Crochet Catch Up
I’ve been doing a load of crochet over the past couple of weeks. It’s time to put up a few pictures, I reckon.
A Diamond Baby Blanket
The latest blankets are a quick crochet diamond blanket and an equally speedy granny square. Both are baby-sized. Both use Stylecraft Special DK. I like making baby blankets; they can be finished in a few days.
I have so many colour combinations and/or new crochet stitches I want to try. The waiting would take forever if I were to make them all massive. These are a lovely size. My youngest boy still uses his. He can’t sleep without Blankey.
Crochet Baby Blankets
I’ve got quite a few stashed away now. I have to wait until next month before they go on Etsy, though. I’m going to have a craft stall at the school summer fete. I feel that I ought to have some blankets there, even though I don’t think they’ll sell. People like to buy small things for a couple of quid rather than bigger, pricier items.
If these blankets don’t sell, I still have others that I really should get on Etsy now. I don’t know why I’m not doing it. Meh.
Easy Crochet Coasters
I’ve made these coasters using Rico Creative cotton in aran. I want to get some cotton DK next, but I have to use up the existing stash first.
I only have scraps left, I don’t know if I’ll be able to make more than one of each colour.
These crocheted flowers are made using scraps of all different yarns. Some are merino, some have cashmere in them, and others are less smart. Not sure what these will turn into yet. We shall see. The rose pattern is Attic 24’s May Rose, and the other is by Crochet with Raymond. I really like seeing the 4ply ones next to the aran jobs. Same pattern, completely different effect.
Crochet Bows
I started making bows using a pattern from the book Geek Chic Crochet by Nicki Trench. I soon got bored with those. They were taking too long, so I started using fewer stitches to get them smaller, and I used trebles so I didn’t need as many rows. I’m thinking brooches?
I made lots of hearts yesterday. The crochet pattern is Rose Heart Hangers by Attic 24, and then her May rose is used too.
And that’s the sort of thing I’ve been up to. It’s not all my cup of tea, but I hope it’ll appeal to others. What I’m really hankering after is a good shawl. And some embroidery. And I wouldn’t mind a snooze. :p
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