Crafty clegg’s creations. An emotional chicken & The perfect Hand 🤚

Thank you so much for stopping by and joining me today, it’s been a while since I did a sit down podcast but I’m back now and can’t wait to share what I’ve been getting up to.
I’ve listed below all the places you can find me around the internet. Also listed below are all the links to the items I’ve spoken about in today episode..
My Etsy shop. etsy.me/2yPI8zW
My Instagram page. ...
My paper crafting channel. / @crafty_cleggs_journals
My ko-fi account. ko-fi.com/jean...
Emotional chicken. www.ravelry.co...
Byfeld mitts. www.ravelry.co...
Little rabbit socks by jooles Hill. www.ravelry.co...
Vanilla socks. Winwickmum basic pattern with shadow wrap heel.
Toft doll kit. Sorry no longer available 😭😭
Advent sweaters. shop.arnecarlo...
Battenburg blanket www.cherryhear...
Free honey bear pattern www.ravelry.co...
Advent calendars I’ve purchased
Dandelion & Dogwood. dandelionanddo...
The discrete unicorn. thediscreteuni...

[@Tobyknits]

Oh my gosh Jeanette….”a nanny nap” I love it. Got to admit, I am definitely enjoying my nanny naps these days. Since having Covid last September I get so tired every now and again.

[@suedavies8565]

Lovely to see you this morning, just returned from a few days in Cornwall. A lovely time but not a glimpse of sun - wind and rain courtesy of Storm Kathleen! I did manage to get quite a bit of crafting done, thanks to the rain…. It can stop now though, if only it would! What a beautiful hand - so pleasing when everything works out. Take care

[@craftycleggscreations]

I suppose there’s always a plus side to rain 🌧️ lol lol more crafting time. It’s been just the same here, none stop rain and everything is floating again. I’m so over winter, roll on summer days knitting in the garden. Lol lol

[@Craftingintx]

We have something else in common. I was 28 and my mom 51 when she passed away. And my dad’s sister and I are very close since. She says I am her favorite child over her three biological children. We craft together. She is an avid sewist and I am not, but we both crochet, both learned from her mother, my grandmother. We text each other every day. She lives a 4 hour drive away, but I see her 4 or 5 times a year.

[@craftycleggscreations]

Thank goodness for darling auntie, I don’t know what I would have done with her 🥰😍

[@mousiemakespod]

Lovely to catch up with you, Jeanette. It’s funny, but I seem to have had a long knitting phase and not doing much crochet - but I guess we always just go with the flow of whatever takes our fancy! I’m just back from another campervan trip and we managed to coincide with Storm Kathleen on the south west coast of Scotland!!! Oh my, I have never experienced such high winds before. Needless to say, I had plenty to keep me busy while we stayed cosy in the van! A big well done for your beautiful crocheted hand for Beatrix Potter!!! xx

[@craftycleggscreations]

I’m even shocked at myself Helen the amount of knitting I’m doing including 2 pairs of socks (I know) I can here you say really 2 pairs. Lol lol Fortunately storm Kathleen wasn’t to bad here in the north but having said that it hasn’t stopped raining for what seem like months. I’m ready for summer that’s for sure. I hope you enjoyed your trip in the van and that storm Kathleen didn’t disrupt your plans to much. Xxxx

[@impatientcajun]

On my, when you said about throwing away the little bits of yarn, my heart skipped a beat. On No! Never! I'm one of those people that keeps ever scrap of yarn. Eventually I end of using it for something. Never ever throw yarn away. Haha

[@craftycleggscreations]

I’m so sorry I didn’t mean to make your heart miss a beat. Lol lol. Are you ok 🤣😂

[@impatientcajun]

I'm fine now. When I saw what you were doing with the bits, it fixed me right up, @@craftycleggscreations You give me such joy watching you. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

[@janettejohnson8345]

Hi Jeanette lovely to spend time with you know what you mean about the garden mine is pooled with water love all your makes xx

[@craftycleggscreations]

Our garden Jeanette has been an issue since the day we moved here. I’m grinding mr c down. Lol lol I don’t think it’s going to be long before he gives in. Lol

[@claudiabettinawitt1311]

