It took me a fair while to do but I think that's only because I'm still mastering how to hold the wool, crochet hook and keep the tension right! I'm getting there anyway and pleased with how this came out. The wool is lovely (my favourite colour too) and it wraps around my neck twice to keep me nice and warm, or 3-4 times if you're Barry (sorry but he does look so cute modelling my craft projects!)
Here it is on my neck! It is the same colour, just different lighting!
A couple of my friends have seen it and complimented it - little do they know that they'll no doubt get at least one Christmas present this year that's made of wool! I've already made a start on my next crochet project (As I said in a previous post, I've totally got the crochet bug and it's also really good for de-stressing), which is a blanket for our bed. It's inspired by the wonderful crochet blanket my Nan made years ago for my parents. My Mum took a photo of it for me and mine will be the same style, but only in three colours; white, stone grey and dark purple in order to co-ordinate with the colours in our bedroom. I'd like to think my Nan is looking down on me very proud that I've finally managed to master crochet, especially as she taught me to knit when I was little.
Nan's beautiful crochet blanket, which now resides in rural France at my parent's house
I'll hopefully have some photos for you soon to show you my progress on the blanket; as yet I've managed to do a big purple square which makes up the middle of the blanket, next colour to do is white. I found a lovely bits & bobs wooden box in Wilko which fits perfectly with my sewing/crafting theme in our guest bedroom. At the moment I've filled it with wool, needles and crochet hooks. I've got a big old mirror sat behind this box on top of the chest of drawers which I'm yet to restore. It needs a bit of sanding and re-varnishing and then I may well decorate the edge of the mirror with something else yet, but I'm undecided.. Lots of ideas, so little time!
I bet your nan would be thrilled to know you are able to crochet! Love the scarf & Barry models it beautifully x
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo, I like to think she'd be rather impressed, my Dad says she'd be mighty proud that I'm traditional and a little old-fashioned for a 26 year old, when my friends say that I think it means I'm quite boring! x
DeleteHello! I came over from Jo@wholeplotoflove; I love the colours you are using in the granny square blanket. Enjoy all the crafty goodness!
ReplyDeleteHello! I've just given your blog a follow, I love that you review the books you've read. I'm an avid reader myself (when I get the time!) so I look forward to your recommendations :) Thanks for your compliments on the blanket, it's progressing ok - at least it looks like the photos in the instructions so that must mean I'm doing ok! Look forward to having more of a nosey at your blog x
DeleteI've just discovered your lovely blog. The colours of your scarf are beautiful and you've inspired me to make one for myself. I've just been learning to crochet too. I find it very relaxing. X
ReplyDeleteHi Jules, thanks for your nice comments :-) the scarf was very easy (and I'm only just starting out in the crochet world), here's a link to the instructions I followed in case you're interested http://www.deliacreates.com/mesh-cowl-free-crochet-pattern/ it's American so you will need to use an abbreviation chart for the English equivalent, I can't seem to remember them just yet without looking! I also did twice as many in the foundation ring (I think the lady says to chain 102, but I did 204 as I wanted it to go around my neck twice to make me extra warm!) Have you got a blog? I'd love to see how you get on with your crochet projects too, it's very therapeutic :) x
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