tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-284398732024-03-14T08:37:42.047+10:00crochetroocrochet designs inspired by the colours, country side, wild life and way of life of Australia. My goal is to liven up crochet, make it fun and relevant to today and include environmental message. Patterns can be used for personal use, creating gifts and limited charity fundraising. You can not sell or copy my patterns, nor are you licensed to sell finished items made from my patterns. I want my projects to cheer your day - cockatoo, kangaroo , didgeridoo, hooroo! (c) crochetroocrochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28439873.post-74659899198261206662012-08-12T00:07:00.001+10:002012-08-12T00:07:13.411+10:00crochetroo's photostream<div style="padding: 0; overflow: hidden; margin: 0; width: 500px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22897275@N04/3680644909/in/photostream/" title="adultuggs" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2645/3680644909_dc205fcd61_s.jpg" alt="adultuggs" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22897275@N04/3434642578/in/photostream/" title="Sheila the Aussie Troll Dolly" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3356/3434642578_b37998ce5c_s.jpg" alt="Sheila the Aussie Troll Dolly" style="border:none; 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<span style="font-family: Symbol;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is a simple pattern for my super slippers. These make up quickly and are terrific for fund raisers, gifts or to indulge your self. They travel well and are good for when you are staying away from home and want some foot cover to duck into the bathroom. Do take care on polished boards, as they can be quite slippery. I have provided these in three sizes however there is quite a bit of stretch in these and depending on your yarn they will fit a range of foot shapes. Once you have the hang of these you can experiment with buttons and bows, pom poms and embellishments however then they wouldn't be so simple!</span></span></div>
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Have fun, and do donate as many as you can to charity.</div>
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Materials: 8ply/double knit/worsted weight yarn; 3.75 /4mm/ J6 hook </div>
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<li>A = 13cm / 5
½ in (little kids)</li>
<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">B</b> = <b>18cm / 7 in (ladies)</b></li>
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1. Loosely ch 16 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">20</b> / 24, starting 4<sup>th</sup> from hook 1tr/dc next 12 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">16</b> / 20; 4tr/dc next st, working on other side of ch, 1tr/dc next 11 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">15</b> / 19; 2 tr/dc next st, slst join to
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2. 3ch start, 1tr/dc same st, 2tr/dc next st, 1tr/dc
next 11 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">15</b> / 19st, 2tr/dc next st
4 times, 1tr/dc next 11 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">15</b> /19,
2tr/dc next st twice, slst join = 38 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">46</b>
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3. 3ch start, 1tr/dc same st, 2tr/dc next st 3 times,
1tr/dc next 11 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">15</b> / 19st, 2tr/dc
next st 8 times, 1tr/dc next 11 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">15</b>
/ 19st, 2 tr/dc next st 4 times, slst join = 54 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">62</b> / 70</div>
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4. 3ch start, 1tr/dc each st around, slst join = 54 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">62</b> /70 (Omit for size A)</div>
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5. 3ch start, 1tr/dc next 16 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">20</b> / 24 st, (miss 1st, 1tr/dc next st) 10 times, 1tr/dc next 17 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">21</b> / 25 slst join = 44 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">52</b> / 60</div>
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6. 3ch start, 1tr/dc next 16 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">20</b> / 24st, (miss 1st, 1tr/dc next st) 5 times, 1tr/dc next 17 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">21</b> / 25 slst join = 39 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">47</b> /55</div>
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7. 3ch start, (1ch miss 1<sup>st</sup> 1tr/dc next st)
6 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">8</b> /10 times; (miss 1<sup> </sup>st
1tr/dc next st) 5 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">6</b> / 7 times (1ch
miss 1<sup>st</sup> 1tr/dc next st) 8 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">9</b>
/ 10 times, 1ch, slst join = 20 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">24</b>
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8. 3ch start, (1ch miss 1ch 1tr/dc next tr/dc) 7 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">8</b> / 9 times 5ch, miss 4 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">6</b> / 8tr/dc, (1tr/dc next tr/dc, 1ch) 7
/ <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">9</b> /10 times around, slst join = 16
/ <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">18</b> / 20 tr/dc posts </div>
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9. 3ch start, (1tr/dc into ch sp, 1 back post tr/dc
next tr/dc) 7 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">8</b> / 9 times till you
reach the 5ch of row 8, 1dc/sc into 3<sup>rd</sup> ch, continue on other side
with (1 back post tr/dc next tr/dc, 1tr/dc into ch sp) 8 / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">9</b> / 10 times, 1 bp tr/dc last st then slst join at back to finish
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(c) crochetroo. copyright please do not sell or copy this pattern . Links are welcome.</div>crochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28439873.post-42045415160776472362012-06-11T19:08:00.002+10:002012-06-12T23:56:27.919+10:00Bargain Bag Baby Blankets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It has been a miserable wet long weekend. That is the down side, but the up side is that this is perfect crochet weather. I have been working on a number of things and have a backlog of unfinished projects. Numerous afghans that seemed such a great idea at the time, until I got bored or summer arrived. One of my goals is to try and reduce the number of half finished afghans lurking in the cupboard as well as use up some of that yarn that was such a bargain at the end of last season. <br />
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One such bargain was a huge bag of chunky baby yarn in yellow, lavender and blue. Seems that the number of baby girls out numbered the boys as there was no pink remaining. At 50cents a ball for top quality yarn I couldn't resist and sneakily brought into the house a bag of 15 balls - 2 aqua, 9 lemon and 4 lavender. My primal instincts of hunter gatherer had been stirred. Was never sure what I was going to do with the stuff but reasoned with myself that the reason I had so many half finished rugs in the cupboard was that my intentions were too big! That is, if they had been planned to be half the size then they would have been finished ages ago. (And the yarn was so deliciously soft and snugly). <br />
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<b>Baby blanket Number 1 </b><br />
This was my first serious attempt at tunisian and I worked it on one of those bamboo hooks with the nylon extensions that was also on the bargain table. As I had an uneven aqua/ lavender/ lemon ratio in my bargain bag I worked this to use up the aqua.<br />
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This one turned out really pretty, and the texture of the blanket scrumptious. Lovely furrows of snugly colourful goodness!<br />
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<b>Baby Blanket number 2- checkerboard.</b><br />
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My confidence with tunisian was improving so I embarked on some entrelac. I must say, this nearly did my head in.
