a crochet WIP as well and maybe alter between knitting and crochet for a bit.

Sunday 8 February 2026First ever pair of knitted socks. Used Caron Cupcake yarn in Cherry on Top.
09/02/2026

Sunday 8 February 2026

First ever pair of knitted socks. Used Caron Cupcake yarn in Cherry on Top.

Friday 23 January 2026Have started the Sazerac Top by from scratch as I completely lost track of where I was, discovere...
26/01/2026

Friday 23 January 2026

Have started the Sazerac Top by from scratch as I completely lost track of where I was, discovered some annoying mistakes in the zig-zag cables and I wasn’t loving the sections of purl stitch in the yarn that I’m using. I think it was getting too busy with the shine on the yarn. So I’m changing it up with a regular stitch but keeping the seed stitch between the cables. I’m hoping I made the right decision.

Sunday 17 January 2026Decided not to do the double border around the outer edge as it became quite chunky on the top and...
23/01/2026

Sunday 17 January 2026

Decided not to do the double border around the outer edge as it became quite chunky on the top and would’ve reduced the flexibility of the fabric at the bottom, so stuck with the fringe and one single border stitch.

Pattern: by
Yarn: by in the shades: 220 Dusk, 231 Teal, 210 Marine Blue, 250 Heirloom & 224 Ice.

Friday 16 January 2026Part 6 completed of NYE countdown cowl. Just the edging to complete now.
17/01/2026

Friday 16 January 2026

Part 6 completed of NYE countdown cowl. Just the edging to complete now.

Tuesday 13 January 2026. Posting in arrears… 😉 Part 3, 4 and 5 of the NYE Countdown Make-Along finished. Project ...
17/01/2026

Tuesday 13 January 2026.

Posting in arrears… 😉

Part 3, 4 and 5 of the NYE Countdown Make-Along finished.

Project is blocked and ready for part 6 once it’s steamed and dry again.

Saturday 10 January 2025Part 2 of NYE Countdown 2026 by completed. ✅ Starting part 3 which is only a short section, so ...
10/01/2026

Saturday 10 January 2025

Part 2 of NYE Countdown 2026 by completed. ✅

Starting part 3 which is only a short section, so might complete part 4 as well soon.

Thursday 1 January 2026 On the hook: NYE Make Along by Started New Year’s Eve, but didn’t get far as too many distracti...
01/01/2026

Thursday 1 January 2026

On the hook: NYE Make Along by

Started New Year’s Eve, but didn’t get far as too many distractions. So I’m continuing this to finish.

Wishing you all the best for the last hours of 2025 and lots of Happiness , Prosperity and Art in 2026!See you in the Ne...
31/12/2025

Wishing you all the best for the last hours of 2025 and lots of Happiness , Prosperity and Art in 2026!
See you in the New Year!

Day 83 ~ Wednesday 3rd December Hat finished. I called it quits as it’s tall enough as it is. Didn’t get the measureme...
07/12/2025

Day 83 ~

Wednesday 3rd December

Hat finished. I called it quits as it’s tall enough as it is. Didn’t get the measurements as the pattern said 33cm tall, but that’s huge, although that might be the measurement with the brim unfolded, but even then I don’t get to that height. Anyway, it’s done now. Phew.😮‍💨

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