16 September 2011

Because I needed a break from knitting,

and before I became all knitted out.  I picked up the crochet hook and gave it a whirl (having only done granny squares in the past).  One little baby rattle later I felt enough confidence to tackle a full on teddy for the new nephew -

(yet another Drops design)

It's far from perfect but I'm sure little Hugh doesn't mind, especially as Angus tested it before posting to Canada and gave it the thumbs up.

Spurred on but not wanting to get too bored with only 'double crochet' ('single crochet' in America), and even though I love all the cool Amigarumi out there I felt the need for a bit of variety.  Hence the Queen Anne's Lace Scarf....
It's just enough of a pattern to make it interesting without being too difficult, and I've done enough repeats now to feel confident without the pattern sitting by my side.  That's a win:win situation in my books.  

And hey, who knows but I might make it back to regular blogging again.  Cripes!
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12 comments:

  1. Anonymous16 September 2011 at 5:33 pm

    Lovely work, must learn to do this hooky stuff.

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  2. a good yarn16 September 2011 at 6:33 pm

    The last thing I crocheted (last century!) were some beaded jug covers. Your teddy has loads of character. Nice pattern for the scarf and pretty fall colours. ann :-)

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  3. Mrs Smith16 September 2011 at 8:12 pm

    Beautiful! I'd love to give that crochet ago. Looks very advanced. Beautiful colours! Hope you are enjoying the spring sunshine!

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  4. Liriopia16 September 2011 at 8:16 pm

    Love the Teddy and the scarf is gorgeous! Great color choices!

    Liri

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  5. Beth16 September 2011 at 10:32 pm

    The teddy is so adorable. I just got a book to make some animals...now to find the time.
    Love that scarf. It does look really tricky. Can't wait to see it grow.

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  6. ---"Love"16 September 2011 at 11:49 pm

    First off, Welcome Back! I've missed you! You've created a cute little creature there; I'm sure it will be much loved. That scarf is going to be gorgeous! So intricate! I could never do that, even in a million years! Be sure to show us when it's finished! ---"Love"

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  7. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries17 September 2011 at 10:08 pm

    Hey Jen good to see you again!!! Cool crochet there and absolutley gorgeous colours!!!

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  8. Anonymous18 September 2011 at 3:37 pm

    WOW THIS IS AWESOME!!! Crochet is still on my to do list I have tried so many times and then thrown a really childish wobbly and thrown it down. I wish the crochet and knitting fairy godmother could touch me with her wand, then I could just do it!!! I really really love the Queen Anne's lace it's beautiful

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  9. Mandy18 September 2011 at 4:34 pm

    This looks even better in real life! I must go queue it now! Nice to meet you today too, as well as your pretty scarf! bwahahaha...

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  10. Tania19 September 2011 at 9:40 am

    Now don't go making bloggy promises you can't keep! :))))

    I love the Queen Anne Lace pattern too. A few of them were swimming lesson and Baby Crawling All Over My Head craft. And I just gloss over any mistakes...ahem.

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  11. Anonymous24 September 2011 at 4:39 am

    Welcome back. Cute work and it looks like something you can do when you get a free moment.

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  12. Maggie May27 September 2011 at 4:17 pm

    awww i like the little guy!

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