I realize that most of you are on my facebook and have seen the final results of my "New Medium" project, but for those that haven't here it is!
I really loved working this one, as I could do it one piece at a time with no pressure to finish. And because of that I actually DID finish! Though I may eventually go back and add a scalloped border of some kind.
I simply crocheted the pieces together with a neutral white yarn and voila! Fin! It's so cozy and war, I can't wait to use it this winter for cuddling up on the couch.
I'm thinking of doing another for my new bed, which I will post about soon. Until then, enjoy these photos!
Showing posts with label Crochet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crochet. Show all posts
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Sunday, April 2, 2017
A New Project in a New Medium
Well, perhaps it isn't completely "New" But it is different. When I was little I learned both how to knit and crochet, along with many other handcrafts, from my Mother and Grandmother.
Later on, and Semi- recently, I realized that these "Hobbies" were mounting up, and I then decided to consolidate. I recognized that I preferred the intricacies and tighter "Weave" of knitted items better than Crocheted, and with that, the hooks went on a shelf to gather dust.
Until about a weeks ago... When I found this lovely picture on Pinterest, and fell in love... With a blanket...
And for the first time in years, I picked up a crochet hook...
I found some blue yarn in my stash and got started. Unfortunately the remnants of that skein only made three squares... So off to the store I went. I got two skeins in a lighter blue and a grey, and seeing how fast the last skein went, I'm sure I'll need more. These squares are huge! They're a good 6" or more across, much bigger than I thought. It'll be done in no time...
Gladly, though, it is something I can do in my few minutes of spare time. It's Something I can sit down and make a square, and set aside, which is great! I have so many projects that have to wait until Bug is in bed so I can give them my full concentration, and they're just not getting done. Too many times I'm just exhausted after bed- time, and don't last too much longer myself. haha!
I'll keep you all updated on my progress!
Here's what it looks like now!
Lastly, Here's a link to THE ORIGINAL PATTERN available for free on Ravelry
AND MY RAVELRY PAGE ON THIS PROJECT.
Later on, and Semi- recently, I realized that these "Hobbies" were mounting up, and I then decided to consolidate. I recognized that I preferred the intricacies and tighter "Weave" of knitted items better than Crocheted, and with that, the hooks went on a shelf to gather dust.
Until about a weeks ago... When I found this lovely picture on Pinterest, and fell in love... With a blanket...
And for the first time in years, I picked up a crochet hook...
I found some blue yarn in my stash and got started. Unfortunately the remnants of that skein only made three squares... So off to the store I went. I got two skeins in a lighter blue and a grey, and seeing how fast the last skein went, I'm sure I'll need more. These squares are huge! They're a good 6" or more across, much bigger than I thought. It'll be done in no time...
I'll keep you all updated on my progress!
Here's what it looks like now!
Lastly, Here's a link to THE ORIGINAL PATTERN available for free on Ravelry
AND MY RAVELRY PAGE ON THIS PROJECT.
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