craftyhunnypie Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I am in a total rut. I have just finished a crochet baby blanket for my nephew & I just don't know what to knit or crochet next. I'd like something bright, maybe a bit quirky or a novelty. Something that won't take too long. Hmmm any suggestions? I don't need any more scarves or bags. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 look on attic 24 site, theres a heap of inspiration there!!! What about a cushion, or .... a rug(big hook, very thick wool/cloth/whatever! Let us know. I've got 1 and 1/2 rows left to do on a double bed sized ripple blanket!!!! Yeah!!! Then freedom I promised to finish it before starting anything else (but I have ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 I always go on Attic24. I made a huge granny stripe bedspread of hers & a ripple blanket, plus some of her Xmas decorations. I've admired the granny triangle bunting & her sweet flower blanket, but not sure I want to get into yet another big blanket. Oh ponder ponder! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Have you seen the bunting she's posted about via the blog mentioned in the" I've bought a new picture "bit? Wow , love it! Love the danglies on the bottom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 Yes - I've been on that Loretta's blog too. Oh my - such colour! I'm thinking bunting may be fun to make. I'm loving the rainbow paper crane curtain too! Wow! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penelope Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Hi There I use the ravelry site.......they have free patterns too. My friend & I are going to the knit & craft show at olympia next friday si I expect to come home broke!! Have fun knitting x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 How about knitting some socks, there is some fab sock wool out there. I'm knitting a pair of socks in Regia's design Line Kaffe Fassett wool .............I got the brightest one in the shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 I can't do socks - plus I always think when done one - I've got another to make a mess of! I've made one flag so far from this pattern in a wedgewood blue colour. http://planetpenny.co.uk/tutorial-blogs/christmas-crochet-bunting/ I'm quite pleased with it. Need to make 5 or 7 more now in different colours - hopefully make a rainbow if I've got enough colours. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 I can't do socks - plus I always think when done one - I've got another to make a mess of! I've made one flag so far from this pattern in a wedgewood blue colour. http://planetpenny.co.uk/tutorial-blogs/christmas-crochet-bunting/ I'm quite pleased with it. Need to make 5 or 7 more now in different colours - hopefully make a rainbow if I've got enough colours. Emma.x Well thank you very much I now have printed off a load of destructions on making yet more crochet projects Seriously though, thank you! I have got the heart bunting and the Christmas one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 ha ha ha. Blue one & a yellow one done. Just making a red one now. How are you getting on? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 OMG - I'm totally overwhelmed by Attic 24 and Crochet with Raymond. I have been reading these blogs for a week or so now and am totally inspired by them both. I did start the bag that Attic24 did but the base went all wonky so I gave up - I will start over but I need to plan the colours etc, get the correct yarn etc But I too have done some of the bunting ideas - I will block them this evening and finish them off tomorrow. When I was doing the hearts I thought that the start was a similar shape to a chicken so I made some of my hens - still a few more to do I have ordered three books on crochet and can't wait for them to arrive Around the Corner Crochet Borders 100 Flowers to Knit and Crochet Cute and Easy Crochet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 Oh I am absolutely loving those chickens! Do you have a pattern of some sort, would love to make one of those for on a cushion. Sooo cool! My bunting flags are just plain coloured - only doing a few flags for this rainbow of bunting. The next one will be more crazy. I want that book of 100 flower motifs & I think there is another coming out 100 butterflies, bees & bugs or something? Crochet is very addictive. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Wow they are so cute are you going to make them into bunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 I don't have a pattern for the chickens but it’s basically the bottom of a heart without the two top bits - I made the rest up. It just single crochet, the tails vary in stitch and a few chains for the legs. I think I will put the chickens on a string & make bunting - I have a bit of an obsession with bunting but that’s for another time I'll let you know about the flower book it does look wonderful - I hope it'll be hear on Monday or Tuesday I will definitely look out for the bugs and bees book Off to be a happy hooker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 How about Knitting your own royal wedding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 Oh my - no way! I love the googley Bart Simpson eyes. That is soooo funny, but I'm not a Royalist I'm afraid. Even though my initials are ER & I do act like a queen. The queen look incredibly young knitted. I somehow think that Kate's wedding dress will be much more glam than that too. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penelope Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Hi There The lady who knitted the royal wedding was at the show at Olympia at the weekend. It was amazing!! The best bit was the little corgi. I came home with the wool to make a fabbie felted bag. Been knitting franticly since we got back & I have nearly finnished. The prospect of putting it in the washing machine to shrink & felt itis not one that I am looking forward to! I love the crochet chicks.........feel a cusion coming on!! X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Hi - I once did a felted bag from Rico Poems wool. It worked fine in the washing machine, but it did go a funny shape. I had to stuff a packet of digestive biscuits in it & put it in the airing cupboard to dry & shape. There is a free Kate middleton knitting pattern in this months Simply Knitting magazine. I agree the corgi is the best! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
