Like a clapped out old Fiesta and the BBC news theme tune, this week’s #WeekendWrapUp is a right banger, featuring gorgeous new handmade creations from 17 of our makers.

Get a brew going, stick on the comfortable slippers, and warm your cockles on our latest handmade highlights! 🔥

Once again we are delighted to be able showcase some beautiful new handmade blankets. First up is Soozy Sparkles’ take on the wonderful ‘Brair Rose’ blanket. Soozy has crocheted this wonderful pattern from Hooked on Sunshine in a delightful selection of summery colours. A perfect size for use as a baby blanket, it is available to buy for just £48 (incl. UK postage).

Next is a classic granny stripe blanket by HandmadeByHelen. Crocheted in an alpaca and merino wool blend, this charcoal, grey and stone crochet blanket is big enough to be used as a throw or on a single bed. This striking blanket can be on its way to you for £35 (incl. UK postage).

If you’re looking to keep a tiny one cosy whilst out and about – and hasn’t this week just reminded us that it isn’t summer just yet?! – then have a look at this stunning cream coloured matinee coat for a 0-3 month old baby. With cute little heart buttons this cardigan from Puddlelanecrochet is simply delightful and would make a perfect new baby gift for £16 (incl. UK postage).

If seeing these beautiful crochet creations have left you feeling inspired, jump on it with this crochet cushion pattern from HevsHomeCrochet! A beginner friendly pattern, it uses US terminology, super chunky yarn and a 10mm hook. Normally £3.25, the pattern is at the reduced price of £3 from the 8th until midnight next Sunday (14th) and you will receive it via email upon payment. Pick your perfect colours and feel the satisfaction of filling your home with cosy cwtch cushions that you’ve made yourself 😃

We think that one of those cushions would be great in a nursery, and whilst you are cuddling your precious little pickle you could admire a newborn nursery frame from Bugbees Creations. These wonderful nursery frames can be painted in your choice of colour and have the baby’s birth details added to them. Taking only 2-3 weeks and priced at just £28 (incl. UK postage) these frames would make a perfect gift for new parents.

Another beautiful and useful gift would be one of the beautiful dribble bibs from Baby Bear Keepsakes. From this week’s latest additions, we’ve selected this oh-so-cute fox cotton print dribble bib, available for just £4 (inc. UK postage). With two plastic snaps these bibs are easy to get on and off and are suitable for newborns and older babies.

We’ve got two sets of bunting to show you this week. The first one is a double sided cotton bunting from Whiteheartjane and comes in a choice of themes. The number of flags that you select will determine the price that you pay, from £12 for 5 flags, to £24 for 11 flags. The prices include UK postage.

The second bunting is a crocheted one of five rainbow pieces. You can choose from either bright or pastel rainbow triangles, or pastel rainbow stars. This is available from Bespoke Gift Ideas for £8 (incl. UK postage) and can be used as decoration for so many different occasions.

Whilst we’re on the subject of rainbows, two of our makers have added some beautiful crochet ones to their shops this week!

Made By Lauren has added to her traditional brightly coloured rainbows to include an option for pastel colours, or you can select up to seven colours to use instead. If you are choosing your own colours just pop them into the personalisation box. All of the options cost the same at £10 (incl. UK postage).

Crochamylou also has a choice between pastel or bright crochet rainbows in her shop for £10 (incl. UK postage). Just select which option you would prefer when ordering.

We’re loving all these rainbows this week, and our last one is something a little different. Wiggles Bear has added this resplendent rainbow bow holder. Suitable for a number of hair bows or clips, this hand painted bow holder can be personalised with a name or have a different colour scheme, just pop the details in the personalisation box when ordering. For £16 (incl. UK postage) a customised order can be on its way to you in 2-3 weeks. However, there is one in stock that is available for immediate posting in the bright rainbow theme – so it pays to be quick! Please note that it does not come with any bows or clips.

This week Crochet By Lynne has added this Hero Nurse Doll to her shop. With fully removable PPE, this handmade crochet weebee style doll is the perfect gift for a nurse, a memory box, or for helping show children the PPE that hospital staff are currently wearing. This nurse doll is available for £25 (incl. UK postage).

The Simple Mum has added a lovely keyring this week with a beautiful and thoughtful message about friendship on it. At £3.75 (incl. UK postage) this would make a lovely gift to let a friend know that you’ve been thinking of them.

If your friend loves steampunk they would love these steampunk top hat earrings from Steppy Hen Creations. Featuring a stylish top hat with the obligatory goggles these are made from 3mm poplar plywood with a steel post and back. They are currently unpainted, but please add a note when on the checkout page if you are interested in having a pair painted. These are just £7.50 (incl. UK postage).

If you are looking for a card for a special occasion then check out the creations of our new maker Leas Cards & Gifts. She has added several different ones to her new shop and we’ve picked out this fabulous fairy floral theme birthday card priced at £4.25 (incl. UK postage).

Speaking of special occasions, Father’s Day will soon be upon us (it’s the 21st June this year), and our last two featured items are both perfect gifts for this special day.

Clair Wolf Creations has added this very sweet ‘My Daddy is my hero’ keyring for £6.45 (incl. UK postage). Please remember to include the initial required when ordering as this keyring set comes with an initial, an ‘I love you’ heart charm, and a ‘Daddy is my hero’ charm.

And lastly, H.M.Craft Designs has added a fun and quirky mug featuring various tools to spell out ‘Father’s’ in the Happy Father’s Day on the front. If you can choose to have a message added to the back of the mug, please put the details in the personalisation box when ordering. This is available for no extra cost when paying the price of £9.50 (incl. UK postage).

And that, as they say, is a wrap! Thanks for reading, and have a great week ahead 😊❤️