Logically to build up blocks from the corners messed with my mind and
the habit of crocheting in rows. Once I had the knack of it, I really
enjoyed the pattern.<br />
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This was an adaption of an entrelac pattern. Because the yarn was so chunky I worked it in trebles (USA dc) with a size 8 tunisian hook. I really like the simplicity of the design and it gives a nice firm fabric that little fingers wont get caught up in. Now lavender and lemon checker board may not be every ones cup of tea, but I can honestly say that I do like this colour mix.<br />
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The entralac does need to be finished with a boarder edge as some of my checkers were a bit wonky. <br />
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<b>Baby Blanket number 3- reversible waffle</b><br />
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This was constructed using a simple V stitch on a base of 60 ch. The reverse occurs as you use one colour for all the even rows, and the second for all the odd rows, This is quite a thick fabric with a nice drape as I used a large hook<br />
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Row 1, using Colour A : 2ch, * miss one st, into next st (1tr 1ch 1tr) miss 1 st, 1dc next st* across<br />
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Row 2, using colour B: 2ch * 1dc into ch sp, insert hook horizontally under dc of prev row and work (1tr 1ch 1tr)* across. At the end of the row insert your hook under the 1st st at the beginning of the row.<br />
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If I did this one again I would use a lighter yarn and choose colours with a stronger contrast. This is quite a heavy blanket and would be suitable for a baby planning an antarctic expedition! I haven't given this one away yet as it is not really suitable for the Queensland born babies I know. <br />
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So 14+ balls were used and I have about half a ball of lemon left. I also feel much more proficient at tunison, and ended up with a nice stock of baby blankets for a mere $7.50 AUS!<br />
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floods, house renos, travel, kids and a full time job things have been
busy. The good news is I have a huge back log of things to share with
you all. I have decided that a number of my afghans have become "boomerangs". That being, they have come back to me! Some under sad cirmunstances and others under happy ones. When my Mum in Law passed on one of the things I realised when cleaning out her treasures was how many things I had crocheted her over the years. I have posted about this previoususly but I dont recall sharing the afghans with you that I had gifted her.<br />
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The circle one above I remember doing in the late 80s when the kids were tiny. Quite a simple pattern and on reflection I do like how the colours work. Grandma was always a cheery lady and she proudly displayed this on her couch. It is a wagon whell motif out of a very old book and I remember paying particular attention to the placement of the colours. I had forgotten how simple but effective this pattern is.<br />
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Our daughter has lived in the Southern States since she finished school and went to the Australian National University in Canberra and subsequently landed a job in Melbourne. Both are bitterly cold (when benchmarked against Gold Coast weather) which has enabled me to generously send her off with crochet woolies to keep her warm. She has now decided to take 6 months leave from her job and travel overseas. The time has never been better as the Aussie dollar is so strong I really think this is a terrific thing to do.<br />
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The sequalie to this is that she has to minimise her "stuff" and put the remainder into storage while she is away. I guess the benefit of her living a couple of thousand kilometres away is that her "stuff" wont be getting stored at our place. Lordie I have enough stuff (aka junk) of my own! Yet the afghans, she feels were bulky, and as she tactfully put it in "90s colours", so she has returned them to me.<br />
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Actually, I lugged them back from Melbourne in my suitcase when I visited her last weekend. That with an enviable collection of Myer bears, and of course<br />
my own Melbourne purchases, I just met the Qantas baggage limit.<br />
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bought orange and brown couch she had in her student digs. I noticed
recently (on her fobidden facebook face) that this had been used as a
decoration at a friends 80s parts. Truth is I made it in the 90s, and
she chose the colours. It seems the perfect party discussion point and soaks up the beer slops quite good as well! Good thing I used acrylic yarn so it washes quite well.<br />
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The photo to the right is a bit dodgy, but this square uses a front post treble to give it a bit of texture. This was quite a brainless crochet and travelled well. The two coloured effect also looks good. Not sure that I would ever do another one like this as there was a lot of dark brown to join which was pretty tough on the eyes.<br />
There are a few more which I will post in the coming weeks. Now that winter is approaching it is perfect weather to bring them all out of the cupboard and appreciate them.<br />
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Take Care! Cheers Susan<br />
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<br />crochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28439873.post-30908055087424896612011-07-18T19:22:00.005+10:002011-07-18T19:41:30.212+10:00Fan Book Mark in Finnis<strong>Viuhkamainen kirjanmerkki<br /><br /></strong><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiFYod7NLHOHVV1oFt14rde5_eAT-FxeiyD4vFGy8RoHBJKtpyOebKrOGBjp5n-92Rg9pWgF_hf88bwVZKm2RM0ydka-FHWHhZxqD7_AdneACuclAYCn8fLEe4Jz82SXxqX4J4/s1600/fana.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiFYod7NLHOHVV1oFt14rde5_eAT-FxeiyD4vFGy8RoHBJKtpyOebKrOGBjp5n-92Rg9pWgF_hf88bwVZKm2RM0ydka-FHWHhZxqD7_AdneACuclAYCn8fLEe4Jz82SXxqX4J4/s320/fana.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630624916441939986" border="0" /></a><br />A kind person in Finland translated my fan book mark into Finnish a few months ago. For some reason, (and who knows why??) I never got arround to publishing this. We have had a busy time down here, with floods, home renovations and a middle ear infection my blogging has become a little tardy.<br /><br />Finland is one of those magical places I would love to visit. It is such a long way from here over the other side of the world and I am really grateful to Meiju for translating this. Happy crocheting!<br /><br /></div><br /><div><strong>Here is the pattern:</strong></div> <div><strong>Viuhkamainen kirjanmerkki<br /></strong><br /><strong>Aloitus:</strong> Jätä 10 cm pätkä lankaa ja virkkaa 8 ks ja yhdistä lenkiksi piilosilmukalla<br /><strong>Viuhka 1<br />Rivi 1:</strong> Virkkaa 1 ks ja 2 kjs, sen jälkeen 13 pylvästä (14 kaiken kaikkiaan). KÄÄNNÄ<br /><strong></strong></div> <div><strong>Rivi 2:</strong> Virkkaa 1 ks ja 2 kjs ensimmäiseen pylvääseen, 1 kjs 1 p jokaiseen rivin pylvääseen (=14 p ja 13 kjs-”kaarta”) KÄÄNNÄ<br /><strong></strong></div> <div><strong>Rivi 3:</strong> Virkkaa ensimmäiseen kjs-kaareen *1ks 2 kjs 1ks* (=nirkko), toista *-* 10 kertaa. Virkkaa 11:een kjs-kaareen 1 ks, 5 kjs, jätä kaksi kaarta väliin ja viimeiseen kaareen 1 ks. KÄÄNNÄ<br /><strong></strong></div> <div><strong>Viuhka 2<br />Rivi 4:</strong> Virkkaa 1 ks ja 2 kjs, sen jälkeen 13 pylvästä (14 kaiken kaikkiaan). Hyppää yhden nirkon yli ja virkkaa 1 ks seuraavaan nirkkoon. KÄÄNNÄ.