112• Slightly Bonkers Bags | Chubby Chickens | Cross Stitch 🌎 April Making Wrap Up!

Welcome to Little Drops of Wonderful! My channel is ALL about crochet, knitting, yarn and creative stuff!
00:00 Intro
02:52 Projects I progressed in April
20:16 What’s behind me?
25:54 An FO I forgot to mention
28:18 Patterns on my radar
32:09 Dodgy Bag MAL
43:31May making plans
44:52 And Finally...
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:: Projects Finished in April ::
♡ Mabel Chicken by Oak & Marlow oakandmarlow.com/product/mabe...
:: Projects Progressed in February ::
♡ Sungold Blanket by Attic24 attic24.typepad.com/weblog/20...
♡ Ada Socks by Caroline Corley www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
♡ The Weekender by Sandra Paul ‪@CherryHeart‬www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr... using yarn from the Greenlambkin Yarn Blanket Club 2024 greenlambkinyarn.com/collecti... ‪@greenlambkinyarn‬
(Toadstool project bag by This Lizzy Sews / thislizzysews )
♡ Sir David Attenborough Cross Stitch by Hoops & Crosses hoopsandcrosses.co.uk
:: Interval: What’s Behind Me? ::
♡ Emotional Support Chickens www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
♡ Attic 24 Granny Stripe Blanket attic24.typepad.com/weblog/gr...
:: Patterns on My Radar ::
♡ Wee Mushroom Trio by Sarah Schira www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
David Attenborough amigurumis!
♡ By Melissa Watson in Crochet Now (issue 106)
♡ By Nicola Gujer on Ravelry www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
♡ By Kate McGully - free - www.hobbycraft.co.uk/ideas/Ho...
:: Dodgy Bag MAL 2024 ::
#dodgybagmal24
With ‪@CrochetLuna‬
Ravelry thread www.ravelry.com/discuss/littl...
Claudia’s Etsy shop www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CrochetLuna
:: And Finally… ::
Advent yarns:
♡ Greenlambkin yarn (link above)
♡ Blue Fern Yarns bluefernyarns.co.uk
♡ Curated Yarn Co. curatedyarnco.com
♡ Mix and Match Modern Crochet Blankets book amzn.to/3UURc0Z *
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Thank you so much for watching!
Ali xx
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[@kellyfazekas7831]

Love your Bonkers Bags! You're right, very happy, cheerful bags that make me smile!

[@sarahmiddle5028]

Love the bonkers bags! Really must make a couple more before the end of the MAL

[@EldenwoodCraft]

I had no conception that David Attenborough was that age 🤯

[@AttleboroughVA]

Chickens, I’ve never separated chickens when introducing new ones, I just introduce the new ones into their house at dusk, lock them all in together and in the morning, they are ok with each other. Yes, there will be a shuffling of who’s in charge, but never had an issue.

[@julierogers1155]

Really?! Can you introduce younger chickens (smaller in size) to adults that way too?

[@suedale1865]

Bonkers bags are Beautifully Bonkers loved the fabric what’s not to like 😳 I’ve knit 3 Emotional Chickens for granddaughters YOLKO Betty & Chuck Suffering carpal tunnel & Chuck is so comfy for resting my wrist & shoulder👍

[@karenannallard7278]

Great dodgy bags. Love all the fabrics.

[@GilliBryan]

I can neither knit or crochet and I don’t sew, but I just love this podcast, so thank you 🧶

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you Gill! 🥰

[@TheCozyCottageCrochet]

I haven’t had a chance to catch up with you in what feels like forever because I’ve been living in work and parenting and newborn baby land and it was SO good to hear your voice and see your beautiful makes 🥹🥰 I adore your Alice in wonderland dodgy bags and I can’t believe your oldest is somehow old enough for university! Where does the time go? My baby is 3.5 already and I’m not quite sure how that happened. HUGS ❤❤❤

[@Bearstedbears]

Love the bonkers bags and adore the little one with handles. Could you please, please do a tutorial for it when you have the time? I’ve got your drawstring pattern cut out from your tutorials and will be making some very, very soon. I tend to give my bags away as absolutely none have sold in my Etsy store. I need to get myself out there more! I’m currently making a Cath Kidston House cross stitch picture from the Stitch book. So many lovely projects in there. By the way - if you’re interested in how to do running stitch and in fact everything hand stitching pop over to Sarah Homfray’s YT channel. She is an excellent teacher and I have learnt so much from her. You will love slow stitching. I’m going to make some and turn into bags like the one you were sent. Thank you for all the inspiration and hope the chickens are all getting along now. X.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Ah Lesley your patchwork bags are so gorgeous! A little handled bag tutorial would be fun! I shall think about that... Thank you for mentioning Sarah Homfray - I am enjoying her channel now, very inspiring! xx

[@heatherkane5913]

I was just at Annette's store for LA Yarn Crawl! They have tons of kits on their website and even a crochet version now. Knitting Tree LA.

