Blossom Cottage

Lacy Crochet Book - Japanese Crafts

By popular demand from Mel here are some more photos..  also one of my crochet projects inspired from the gorgeous crochet book... just not enough hours in the day for all the crafts on the go!

 

 

Books, books and more.. craft

My lovely craft books arrived yesterday :)  I love Japanese Craft books, a few here, I also bought some back editions of Cotton Time and Cotton Friend, just wish I had more time to sew, knit or crochet the items shown.

Shared below are some photos...

I did try one crochet pattern last night which I thought was interesting, a first for me to try something that wasn't square or round, there are a couple of small errors, but all in all I was pleased with the finish product - all a learning experience even when your an "oldie" like me!   I am so pleased that Erica taught me to read from the diagram, much easier than interpreting the patterns..  also hard choices, should I sew or knit or crochet? 

I'm now waiting on a few other books to arrive -- dishcloth crochet/knitting! 

And my effort below :)

And the next book and wish list... fingers need to work quicker!  Oh and Superbuzzy I found have some gorgeous cottons, or try this great link, look on the side bar and go to ---cotton, noting its dangerous!   
 
  

And the last purchase! 
 

Crochet

This is my soul winter effort in the way of craft... eco friendly crocheted dishcloth..  The cotton was purchased from Spotlight : )   Just cast on as many stitches as you want, then its treble crochet, at the end of the rows I did 2 chain.. on the returns into the next stitch. 

The Rug in Progress

Believe me those who have seen previous postings.. it is growing I now have 61 squares!  Pinks, creams and browns.. I have used pure wool, so it should be lovely and warm in my retirement years, whenever they may be! 

Crochet Basket

This little crochet basket was easy to make, I found some similar ones on  this website.  Its a piece of felt for the bottom, stitch around in running stitch and then pick up the running stitch in single crochet, from there I just did rounds of double or treble crochet to vary.  Little Bonnie came to visit the other day and she picked it up and stretched it onto her head, she obviously thought it was hat! 

The Growing Rug

I've been plodding away, crocheting more squares.  It is helping to fill in my day when the shop is quiet and hopefully the rug will be finished before next winter!

Rug in the Making

I have started crocheting a rug, probably be a long term project, maybe a very long term project!  A few squares a week though and I suppose it will grow rather quickly.

I have chosen a mushroom theme - pinks, browns and creams.