<br /><strong></strong></div> <div><strong>Rivi 5:</strong> Virkkaa 1 ks ja 2 kjs ensimmäiseen pylvääseen, 1 kjs 1 p jokaiseen rivin 1 pylvääseen (=14 p ja 13 kjs-”kaarta”) KÄÄNNÄ<br /><strong></strong></div> <div><strong>Rivi 6:</strong> (Sama kuin rivi 3) Virkkaa ensimmäiseen kjs-kaareen *1ks 2 kjs 1ks* (=nirkko), toista *-* 10 kertaa. Virkkaa 11:sta kjs-kaareen 1 ks, 5 kjs, jätä kaksi kaarta väliin ja viimeiseen kaareen 1 ks. KÄÄNNÄ<br /><strong></strong></div> <div><strong>Viuhka 3<br />Rivi 7:</strong> (Sama kuin rivi 4) Virkkaa 1 ks ja 2 kjs, sen jälkeen 13 pylvästä (14 kaiken kaikkiaan). Hyppää yhden nirkon yli ja virkkaa 1 ks seuraavaan nirkkoon. KÄÄNNÄ.<br /><strong></strong></div> <div><strong>Rivi 8:</strong> Virkkaa 1 ks ja 2 kjs ensimmäiseen pylvääseen, 1 kjs 1 p jokaiseen rivin 1 pylvääseen (=14 p ja 13 kjs-”kaarta”). Ennen työn kääntämistä virkkaa 1 ks kolmannen rivin 7:nteen nirkkoon vasemmalta lukien (tai 4:s oikealta lukien). KÄÄNNÄ<br /><strong></strong></div> <div><strong>Rivi 9:</strong> (Sama kuin rivi 3) Virkkaa ensimmäiseen kjs-kaareen *1ks 2 kjs 1ks* (=nirkko), toista *-* 10 kertaa. Virkkaa 11:sta kjs-kaareen 1 ks, 5 kjs, jätä kaksi kaarta väliin ja viimeiseen kaareen 1 ks. 3:s viuhka on valmis. KÄÄNNÄ<br /><br />Jatka samaan malliin kunnes 8 viuhkaa on tehty. Päättele lanka<br /><br />KJS= Ketjusilmukka<br />KS= Kiinteä silmukka<br />P= Pylväs<br /><br /><br />copyright crochetroo!!<br /></div>crochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28439873.post-31371819164940555002010-09-05T07:42:00.008+10:002010-09-05T08:46:20.745+10:00Welcome Spring with a wool afghan!<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 153); font-family: arial;">Welcome Spring with a wool afghan!</span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhKqA8hyjguj0NRX0U5BKVOeGymdan_uDmebuRpxIp4hKTUzZC99N0xMxoRYAhcbDbvkWRW_DEjeGORiQeu_BbmhcM3bdKnMaME-2A_hfMBLNEMIVD3Ee0UlmmZEu0YXeou1jm/s1600/IMG_6395.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhKqA8hyjguj0NRX0U5BKVOeGymdan_uDmebuRpxIp4hKTUzZC99N0xMxoRYAhcbDbvkWRW_DEjeGORiQeu_BbmhcM3bdKnMaME-2A_hfMBLNEMIVD3Ee0UlmmZEu0YXeou1jm/s320/IMG_6395.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513186021319987378" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Spring has arrived. I know this because of the chorus of parrots and kookaburras that wake me each morning at 6 am. As if somehow nature knows that the calendar has turned over, it was 29 degrees here on the 1st of September. I did manage to crochet my way through winter and have a pile of finished objects to prove it.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;">My winter total is: 6 baby blankets, 1 woolen afghan, 1 hairpin shawl, 3 interesting other shawls, a and a plethora of hats and scarfs. I have also finalised a few new patterns which have been in development for sometime. I decided I would update the formatting as I now have a u beaut laptop with the latest version of word. While the documents do have a nice modern edge, the new word is counter intuitive which has slowed me down a bit. I have however added the following to my pattern collection:<br /></div><br />Vintage style beanies, Tasmanian devils, cow <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">rugalugs</span>, spiral beanie, super slippers, and a few new tea cosy designs. I will add these to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">etsy</span> over the next few weeks.<br /><br />So welcome Spring, and what better way than with finishing an afghan - pure Australian wool of course.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The pattern is from the book 63 more squares which a kind person <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">RAOKed</span> me a few years back. It has been in my list of things to do for a while as I searched out the right yarn.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtbfb3pFMZxSspFzCR0PDiojMRANBjiQaFRiO8j-we-xufV-dewI6_aXLj2NLLobWUgdMlMI0BdCVqlML0OFHLsXRNDGWOBy1K278qixsIOITcUzBkwnem9ru8mDfwdjQ06AlP/s1600/IMG_6399.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtbfb3pFMZxSspFzCR0PDiojMRANBjiQaFRiO8j-we-xufV-dewI6_aXLj2NLLobWUgdMlMI0BdCVqlML0OFHLsXRNDGWOBy1K278qixsIOITcUzBkwnem9ru8mDfwdjQ06AlP/s320/IMG_6399.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513186026673980402" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">It is almost a year since our road trip and one of the holiday discoveries was the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Bendigo</span> woollen Mills. This was like a lolly shop to a fat kid with a sweet tooth as I came out with an enviable supply of top quality Australian Wool and bargain price's in a stunning array of colours. The other thing that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Bendigo</span> has lots of is pottery, and I also managed to have a rather large biscuit barrel fall into my handbag as well.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXu52inwmGK8Y9VOe7rkHxE_JSRGUUaJFW1nWWPBM5X35Dv4ecG5mD3dRLONs_2v8MjWpQCeBvcyLQ4AR0IS7gymoatmjS-8L9IgyhQthX2Mx-mekTZvrsXD4RFQ4i6j1_GcyH/s1600/DSC00507.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXu52inwmGK8Y9VOe7rkHxE_JSRGUUaJFW1nWWPBM5X35Dv4ecG5mD3dRLONs_2v8MjWpQCeBvcyLQ4AR0IS7gymoatmjS-8L9IgyhQthX2Mx-mekTZvrsXD4RFQ4i6j1_GcyH/s320/DSC00507.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513186034789545538" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;">I have made my daughter several rugs over the years but these somehow always seem to turn up as decorating items, or being worn at Retro parties by the trendy Melbourne crowd.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKWwtIfxJoQv5R-U1JQCrwT29E4rpUr8lJfLI5VYMZ_2JHhvQ94CmdPxzadi4F-4yzkH9xaWcqIw6e5lnIUQ87NS96ivThK8jLY56SWLquR8z6rjDuDfwnlMDnNv-mPMdGJstM/s1600/facebook+retro.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 221px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKWwtIfxJoQv5R-U1JQCrwT29E4rpUr8lJfLI5VYMZ_2JHhvQ94CmdPxzadi4F-4yzkH9xaWcqIw6e5lnIUQ87NS96ivThK8jLY56SWLquR8z6rjDuDfwnlMDnNv-mPMdGJstM/s320/facebook+retro.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513191206033576658" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Think Retro and the obvious thing is to drag out Mums crochet rugs! I know this cos they often feature on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Facebook</span>. I have no idea who the people below are, but I do know I crocheted the orange rug that they are sharing along with a beer and a few good times. And, this rug was made in the 90s, and not in the 70s!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOBfIApueBQuTEukgmyPyNEXhkSJsFy9mgMRDOse0G001-sc66vNbLB_nDvavVUQt6WNN398fHXAFGXQA5Ka5FGYmhqzoo3Oemu0apaitp_UnzBNmbBeid8zC7X0VK1d7NKkR/s1600/retro+orage.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOBfIApueBQuTEukgmyPyNEXhkSJsFy9mgMRDOse0G001-sc66vNbLB_nDvavVUQt6WNN398fHXAFGXQA5Ka5FGYmhqzoo3Oemu0apaitp_UnzBNmbBeid8zC7X0VK1d7NKkR/s320/retro+orage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513191212193139938" border="0" /></a><br /></div>She has also stated that it is the highlighter pen colours which assist in setting the mood.<br /><br />So the challenge for me was to construct a tasteful (!) afghan with a contemporary edge(whatever that is).<br /><br />I didn't do the full 63 blocks as wool is quite heavy and I wanted a couch throw rather than a full bedspread.