Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Cosy Colourful Crochet

Hello there! 

Brrrr!!! It's soooooo chilly and cold here in Cork this week !!!
It's the perfect weather to snuggle up on the sofa, close to the fire,
hook in hand, adding a few rows to some colourful crochet.

I thought I'd update you on two of my crochet projects; here's a super-quick visual update on my
Wavy Blanket. I just started edging it last night. My dog Cooper has taken a BIG shine to this blanket
and I have to spend a lot of my time shooing her off the end of the work when I'm crocheting!
Here she is 'assisting' me below !!
Wavy Crochet Blanket & Cooper
I know its taken forever but this project was ENORMOUS !!
Ok - maybe not enormous but big enough for snuggling up in
and simply wayyy too big to lug around in your handbag for sneaky crochet sessions outside of the home
(I always find that's the fastest way to finish any crochet project super quick !!)
It's been a great way of getting rid of some of my stash of yarn though.

By the way, if you are looking for some inspirational ideas to use up YOUR yarn stash
then why not follow the clever folks at Stashdown here on Twitter or Pinterest

I'm already planning my next blanket - I'm thinking granny squares & a bit less girlie colours!!
Hopefully it'll be finished before the week is out and I'll take some more pictures then for you !

Wavy Crochet Blanket - Let the edging begin !!!
Next up - you may remember I also treated myself to some Debbie Bliss Cashmerino here
to make a little Christmas present just for myself.
Well, here's a quick look at the results now that I've finished !
A quick stripy hat and cowl made up of double and single rows of trebles. I just made up the pattern as I went along, can't even remember what hook I used !
CraftLee Hat & Cowl in Cashmerino
 A wee bit of soft focus editing does wonders to highlight the crochet flowers & diminish the 'laughter lines' !

I picked the colours to match my most beloved Orla Kiely bag, not an exact match perhaps, but close enough! I wear the cowl a lot more than the hat as its so soft and snuggly I tend to leave it on even when I'm indoors! Lots of people have admired it so I'm pretty happy with it as a project but the yarn was quite costly (about 40 Euros) and I'm not sure that it LOOKS that expensive


Hey!! is that a feather or a leaf on my new hat!!

Thanks for visiting & please do come back soon !

Love Siubhan x x x 


32 comments:

  1. I think Cooper maybe looking for a modeling contract, what a poser ;) I love the blanket, it looks so cosy. The hat and cowl look great and the perfect partner to your bag.
    Ali x

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    1. Hi Ali, I have to admit she IS a little poser !! Thanks for your lovely comments ! You always say the sweetest things ! X

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  2. That blanket is sooooo pretty! I still remember when I made mine and it seemed like it took forever and a day. I've thought about making grannies, too, for my next projects, but haven't quite found any good tutorials online. Could you recommend any? Or I'll just have to buy a book.

    Thanks! Anja

    PS My dog also loved sitting on the blanket while I was crocheting. They're so alike! But she didn't sit still long enough to catch such a cute photo as you did! =)

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    1. Hi Anja, I'm sure it's a lot colder with you than it is with me ! I haven't started looking for a granny tutorial online but I'm sure we'll find one somewhere ! If you find one before me be sure and let me know ! Think I might start a pinterest board for granny blankets this evening . I have to admit it took about 30 photos before I got one of Cooper sitting still !!
      Siubhán x x

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  3. Im thinking about a granny square next too, except I haven't finished the other projects Im working on yet.

    The cowl looks great, and matches the bag very well. I'd love to do up a couple of them for winter (summer in Oz at the mo') and they look very stylish.

    cheers
    Fi

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    1. Hi Fi,
      Thanks for your lovely comment , sometimes I wish those unfinished projects would just finish themselves ! Don't you ?!?
      S x

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  4. Wow Siubhan - the blanket is amazing!I just love it - well done! After an odyssey like that the quick turn around of your funky hat and scarf must have been a welcome change!
    xx

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  5. Thanks Helen! I always seem to have one big & one small project on the go at the same time & I'm always obsessing about the next project before I FINISH the one I'm on !! S x

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  6. That's so cute - my cats do that too when I'm crocheting. I'd love you to link up your handmade crochet stuff to my Super Handmade Sundays linkup :)

    Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity

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    1. Hi Sarah , Thanks for visiting ! Will try to remember to pop by on Sunday x

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  7. Hi Siubhan! Thank you for the visit to my blog and joining in. I love your cowl, hat and the bag, they go so well together.
    The blanket is gorgeous too… I have a feeling Cooper is going to be claiming rights to it! She is adorable!

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    1. Hi Sherry !
      Thanks for popping by & your lovely comments ! Cooper rules the roost in our house ... can you tell !
      S x

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  8. Hi Siubhan, I found your blog via your sweet pouch swap partner. I loved your pouch and your felt flower and I can't wait to read about them. I saw your crochet blanket- it's gorgeous. My pouch is crocheted, I hope she likes it. Everyone else's is made of material but my girl is such an amazing quilter, my sewing wouldn't have been to her standard! It's posted on Instagram. Have a look and see what you think! Xx

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    1. Hi Marisa ! thanks for taking the time to find me ! I would LOVE to see your pouch can you post a link to the pics ? Im not on instagram :(
      S x

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  9. Gorgeous snuggly looking blanket- and the bonus that you can keep warm while you work! I'm not surprised Cooper wants it for herself!

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    1. It is a VERY snuggly blanket !! its finished now - will post some pics soon when I get my camera back ! x

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  10. I really love that blanket! Your picture of you crocheting it whilst it keeps you warm is just what I do! My recent one pictured in my blog was lovely to work with on cosy nights. I have not done a 'wave' one yet but am inspired to now. x

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    1. Thank you so much , it took AGES ! But once you get a hang of the wave pattern it really is super easy to do - I love it ! thanks for dropping by x

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  11. Love your hat and cowl, I think they're a great compliment to the bag

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    1. Thank you so much ! I am wearing the cowl today because even though it looks like spring it feels like winter! x

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  12. Your hat and cowl are really nice. The wool looks very soft, and the colours are great.

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  13. Your hat and cowl look great - just what is needed in this very cold wind. I love working on blankets as they keep me warm whilst beavering away. I guess Cooper likes the softness!

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    1. Yes I love when what Im working on can keep me warm !Cooper is a mangnet for ANYTHING I'm working on !!

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  14. What a gorgeous blanket, love the colours! The hat and cowl look great too! Cooper looks adorable, we have a doggy in the family also called Cooper but spelled Koopa!
    Happy crocheting!
    Wendy x

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    1. Thanks so much Wendy ! Would love to see a picture of your Koopa - must go look on your blog for one ! x

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  15. That blanket looks sooo cosy and colourful. Just the thing for a winter evening.

    Jan x

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    1. Thank you Jan ! Its soooo cold here today - I'm tempted to stay under it all day ! x

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  16. Ohhh very pretty hat and cowl and I LOVE the Orla Kiely bag :-) I can imagine once the blanket gets big it is harder to work on unless it's cold weather! It's all lovely - I am very envious of your crochet skills! Simmi x

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    1. Thanks Simmi ! I just LOVE my Orla Kiely bag too - treated myself to it for the big 4-Oh! x

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