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2025 - No Craft Spending - We WILL bust my stash and make pretty things!!!!!
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Had another go at granny squares this afternoon. I know this is somewhat on the wonk! 😂 But actually I’m really happy with it as it’s the furthest I’ve ever got through one and I now understand the fundamental principles of how GSs are structured 😊
KKAs at 17.03.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £219,071
- OPs to mortgage = £17,793 Estd. interest saved = £9,021 to date
c. 16 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 26 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 12th April.
Produce tracker: £78 of £400 in 2026
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.6 -
You have definitely got it. 6 TRS on corners and 3 TRS in each whole on the straights. You can make soany things now. I made this bag last year with granny squares and I am hoping to make a long cardigan. Crochet os in fashion again so go for it.
GC 2022 = £3154.96 , 2023 = £3334. 84 2024 = £.3221.81 , 2025 = £3974.24
2026 £564. 62 /£3500, April £259.52 /£350 May /£250
Decluttering campaign. 2026. 27/74 storage places, book cases, drawers cupboards and sheds. Also tidying / clearing front and back gardens , giving bathroom and kitchen a bit of a spruce up. Me🏅⭐ DH🏅3 -
Thanks @Soontobeoap 😊
I’m going to try working different colours next … 😊
That bag is gorgeous 🤩
And tbh, I’m not worried about it being fashionable - I’ve always wanted to learn it and I love the texture of it 😊
KKAs at 17.03.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £219,071
- OPs to mortgage = £17,793 Estd. interest saved = £9,021 to date
c. 16 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 26 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 12th April.
Produce tracker: £78 of £400 in 2026
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.3 -
Yet another baby cardigan 🙂
Project 36/52 ✅7 -
As at 17.03.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £219,071
- OPs to mortgage = £17,793 Estd. interest saved = £9,021 to date
c. 16 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 26 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 12th April.
Produce tracker: £78 of £400 in 2026
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.3 -
Well - think i will have more time for crochet/ crafting as now signed up to preventative chemo - not my first choice but all in all think I have made the right decision for me and my child
Glad it will be over winter then ready to bloom in the spring and enjoy the summer - yes all in all am content with my decision so watch this space for crafty stuff 5 -
@CraftyRach that's a beautiful cardigan. My knitting needs to improve a lot to get to that standard.
@Auti good luck with the preventive chemo. Look forward to seeing the makes that get you through.
I made some air drying pieces with craft group this week. A girl who works at community club have me some sea glass that she had used to decorate her wedding venue. I was trying to make her a keepsake with some but haven't quite conquered it yet. Will add pics when I do.
GC 2022 = £3154.96 , 2023 = £3334. 84 2024 = £.3221.81 , 2025 = £3974.24
2026 £564. 62 /£3500, April £259.52 /£350 May /£250
Decluttering campaign. 2026. 27/74 storage places, book cases, drawers cupboards and sheds. Also tidying / clearing front and back gardens , giving bathroom and kitchen a bit of a spruce up. Me🏅⭐ DH🏅4 -
Thinking of you @Auti x
Still a bit wonky, but getting more convincing (I’m so pleased with this one I’ve even sewn the ends in! 😉)
KKAs at 17.03.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £219,071
- OPs to mortgage = £17,793 Estd. interest saved = £9,021 to date
c. 16 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 26 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 12th April.
Produce tracker: £78 of £400 in 2026
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.7 -
It's perfect @KajiKita. Not wonky at all. Once you have several sewn together it will look great. Well done. X
GC 2022 = £3154.96 , 2023 = £3334. 84 2024 = £.3221.81 , 2025 = £3974.24
2026 £564. 62 /£3500, April £259.52 /£350 May /£250
Decluttering campaign. 2026. 27/74 storage places, book cases, drawers cupboards and sheds. Also tidying / clearing front and back gardens , giving bathroom and kitchen a bit of a spruce up. Me🏅⭐ DH🏅2 -
Thank you 🤩Soontobeoap said:It's perfect @KajiKita. Not wonky at all. Once you have several sewn together it will look great. Well done. X
I’m really pleased - I woke up with a smile about it!It’s surprising how using different colours makes it easier to see the pattern and when you have completed a round … 😊
KKAs at 17.03.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £219,071
- OPs to mortgage = £17,793 Estd. interest saved = £9,021 to date
c. 16 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 26 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 12th April.
Produce tracker: £78 of £400 in 2026
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.2
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