Hi Folks

I am very happy, it is spring and most of all I am crocheting again!!!!  The last 18 months were a difficult time for me as my mother was experiencing a difficult time with Alzheimer’s and took up a lot of time.  Sadly, she died the beginning of July at 89 years, it was a beautiful peaceful passing and we are all grateful for that. She had a good life. Things are becoming normal again, Yay! So, you will see more of me again, lol!

My focus in crochet has changed a lot, I am in love with quick projects, baby clothes, amigurumi, Washcloths etc.  No more blankets for the moment, I may finish some that are lurking in the cupboards, but my feeling is that they can stay there for the summer!

Today I should be mowing the lawns, they are getting rather long, (I hate that first cut of spring!).  But crochet and the sun spoke to me and I have whiled away some time, sitting in the porch making hearts and hedgehog pincushions.  I stopped because I do need to do the lawn as it is going to rain tomorrow and then I will have to wait till they are dry again meanwhile they are still growing a pace.  However, I thought I would write a quick post to show willing, (diversion tactics at work here me thinks).  I have been trying to do all week, but time slips away.

Here are some examples of crochet I have completed in the last couple of weeks

Rose Teddy

 

Lazy Bones Bear

squeezy crdi and Lisha Hat

itty bitty turtles

potholder

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Now I must do those lawns or at least start on them!

Have a wonder day where ever you are and see you soon.

Zana

Here's to you Mum, will miss you terribly!

Doreen Josephine Jamieson

1928 - 2017

African Flower Potholders

I find myself when reading blogs about crochet wanting to try various patterns or stitches.  I have a number of squares, hexagons and flowers, all waiting for a use.  Last week I discovered the African flower hexagon and discovered the flicker site for African flowers, some gave me ideas and so I started on my first project.

I decided to try the pot holders and after a few trials and errors I managed them!  I found it quite difficult to transform the hexagon into a circle evenly.  I did a simple backing in one colour for the backing.

This one I did first and I think my transition was a bit off!

This one I am much happier with.  Anyway, they will be good enough to adorn my kitchen wall when they are finished!  Too pretty to use!

Have a great weekend!