Wednesday 6 April 2011

Yes, another yarn about crochet...


I will keep it brief, but - yay! I made something which actually resembles the pattern! And has a use - there's a pin on the back. I didn't think I was a crochet flower kind of girl, but I actually quite like this. It might look quite nice on a cushion, don't you think?

Also, if you have any suggestions as to where my 4mm crochet hook has disappeared to, please lets have them. I'm thinking The Borrowers might have swiped it for a washing prop or something... I can see these being something which I'm forever having to re-purchase, like hair elastics. Good thing the charity shop has literally thousands, along with knitting needles. [They're under the counter though. Something for the weekend, Madam?]

Linking to Handmade Thursday at White Lily Green
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23 comments:

  1. Scarlett6 April 2011 at 21:20

    look at you getting all fancy with the crochet *wink* looks fabulous. You'll be making those cs workers suspicious with your crochet hook buying, maybe they'll have to ask anyone looking under 21 ID before buying :o) Yup been on readitswapit for a while now but trying to get rid of all the books now so i can free up some space for my vintage stuff. Must be strong and not buy anymore paperbacks! Scarlett x

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  2. Shsjndkdns6 April 2011 at 22:07

    Fab crochet, and thanks for the comment by the way. The paper chains are from the Cancer Research shops (they are in them all at the mo, as well as cups, plates, napkins etc) and the cases are from The Works :)
    Hope that helps!
    X

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  3. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms6 April 2011 at 22:45

    Hi Lakota, well done you yet again! I like a crocheted (or knitted flower), not that I've ever crocheted a flower. All I can muster is a granny square. I must branch out!

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  4. Nick6 April 2011 at 23:29

    Good on you! I am afraid that crochet is beyond me, my neck begins to spasm and my fingers will not do what I want them to.
    I love your DLS (dirty little sectret) in your previous post. Congratulations on your wins. I think I will have a go...until my short attention span and slow internet funnels me to something else

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  5. Kylie7 April 2011 at 00:10

    your crochet just keeps getting better and better Lakota...you must be so pleased (and proud - I would be )

    I loved The Borrowers book and tv series

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  6. Liz Burton7 April 2011 at 08:14

    Wow, aren't you clever! Pretty flower :0)

    I love the way knitting needles are kept under the counter. We used to do it too - but seriously, what self respecting robber would use a knitting needle as his weapon of choice?!!

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  7. Unknown7 April 2011 at 11:55

    Thats so very lovely well done you ;-)) Look lovely on a black jacket or something. dee x

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  8. Molly and the Princess7 April 2011 at 12:19

    That's lovely! I might just have to pop down to the charity shop (hiding my black balaclava and gloves) and buy a crochet hook.

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  9. lucy joy7 April 2011 at 13:53

    Very pretty, please can you make some more and do a giveaway soon?!

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  10. lucy joy7 April 2011 at 13:55

    p.s maybe the charity shop Barbies (all dirty and coloured in) kept using the crochet hooks to limbo (as in Toy Story) so the staff have to hide them...

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  11. Miss Magpie7 April 2011 at 13:57

    Yes why do they keep crochet hooks under the counter? Do they think you might turn and try to crochet someone to death?

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  12. Deborah7 April 2011 at 14:05

    Your crochet flower is so adorable! I love the 2 colours together :) well done keep up the hard work!

    Bee happy x
    Have a delicious day!

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  13. gidders17 April 2011 at 14:39

    Oh it's lovely, I'm a flower kind of gal, and would love this on a cushion!

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  14. WhiteLily7 April 2011 at 17:13

    Wow that is gorgeous! Yes, I agree, it would look fab on a cushion!!!

    Thanks so much for linking up!!

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  15. The Vintage Knitter7 April 2011 at 18:12

    That's really cool - I wish I could crochet!

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  16. ChrisTea And Cakes7 April 2011 at 19:12

    That's so pretty, I'm sooooo gonna get my needles out and master flowers.

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  17. Jem 7 April 2011 at 22:43

    Ah The Borrowers!! Now you've taken me back - I used to love watching that of a Sunday evening! :-)

    Jem xXx

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  18. Dear Girl Wallflower8 April 2011 at 05:21

    wow..what a cute one! I love the design esp for the coming spring and summer!=)thanks for sharing the idea of Mother's day, now I know!=)Im glad to find a fellow book lover!

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  19. Sharon S8 April 2011 at 08:21

    Hi my dear-it looks so cute and a wonderful piece of work, well done indeed! Have a great weekend xx

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  20. ♥ Miss Tea8 April 2011 at 15:57

    Wohoo!!! loving the crochet you made, Lakota!! and that is a great idea to use it as pin, i'm sooo tempted to learn how to crochet coz i love wearing pins/brooches!! yep, thanks to charity shop for needles, i got all my knitting needles from charity shop! have a great weekend! x

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  21. Scarlett8 April 2011 at 17:47

    Hi Hun, thanks for your lovely comment on my blog :o) You now know the face behind the name - hope it want like a phantom of the opera type shocker! lol. Scarlett x

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  22. Bargain Hunting Treasure Seeker9 April 2011 at 04:58

    That's really cute!! I could see a whole bouquet of them in all kinds of colors, maybe stuck on to chop sticks or knitting needles and in a vase....

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  23. Comtesse de ferveur9 April 2011 at 11:57

    Love the little flower! I think they make cute hair clips too. Crochet's the best, I wish I could! xxx

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