My Crochet Obsession and a Little "Lucy Love"
The Doily.
What is it about this "ornamental mat" that has my heart swooning and
wanting to create more and more of?
Each design is uniquely challenging for me.
I love the thought of creating something pretty and lacy-like with thread.
This is my first "Pineapple Doily."
It's supposed to be 11 inches in diameter, after blocking.
I'm still 5 rows away from finishing this piece!
The pattern calls for a size 1.9mm (US 5) hook, and
I am using AUNT LYDIA'S Classic Cotton Crochet Thread size 10.
I enjoy working with the creams, white, ecru, and linen tones.
Then, I discovered a new blog and it made me sort of
re-think my color choices!
I was inspired for hours looking at Dawn's beautiful creations.
Then, on a recent visit to the thrift store I found more crochet
thread to practice with.
I say, you can never have too much yarn or crochet thread!
Then, I discovered a fun book of unique Granny Squares.
Most of the patterns look as if they can be done with a size 3 crochet thread that
I already have a few colors of, so I thought I'd give it a try.
I have an idea for pieces like this that I want to try if I can ever put down my
crochet hook and get to my sewing machine. :-)
This lamp sits right next to my sewing machine.
I threw this crocheted piece over it and loved the look.
(no, I didn't make that piece...a little more practice!)
So, here's the "Lucy Love" part of this post.
Taken with my iPhone so some might be blurry but I
thought they were too fun not to share!
So, most of the time Lucy will just fall asleep in my lap and I continue to
crochet. Of course, if something wakes her and she sees the thread or
crochet hook moving, that little paw starts going at it.
It's fun to watch, and I can usually distract her from the thread and
she'll fall asleep again in my arms.
Seeing this photo reminds me that if I get confused with a pattern and have to
start a row all over again...
...it's worth it.
Hope your week is off to a great start!
Becca
Comments
erin
xxoo
your crochet work is so pretty~ i've never attempted a 'big' project like a doily with such fine threads myself~just edgings and such, 'til i work up the courage ;)
aren't the threads fun to find in new colors? :) i use them to embroider too~
Kate :}
I love that modern crocheters are branching out into more colors, it gives the beautiful handwork a nice fresh spin.
Jen
Hugs~
Hope you ate having a wonderful week Becca!
xo Catherine
Lucy is just so cute, I think I need to borrow her!
I think Lucy enjoys your work too. What a precious one she is.
Happy day to you!
You crocheters have been so inspiring - not that I'm trying it but it's getting into my decorating brain.
=]
xo