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The colours are Navy and maroon with variegation's of creams and blues. All pure Australian wool from the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Bendigo</span> Woollen Mill. This is yarn to die for. My only regret is that we don't have a bigger boot as I would have loved to have bought more. I started the rug last November while on the trip and finished it this winter.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4zMJ62ZMDwih_PzRILB2222x58xkTONv46kH2JraDDWuhAHxkTDYAQC8RtYr7RzXMOxZZsKviXDjTUuaT_WdFUvy4mlB3Dna2dnRuA6l8zy0qIigFNcqvgfvW1TIx4jeRzQOH/s1600/IMG_6394.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4zMJ62ZMDwih_PzRILB2222x58xkTONv46kH2JraDDWuhAHxkTDYAQC8RtYr7RzXMOxZZsKviXDjTUuaT_WdFUvy4mlB3Dna2dnRuA6l8zy0qIigFNcqvgfvW1TIx4jeRzQOH/s320/IMG_6394.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513186012549637666" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I love it to bits, and I haven't seen it as a backdrop on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Facebook</span> which is a good sign ( I think),<br /><br />thanks for looking.crochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28439873.post-42544545452892441792010-05-10T20:13:00.010+10:002010-05-11T21:58:21.785+10:00UncinettoTraduzione dello schema Segnalibro a Ventagli, (Fan Bookmark in Italian)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCUVBSDV8VrfaLyki1aFKpiRyGNalZfqnljH8-cWeAubYVTI4yJM-RO20Y7Xebqkdoj8EPpY00gYnxo4UYKk9GHfJlQDJinQaC0PltM2qJJYGhKD6odzrlVOJpShwyQnHzuxk/s1600/fana.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCUVBSDV8VrfaLyki1aFKpiRyGNalZfqnljH8-cWeAubYVTI4yJM-RO20Y7Xebqkdoj8EPpY00gYnxo4UYKk9GHfJlQDJinQaC0PltM2qJJYGhKD6odzrlVOJpShwyQnHzuxk/s320/fana.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469980426848712370" border="0" /></a><br />A nice lady recently contacted me and asked if she could translate my fan bookmark pattern into Italian. So here it is, many thanks to Kate. I dont speak or read Italian so I hope I have inserted the breaks in the correct places. Happy crocheting!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Traduzione dello schema Segnalibro a Ventagli by MadeByKate<br />Schema originale Fan Bookmarks by crochetroo</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Occorrente:</span><br />• cotone da uncinetto 8<br />• uncinetto da 1,25 mm<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Schema:</span><br />Per le abbreviazioni visita http://madebykate.wordpress.com/glossario/<br />Lasciando 8 cm di cotone, iniziare il lavoro con 8 ct, chiudere ad anello con 1 mbb.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1° Ventaglio:</span><br />1° GIRO: 2 ct (contano come la 1° ma), nell'anello lavorare 13 ma. [14 ma]<br /><br />2° GIRO: 3 ct (contano come 1 ma, 1 ct), voltare il lavoro, in ogni maglia del giro precedente lavorare 1 ma, 1 ct. [14 ma, 13 spazi da 1 ct]<br /><br />3° GIRO: 1 ct, voltare il lavoro, nei primi 10 spazi formati da 1 ct lavorare 1 mb, 2 ct, 1 mb (questo formerà dei pippolini).<br />Nel successivo spazio di 1 ct (l'11°) lavorare 1 mb, 5 ct, puntare l'uncinetto nella 2 ct con cui avete avviato il giro precedente e lavorare 1 mb. [fine del primo ventaglio]<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />2° Ventaglio:</span><br /><br />4° GIRO: 2 ct (contano come la 1° ma), voltare il lavoro, nell'anello formato da 5 ct lavorare 13 ma. [14 ma]<br />Saltare 1 pippolino del giro precedente, nel successivo pippolino lavorare 1 mb.<br /><br />5° GIRO (uguale al 2° GIRO): 3 ct (contano come 1 ma, 1 ct), in ogni maglia del giro precedente lavorare 1 ma, 1 ct. [14 ma, 13 spazi da 1 ct]<br /><br />6° GIRO (uguale al 3° GIRO): 1 ct, nei primi 10 spazi formati da 1 ct lavorare 1 mb, 2 ct, 1 mb (questo formerà dei pippolini).<br />Nel successivo spazio di 1 ct (l'11°) lavorare 1 mb, 5 ct, puntare l'uncinetto nella 2 ct con cui avete avviato il giro precedente e lavorare 1 mb. [fine del secondo ventaglio]<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3° Ventaglio:</span><br /><br />7° GIRO (uguale al 4° GIRO): 2 ct (contano come la 1° ma), voltare il lavoro, nell'anello formato da 5 ct lavorare 13 ma. [14 ma]<br />Saltare 1 pippolino del giro precedente, nel successivo pippolino lavorare 1 mb.<br /><br />8° GIRO: 3 ct (contano come 1 ma, 1 ct), voltare il lavoro, in ogni maglia del giro precedente lavorare 1 ma, 1 ct. [14 ma, 13 spazi da 1 ct]<br />Prima di iniziare il 9° GIRO unire il 3° ventaglio con il 1°: puntare l'uncinetto nel 7° pippolino contando da sinistra del 1° ventaglio e lavorare 1 mb.<br /><br />9° GIRO (uguale al 3° GIRO): 1 ct, voltare il lavoro, nei primi 10 spazi formati da 1 ct lavorare 1 mb, 2 ct, 1 mb (questo formerà dei pippolini).<br />Nel successivo spazio di 1 ct (l'11°) lavorare 1 mb, 5 ct, puntare l'uncinetto nella 2 ct con cui avete avviato il giro precedente e lavorare 1 mb. [fine del terzo ventaglio]<br />Continuare così fino a formare 8 ventagli.<br /><br />ULTIMO GIRO: fare un pippolino in ogni spazio formato da 1 ct. Fermare il filo con 1 mb nel 7° pippolino contando da sinistra del 6° ventaglio.<br />Tagliare e fermare il filo.<br />Stirare ed inamidare per rendere il segnalibro rigido.<br />Per fare la nappa tagliare 5 pezzi di filo di circa 20 cm, piegarli a metà e inserirli nell'anello iniziale del primo ventaglio,fermarli con un nodo.<br /><br />Questo schema è una traduzione autorizzata di “Fan Bookmarks” by crochetroo. L'autrice è lieta di condividere questo schema, se verrà utilizzato per uso personale, per creare regali o donazioni a fondazioni benefiche, ma non oggetti che verranno venduti. Tutti i diritti sono riservati, né lo schema, né parti di esso possono essere riprodotti. La traduzione è di proprietà dell’autrice del blog madebykate.wordpress.com<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivnlzpa2vHgqL_5ALVlKywfA8DcZOZVkWcbR-PRtEaoX8lTz_TsnFrHGo_anA0HG-hX4LkXmwFPjEPnuu7zHNPUZqr0p23yMHzT-YXgizBKcBI4UHANBoz6ZsncUdD2ltAcmbm/s1600/fan.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivnlzpa2vHgqL_5ALVlKywfA8DcZOZVkWcbR-PRtEaoX8lTz_TsnFrHGo_anA0HG-hX4LkXmwFPjEPnuu7zHNPUZqr0p23yMHzT-YXgizBKcBI4UHANBoz6ZsncUdD2ltAcmbm/s320/fan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469586806378561250" border="0" /></a><br />Links to other Languages<br /><a href="http://crochetroo.blogspot.com/2006/05/fan-bookmark.html">Fan Bookmark in English</a><br /><br /><a href="http://crochetroo.blogspot.com/2007_09_01_archive.html">Fan Book Mark in French: Marque-page Eventail </a>crochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28439873.post-72184822670305717232010-02-21T21:33:00.011+10:002010-02-24T21:40:15.928+10:00Charmed Prayer Shawl Crochet Pattern<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-y02JXrYQOMbnm7_YqR6d8rOLNL_qRqV6HFC2HE1JO07fqvIikvMbJd8jREaoZgZXGUt5DX2xk1rNC5bwSx_CmKHc78Gfp8fnMgphFELhjUDbRp9Ej8QI8phoFwfF2pde3IJ2/s1600-h/IMG_5175.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-y02JXrYQOMbnm7_YqR6d8rOLNL_qRqV6HFC2HE1JO07fqvIikvMbJd8jREaoZgZXGUt5DX2xk1rNC5bwSx_CmKHc78Gfp8fnMgphFELhjUDbRp9Ej8QI8phoFwfF2pde3IJ2/s320/IMG_5175.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440661016014313442" border="0" /></a>I have been asked by many people to write out the pattern for the prayer shawl above. While I have been away from my blog over the Christmas period, I am finally back into crochet mode. We had a fabulous trip and I certainly finished off a number of UFOs which I will share with you all over the coming weeks. My first task though was to write up the green prayer shawl.
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<br />Remember I am an Aussie, so I use Australian/ UK terms in this pattern.
