What better way to settle down to the autumn season than
with a new crochet project? Ladybird Diaries and I are joining up to host a blossom-themed crochet-a-long (CAL).
Grab the button and join the fun!
We both are loving Nicki Trench’s new book, Cute & Easy Crochet with Flowers. The
Hexagon Throw, in particular, is calling out to us, and we figured if we worked
on it as a CAL, we’d be more likely to complete our blankets!
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But this CAL is open to anyone
wanting to crochet anything! If you
have the book, choose a project from it and get hooking. If you don’t have the
book but would like to try a simple, speedy, flowery make, well...here’s a
special treat for you!
We have been given permission by the publisher, Cico Books, to share this pattern with
you for the CAL. If you have trouble reading this on your computer/iPad, please
email me and I will send you a copy.
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| Reprinted courtesy of Cico Books and Nicki Trench - thank you so much! |
The Jam Pot Covers should be a very popular CAL project – I’ve
been drooling over all the blog posts about autumn preserving for a few weeks! Now you can top your homemade goodies with a pretty little crochet cover!
(I have a feeling they would also make very sweet coasters...)
But it gets even better – Cico Books sent me a copy of Cute & Easy Crochet with Flowers to
give away to one lucky reader! I reviewed the book here...
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| This could be yours... |
To enter the giveaway:
It’s simple, just leave a comment on this post,
making sure I have contact details for you (This is important! I’ll contact you
for your postal address.).
The deadline for entry is 12 p.m. GMT (midday/noon in London) on
Monday, 30 September 2013. The competition is now closed. I will choose the winner via a random number
selector after midday. I will post the prize anywhere in the world!
Now go find a crochet project, grab the CAL button and let’s have some
fun!
Happy crafting!
Chrissie x
This ones on my Christmas list but I'd love to win it.....then another book can go on! So please can you pop my name in the bag Chrissie, I'll join in the CAL, can I just carry on doing what I'm doing? Might make me finish my cushions! :) x
ReplyDeleteOf course you can! I'd like to see your cushions finished, too! I'm hoping crafters will use the CAL to either start a new project or finish up a WIP...by doing it all together, we feel a bit more energised to finish so we can share the ta-dah moments! Cx
DeleteI have wanted to learn to crochet since I was a small gir so I could make the white snowflake ornaments for my Christmas tree! Fingers crossed! amycav at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI would love a copy of this book. It looks gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteKirsten (kmbroon@yahoo.co.uk)
How exciting! I just left a comment on Marianne's post wondering if we have to do a project from the book to be part of the CAL. You've answered my question, so thank you. I would love to be entered and I appreciate the shared pattern; I'm hoping to get the book (or win it!) but I haven't seen it yet.
ReplyDeleteThis book looks great, I imagine those jam lids would really jazz up some jam pots, and I am making a ton of Jam at the mo. Thank you. Xx
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea, I'm so impressed you are both taking on the Hexagon throw, I love this book so much, So great you are doing a give away, I already have a copy so don't need to be included in the draw.
ReplyDeleteClare xx
I'm a beginner crocheter - I'd love to win a copy of this book!
ReplyDeleteOh the book looks fab - could you put my name in the hat too please - thanks so much! Such a coincidence you mentioning the African Flower hexagon blanket - I 've already started making it from the Yvestown blog - progress is VERY slow because of my other projects getting in the way - might be ready for Winter 2014/15! X
ReplyDeleteAh there, now you'll have a reason to keep going with your blanket - we'll all be waiting to see your progress! :-) Cx
DeleteI woud really like to win this lovely book! I'm happy that You willing to send it worldwide, because I'm from Poland
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I'm happy to, Monika, I'm grateful to have everyone reading from anywhere in the world, so it wouldn't be fair to limit the giveaway to just one country! Cx
DeleteI love the flower jar covers! I'd love to do that to my salsa jars that I giveaway for Xmas gifts! Love the hexagon throw! The book looks absolutely amazing and is on my wish list to buy soon! I'd love a chance to win it!! Thank you for the chance!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining in! And now I'm dreaming of homemade salsa with a pretty jar cover...mmmmm! Cx
DeleteI would love to win this book and give to my crocheting-crazy daughter! Looks so cool ! Crossing my fingers....
