My crochet hook has been non stop of late. My dear friend Tracy ordered a blanket for her Aunt and because she is coming to visit shortly, I thought I would try and get it done as quickly as possible so as I wouldn't have to "cram" it in at a later date. Here is the finished piece! I got rather taken with it. The colours and the order and the pretty border. I really love it. I hope Tracy does too.
Something else I started just last night and inspired by this one, is shown below. I love Chris' colours of beige and greys and creams but I do seem to have an inordinate amount of pastel pinks and purples and thought it would be just as well to use them up on a similar blanket. So this one may go to daughter, if I can bear to part with it. Because I am doing solid flowers with no colour changes, the flowers are crocheting up pretty quickly with only two strands to weave in. I am doing it randomly and joining as I go. It is a pleasure to work on and can't wait to get off here and make a few more to add to it. More progress pictures to come soon!
Flower blanket using the Japanese Flower pattern.
I also started a small pram blanket for my neighbour who has recently given birth to her 3rd baby boy! I am running out of navy though so a few more rows and a border and I think it will be done!
So you would think I would be all hooked out, wouldn't you? But I'm not! Just loving the hook at the moment. Thanks for popping by! I'll be back soon.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ETA: the japanese flower pattern can be found in this book by this wonderful etsy seller. Yes it was a bit of an expense I bought 2! But she is very reliable. I thoroughly recommend. http://www.etsy.com/listing/82863690/motif-book-vol-4-japanese-crochet-book
You have been busy. I'm sure your friend's Aunt will love her blanket, great colour scheme. The flowers and baby blanket are lovely too.
ReplyDeleteCarol xx
I love the japenese flowers, so delicate.
ReplyDeleteYour crocheting is so lovely! The blanket for your friend's aunt is gorgeous! I've got to figure out how to change out the colors like that....I've never quite got the hang of how to tie them on and off! :(
ReplyDeleteLove your Japanese flowers..where did you get the pattern?
All of your crochets blankets look fabulous Hazel. Very pretty colors you are using for each of them. :)
ReplyDeleteJen
Gorgeous blankets! They look fantastic. I'm really loving the crochet hook right now, too.
ReplyDeleteThat flower blanket is going to be just lovely! I'm sure Tracey will love her throw, what's not to love, and your baby blanket is just lovely too, i'm sure your neighbour will be thrilled with it :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is all lovely, well done!
ReplyDeleteYour blankets are all so pretty, Hazel...I know Tracy's aunt will be thrilled :)
ReplyDeleteI love all your projects ... especially the large afghan for your friend's aunt! Once again I am fighting off the urge to learn crochet : )
ReplyDeleteall your projects look great! I love the baby blanket especially, it must be great to have one in the crib.
ReplyDeleteWow those hooks are flying Hazel. All of your blankets look great. I like that Japanese Flower pattern, very pretty with the ruffley flowers. I'm happy to see people crocheting again, it was out of fashion for so many years.
ReplyDeleteHazel, your blankets are looking great! Lovely start on those flowers! That's what I want to try - are they hard? Here I ask and I have never even tried crochet!
ReplyDeleteOh my Hazel! You are so talented! Beautiful. :)
ReplyDeleteOoh, Hazel, you sound fantastic! And your hooking, well, what can I say... Gorgeous, as always. LOVE the Japanese Flowers. The colours are delicious together!
ReplyDeleteAll wonderful projects, Hazel but I really love those Japanese flowers!
ReplyDeleteLove the blankets Hazel! It looks like you've certainly been busy! Great start on all those flowers. Can't wait to see how it all turns out!
ReplyDeleteWow Hazel. Such beautiful work. Love the blue waves in the ripple. I LOVE the japanese flowers. I've made these myself. And the giant granny is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCrochetapy.blogspot.ca
Wow Hazel. Such beautiful work. Love the blue waves in the ripple. I LOVE the japanese flowers. I've made these myself. And the giant granny is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCrochetapy.blogspot.ca
Your blankets are all gorgeous. I love pastels as well.
ReplyDeleteYour crocheting is gorgeous Hazel. Love those flowers.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! You've been busy with your hook! I really love the flowers. You always find unique crochet patterns.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful crochet especially the Japanese flowers.
ReplyDeleteWow Hazel!!
ReplyDeleteLovely!
Wow, you certainly are hooked! Love the blankets; all of them. I just hope you and your daughter are not going to fight over the japanese flowers! It is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWonderful projects. Your blanket is wonderful - just love the colors. And love the Japanese flowers too.
ReplyDeleteWow, Hazel! Those are gorgeous. The flower pattern just totally knocks me out!
ReplyDeleteWow some lovely crochet Hazel, I am totally hooked (excuse the pun) on it too, it's so addictive, I'm just a beginner but enjoying learning...
ReplyDeleteOh Hazel you are just soooo clever, those Japanese flowers are absolutely divine and I could just see a shawl ,so you crochet to order ?
ReplyDeleteSo good to see your hooking, even if I cannot seem to do it.
Beautiful hooking Hazel,I love the Japanese flower one,it looks so different single coloured flowers.
ReplyDeleteHappy hooking!
Oh wow, I'm quite insanely jealous! I'm trying to learn to crochet at the moment, and I'm terrible!
ReplyDeleteWow! Everything looks great! Isn't it fun to pick and play with the colors and designs?
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful..I love the flowers..you have been busy..
ReplyDeleteHazel,
ReplyDeleteYour crochet is just beautiful! I hope to be able to make flowers like that one day. I hope! They are so delicate looking. I want to try them perhaps when I get settled in my new home.
Thinking of you my sweet friend. Sorry I have not kept in touch lately..so much going on, as you know!
Love to you! Louise xx
Beautiful all! Love the blanket and I am sure she will too. The ripple baby blanket is adorable. But I especially love the flower scarf. I made one about a year ago in grey. I loved wearing it all winter long. Somehow it made winter that much more enjoyable to wrap up in it. Have fun with your flowers!
ReplyDeleteHugs from Holland ~
Heidi
This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
ReplyDeletewow gorgeous crochet! such lovely colours!
ReplyDeleteBusy lady.... the blankets are so gorgeous, love the flowers, bet your friend is very happy
ReplyDeleteLots of love Karen x
The blanket is gorgeous, congratulations.
ReplyDeleteCrochet blankets and Japanese Flowers!!!! I love them all! My favourite is the giant granny square blanket!
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
ReplyDelete