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<br /></p> </div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">This stitch is called Diamond Lattice. I found it in an old crochet stitch library and I am unsure of its origin. <span style=""> </span>There are 4 rows to the pattern and it works up quite quickly. I added little metal charms at each end. I found these at the craft shop; however make sure that the holes are large enough for your yarn to thread through. I ended up with some ever so cute dragon flies which I couldn’t use as the holes were too narrow! </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">My green shawl was made of some angora and goat hair yarn that was made in Turkey. From memory I used about 4 - 5balls (100 gms balls). <span style=""> </span>I like the tension on these to be quite loose so I used a 6mm hook.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">You need a multiple of 10st plus 5, and then add 3 for the foundation row. I used 58ch and worked the shawl until it was 150cm or 59in long. The width was about 80cm or 30inches. I didn’t think to measure the tension however make your start ch and measure it unstretched to get an idea of the final shawl width. Fortunately these aren’t an exact science as long as the pattern multiples work out. This pattern has quite a bit a stretch and makes a lovely snugly shawl that feels like a warm hug.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I haven’t tested this so I hope it works out. THIS IS IN AUSTRALIAN / UK TERMS.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Our tr = USA dc</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Our dc = USA sc</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Our dtr = USA tr</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Our lollie = USA candy!
<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);" class="Heading2Char"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:13pt;" >Row 1.</span></span> 4tr into 5<sup>th</sup> ch from hook, *9ch, miss 9ch, 4tr into next ch, repeat from *till last 2st, miss 1ch, 1tr last st, turn.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);" class="Heading2Char"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:13pt;" >Row 2.</span></span> 3ch start, miss 2tr, make 4tr between 2<sup>nd</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup> tr of prev row, *9ch miss 9ch, 4tr between 2<sup>nd</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup> tr of next group of 4tr. Repeat from * across row, 1tr in top of turning ch</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);" class="Heading2Char"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:13pt;" >Row 3.</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);"> </span>This row requires some concentration but once you get the hang of it is easy.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""> </span>3ch start, 4tr between centre 2<sup>nd</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup> tr of 4tr group. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">*4ch, miss 4ch working over previous chain (so as to trap them) work 1dc into 5<sup>th</sup> ch <span style=""> </span>of the first row, TURN and work back along the 4ch thus: 3ch start, 6dtr over the 4ch loop, now TURN, 3ch start missing first dtr, 1tr into each of next 5dtr, <span style=""> </span>1tr into top of 3ch (this is the diamond in the pattern), miss 4ch, 4tr between the 2<sup>nd</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup> tr <span style=""> </span>of the next 4ch group, repeat from *across , 1tr into top of start ch, turn.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);" class="Heading2Char"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:13pt;" >Row 4.</span></span> <span style=""> </span>3ch start, 4tr between centre 2<sup>nd</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup> tr of 4tr group, *9ch, miss diamond, 4tr between centre 2<sup>nd</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup> tr of 4tr group, rep from * across, 1tr in top of start ch.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">This will look a bit odd as the chains will appear quite loopy.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);" class="Heading2Char"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:13pt;" >Row 5.</span></span> Work as for row 2.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);" class="Heading2Char"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:13pt;" >Row 6.</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 204);"> </span>Work as for row 2.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);" class="Heading2Char"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:13pt;" >Row 7.</span></span><span style=""> </span>This is a repeat of row 3 however make 1dc into the top corner of the Diamond, working over the 3 rows of 9ch so as to catch them.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The pattern repeat is from rows 4 – 7.<span style=""> </span>When your shawl is long enough, work till row 6 of the repeat - you will have 2 rows of 9ch loops.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span class="Heading2Char"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:13pt;" >Edging</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">3ch start, miss 2tr, make 2tr between 2<sup>nd</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup> tr of prev row, *9ch add a charm by pulling the loop through the charm hole, make another 9ch then slst into top of tr, 2tr between 2<sup>nd</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup> tr, 4ch, 1dc into tip of previous diamond, 4ch repeat from * across, 1tr top of start ch, finish off.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The bottom edge is worked in the same as the top edge. Join yarn at start edge and repeat as above. Because the pattern is upside down you will need to align the dc with the bottom corner of each diamond, and work the tr into the ch at the base of the 4tr in row 1.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
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<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p>This is an addit to my post late last year:
<br /></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">When I gave the shawl to my friend wrapped up as a gift, she asked me would it make her cry? 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<br />crochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28439873.post-37992528944177394102009-11-14T19:09:00.007+10:002009-11-14T19:59:11.005+10:00UFOs and the Anniversary Road Trip<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiJW5BqMJqer2gw5UJNTxFvzRMYNTECwm_0VBv-YfdWbN2r7zAXN91eZucN2Ny1BGkcELVV6HAdcmOHKfImmJQX5yygSuCODF3CEdaYr3uaQLmUh_Ztw1YPHzJbJ-NSUt25cD1/s1600-h/IMG_5399.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiJW5BqMJqer2gw5UJNTxFvzRMYNTECwm_0VBv-YfdWbN2r7zAXN91eZucN2Ny1BGkcELVV6HAdcmOHKfImmJQX5yygSuCODF3CEdaYr3uaQLmUh_Ztw1YPHzJbJ-NSUt25cD1/s320/IMG_5399.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403891619456937618" border="0" /></a>Sunset on the road to Canberra</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">It seems I haven’t blogged in ages. It <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">isn</span>’t that I don’t have anything interesting to talk about: quite the opposite. Life has been filled to the brim with our youngest celebrating his 18<sup><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span></sup> in October. we also finally put in a new kitchen as the previous one celebrated its 20<sup><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span></sup> birthday, and in much a shabbier state than our son!</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">This month my husband and I celebrate 30 years of marriage. To mark the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">occaision</span> we decided (or rather I insisted) we go on a kid less trip. This is the first holiday we have had on our own since BC (before children). When he asked me where I wanted to go I said there were two places that I thought would be lovely for an anniversary trip.