First a beautiful collar from Emma at Lulu Loves (Free pattern, how great is that!)
It just looked so lovely I wanted to see if I could make it. It was surprisingly easy, my crochet is fairly basic but I followed the pattern and this came out!
Then, just the other day, I came across this lovely flower pattern from Alix at Kreativ-77. I love crocheting flowers, they just go so well together - like Marmite & Toast, Bread & Butter, Tea & Biscuits, Elizabeth Bennet & Mr Darcy....where was I?
I may write her name and a message on the bag, maybe along the bottom in a twirly way, it looks a bit plain now I see it here.
Finally I did a little more on my long term WIP. (work in progress)
One day this will be a beautiful blanket, for now it's a very small blanket and a pile of circles!
It's such a great way to use up all those bits and pieces, the only wool I've bought is the grey/silver fleck that joins them all together. When it's finished I will show it off properly, but don't hold your breath!
Update: It's finally finished - horray! You can find out all about it here.
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I'm so glad the flower turned out great! It look gorgeous and just like mine! EEEK! I'm so excited!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Alix, I'm so relieved that you approve. Your pattern was very easy to follow and came out just lovely, I'll definitely be doing it again.
DeleteGorgeous makes. I love the collar. I keep thinking I'll have a go at making one but like you said I don't really have reason. It's not something I would wear. The flower is lovely I really like the contrasting demin yarn and red button. Good luck with your longterm WIP, I have quite a few of those :)
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Thanks Ali, the collar was just too cute not to make, I'm even wondering if I could adapt it into a circle and use it to decorate a bag or something. Or perhaps I just need a lovely vintage look dress or top to pop it on.
DeleteI think most crafters have a long term WIP or two don't we? Got to have some thing that you can just pick up now and again to fill in the gaps between everything else!
I hear you on the small blanket and pile of circles - but when it's done it will be awesome!
ReplyDeleteCute flower! Your blanket is really pretty - love all the colors - can't wait to see it when its finished.
ReplyDeleteI love grey with a splash of colour in a crochet blanket, looks fab :D
ReplyDeleteLove your flower brooch Julie!
ReplyDeleteHello, that collar is amazing, I feel like so many things are becoming a lost art! I am sewing Tea Cozy's right now. I would love to take a professional sewing class one day. Enjoy all your lovely projects!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Roxy
Ooo Roxy, Tea Cozy's sound lovely- I love anything tea related! I'd love to be better at pretty much everything I attempt, but sometimes it just nice just to have a go. I think it's important that we don't not try just because the results might not be perfect (I'd never do anything if that were the case!)
DeleteWhat a colourful batch of crochet loveliness! Its great to have a hooky project on the go!
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Gorgeous projects all :-) Learning to crochet is my next big project - probably for after the baby's born! The blanket will be gorgeous when it's done, so colourful!
ReplyDeleteCrochet is loads of fun, really portable and quick too. There are billions of great starter projects on the internet to get you all excited too!
DeleteHi, visiting from the its Saturday link party. Love seeing others crochet projects.
ReplyDeleteLovely! I have GOT to learn how to crochet!!!
ReplyDeleteYes you have Artsy Va Va! With so many tutorials out there on the internet you have no excuse!!! (Except maybe all the other lovely projects you are busy with!)
Deletecute, cute....love your projects...especially the little flower. pinning. found you at show and tell sat. Have a great weekend:)
ReplyDeleteHi Julie, wow have you been busy creating a pretty blanket, flower and collar. I love everything you crocheted!
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All of your projects are beautiful, Julie! I love the colors you're using with your blanket. I'm in the middle of a large blanket project, too, and sometimes it's just nice to do some smaller projects for a break. :) I invite you to share in the current link party at GoCrochetCrazy.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary, and thansk for the invite, I'm all linked up!
DeleteThank you for sharing at last week's Go Crochet Crazy Link Party (for all things homemade and handmade). I hope to see you again for this Friday's link party at www.GoCrochetCrazy.blogspot.com !
DeleteThat collar is lovely. As is the flower. And I love how you are using gray to tie together the blanket! I'd love to see you join us at the Inspire Us Thursdays link party on www.theinspiredwren.com.
ReplyDeleteI want to really learn how to crochet soon. These are great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I wish I had the patience to crochet. You did a great job! Thanks for sharing with Countdown in Style!
ReplyDeleteGreat crochet patterns. Love the flower on the bag...super cute. Thanks for sharing these.
ReplyDeleteLovely crochet projects, that collar will look good on a plain jane jumper or cardi. You could also have your flowers as brooches. Blanket looks fab too.
ReplyDeleteYou know I never thought about putting the collar on a cardie, that might be perfect, I have a round neck pinky red one that might work. Thanks
DeleteSome lovely makes, your WIP is going to be amazing when its finished. I also make things sometimes just to experiment.
ReplyDeleteI love the flour! I could make a flower pin for my head coverings. That would be perfect! Thanks for sharing these beautiful creations with us at Countdown in Style!
ReplyDeleteHi, Julie! I love your ruffle bags! So cute, and maybe even something that I could figure out (despite my lacking crafty skills). Pinned!
ReplyDeleteI love the flower! Great idea using it to decorate a plain gift bag! And the blanket is lovely as well. Thanks for sharing at Submarine Sunday!!
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