ReplyDeleteSusie
legato1958@aol.com
Love flowers, love crochet, what could be better! Happy to have found your blog too!
ReplyDeleteWilhelmina
wmargalis@comcast.net
Thank you very much, Wilhelmina, and good luck! Cx
DeleteHello Chrissie - such a great idea but, as I've just said to Marianne, whilst I would like to 'join up', I feel that I can't commit myself to anything else at this time. Wishing you all loads of fun with your projects and I'll be watching out for your lovely creations.
ReplyDeleteWarm hugs, Joy xo
You have enough on your plate, Joy! Just promise you'll keep posting your beautiful embroidery... :-) cx
DeleteI promise, and thanks so much Chrissie! xx
DeleteOh my gosh Chrissie...great crafty minds must really think alike for I am currently working on a hexagon blanket already. It's not quiet like the one in the magazine but it's hexagons...larges ones at that. This is a wonderful little post. I love everything about it and would love to join in on the fun...just hope I don't run out of yarn. Love the book. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Shari
Thanks for your message, Shari, I really look forward to seeing your hexie blanket - I've not made one before, and I love seeing different interpretations, colours, etc. And good luck for the giveaway! Cx
DeleteLove the button and yes I will try and jump in when and where I can. I might be slightly more committed come January, but I will swirl in as and when doing what I am doing for now. I would love a change to win this book so pretty please add my name to the list lovely. xoxo
ReplyDeleteHi Chrissie can I join up too? I would love to win. Great post as always,
ReplyDeleteLots of love
Dorothy
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Yes, Dorothy, please do join in! I watch to see what you get making, and you're entered for the giveaway - best of luck! Chrissie x
DeleteHi Chrissie I would love to join in but may miss first week as I am away on holiday until 7th October and wifi is a bit ad hoc. Glad you liked the acorns.
ReplyDeletePs you may already have a comment from me my iPad is playing up x
Hi Sue, please join in as and when you can! I know my blanket will take me a while to crochet, so I'll need folks popping on and out with their projects to keep me going - looking forward to seeing your project! Have a great holiday, and I'll count you in for the giveaway. Cx
DeleteI'd love to win that book! It's been on my wish list for aggeeesss!
ReplyDeleteYour crochet along sounds fun. I should be able to dip in out when I can. I have a few projects on the go at the moment that need finishing off :) xx
What a fabulous giveaway, I would love to enter! And thank you for the free pattern too (now if only I was programmed to follow said pattern!!) ;o)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab giveaway, my daughter is really into crochet so this book would be an excellent addition to her collection. I've found you through the wonderful Jooles and will be back to visit again soon. I've also bought the ingredients to make your peach cobbler - really can't wait to taste it! x
ReplyDeleteI would love to join your CAL, so please count me in on your giveaway! Greetings from Germany, Jutta
ReplyDeleteI have Cute and Easy Crochet and would love to be in with a chance of winning this lovely book.
ReplyDeleteI've never made a jam pot cover before but think it would look really pretty on a jar of buttons or ribbon trims.
I will have a go at making it. Thank you!
Margaret
Hi Chrissie. I've been stalking your blog for a little while and love it so now I've joined. I can't wait to see your blanket finished. My 14 year old daughter wants me to make her a posy of flowers (knitted and/or crocheted) and this book would be great, Please can I be entered into the draw.
ReplyDeleteCarol.
Welcome Carol! Thank you for your comment, and best of luck for the giveaway! Until then, try whipping up a couple of the flowers from the jam pot covers and see if that makes your daughter smile! Cx
DeleteHi, I just found out about your giveaway through Joyjinks. I hope I'm not too late to enter with the different time zones and all. I haven't crocheted in awhile but you inspire me to perhaps try out the hexagonal throw.
ReplyDeleteNot too late at all, and welcome! Glad to read that you're thinking about hooking again! I'll be posting about my first hexies this coming week, so you can see if you'd like to try them...Chrissie x
DeleteHi Chrissie, thanks for the chance to win this book! Keeping my fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteMaria x