Project 26, 27 and 28

It's been ages since I've added anything, but that doesn't mean I haven't been busy with the crochet hook!

Here are three of my latest rugs.

#28 - Watermelon, pale pink and white

This one you'll know from my banner, except instead of using a red, this one has 'watermelon', which softens it slightly.  It's #82 from the Big Book of Dishcloths.

I like the change in boarder I did for this one, no scallops or shells, I did a row of the posts in watermelon, and then a double crochet in pink and single crochet in white.  I think it brought it together really well.

I did have a lady ask me if I could make a pink rug on my Facebook page, but I think the payment was an issue, as she was in the UK, and I don't have an Etsy store or anything.

I'm sure it will go to a good home.

27 - Kitten Pattern 

This is a pattern called 'kittens' that was given to my mum by one of her friends. Personally I can't see the kitten in it, but it crochet's up quite quickly and looks really effective.  I'm looking at making a yellow, fawn and white version too, you'll get to see that later.

26Venetian Granny Square

This rug is from some leftover balls of wool I had, using a granny square pattern called "Venetian" from the Granny Square Book by Margaret Hubert.  I thought using all venetian squares may have looked a bit overwhelming, so I made some plain squares as well, and I think it turned out really well.  I'm still not perfect on joining them, and it was probably because the plain squares and the venetian squares were probably not completely the same size, but it works.

I like the boarder, which brings it together nicely.

Projects 23, 24 and 25

So, it's been a while since I posted anything new here - slack, I know.  If you want to follow what I'm making, I have a Facebook page now...

Project 23 - Pattern 75 - The Big Book of Dishcloths 

I made this over Christmas 2017.  I didn't expect to finish it so quickly, but then I did watch a lot of cricket on TV.

Project 24 - Savannah - The Granny Square Book

I've got a new pattern book.  The Granny Square Book by Margaret Hubert.  There's 99 patterns for squares, but I'm not sure I'll make them all.  Anyway, I started with one that looked fairly easy - Savannah.   Really happy with these little squares! 

Project 25 - Celtic Cross - The Granny Square Book 

Another Granny Square pattern.  Celtic Cross. This was donated wool and quite stiff, which seemed to work well with the pattern.  If I was giving this to a friend, I'd try a softer yarn.

Project 22 - African Flower Squares

I loved this pattern the minute I saw it and wanted to make it.

 

I used some left over balls of wool I had in my stash.

I hate joining the squares, but found a decent tutorial on you tube to make them sit flat, using the crochet around each square method.

I'm really happy with this one!

You can find the pattern here:
https://made-in-k-town.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/african-flower-square-tutorial.html

Project 20 - Green Poles

It's been a while since I've posted any of my projects. No excuse. I've found a whole bunch of groups on Facebook and have been looking at some amazing projects people are making from all over the world - and I have so much to aspire to!

Anyway, here's another baby blanket - I really love this stitch and these colours work well (I think).
Pierre seems pretty happy with it too!

It's off to the Shellharbour Hospital Ladies auxiliary 

Project 19 - Honeycomb - Musk, White and Beige

This one is from the archive - I really enjoyed making this - it didn't take to long and the honeycomb look with the stripes is effective (I think!).  I should make another one similar to this in the near future....

I really love the edging of this too.  Different to the regular shell design I do - keeping in line with the geometric look... 

Project 18 - Using some donated wool

This wool came from the ladies at the Shellharbour Ladies Auxilary, it's always difficult to know what designs to use - as most balls are different ply and/or different dye lots.  I'm pretty happy with both of them, although they're a little small.  I imagine them being used for lap rugs in aged care.

What's in my craft bag?

Scrunched 

Corner and edging - I think it looks smart.

Whole rug on my floor. You can see the different colours more obviously here.

What would my post be without at least one shot with Pierre... 

Whoops. I ran out of the maroon, pink and grey and the rug was still too small, so I used some spare white at both edges to make it bigger.  In hindsight I should have used white throughout, but I think it looks kind of OK.

I'm back making some baby blankets with purchased wool now, and should have more to show you soon!

Oh BTW, I've started a Facebook page, drop by and like my page! Love to see any projects you're working on there...