[@AussieCelticCrafter]

Love your dodgy bags. I'm on a 6 week holiday through Canada and Alaska at the moment, so I can't join in this year 😢. When I get home, I want to finish one I started for last years make along that I'm making with EPP hexagons. I love watching your content on both of your channels, and I've been binge watching in the last day to catch up on what I've missed in the last 3 weeks. Take care xxx

[@Sarahbl2004]

Love this!! I completely understand getting in a cooking rut. I joined Kelsey Nixon’s recipe club a couple of years ago and I absolutely love it. She does amazing “take out” type meals with ingredients that are easy to find at any grocery store and the recipes are fast for weeknight. Love them. My boys love them too❤

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Sounds delicious! 😋 Thanks Sarah x

[@davinasewniceandhandmade4281]

I had 3 rescue chickens last year and added them into the six hens in my pen. I put them into the coop after dark. They were such pathetic creatures, hardly any feathers. Next few days there was a bit of pecking order sorting but they soon became one flock. Still happily all together, all fat and feathery and laying well.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

As this is so wonderful to hear! We’re going to start properly integrating them now, they sleep in coop together no problem and they’re out together in the garden every day - there’s much bullying from the original two but hopefully once the pecking order has been established things will settle down. Chickens are so mean 😂

[@CherylBennetts-zh3in]

We introduced our new chicken at dusk also. When they are let out in the morning there a bit confused but slowly get used to each other😂

[@Helen_Amt]

I think it's time for me to join in with the dodgy bag MAL :) and I really love your ikea fabric one, so fresh and happy colours!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Yay, thank you!! Happy bag making!

[@knitsiphappy]

A lovely visit as always Ali. You are tempting me to pick up one of my many cross stitch wips. But alas...no time 😎

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

So many crafty projects and so little time Nancy 😅 Although to be fair you get a LOT made!

[@yvonnay8904]

Sending you a USA happy Mother’s Day wishes. 💐🍾🥂👏👏👏👏 Can’t wait to see your new chickens, hope they all get along!🤞

[@fleurday9438]

Heck!! Nearly missed this - lovely treat x

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Glad you spotted it 🤗 xx

[@TheHouseOfLangford]

Another wonderfully chaotic podcast which i absolutely love! You've reminded me of some cross stitch bags i made a while back too so I'll have to make some more, I too have the urge to cross stitch again 😅 ive also added rhe hexie blanket and the chickens to my favourites on etsy as well, will be great for using up leftovers or finally putting my mini skein stash to use! Having started to unpack in scotland this week i appear to have quite the selection it would seem... and yes to IKEA fabric dodgy bags too, they're awesome!!! I cannot wait to get back to sewing once my room is sorted, very much looking forward to making all the things again x Oh and I found something whilst packing that I think you might actually love 😅 I can't remember if you sent me your address though, please do so and I will pop it in the post to you ASAP xx

[@hoopsandcrossesuk]

I’m so pleased that you’ve made such great progress with your Attenborough stitch! Unfortunately the kits were discontinued at the start of this year, but the pattern is still available to buy and I’m always happy to suggest suppliers for the aida, threads etc 😊

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

I am so glad the pattern is still available as I have LOVED stitching it. I have finished it so will share it next time - I have even framed the little print that came with it - who even am I with being so organised?! 😅 I am now going to stitch one of your free patterns from a while ago (the Trust one) xx

[@HandknitBySam]

I love the bonkers dodgy bags, definitely giving happy vibes 😊 I have just started listening to the Tudor queens series audiobooks too and was thrilled to discover that my spotify subscription includes audiobooks - how had I missed that!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Hurrah for unexpected audiobooks! Enjoy the series 😃 🫅

[@heathertucker7056]

Lovely episode as usual! Loved the bonkers bags - in fact all the bags you showed today! I must get the emotional chicken pattern because everyone is loving them! I love how Lilia’s blanket is looking and love her colour choices! Glad you’ve splashed out on some Advent calendars this year- as I’ve ordered one as well ( but different from yours!) take care and thank you xx

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

I was feeling reckless! Can't believe I have three! But also very excited :) The Emotional support chickens are very squishy and cuddly, I can recommend them! 🐤

[@karlaleach790]

I love the gorgeous bag. It’s so happy!!

