Has this become a crochet blog?
There appear to be more posts about crochet on this blog lately than anything else. Whatever happened to the bags, the embroidery, the clothes? Especially the clothes – I really need some new dresses for work! But the call of the hook is strong. Here are the flower motifs I made from my March hip to hook parcel.
I made six of these little beauties, and wrapped them in a vintage embroidered cloth for a friend’s 40th birthday gift. I’m not quite certain what they will become (coasters? embellishments? framed as a picture? part of something else? scarf endings? did she mention pasties?) but I hope that she liked them – I think she did!
I have also made a little progress on the Wool Eater Blanket. Seven colours done, another three colours still to add.
Edited to add: The above link to the Wool Eater Blanket pattern is no longer available. The pattern came from Sarah London, who can be contacted through her blog here. I have also noticed that it looks a lot like what is called Bavarian Crochet.
I sat in a cosy pub crocheting away happily with other Brown Owls on Monday night, a drink of brandy and dry in front of me after finishing my dinner of pate. Pip observed that I was being very retro…
But there is a mistake in my blanket! The light in the pub was pretty dim and I was clearly distracted by the conversation and maybe the brandy. Can you spot the error? I’m too many rows further along to pull it out and correct it now. I may pretend that it is a deliberate mistake, in the same way as Amish Quilters were thought to purposely include a mistake in their quilts.
I see the mistake, but I had to look pretty hard to find it. Leave it in, it won’t make a difference! The colours are scrummy 😀
(My Mum once decided she might start leaving “deliberate” mistakes in her knitting, too!)
Can’t see it…yes call it deliberate!
nearly went blind trying to see it, still can’t, so don’t worry! I know what it’s like, though, we are perfectionists, us crafters!
i think i see it.. not sure though, but i do enjoy all of your crochet goodness that you share! i reallllllllly need to get better at it myself! kkep sharing all you inspiration!
I see it Lara, but I had to look VERY hard! Leave it in,,,no one else will notice!
Keep crocheting Lara – I love your stuff and the colours that you choose! I can’t pick the mistake!! I was watching Kerri Anne this morning and Guy Sebastian came on and was wearing a crochet beanie!!! Very cute!
I couldn’t find an email address on your site. I was wondering if I could use one of your photos of your wool-eater WIP blanket on my blog as part of list of things I want to try over my Easter break. Thanks very much.
Lara, I had to look for a while before I could spot it.. That is fabulous!, I have been looking for some new scarf patterns but want to do something open and lacy, Every boutique has crochet accessories in it right now so stick to it, I am!!
Naah, you’re just testing us. I couldn’t see any mistake. LOL
I have a crochet (new & fun) book (you’ll love it) and a couple of stitching (’70s) books I want to send to you. I’m doing some clean out/give away of stuff in my house. If you want to semd me your address, or if you prefer I can send them to in care of Nichole M or Brown Owls/Meet..Mikes. Whichever you prefer. But I do want to get them to you.
ps the colours in the blanket (we call them afghans) is beautiful !
That blanket is beautiful. I’ve stared at the photo for a good 5 minutes and I can’t pick a mistake anywhere (and yes I am wearing my glasses too)!
Not being a crocheter, I can’t see it. I think it is wonderful though the way the colours work together. As for those daisies, I would back them in osnaberg and embroider stems for them as coasters. Some might even be a side border for a place mat to match. 🙂 I love the ideas you have. Your friend is going to love that colour coordinated package.
i think its a wonderful work – i love the colorcombination – its really great – i´m not sure if i could see the mistake – but mistake or not – go on – i would love to see the whole blanket!
It is a gorgeous blanket. I love the colours and the way you have arranged them. I finally found the little problem, but it took a long time – time I wouldn’t have spent if you hadn’t mentioned there was something to see. So you probably don’t need to worry about it – it’s unlikely to be noticed. Of course for yourself, when you know something is there, that’s what you look at first. So if you wanted to disguise it, perhaps a row of chain-stitch embroidered in the appropriate place would do it?
Love your wool eater blanket – the colours are just beautiful! I haven’t looked that hard, and I’m not that familiar with the pattern, but I can’t see your mistake! And if it’s that hard to find, then it’s certainly not worth ripping it out! LOL
Well I’m totally clueless, can’t see a mistake anywhere – it looks gorgeous to me! But then I can’t crochet…
I love the progression of color in this wool eater blanket! I had to look pretty closely to find the missing chains, it’s not obvious AT ALL! Only you will know if you’ll be happy with leaving it or not! ;/
I think it looks great!
nup I can’t see the mistake either. Your crochet is so sweet. I’ve never tried it, so I enjoy seeing what you are making!
We have a saying in our house – if you can’t see it from the back of a galloping horse, then it’s not really a mistake. And for the record, I couldn’t find it, and I looked really hard!
The blanket is absolutely gorgeous. The colours you have used are lovely!
I can’t see it but I think your colours are fantastic – magic and clever crochet too. I envy your skills, soon….. I will learn soon.
I love this. I am a keen crocheter too.
Hi there,
I love your blog…dont’ think I have posted before. 🙂
I don’t see the mistake at all.
Would you be kind enough to share your pattern for those lovely flowers up above that you made for your friend?????? I have been looking for that pattern for a long time now. I love to crochet, but need a pattern to make things. I don’t have a creative bone in my body. I don’t want to make them to sell…I just want to make some.
Thanks, Lynn
i see it 😀 beautiful colour choices! it’s gonna be fab
I would love the pattern for the wool eater blanket. I clicked on the link you have for it and it says that “This blog is open to invited readers only”. Do you know the person whose blog it is and do you think they would invite me, or at least share the pattern with me? Thank you.
I second what Laura has said. I would love the pattern, but the link doesn’t allow strangers in….