13.5.10

My Creative Space…

Having forgotten my decision to post MCS “the night before”, I am madly scrambling to do it now, before we head off only to return in the late afternoon when I, well, just can’t be assed.

stash

Just a *teensy* bit excited to join in with Kirsty’s meme today… I’ve been doing lots of something I don’t normally do, snuggled up in front of the heater. Actually… two somethings I don’t normally do… and CURSING myself for not buying some of the lurvly yarn I fondled at Stitches & Craft… the only yarn I have being a mismatched hodgepodge from the oppy…

I have been… knitting!

knitting

A scarf! It’s all rolled up at the sides – according to my Gran, aka “The knitting sage”, if I’d knitted the first & last five stitches of each purl row that would nae have happened, but as I didn’t know that until the scarf was a considerable length already, I’m hoping an iron and/or a wash will sort it out when I’m done. I also learned from The Sage that what I thought was purling was actually some kind of weird ass backwards knitting, so we got that sorted out once and for all…

I have also been…. crocheting!

flat circle

…and, enjoying it… for a change. Finally I’ve figured out how to (kinda sorta) understand bits of my crochet book & learned how to keep my circles flat… AND, how to make flowers. And roses. I am ridiculously, in proportionately proud of my roses… even if on the bigger one I ran out of yarn… I just can’t believe that;

a) I made that and

b) I made it with CROCHET.

flowers

It is, I think, a miracle.

23 comments:

  1. I like the rolled edges on your scarf. And well done on the crochet - looking great! I must learn how to crochet myself.

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  2. Oh I LOVE your work! Great looking scarf & that crochet - that's it, I'm off to getting it right!

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  3. Good for you! I am so hopeless with yarn - I am in awe of your miracle!

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  4. Love that scarf...I really have to make one with chunky stripes like that it's fab....And whoohoo for crochet, great flowers!

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  5. Oh, snuggled up in front of a fire with a pair of knitting needles or a crochet hook. Doesn't get much better than that! And congrats on your crochet. Your knitting gran sounds ace and very useful to have in a knitting crisis or if rolled edges are happening!

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  6. Yay for you for sticking with it. Love the flowers too.

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  7. oH my god look at you gooo!! You're a start, your flowers look gorgeous and so does your circle. I'm most happy though that you are enjoying it!!! YAY!! xo

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  8. Very very impressed with your crochet flowers. And your scarf. You could always back it with something like a felted sweater or some nice fabric and then it won't curl up. I love how your Gran doesn't mince her words. I got shouted at by a complete stranger the other week for knitting in a cack handed wierd way (that's what you get when you learn from books). No more knitting in public for me if scarey ladies are going to keep shouting at me!

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  9. woo hoo! Looks great! I'm jealous of your crochet ability...will be nagging Tas for some help soon ;)

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  10. looks pretty damn good for opshop hotchpotch Vic. Love the crochet flowers too. They are addictive aren't they.

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  11. It all looks great but I especially love the scarf- great colour combos and it looks nice and soft. Perfect for this weather! xo m.

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  12. Well, firstly i am envious on anyone that can knit - i am utterly hopeless and secondly i love your crochet and as a beginner crocheter am in awe of your roses! Well done..

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  13. Me too Me too. I have been crocheting too! But with out a book, so my circle is very un-flat! I just winged it; you should see how wobbly I made it, but I love it. I shared it in my creative space anyway and it seems to be appreciated for its own unique beauty! I remember learning to do the flowers as a child all long forgotten now, but I shall have to find a tutorial and give it a go again.

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  14. The flowers look fantastic and so does your scarf! Who cares about the edges, it was made with love! I'm sure that you will love being warm and toasty when you are wearing it and no one will notice the edges :-)

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  15. yay you!! well done on the crochet.
    I like the curled scarf look

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  16. BRAVO!!! Totally ace crochet. You're an inspiration. I've only crocheted granny squares but now I think that perhaps it is time to give flowers ago. Thank you.
    Now... head back to your couch and keep hooking or knitting away.

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  17. good work on getting the post up - i also am one who needs to post the night before, this wednesday however saw me out at netball training and then a meeting until way too late to do anything about it so mine will have to wait til next week. that crocheting and knitting looks very productive.. your heater must have been extra inviting-like of late :)

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  18. Thanks kiddies - I'm pretty damn chuffed over here, if I do say so myself... ;)

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  19. wow, you have been busy - it must be cold were you are! I think dodgy hodge podge yarn from the oppie is great (well, that is what I am telling myself, seeing as I have pledged to not buy new for a year...)

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  20. WOW you have been a busy chook. Loving your scarf, actually loving everything. :)

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  21. i believe I have heard you complain about your inability at hooking.. I think, madam, you are a liar! Look at your lovelies!
    I can't do anything but a straight line :)
    can't wait to see what you do with your flowers!

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  22. Ha! Not a tiny hat in sight. They look fab! We'll make you a crochet guru in no time.
    ps. I'm pissed I didn't buy any yarn at the show either.

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