[@LDuxon]

Oh Ali would you please stop with the enabling 😂😂. I didn't know of Blue Fern Yarns but oh my, her colours😍. Sock set ordered.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Shannon's yarns are gorgeous and when you see her at yarn shows she has such a fantastic knowledge of colour pairing, she's a real talent! Enjoy your sock set 🧶💕

[@catherinecrochets]

Lovely catching up with you as always Ali 😊Funny how you said about associating your cross stitch with Catherine Howard. I also always find that I can remember which audiobook(s) I was listening to when I made different projects. I get a really strong connection between the two things! 😆

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thanks Catherine! Oh me too, or I associate a TV series or film with a particular project :) x

[@catherinecrochets]

@@LittleDropsofWonderful yes - same! 😆

[@catherinemitchellmurphy588]

Love all the bags Ali ❤

[@karencarswell5724]

I love the bonkers bags. A bit of happiness when you need a boost.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thanks Karen! 🤗

[@TheCannyMagpie]

Oh maybe we're getting Ali yarn from Lay Family Yarn? I know they're doing a podcaster dyed range, Sandra Paul just dyed some last month! Very exciting if it is 😁 I love all of your chickens, my son went with me to my LYS and picked out some fluffy yarn to make a Mabel Chicken.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

I can neither confirm nor deny it 😉😉😉

[@lorrainekrahn4498]

I love the emotional support chickens. I made two, but unfortunately, when my town was evacuated 3 days ago due to a forest fire, I left Eggatha Raisin behind!! But not to worry my family and I are safe and sound. I do hope she doesn't get roasted😮

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Oh my gosh Lorraine, I am sorry to hear about your being evacuated! But very glad to hear you are safe. I hope Eggatha (😆😆) survives! xx

[@marionhandsley7959]

I love your bright bonkers bags, I'd definitely use them they are just so bright and cheerful. xxx

[@janecopeland2306]

I was sewing dodgy bags most of the afternoon! I love when things go sideways -- keeps it all interesting and very funny. For some reason, I had not thought of using ribbon for the drawstring closure but I have a box of ribbons left over from my card making days and found some perfect ones to use. Thanks for the idea!!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Lovely way to spend an afternoon! I had a lot of fun making mine, drinking tea, listening to a book, just so relaxing 😃

[@thebeaniequeen9988]

I'm not a sewer but I followed your bag tutorial (small drawstring one) and made my first bag! I was so happy with it and your tutorial was so easy to follow.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

This is lovely to hear! I’m glad you made yourself a bag you’re proud of 😃

[@janicemcculloch654]

I love your "bonkers bags", they look very retro 😊

[@joannenardi4234]

Hi Ali - love the bonkers bags! It makes me think of that old show Laugh In.

[@marissas8112]

I love the bonkers bags so much! That fabric is to die for! I really want to make some bags, but stitching all of that by hand seems like a lot for me lol. I hope you have a wonderful birthday by the way!

[@readingoffmyshelf2088]

Your bags with the bright material are really pretty . It's great to see the results .

[@chickiemagoo9995]

Hi Ali... watching you during dinner 😅 ... the stitching on the bag from Claudia is called "Slow Stitching " and it's soooo relaxing!! I think you will love it!! ❤

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

I’m away to google that, it’s so pretty too!

[@alywilliams2581]

Love all your dodgy bags! I don't sew other than cross stitch and I should really get a stitching project on the go soon. I liked the bag your friend Claudia made for you. The stitching on it reminded me of sashiko which is an old Japanese tradition I think used to stitch together and strengthen clothes that workers used to do. You could defo decorate a bag using this technique. Look forward to your next vlog instalment 😊

[@pamelageoghegan8859]

Hi Ali. Thanks for the podcast. My favourite make of yours in this video is the Cath Kidson bag. Have a good week. x

[@user-wo6lv2jn4e]

Absolutely love those bonkers bags...they came out beautifully 😍 love all your vlogs and channels, I just really look forward to them!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Aw thank you so much! 😃🥰

[@jacobashepherd3397]

Love the chickens, I made both kinds myself great patterns . ❤

[@carolynfowler3133]

Isn’t it amazing how much we get done when we are busy! Wouldn’t the crochet blanket book be amazing if it had ‘choose your design’ flaps like the monster amigurumi book you have!! Thank you again Ali and careful with those knives. 😉

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

That WOULD be amazing!! Love that 😁

[@MsLindaE1]

Loved every minute of it. I do have to say I was hoping to see the new chickens. Oh well something to look forward to next time. I do love every podcast.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you! Hopefully I’ll have a video up on This Little Wonderful Life on Tuesday (14th) with the new chooks! If I can get it edited in time 😃

[@ThePlayfulKnitter]

I love the bonkers bags🤩🤩🤩Thank you for all the inspiration❤️I spent my Mother’s Day weekend sewing some dodgy bags for myself and I love them🤩 Big hugs🎵💖

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you Malene! A great way to spend the weekend! Is Mother’s Day in May in Denmark? I knew it was different in the US but hadn’t realised in Denmark too ☺️

[@ThePlayfulKnitter]

@@LittleDropsofWonderful yes Mother’s Day is the second Sunday in May here😊Did you not celebrate this Sunday too?

