Not a lot of creativity of the crocheting kind has been happening on Planet Penny over the past week.  It’s been half term and Higgins and I have been visited by our favourite little boys.  (And a big one and we like him too, but he’s slightly less noisy!) In the middle of it all I was sent a lovely present and if you are wondering what a Harty crochet hook is, all will be revealed presently.

It’s been sooo cold and grey, and now they’ve all gone home Higgins is sulky and I’m feeling grumpy.  Spring cannot come soon enough…

Higgins had such a lovely time having someone around who can do running.  I have my good points as far they go from a doggy perspective, but I’m rubbish at running…

Boys also do interesting things with sticks…

…and dogs like that.

And the Harty hook?  Well I had a message from the lovely Nicola via the Planet Penny Facebook Page saying she would like to give me one of her beautiful Harty crochet hooks, I just had to choose the style and size.  That was the most difficult bit, there’s such a lovely selection which you can see on the Fleabubs Website.

I eventually chose this one…

And I had enough quiet moments to crochet up some little flowers…

…and finish the edging on my baby blanket to test it out. (Not a moment to soon as my new great-niece arrived a few days ago! )

I’ve not used a hook with a handle before and I really recommend it.  Very much more comfortable to hold, especially if you are using a small hook as you don’t have to grip so hard.   Thanks you so much Nicola!

I’ll leave you now so I can get back to the fire, the flowers and the hook but not before I leave you with a link to Handmade Harbour for Handmade Monday Linky.   Do call in and see what everyone else has been up to.

See you again soon…