Hello Jeanette! Today I saw your Video at the first time. I love it! I‘m knitting the Minijumper too. Starting in 2021, I only finished 5 or 6 Jumpers. But now I try to do more. Maybe the numbers of the adventssundays. Thank you so much for inspire me. LG Claudia from Bonn/ Germany🧶🫂👋🏻

[@craftycleggscreations]

Welcome to my channel Claudia. The advent sweaters are a lot of work but I’m determined to make all 24 for advent. Hope you have a nice day. Xx

[@kaymckinlay3477]

I so enjoy watching your vlogs. I love to see what you are making, and you do make me chuckle. Your chicken is fab. I am going to make one. Have a great week x

[@craftycleggscreations]

Oh thank you Kay. I’m so pleased your enjoying my videos. Xxx

[@CraftyTash]

Maybe Timothy could make you a wooden fish to hang from the fishing net?

[@craftycleggscreations]

Oh what a great idea, I’ll get him on it right away. Xx

[@amandamccoy5814]

Great chat. Could you magnetise the fish to the fishing line for your otter? Also those small amounts of yarn leftover after your Battenburg could be made into a magic not ball, then used in a scrappy project?

[@craftycleggscreations]

I’m going to get my husband to laser cut a fish for the fishing line. I may try a magic knot ball, I’ve never done one before.

[@heathertucker7056]

Always sad when close relatives move away but I can see Welsh holidays in your future 🤣 Sad when you have to leave a house you love , which we’ve had to do a few times when moving for work! You are a naughty girl getting three advents but hey- life’s too short so go for it xx

[@craftycleggscreations]

My auntie and uncle have lived in that house Heather for 41 years. So many lovely memories ☹️

[@angelau1194]

I have the pattern for the emotional support chicken too (wonder how many patterns have been sold), my daughter bought it for me in lieu of an Easter egg (well, I still got an egg). All I have to do now is find some suitable yarn 😉I don't crochet so I'm looking forward to seeing your crocheted chicken. Please will you send some of your rain to S,Australia? the earth is just like dust. Some part of Australia however are having dreadful flooding - this is such a massive country. I always think of the poor animals that are trapped when these events happen especially when there is no warning. See you soon 😘Xx

[@craftycleggscreations]

Oh that makes me so sad to think of the poor creatures suffering. Life can be cruel sometimes. I have just finished my emotional chicken ( knitted) but I think I’ll wait a couple of weeks before I start my crochet version. Xxx

[@sheripeeples]

Your chicken is so cute. I've finished 1 crochet one. The pattern is a bit confusing, the way it's written, but I powered through and made notes, so I'm good to go on the next one, which I've started. I love all your projects. You are so talented.

[@craftycleggscreations]

Yes I did read through the crochet pattern and thought it was a little confusing but like you I’m hoping to power through it. X

[@sheripeeples]

@craftycleggscreations Each row instruction for the tail is really 2 rows. Also, you do not stitch into the top of the slip stitches, but you do drop down and stitch into the bottom of where you did the stitch. Hope this makes sense and helps you.

[@julielines3281]

Hi Jeanette thank you for sharing x I was thinking of making a honey bear but I’ve got so much on the go lol x

[@craftycleggscreations]

Yes I know what you mean, I have a lot at the moment but hey what’s one more. Lol lol lol 😂

[@elizabethrutledge8182]

Hello Jeanette - thanks for a super podcast - I was very excited to see your Wood Pigeon socks especially! I’ve found a place here in Australia that stocks WYS and I ordered some and it’s on its way - we can be matchy matchy😊 I understand that it must be hard for you with your precious auntie moving but try and look on the bright side - an hour and a half is such a short distance! When we were driving around the UK we could hardly believe how close places were. As we live in Tasmania, the little island state of Australia we need to either fly to the mainland or drive 3 hours to the ferry at Devonport, sleep overnight on what can be a very rough stretch of water and then set off. A few years ago 2 of our children were living in Sydney - 9 hours straight (without stopping) from Melbourne to Sydney along the Hume Highway - which goes through quite unexciting countryside - usually quite dry and 40 degrees last time we did it!! It’s probably not always that bad and all of Australia is beautiful but I’m trying to cheer you up😉 hugs from Elizabeth xx

[@craftycleggscreations]

You definitely have made me feel. Enter Elizabeth, it makes my hour and half journey to visit my auntie a walk in the park. Lol I’m so pleased you’ve managed to grab yourself a ball of the WYS yarn 🧶 you’ll really enjoy working with it, I’m sure. Xxxx

