Thursday 22 July 2010

Pottering

Hello there, I hope that you are well today.

I haven't really got much to show for myself this week. I can't seem to really get going on anything but I don't know why. Maybe it's the heat, or the rain, I don't know. I have been trying to sort out the studio but I need storage as I have so much stuff. In fact I amazed myself with how much stuff I have especially seeing as it has all been accumulated in the past three years! When we moved back to the UK from Spain I only had a few bits and pieces so in three years it has grown and grown and has been taking over the entire house.

In between trying to sort out the craft supplies I have done a little bit of crochet but nothing really significant, a bit of crochet pottering really. I decided that I would try making a doily using chunkier wool. Instead of a size 3 hook and skinny cotton I used a size 7 and some chunky cotton. It worked out quite well but I would really like to try to super thick yarn and maybe a size 12 hook to make a rug.


I also found this lovely pattern for butterflies so of course I had to make a few. They are good for a quick little project although I'm not sure yet what I will do with them. Maybe a mobile.



A couple of coasters from this pattern...



And a heart from this pattern. This is a pattern that I found rather complicated and nearly gave up on a couple of times but I'm glad that I persisted.



I hope that you are having a craftier week that me. Take care.
x

9 comments:

  1. I'm not having a crafty week at all but I do spend a lot of time thinking about crafty activities that I might do one of these days! Loving the butterflies - a butterfly garland would be nice.

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  2. I love to crochet but never seem to have the time, your name is in the hat by the way!

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  3. Hi Emma! Youre crochet looks fantastic - as usual! Love those butterflies ... Im off to find the pattern now. Enjoy your week hope you get your studio sorted!

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  4. I love your crochet and the butterflies are gorgeous especially in those colours.
    x

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  5. These crochet pieces are so sweet!
    I just saw a project in Living Crafts magazine using bits like this to cover up advertising on canvas totes that people get for free at conferences and the like.
    What a neat idea!!
    Best-

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  6. Your butterflies are very sweet, what a great idea. I have been busy all week with end of term events, hopefully will have a few minutes for creativity over the weekend!

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  7. Oh, my! Your crochet is simply lovely! Beautiful colors. Beautiful pics. And of course ---> beautiful crochet!

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  8. How lovely! I really like the potholders. Great patterns and great colors.

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  9. Just found your lovely blog, your crochet is beautiful and I love your choice of colour.

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