MummyHen Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Well I finished the crochet part of my pink african flower cushion cover and blocked it. If you don't block your work then I can recommend that you do (it not necessary for all items) as it does really make a difference. This is before the blocking can you can see how uneven and lumpy it is. This is during the blocking (I pin to a cork notice board covered in a towel, spray with water and leave to dry for 24hrs). You can already see how much better it looks. I made a cotton cushion cover but am yet to sew the crochet front to the cotton cover - I will finish it this week. But I have started something new - I know I said I wouldn't start a new project until I had finished the cushion covers but ahhh I did. I had 34 balls of wonderful coloured yarn - Attic24 inspired again - winking at me you know you want to I relented. And have started my Granny Stripe blanket - will show you a photo in a few days when I've done a bit more. Its going to be massive - 300 chains (which is 6ft in my crochet) and I estimate I'll need to to 200 rows to cover our bed. I've done 34 rows which is about 12 inches so I have a looooooong way to go. But will start a more portable project in a few weeks as this will be too big to carry around Emma do show us your Summer squares. - Photos please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Just made the mistake of clicking on Amandas link to the Amigurumi Easter Bunny "Bunny Boo" I will have to STOP everything - got a couple of meetings today but I'm sure I can crochet while I listen to a few hours of boring twaddle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 thanks for the blocking info mummyhen, very useful and the cushion cover is gorgeous! How did you do the half squares, do you cut them in half and hem them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I've finished my purple african flower cushion I stitched the crochet section to the cotton cushion cover with the purple wool (I split the ply and used 2 strands of thread). I will edge the pink cover this evening and hope to finish it by friday so I can send them off the the recipients its a secret gift for my mother and aunt. The halves are individually crocheted likewise for the two quarters for the corners on one side Picture of my stash for my Granny stripe blanket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Ooh the sight of that wool makes my mouth water! Fabulous cushion covers, well done. I must not start another project till I've cleared some UFOs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Gorgeous - both the purple cushion and the wool stash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 i never thoought i'd get excited about seeing balls of wool! gorgous cushion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Thanks for all you lovely comments about my cushions Well its been a busy week of finshing off UFOs - I had a few so set my self a target to get all the cushions done this week. Purple cushion - tick Pink cushion - tick Both the Pink & Purple have been sent off to my Mum & Aunt as a surprise gift. Yellow cushion - nearly done. Whilst I get on with my Granny Stripe Blanket - 50 rows done - another 150ish to do. I'm trying to do at least 6 rows (3 colours a day). Some day I manage more - some less like yesterday only manged 2 rows. But was out in the evening at the O2 watching Kylie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Fantastic. I made a granny stripe blanket a few months ago. I love it. So cheerful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Ha ha I recognise those colours too - have you stolen my blanket? Mine needs finishing, it got abandoned because it became too heavy to take to knitting club! I'm loving your African flower cushion - beautiful, well done! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 wow rachel, that's all i can say, wow!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Emma - ha ha ha; there must be loads of Attic24 coloured blankets around. Mine not too big at the moment so is still portable. I have finished the Yellow Cushion Cover This is the back I went to a charity shop and bought a yellowish size 14 jumper and used it as the back as suggested by Lucy in Attic24 http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/crochet-wooly-jumper-cushion-.html I couldn't get my hook thought the jumper so did a row of chain stitch and then the double crochet. Need to think about what portable project I can do next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 the yellow one is my favourite so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 That's ok Poet, as I've claimed the purple one - so the yellow one is yours. A portable project. Hows about some bunting or flower corsages? Maybe some little purses or hats. Now Poet made a brill hat a bit ago! Other than that some Amigurami things for Easter. Lionbrand have 31 things to make for Easter which are very sweet. You could make egg cozies or a very Royal wedding Union Jack tea cozy! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcatz Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 I'm loving this thread. Mummyhen your cushion and stripey blanket is lovely. I've just finished making these Easter amigurumi... chicks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 oh amanda, they are adorable and i love how you've photgraphed them in the grass. It sort of makes them seem real...yes, i am nuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Oh aren't they gorgeous! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Just love the bunny and the chicks Did you get the pattern from Lionbrand - I got their email with the Easter projects but have been entertaining MIL today so haven't done much crochet. Did manage to clean out both cubes. I must start the things for my easter tree - so may be some Amigurumi bunnies, eggs and chicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcatz Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Thank you! The pattern is from Nicki Trench, super-cute amigurumi, but I made a different face for the bunny . I loved making a pom pom for his tail; it's yellow and white. I'm hoping to finish a headband tonight and then I might start the Roxy bunny or make one Attic24 summer garden square. p.s. They are real. hahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Its been a while since I posted here so I thought it was about time for a crochet update I've been doing my Granny Stripe blanket - I've just done row 140 out of ~200. Its been too hot to sit out and crochet so have had to restrict to the evenings. will post picture shortly Whilst I remember please vote for Attic 24 on babble. Lucy has such a great inspirational blog please vote she currently 6th http://www.babble.com/mom/beauty-style/top-50-craft-mom-blogs-2011-nominate/index.aspx What crochet projects are you working on at the moment - let us know and do post a picture - we all like to see a photo >> edit here are the photos - difficult to get it all in the frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 That Granny stripe is stunning! I love the colours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 **Ta dahh** I've finished my blanket 200 x 218cms 200, rows 5 rounds of boarder, 5 weeks 4 days and I'm finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Loverly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Wow! That looks wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