[@elizabethrutledge8182]

@@craftycleggscreations yay I’m glad you’re feeling better- you’ll be able to go and visit her and explore Wales ( and its craft shops 🤣)xx

[@littleknitcrocheting]

Hi, Just thought I would say hi, and I hope you are better.🧶🙏🐷

[@Craftingintx]

I finished the otter today and I straightened a bobby pin and put it in the fishing rod. I don’t think I’m making the fish either…

[@craftycleggscreations]

I started the otter last night. I do not like the cotton with the gold thread in, I found it kept twisting and knotting.

[@ericallerton809]

❤❤morning Jeanette!!!!🎉 Always fun to catch up!!!!! Love u 🐔 chicken!!!!!! 💘 Great socks!!!!mitts!!!!! You are an inspiration!🎉 Elaine 🏠💕

[@craftycleggscreations]

Thank you so much Elaine. Xxx

[@freidasweigart975]

The sweaters are beautiful and I can see the numbers. Your knitted emotional chicken is cute, I love the colors. Your little square blanket will be beautiful. The blue star bag in interesting.

[@craftycleggscreations]

Thank you so much. Xxx

[@catherinemortimer7956]

Everyday this week I looked for you- then I realized it’s April!!! Glad to see you and enjoyed your vid as always💐

[@craftycleggscreations]

Oh I’m sorry you were looking for me, I’ll be back vlogging everyday before you know it. Xx

[@ruthmcniff4765]

Hi! I just loved the description of your mom’s knitting and yours when you were younger ☺️. Such special memories that can make you smile. Thanks for sharing!

[@craftycleggscreations]

You are very welcome. Xxxx

[@morningthaw7436]

Morning Jeanette! Oh my gosh I just love catching up with you. You always crack me up, the story of your mom knitting had me in hysterics. I so enjoy seeing all your projects and was thrilled to see that Beatrix Potter had 5 fingers! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🥰 Have a fantastic weekend! Hugs ~ Kay

[@craftycleggscreations]

I think Beatrix was thrilled to. Lol my mum was so fast at crafting, she would knit all the children’s school weathers/ cardigans. If they lost one on Friday there’d be a new one finished for Monday. I do miss her terribly. Xx

[@user-hb4ig8qy4f]

Well done with Beatrix potter fingers you've made them really really well, she will be lovely when she's finished I can't wait to see her. Take care Sian from Wrexham 😊

[@craftycleggscreations]

Thank you Sian, I was so pleased with myself that Beatrix potter had all her fingers. Lol lol

[@annehayward3506]

Your advent sweaters are gorgeous, and those furry bags and the ticking and cork really nice. I just added that cute teddy to my ravelry collection. Your daughter will love those mits will really keep her hands cozy. Have a lovely restful crafty weekend, love and hugs xx

[@craftycleggscreations]

Thank you so much Anne. Xxx

[@grahamcaffull7649]

Thanks so much for sharing Jeanette Lesley @DuckpoolLane

[@craftycleggscreations]

Your very welcome Lesley. Hope you and Graham are keeping well. Xxx

[@lindajeanhouse6443]

I love all the things you are working on. I always say I'm a beginner crocheter. I begin project after project, occasionally I finish some of them!

[@craftycleggscreations]

I’m very much the same at the moment, I seem to have LOTS of projects on the go at the moments. X

[@user-nl4kr9wq9k]

For your garden, what about lifting the turf and putting a few easy to grow shrubs in? If you think about areas in shopping area car parks/council owned areas, that’s what they do ‘cos it’s the easiest to look after. A path or a few stepping stones, perhaps a bench on some slabs to sit and enjoy it? Bark chips to keep it all looking neat and tidy, could look lovely 😁

[@linbourne8731]

Agree would be such a shame to pave over the garden, think of the wildlife 😢

[@craftycleggscreations]

Great idea. Unfortunately our garden is so wet in the winter it’s practically impossible to grow anything. I’ve tried so many times to make it nice, I honestly think paving is the only way.

[@pennyimm6876]

Jeanette I absolutely adore your little advent jumpers and I can see the numbers clearly. I'm so looking forward to seeing the entire collection as and when you do them 😊 Also with the otter, could you maybe crochet both the fish and then attach them to his fishing rod so they are with him? Anyway I'm looking forward to seeing him finished too. I love everything you create.

[@craftycleggscreations]

I’m really enjoying the advent sweater, now I’ve completed a few of them I’ve got the construction off to a tee

[@Hellen-pf7ts]

Well Jeanette that was pure Victoria Wood! You had me in fits of laughter then in tears about yer Auntie Pat (hope she like lots of rain cos that's all we've had here since last November!), all your makes are fab and I love that you swap from project to project so easily, variety is the spice of life 😂❤

[@craftycleggscreations]

I love to swap from one project to another, it keeps me interested. Ps I loved Victoria wood.

[@jeantruesdale2706]

Hi jeanette. Missing you znd hope you are all OK.. xo

[@michellehenderson2773]

Hi Jeanette love all the WIPS ❤ your Battenburg blanket will be gorgeous ❤ I hate to tell you the wind is getting bad here on the coast here in Northern Ireland already Have a lovely weekend xx

[@craftycleggscreations]

We had such a bad day with high winds today here in the north west, but very warm and managed to dry a couple of wash loads. Lol lol it’s the small things.

[@Amanda_Humphrey]

Hi Jeanette!. My mum was the same as yours regarding knitting!. Now I am the same! Lol. But I do love crochet too!. Love the emotional chicken! He came out fantastic!. Your advent jumpers are amazing!. Katie's gloves look awesome!. All of the things you makes are fantastic Jeanette!. I love your socks!. It's about knitting & relaxing! Not winning a race. So I would just take my time!. You and Tim & little Zak have a fantastic weekend together!. Mandy xxx😊

[@craftycleggscreations]

Thank you for such a lovely comment Amanda, your so kind xxx

[@Amanda_Humphrey]

@@craftycleggscreations aww, thankyou Jeanette!. Enjoy your weekend!. Xxx

[@barbaramcmahon3956]

Loving your chicken, wow. Your socks are beautiful, you do such a wonderful job. I wish I could knit. You have a wonderful day, I think you should get rid of the garden and pave the area, I found that as I get older I don't want to take care of gardens and flowers. I'm getting slower on everything.

[@craftycleggscreations]

I’m just the same, I want to care for the home and garden less and less and spend more time with my family, make memories and enjoy my crafting. Xx

[@kraftingkitty101]

Oh my! I love that sock yarn!!!

[@craftycleggscreations]

Thank you so much xxx

[@hooksstitches9535]

Hi Jeanette you do make me chuckle I keep starting things too but I'm not fussed either I'm just doing what I feel like and keeping my hands busy I love looking at everything you make I would love to knit but adore crochet I would also like to learn how to use my sewing machine too see you soon xxx

[@craftycleggscreations]

That’s what it’s all about really, doing what makes you happy. Xxx

[@maureenkillen1503]

Hi Jeanette, lovely to see you and I hope Tim is enjoying playing with his new 3D printer. I printed off the Battenberg blanket yesterday but I'm busy with the mystical lanterns at the moment. I never do more than one thing at a time otherwise I'd get stressed!! I'm sorry to hear about you losing your mam, and your Aunt moving to Wales will feel like another big change for you x

[@maureenkillen1503]

Oh Jeanette, I forgot to say that I have to hand it to you this time, four fingers and a thumb is a wonderful achievement 🤣😂x

[@craftycleggscreations]

Tim is absolutely thrilled with his new printer, boys with toys. Lol I think I have about 9 wips at the moment, I have to,say thou that’s a few to many even for me. I’m going to try and clear the decks a little before I start anything new. Xxxx

[@bentefigved1475]

Love your podcast, thank you for sharing your WIP’s and great craft ideas❤️ Have a nice weekend.

[@craftycleggscreations]

Thank you so very much xxx

[@jackyteague6509]

Very enjoyable Jeanette!! Do carry on with the Battenberg crochet squares. I did a blanket for my new grandson and it was such a joy to make!