<span style=""> </span>The first was Niagara Falls. I have seen so many photos of Niagara Falls, and the movies portray it as a honeymoon sort of place. The second place I have long wanted to see was to travel the Great Ocean Road, at the bottom of Australia and to see what remains of the 12 apostles. I believe a few of them have fallen into the sea due to erosion and I would love to see as many of them while they still remain. So hub, ever the imaginative one says "great – let’s do the Great Ocean Road! Furthermore, let’s drive all the way and stop at a few places along the way. " </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQKNso4E_XGU3ZmJrUYx5SWBHFIScd0-T82kD3qPJ3YdJxAS-kWjG_L9NV7FBdZxYBMrwILx7-50titkclWO6JgE_k2P5bx37d1Zqd7cWJAxHBqjGTYnM3aBEwmaxkN8mHmIf6/s1600-h/IMG_5407.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQKNso4E_XGU3ZmJrUYx5SWBHFIScd0-T82kD3qPJ3YdJxAS-kWjG_L9NV7FBdZxYBMrwILx7-50titkclWO6JgE_k2P5bx37d1Zqd7cWJAxHBqjGTYnM3aBEwmaxkN8mHmIf6/s320/IMG_5407.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403886539054709666" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Sculpture in the Gardens in Canberra</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Now for those unaware of the distance the Great Ocean Road is approx<span style=""> </span>1900k (1,100 miles) from our home on the Gold Coast. This is a very long drive. <span style=""> </span>And we will need to drive back. After 30 years what can we possibly talk about for such a long drive?</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Hub has his <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">podcasts</span> of philosophy bites, and an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">iPod</span> full of his choice of music. This includes Christmas carols, which the man listens to all year just because they make him feel good, Eva Piaf, and some ABC down loads. My only solution is to crochet the miles away. So in a moment of panic, at the thought of all those kilometres of road kill, Eva Piaf and Philosophy I decide to take as many UFOs with me to see how many I can finish. Seems like a clever plan to me.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEVugDsyQGNng8fLCU2aXaxGPJG8DmDeLJxU7BLGsuVhE-hQbmV2kJTnN9AGZMOGQxzEM5zeVdQMuK3pv-3hksuomtTx4EqMu0uGZNl2EBi3LmJe7C56SFkJN6m6pmMsTTs0mH/s1600-h/IMG_5410.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEVugDsyQGNng8fLCU2aXaxGPJG8DmDeLJxU7BLGsuVhE-hQbmV2kJTnN9AGZMOGQxzEM5zeVdQMuK3pv-3hksuomtTx4EqMu0uGZNl2EBi3LmJe7C56SFkJN6m6pmMsTTs0mH/s320/IMG_5410.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403886531416346610" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">We reached Canberra on Thursday night, and it was a mere 38 degrees Celsius (100 F) and we headed off to the National Gallery. Canberra is our Nations capital, and because I had a hook and yarn in my hand, I didn't take too many photos!I didn't realise how many famous pieces we have here in Australia and I stood in front of Monet's Water Lilies for some time in awe. The man of course, reckons he could paint that if he tried. Truth is he has been flat out trying to paint the decking.. he has been working up to it for a few years now. In the photo above he is checking out the bronzes by Rodin in the sculpture garden. I am not sure why I thought finishing the green wrap in mohair and wool was such a good idea. But I did finish it. I crocheted 8 blocks from the Gold Coast to Canberra (1, 105 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">klms</span>), and did the edge from Canberra to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Thredbo</span>. I used a block called a snowflake motif which I found in one of those weekly binder jobs.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6bAuHYTHc9aW2IxPQrRHW-3u2o1SP2OzOp0Y3VXhKSIrlD0i7VR1vBXQ3ENbiU7iWtrIF76fj5VBI3h-ja3PS39FzzzJg2k4GIFLP9SsaNXnoEgvHOMVbCrMSpZuRejcnSWSL/s1600-h/IMG_5463.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6bAuHYTHc9aW2IxPQrRHW-3u2o1SP2OzOp0Y3VXhKSIrlD0i7VR1vBXQ3ENbiU7iWtrIF76fj5VBI3h-ja3PS39FzzzJg2k4GIFLP9SsaNXnoEgvHOMVbCrMSpZuRejcnSWSL/s320/IMG_5463.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403895396463845426" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">This I discovered at my Lifeline charity store. The yarn you might recognise from one of the prayer shawls I made for a friend in the last post. I did however, start my wrap over a year ago. As I enthusiastically bought a dozen balls of the yarn and I have now managed to get 2 shawls. If I had planned ahead I would have brought some charms with me to finish it off. In <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Cooma</span> I discovered one of the best craft stalls I have been in for some time. I did purchase some little charms but the holes are too small to thread onto the yarn.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNw95KA4vUvVKf7CJmSmsM1TrUnZSXrrz2BVa43sFyCnfJ7gBQOakDEij5Cx8klu3h0v5eXgvYAq6qo5HP3fcd7AbpNc3WknL04qMKBpwkoE_sFjRZYcoszJN-44FqBonVClCw/s1600-h/IMG_5460.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNw95KA4vUvVKf7CJmSmsM1TrUnZSXrrz2BVa43sFyCnfJ7gBQOakDEij5Cx8klu3h0v5eXgvYAq6qo5HP3fcd7AbpNc3WknL04qMKBpwkoE_sFjRZYcoszJN-44FqBonVClCw/s320/IMG_5460.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403886551926052226" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">My crocheting was interrupted as we stopped to let an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">echidna</span> cross the road just inside the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Kosciuszko</span> National Park. By the time I had put the hook and yarn down, and dug around for my camera the little guy was burying his way into the side of the road. I have never seen this before in my life and if you check out the video clip you can just seem the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">echidna</span> as he digs himself into the ground.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">ECHIDNA</span> on the road to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Thredbo</span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyU4fd_6IoCl41alRfisrw0y6V_Bv-Y7CrgzrdVRyg_fy-EhO2J2jB9dvO_4pw9VdNrVNSeqMkCnbA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe> <span style=""> </span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I did manage to get the shawl finished and here it is, draped over the balcony at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Thredbo</span> where we will stay for the weekend.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghPuXqZfi7nrjbyIUtlWvzaJ0YDbSCDzgfV00OQ15tzSoc3e81klVXRmD44nqBs4c2XhioKMaVIQgGOsXwALT68sqvC-DvjqzXQWoDxSgIuDs0_9pu6ZRxGekjsUdqqxyzf-3L/s1600-h/IMG_5454.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghPuXqZfi7nrjbyIUtlWvzaJ0YDbSCDzgfV00OQ15tzSoc3e81klVXRmD44nqBs4c2XhioKMaVIQgGOsXwALT68sqvC-DvjqzXQWoDxSgIuDs0_9pu6ZRxGekjsUdqqxyzf-3L/s320/IMG_5454.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403886545846743778" border="0" /></a><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Thredbo</span> is a Ski resort in the winter, and extremely pretty and quiet in Summer. You can see the remnants of the snow in the photo. This is one of the few places in Australia cold enough and high enough for skiing. I am sure it is nothing on Aspen, but it is a nice destination.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVvGagZzb4NBa-F-NIqqrO2i681qcTtsiC1JhpmgJgiiA5Ub7lXm9Cctg6t_9ZU7blkrBcbtK5FheWGa3gMd9in3eaoKu-WUpC9RYY8eNlyCu8KqvFbLi16xdR5vu9GFiHNWxH/s1600-h/IMG_5462.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVvGagZzb4NBa-F-NIqqrO2i681qcTtsiC1JhpmgJgiiA5Ub7lXm9Cctg6t_9ZU7blkrBcbtK5FheWGa3gMd9in3eaoKu-WUpC9RYY8eNlyCu8KqvFbLi16xdR5vu9GFiHNWxH/s320/IMG_5462.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403895384439479778" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">My plan is to use the wrap when we reach Melbourne as we have a dinner to attend. <span style=""> </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Thredbo</span> is beautiful in Summer. We will do a few bush walks while we are here in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Thredbo</span>, and then we head further south to Melbourne. Given the heat, I am thinking I might work on some smaller projects for the next leg of the journey.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Thanks for looking!<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p>crochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28439873.post-1149181960877307142009-08-30T20:21:00.004+10:002012-08-05T10:27:43.905+10:00Prayer Shawls<div>
