Today I was all set to do a review of Cute & Easy Crochet with Flowers.
But it will have to wait until tomorrow.
I lost my mojo this afternoon. Something about the dreary greying
of the skies, the chill-to-the-bone wet weather, combined with the early
darkness of evening...around dinnertime I suddenly felt like a deflated
balloon. And I’m talking about the balloon that is all lovely and buoyant when
all of a sudden it’s let go and the air comes fizzing out of it, then blah.
Blah.
Never mind. I’m sure all will be well tomorrow. Just a bit
ho-hum now. So I’m going to take solace in some crafting.
I’m nearly done with the bright and happy floral placemat
from Crochet with Flowers. The mat
whipped up so quickly, mainly because I’m using the T-shirt yarn and a 9mm hook.
It took one evening while watching a film. A set of four could be a quick gift
for someone...
I haven’t blocked the mat or sewn on the flowers yet. The blossoms
are so dinky and cute; the pattern calls for 16 of them, which won’t take long
at all. I’ve adapted the flower, though, because the yarn I was using was
leaving a big hole in the centre of the flower.
This is your typical chain and join with a slip stitch, but
then the pattern calls for 14 double crochets into the circle – this large
number can stretch certain yarns. I’m using remnants of cotton yarn I used for
another project, and I wasn’t about to buy a new ball of yarn for these little
flowers. So I changed the chain circle to a magic ring, with much better
results.
So I’m off to crochet more flowers. Time for a big hot
chocolate, my cropped poncho I made
a few months ago to keep my shoulders warm, and the Great British Bake Off – things
are looking up already!
Chrissie x
P.S. Quick tip: When you’re just too tired to finish the cookie-cutter sugar cookies
for kids’ lunchboxes, the gourmet writing pens really come in handy...
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Love the cookie! Just finished watching GBBO, those biscuit towers were something else. I was terrified just watching them. The weather is very strange at the moment isn't it, it makes you feel very odd I think when it changes from hot to cold. Looking forward to seeing the finished crochet, but there is no way I could use those as coasters - far too cute!!
ReplyDeleteHope your mojo returns really soon! I think we all have these 'blah' moments sometimes. Your placemat is looking fab, love the bright pink colour. Also those cookies....they are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteMarianne x
The cookie is adorable. I really want to try some of those pens.
ReplyDeleteHi Chrissie just got this wonderful book today and showed a few pics - love it. Your project is just wonderful - my crochet skills are still very basis at the moment so have not tried to do anything in a circle or a straight line - only granny squares! Am keen to get going on something else now and your post has inspired me - thanks so much Chrissie, a fabulous post as always
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Oh Chrissie, I hope that after a good night's sleep your mojo has returned - not very pleasant when it decides to up and leave with no warning! I love your beautifully pink placemat, and also prefer to use the magic ring whenever possible - I think that habit comes from my amigurumi makings time. What a delight for your girls to open their lunch boxes to find those happy little faces smiling up at them - well done!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your review - when you're ready - you do such a fantastic job with them; and also anticipating lots of good things on 'Stitching Sundays'.
Happy days to you lovely Chrissie!
Joy xo
Everyone seems to be feeling the colder days and it's mood changes. Soon we will be all cosy, warm fires and hot chocolate. It is just transitional I suppose. Chin up, great mats. Do you think the flower in the middle will make the plate wobble? Worth an experiment before you put them on all four. Jo x
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your craft mojo will return soon, we are all adjusting to the changing seasons! I for one would be so happy to find one of those biscuits in my lunch box! :) x
ReplyDeleteYou're not a lone in the mojo front my dear, mine's gone and golly knows where to, but at some point I might get a little impatient if it doesn't at least let me know when it will be back, I mean manners and all that! Anyway, your place mat is looking bright and cheerful and if that cookie doesn't cheer you up dear, I know it certainly put a smile on my dial. Hope mojo is back soon. Your poncho is lovely and oooh I so enjoy the bake off!! Much love xoxo
ReplyDeleteWow you made them, they are looking great,I think I'm going to make some as Christmas presents. I hope you get you mojo back soon.
ReplyDeleteClare xx