Valentine loveliness....

I was inspired this morning by the lovely Lucy's blog at Attic 24, and this "wall hanging" was the result. Apologies for the photos, its raining today and not the best light to take pictures.

I'm loving it, even if I do say so myself, and it was super quick to make. There are plenty of crochet heart patterns out in blogland at the moment. My advice is to use the pattern on Attic 24. I used the following pattern before Lucy came up with her version.

Crochet Heart
Chain 4, slip stitch to join
10 x SC into ring. SS to join (make sure there are 10 stitches)
5 x Treble stitch into first stitch
Next 3 stitches have 1 x TR into each stitch
Next stitch is for the point of heart: Chain 4
Into next 3 stitches 1 x TR into each stitch
5 x TR into following stitch

SS into last stitch to finish.

Work in ends, then pin heart to a piece of foam to stretch it out and spray with tepid water. Allow to dry and remove from foam. Hey presto.... a mini heart!

I used this diagram to make the flower (this link now appears to have been taken down, so I apologise). Then I made a chain with a loop and stitched the hearts and flower to the chain. I added a few beads at the end to make the chain hang nice and straight. I use Stylecraft wool, its very reasonable and the colours are just wonderful.

Off to make spiced pear muffins now.... the recipe is in the March issue of Your Home magazine and they are just delicious.

Happy hooking....x

 

Simple Pleasures

The wind is howling and the rain is lashing against the window.... what better way to warm the heart and soul than by doing some crochet, to brighten the home. I love love the pattern for a crocheted jar cosy over at Nature Nut Notes. It turns an uninspiring jar destined for the recycling bin into something rather lovely. Cheap and cheerful all the way! 


I'm new to crochet and was always led to believe as a left-hander, crochet was not for me. Well, after a few frustrated days and a few re-runs of youtube videos, I found out it is exactly for me. The ability to create vibrant cushions, throws and accessories for the home is right up my street.


I'd like to share my crafty ways and hopefully inspire others to take up crochet and all things homemade...

A few of my early crochet cushions....