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A dear friend of mine has recently had a pretty tough time as her 23 year old daughter died after a battle with cancer. I can not imagine any grief worse than losing a child, particularly at such a young age. Her daughter had a melanoma removed about 2 years ago, discovered secondaries early this year, and was cremated at the beginning of the month. </div>
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<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375700979403655970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb2DpK1IqsDuwmpq2n9KOAZnqTTMf-vT6txwWi9TdUfM9oOh8go7JPdygYi1w4PerpiOYWZ2tob8Dy1ubnF5Kkn5LjAdUZ5F0H2z0RprQScl5EIKrJsXzVxw49-OAP2yU8fJpu/s320/IMG_5217.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 240px;" /><br />It is hard to know what to say or do as nothing seems adequate.<br /><br />After doing some research I decided to make her a prayer shawl. I have never done one of these before, however I found it comforting for my soul as I thought of her situation, and prayed for her comfort. I am not a deeply religious person, however something about tragedy does make us consider our own mortality.<br /><br />In researching prayer shawls I discovered the Prayer Shawl Ministry and this wonderful site:<br /><br /><a href="http://shawlministry.com/">http://shawlministry.com/</a><br /><br />While I haven't been blogging I have been busy. Here is a picture of the shawl I made for my friend. It is in a soft green and cream angora and wool mix. I added little crosses and heart charms onto the fringe which were made from 9 ch, added a charm, and then did another 9 ch, slst in the base. <br />
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<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375711261899448434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_X0AfSvpHAOV0wqpCtd0377JVaPSSRCAnxoDqb1e1AfSRw38ETM-E31SJfgUx1RCYPkiQx39aLOOXSADWE_1-Gmo6ESbCAfAJtYHKAlRh1BaeS-SKmbELFNpLJRQw5hjNGlK/s320/IMG_5167.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" />It took me a while as I made it about 150 cm long. The pattern is an interesting one I found in one of the old weekly crochet journals that I found in a charity store. She has a strong Anglican faith and I felt the green was a soothing colour and I like how it turned out. I plan to give it to her in the next week. <br />
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<br />Another colleague of mine recently lost her Dad. It has been a very difficult time for her as on only child, and as a special daughter. I was originally going to get her some flowers, and then a plant for her office however as the first shawl turned out so well I decided to make another one. <br />
This friend is in her mid 30s so I chose a summery colour called custard by moda vera. I added some little dragon fly charms to the fringe. The decorative stitch is the same as the green one, however I went for a triangle style with plain rows of granny square type pattern in between.<br />
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I found a plain card with some pansies on the front and wrote the following verse in side:<br />
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“This Shawl was made just for you</div>
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To bring comfort, to know you are loved</div>
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This Shawl is to wrap you up~~</div>
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When you're cold, </div>
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When you're hurting</div>
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When you need to snuggle, </div>
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This Shawl was crocheted with blessings, With Love, With Prayers,”</div>
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Crocheted with love by a special friend </div>
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<br />Prayer Written By: Gena Kathka, March 16, 2006, <a href="http://www.prayershawl.com/" target="_blank">http://www.prayershawl.com/</a>, used by permission</div>
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"Dear (friend) May this prayer shawl enfold you in warmth, comfort, healing and peace. Think of it as a big hug from your Dad, With Love .."</div>
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"Thank you so much for the lovely shawl and words on my card. It really meant a lot, it has been a bit hard for me of late, so it was perfect timing. And the flowers on the front of the card ( pansies )are my favourite! I appreciate your kindness in such a difficult time"<br />
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I am so pleased I discovered the prayer shawl ministry, and hope my other friend likes hers as well.<br />
Thanks for looking, and make sure to visit the prayer shawl ministry as they do some beautiful work.<br />
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</div>crochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28439873.post-74248829420913898242009-07-02T18:40:00.006+10:002009-07-02T19:07:38.316+10:00Snuggly Ugglies for Big Kids<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-e77YL2bCtCAmS2yaFDXLey8NgB4icHlXh8E_x0YIDbHru0iYVKYr4rwsqMxwswcNgzpKkYi2aB4qVYVEGUQ0hBYkbt4U3Ug4Prx7ZD6XYFlx01D55AzH184GbLaqglHR4pfv/s1600-h/adukltuggs.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353785767200321186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-e77YL2bCtCAmS2yaFDXLey8NgB4icHlXh8E_x0YIDbHru0iYVKYr4rwsqMxwswcNgzpKkYi2aB4qVYVEGUQ0hBYkbt4U3Ug4Prx7ZD6XYFlx01D55AzH184GbLaqglHR4pfv/s320/adukltuggs.JPG" border="0" /></a> Well it took a particularly cold winter down here to prompt me to finish of my crochet uggly patterns! These are for big kids and adults following numerous requests in realtion to my baby snuggly ugg booties. <div><div><div><div><div></div><br /><div>Another thing I started well over a year ago, which have taken me forever to complete. It has been now a year since Grandma left us and I did loose interest in crochet for a while. Last winter was a long one as we sorted her things and dealt with our loss.</div><div> </div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353783241338142146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 283px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirSl-ZXnasr9KYPiRMAhZ8BFYnnJhikCTvimiZ6eLjenjKIbMFqJJiQ0GVkwy41b-jldFmH3yMnMu8AiXB3ieM7iBDKw-dBBHH9qxrSl1VdC_727XYVAumXAP42hnyBH_hq768/s320/IMG_4932c.JPG" border="0" /> <div></div><div></div><div>These Uggies though would have made her smile!</div><br /><div></div><div>I made numerous pairs before I got the shaping and sizing right. I have tried to keep these simple. They have a crocheted sole however some non slip goop could be added to the bottom if you wanted to.</div><div></div><br /><div>The sons' gfs modelled them for me and decided they were very comfy. I have 3 sons and the gfs have learnt that if they eat at my table, then they model my crochet! It is funny how intrigued this Generation y is with old fashioned crafts such as crochet. The lass in the photo below is keen to have me teach her how to crochet. My son wasn't too impressed when she shows more interest in what I am doing than what he is doing! Payback time for the pain I suffered in bringing him into the world, the cracked nipples and other personal sufferings to get him where he is today.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353783239802674738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 304px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi92Usm9cY2LyciqNIhcmnqC7wzmR_KVsX_fhBt_Ar-VKy93ZnAb7K56k64t82yF6rffMz0hLSIJc7YWx7KrSKU7lLmbn8yNHivYPf2NAxKYzt7VXA7-OekOfb1_k9R2XShPYtL/s320/IMG_4965c.JPG" border="0" /> <div></div><div>Uggs are an icon down here. It took the fashionistas to make them popular internationally.</div><br /><div></div><div>While nothing can replace the original sheepskin Ugg, my crochet ugglies are a bit of fun. The pattern can be worked in 8 ply or 12 ply and I am going to experiment with some novelty yarn for the band. I have a pile of fluffy stuff in my stash which might do the trick.<br /></div><div></div><div>I have listed the patterns on etsy to correspond with the chilly winter down here.</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353783233674991858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 185px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSO7p9XB74I0Q1__MttEDqYpEexrISAvvBjBhhlWKbL7zOzqq8igHyLnreDCqHMtbB9UumMHNLuGfsrL0-Cd9DE7Z1bXaBOQtc-9eyR2G__cDMXExn_IoqT0dEkhrG8GElEhsg/s320/IMG_4934c.JPG" border="0" /> <div></div><br /><div>Thanks for looking.