[@annatanzania9789]

I plan to make some more dodgy bags this week. My exchange bag has already arrived at its new home. I am awaiting mine. Such a great idea to organise a swap.

[@darlenewatkins4999]

Your bags look GREAT!!!!

[@pennyhumphrey5044]

Love the bag - love the bright colours

[@nanapoppag]

Love love love the bonkers bags.

[@elaineheisler8584]

Happy bag for sure. Love the Color’s.

[@marshawoods2634]

♥ your Bonkers Bag!

[@sandrakitchen4185]

🤣Love the bonkers bag 🥰🧶

[@Mieke256]

I’m really enjoying my Mother’s Day evening watching your podcast and using my new Addi Crasytrio flexible dpns to finish my sock. I got them as a gift today. So wonderful! I love all of your dodgy and bonkers bags, so fun! I’m planning to sew some and also a dpn holder for my new needles!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Perfect Mother’s Day gift! 😃🥰

[@kristinahill3708]

Such fun to see your beautiful projects!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you Kristina! x

[@elaineheisler8584]

Very nice Bonkers bags.

[@valeriehowden471]

Love the IKEA fabric bags! Not dodgey at all. Take care.

[@carolinedodsworth6481]

Just seen h b shop got wild s

[@carolbeatty2468]

I love your podcast’s and those bags are amazing I love them all!!!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you so much Carol! x

[@ericallerton809]

❤❤what a great treat for Sunday ,,, mom day here in Canada,,,,, Always love ur podcasts and chats,,,, Sweet bags,,,,so funky

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you so much Elaine! 🥰❤️

[@Helen-pi2bn]

I think the surface stitching is called slow stitching

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you, sounds just my thing 😃

[@jillcole5765]

Jana from Finnish Knitting Stories has made the mushroom trio - check it out, it looks cute

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Oooo I will!! 🍄🍄‍🟫

[@pamelafreeman4548]

❤😊

[@Carola-By-The-Bay]

Chickpea! 🐔 (Doesn’t she look like at chickpea?) I know I’m late in suggesting a name, but I just returned from a lovely Sister Trip to Italy and I’m enjoying catching up on your vlogs. 🌻🥰

[@sandiking1584]

I still haven't made a dodgy bag yet......I really need to as I only have two project bags.....I have a couple all cut out...need a big prod to get me going haha x

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Prod prod!! 👈🏻👈🏻

[@sandiking1584]

@@LittleDropsofWonderful 😅

[@pennyspearing2731]

I love the IKEA fabric dodgy bag and I’m currently sorting some fabric to make some bags. Ooh I wonder what your secret is and if I’ve guessed 😮

[@elainedraper5267]

top looks good. I prefer open. Knitting must be fun with the plasters?

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

😅 it’s been ok for cross stitch, but I’m glad the cuts have healed enough to get rid of the plasters now - they always end up looking grubby 😄

[@sarahgamson8828]

Lucky lady, japanese knot bags are very fiddly to sew. I made 1, very badly 😅 and have never made another it was so bad lol 😅

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Not bad...dodgy! Haha! xx

[@sarahgamson8828]

​@LittleDropsofWonderful I tend to call my bags wonky 😅 as they are lol but honestly the knot bag was not good lol 😅

[@lottesroom]

Just looooove your bags made of IKEA fabric!! They are sooo beautiful, Ali

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you so much! xx

[@sheilaw1273]

Would love to know where you got Angelissima project bag. I’ve searched and can’t find it

[@juliekowal534]

Where do you sew in your house? If you don't have a sewing room...how to you store the sewing supplies and then get them all set up for a day of stitching?

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

I sew in my kitchen, it’s a bit of a palava 😄 My sewing machine lives in the kitchen and my sewing bits are in boxes in a wardrobe in my bedroom, and my fabric in a bag stored in a cupboard. I have to get it all out before I start and clear it all up at the end so we can eat dinner 😅

[@amnie5456]

Hello Ali Love visiting with you. My mother always said if you don’t have anything nice to say, then keep quiet! That’s why I didn’t comment on the crazy IKEA fabric, but when you showed the dodgy/bonkers bags I just loved it! Then you showed the mini IKEA bag - it is so cute! You did an amazing job! It must be the way you cut it out and placed the fabric. 🪡🧵✂️ Thanks for another lovely video💐☕️ P.S you inspired me to sew my own dodgy bag! I also ordered the secret treasure box yarn from Suzanne from Greenlambkin Yarn( and the yarn is gorgeous)!🧶

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

😄 I totally understand, I thought that fabric wouldn’t come out well at all, even I was surprised! So happy with them 😃 Oh I’m happy you have the Greenlambkin blanket club, I’m loving it! Xx

[@melhartley8376]

Did you ever find out anything from your neighbor about the creepy doll looking at you all?

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

😂 no! Dan saw them and forgot to ask?! How did he forget? It still lives in my nightmares…