my original inspiration for learning to crochet was this lovely blanket found on ohddedoh (i think originally from yvestown), anyway despite my best efforts i just couldn't get the hang of the technique so I gave up!
it was finding the lovely attic 24 blog that got me started again with crochet. Anyway finding Lucy's lovely blog made me get out the hook again and trot off to Along came Polly in Stroud to buy some wool.
I have to say that now I am totally 'hooked' . I think having a break from it, then starting again was probably quite good for me, as when I tried again I found it much easier to hold the yarn, which had been my problem before - i had been holding it too tight. (you tube is great for how to... video clips).
So I thought i would give you a little look at what I have been making. Lots of granny squares based on the 'look' of the yvestown ones - if i am being totally honest they aren't brilliant because they aren't all quite the same size! But they make me happy! The picture below is a stripey scarf that I am making.
Anyway for all of you who like crochet here are some links to keep you busy this weekend, all of which have some interesting crochet/knit/craft/design leanings, happy reading and happy weekend.
I have been learning to make Granny squares this week, Meet me at Mikes is posting idiotproof instructions which even I can understand!
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I've just got into crochet and am loving it. The blanket is fab!
ReplyDeleteOh Sarah, your crochet is divine! If your granny squares make you happy, then they are 'perfect' as far as I would say:) Your gorgeous blog inspired me to crochet again this week, after a very long absence from the hook! I read your original post on your granny squares and have been itching to crochet since then. I finally did this week. I made a gorgeous basket from plain twine (cost less than $2) and turned out beautifully. I also made 16 granny squares with those flowers from Lucy's Attic 24 blog attached to each square. I will email you a pic if you like as I am so happy with it (please note my squares are not conventionally perfect either;). I just really wanted to thank you and Jo for the inspiration that I gained from your gorgeous blog, I had a wonderful week crocheting. Love your creations:) - Tina xx
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ReplyDeleteyou post such lovely comments, and always make us smile, email us a pic of the twine basket we are really intrigued!
Hi again Sarah:) Thank you for your kind words:) I really miss my own 'stitching' group since I have moved to the country, so reading your beautiful blog gives me my 'quality craft fix' I so desperately need to keep sane:) Thanks again for the inspiration - Tina xx
ReplyDeleteHello.....Just come across your blog and it's a delight!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to see you've made such great progress with becoming a Happy Hooker, your granny squares look beautiful, your stripy scarf too.
drinking a cup of tea while my baby sleeps, off to browse through your archives now :o)
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what lovely things, and thanks for the lovely links, off to explore x
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