[@craftycleggscreations]

Thank you for you encouragement. Xx

[@juliejealous632]

Thanks for the heads up about the little bear pattern, I will br making him for my grandson. Enjoy your weekend, we are meant to be getting 21 degrees tomorrow down here in Lincolnshire 🤞

[@craftycleggscreations]

Oh wow 21 degrees that’s practically summer lol lol

[@libbybowyer157]

I've been making some wrist warmers and some cup cosies and had a similar thing with odds and ends of leftovers of yarn so I started crocheting some "paper" chains with my wool scraps in readiness for Christmas

[@craftycleggscreations]

Oh wow your very organised. I love to make things for christmas throughout the year as I don’t like the rushing to get things finished.

[@sewsweetsamuel4865]

Gorgeous makes as always, lovely treat to’see’ you today as well as chatting earlier just what I needed. I’m on the foot of my 2nd creme egg sock now. I downloaded Winnie the Pooh earlier as well xx

[@craftycleggscreations]

I’m going to put Sunday aside to start my bear tomorrow 😀 did you see the piglet pattern Lindsey?

[@sewsweetsamuel4865]

@@craftycleggscreations no I didn’t see that one. I’ve managed to finish a cross stitch today and started another one. I’m still feeling so sore it’s frustrating me now as I want to cut a dress out and make a cross stitch project bag! Xx

[@christinegrigg7323]

Loved the podcast Jeanette. Love everything you make. I want to make the Battenberg blanket myself.❤x

[@craftycleggscreations]

We should all do a battenburg knit a long

[@missapippin9020]

Hello Jeanette, I know exactly how you feel about selling the house. We sold up last year and I can't drive by the old house. We lived there for 42 years and have moved to the country. I really love where we are living away from the hustle and bustle of suburbia but it was my home where I brought up my four daughters. I also visited my daughter in the UK for six weeks and have been back in Australia for a couple of weeks and I miss her so much. I didn't realise how much time I am missing out on seeing her and my grandsons, it is taking me a little while to get motivated again. I need your emotional chicken right now. Katies mittens are lovely and the colour is gorgeous. I love all your makings and I love listening to you. You make me smile Jeanette. I have that pooh bear pattern it came out yesterday. I love Claire Garlands patterns/ DotPebbles Knits. Have a wonderful weekend. ❤❤

[@angelau1194]

My son and his family live in Japan, I've met my granddaughter only once and she's just turned eight - I couldn't travel to see them because my daughter has been very ill for a long time. Yes, I get a bit (read, a lot!) envious when I see grandmother's out with their grandchildren so I feel you. My DIL doesn't like anything I send and she shoves them away in the cupboard

[@missapippin9020]

@@angelau1194 I’m sorry you don’t get to see your granddaughter. I have three grandchildren here in Australia so I get to see them quite regularly. My daughter in the UK started travelling early in her twenties and has now sort of settled in the UK but does want to come back to Australia to live. She is finding it hard at the moment especially with a new baby and a four year old. All of her family is here. She has three sisters here My six weeks holiday went so quickly and I am really missing her and realising that I haven’t had the time with her that I have had with my other girls. This is life though and I am grateful they are all safe

[@craftycleggscreations]

Oh I’m so sorry to hear your have lost your motivation and I’m sending you lots of hugs. It’s so difficult living any distance from family, when my daughter moved to Bristol 18 years ago to go to university I thought my heart would break in half, but with time you learn to live with it.. keep your chin up. Xxxx

[@caroleemsall9495]

I love starting a new project. I have bags of starters 😂

[@craftycleggscreations]

My sofa is full of bags of starts. Lol lol

[@rachelknight1064]

Really enjoyed the podcast Jeanette, thank you so much for spending the time to share your makes and WIPs. You always make such lovely things and you have inspired me to cast on my first pair of knitted socks, just this afternoon! Fingers crossed that they might even fit (the 3 crochet socks I tried did not fit). I am using Winwick Mum Super Socks for my pattern. I hope your chicken is not too emotional (lol) when she is finished, if you don't like her! (lol)

[@craftycleggscreations]

Good luck with your socks, you’ll get there just persevere, I believe in you. 🥰😍

[@jeannewells6747]

Absolutely loved this video you do great work I know you probably have mentioned this but I was wondering what yarn do you use for your amagrumi ?

[@craftycleggscreations]

I used scheepjes catona and stonewash. Both yarns are perfect for amigurumi.

[@marykendrick825]

You have been busy and so what if you have lots of starts as long ascu enjoy

[@craftycleggscreations]

I totally agree. Lol lol