</div><br /><div></div><div>(c) crochetroo Australia</div></div></div></div></div>crochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28439873.post-68720029615908035282009-06-23T20:06:00.008+10:002009-06-23T20:48:14.352+10:00Hairpin Crochet<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350463038756957554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKDEYv2HYVB_tZtscp7liWHp1lQSSSVvPPRhd6eK9FOU1srR8A1Cqal5_d78lO6nW6gr1qoVnIwy4jMl1KaNq29Wv-y5Nd60Ehk_Jc4Y-OzWE76JFBThOwvyuLims7KhKDF0iI/s320/IMG_4412c.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>One of my latest fascinations has been with hairpin crochet. I remember as a kid my Nana would make hairpin crochet and I could never quite figure it out. Nana was also a fan of the broomstick as well and made many a rug using this technique.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div>Hair pin crochet forks aren't that available here. In fact I cant recall having ever seen them in the craft stores until very recently. My favourite Craft joint Spotlight, has one of those discount clearance tables up the back in the wool section. I stood there for about an hour a few weeks ago, sifting through the remnants of odd balls of wool, odd goggle eyes, beads, light up knitting needles that haven't seemed to really catch on, a pile of miscellaneous patterns and a few humble hairpin prongs. These had been respectably reduced from $4.99 to 50c each. And how I love a bargain, so I bought 4 in different sizes and challenged myself to learn how to use the things.</div><br /><br />The major challenge is starting off. It is one of those left - right spacial things that once you get the hang of, is quite relaxing. However, until you do get the hang of it, hairpin can be incredibly frustrating! The flipping the thing around totally messed my head.<br /><br /><div>This was my first major hairpin project. I used a pattern on the web and adjusted the length. The yarn is a 5 ply cotton and acrylic mix that I found in Lincraft in Brisvegas. Given this was my first attempt I chose a heavier yarn in a bright colour that was easy on my eyes.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk1KMlDlPmUUz04exUeKG8Javq11opuP4OIu7KoQbjTLRRklGJjE0TZldfPNP9c-Pkcbn_V9meKsUv0r8hcSGL9ZEYVlRm3XpDqQslYz6eiJYj8oZTGnkEAQs47hVKNgNSnAv3/s1600-h/IMG_4870c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350463295355744658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk1KMlDlPmUUz04exUeKG8Javq11opuP4OIu7KoQbjTLRRklGJjE0TZldfPNP9c-Pkcbn_V9meKsUv0r8hcSGL9ZEYVlRm3XpDqQslYz6eiJYj8oZTGnkEAQs47hVKNgNSnAv3/s320/IMG_4870c.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQUlGdb07Pg7PIeFNI2IWjpegxtb75SiRuiZr9MUIVWy2ruKfBxmdCrdNk2U7azFURMy0QBKo-irRRD6S3CUtFVRpIzash57l-GIWW6W09G2oGAy_94J5Ic8VTW9r0IM7b-6yo/s1600-h/IMG_4865c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350463049533987730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQUlGdb07Pg7PIeFNI2IWjpegxtb75SiRuiZr9MUIVWy2ruKfBxmdCrdNk2U7azFURMy0QBKo-irRRD6S3CUtFVRpIzash57l-GIWW6W09G2oGAy_94J5Ic8VTW9r0IM7b-6yo/s320/IMG_4865c.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Having now mastered the hairpin knack, it has become a major time waster. Recently I travelled to Cairns in far North Queensland and decided to do a day trip up to Kuranda in the rain forest. This was a fabulous outing as I got the train up, and the Skyrail back. Whilst waiting for the train I pulled out my hairpin, determined to make the most of any down time. As quick as you can say "double crochet" I had a swarm of English and European Tourists watching what I was doing. One of them asked "is this a local Australian Craft". It was one of those moments when I realised how little the general person knows about crochet. This group of tourists weren't gen ys either! They were the over 50, retirement tour group!</div><div> </div></div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350466682517929938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2wu_ylNPMGII5BWO-QJjMGCROIA1UGYsRhVrAYjsXwrw9Nbqu-AVyzdJ5p7TRsZo29goEoMM8-G81v4r9pwGZmysAbGD8ANZc2qUiqwKIpxe0eDvdcoBy8jWMzX0mWH5k8uiU/s320/IMG_4607.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>So whilst sitting at the train station north of Cairns here was I showing a bunch of Tourists, the craft of hairpin crochet. My kids would have been horrified as the boys have banned me from CIP ( crocheting in public) since the time I tried at the light hook at the movies! The picture below is from the skyrail over the rainforest. This has to be one of the most amazing pieces of scenery and engineering I have ever experienced.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350466688768873650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmRa85kxMrn51QMNmimXXOI0d9qSg1MK9ZKfnNmC7mA61sKEUa7LVX93DWnRhj6S6xw075wvTpXpD4-EB8hIXrh8dsxe-mknmRJ1Wmpf1rofmv-QemuS1to9rsDa9q-Fjwz4eq/s320/IMG_4680.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div></div>So here is the wrap I made a strip of in Cairns. I used a pretty cotton mix that has a slither of silver sparkle through the thread. I was trying to get a lighter, dressier type of effect. I learnt doing this that stitch markers are a good idea to stick on the prong to keep count of the 50s of loops. I nearly went nutty checking the count on this.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6T6v5LK1t8I5FiACT5VczSdD5lTxeWDJSUff7Cjw434fT9QBGZwrsxZZi-BX2p8b8UdahN7Mg1R1chJ756Sds-S6NkqOaxvwlaCgD-NA0kB1eIZOTa4FXG-OuVlf0mMjipRya/s1600-h/IMG_4889c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350463299063041106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6T6v5LK1t8I5FiACT5VczSdD5lTxeWDJSUff7Cjw434fT9QBGZwrsxZZi-BX2p8b8UdahN7Mg1R1chJ756Sds-S6NkqOaxvwlaCgD-NA0kB1eIZOTa4FXG-OuVlf0mMjipRya/s320/IMG_4889c.JPG" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350463042388900274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgETdJ6SQzeUpuh5xlZHU6D7uLYzAmdIPVulEqqUDWIqtaLnn0J4PBqb5c5USFwQPxahIf8CaP0J72QwPZPwPQAsxt306174UXVn0UjqgqhIgmF7lACMBD8mGY0G4A3MQyhwN21/s320/IMG_4864c.JPG" border="0" /> <div><div><div>This little pink skinny scarf is an experiment with a left over ball of cotton thread. I wanted to try the loop technique of joining. This is where you weave the loops of the strips to join them together. I made 4 strips out of the ball and am happy with the result.</div><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350463034976401570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD4XTrYGxkNa-hm0icmOu9evHqMwCMjYuPHXXhQdp1E8INtnbxooMpzL3bp3CsHGBcrm58fvOv4m8LkWVaPKbtBHGaApJQwsIy8RrYdjMDQrE_LfmWnFmr31AZpgFIzemespdg/s320/IMG_4410c.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>You can see in the close up how the loops interweave.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZyE5jNSb0ZwPujS4SLXcnWwT8x1cucLum1IllAoC4fZN0JlWZCBdY9TZwJq-e75z_9jAcaUd2WBfz3VCu3yARcMMxWSvUrWmpWtJWa0snW2gvglY036lFvA9aaArcGGr9eYUx/s1600-h/IMG_4411c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350463041294266178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZyE5jNSb0ZwPujS4SLXcnWwT8x1cucLum1IllAoC4fZN0JlWZCBdY9TZwJq-e75z_9jAcaUd2WBfz3VCu3yARcMMxWSvUrWmpWtJWa0snW2gvglY036lFvA9aaArcGGr9eYUx/s320/IMG_4411c.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I am now experimenting with what else I can make as I think I have more than enough wraps now. I am trying a bag and have a few other ideas in my noggin. My Nana would be pretty proud of me if she was still around.</div><div></div><div>Thanks for looking!<br /><br /><div><div>(c) crochetroo</div></div></div></div></div></div>crochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28439873.post-7897301622749048872009-06-07T12:07:00.009+10:002009-06-07T12:56:15.214+10:00Pesky Possums<div>I cant believe how long it is since I last blogged. I haven't stopped crocheting though!</div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Meet the possums. I called these guys Pesky, because they have taken me forever to perfect! Possums are a protected species down here but are pesky when it comes to eating the fruit off the passion fruit vine, and the paw-paws in the back yard! </div><div> </div><div>I humbly declare that I think these are my cutest critters yet, and well worth the wait. </div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344402098031073570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 245px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBzUvhxbzDZ6nNeh-9s8pLFIqDRfq-xZKY7XnBjG5wGYgXtBiTv1heD3OrzWE7fa6RrNF1HgY5D0eL7LYPr9_tLbTMxXmK4G5XLOqvUNfxNutYV1kcPhQx6sBq0cRayik2Hx4q/s320/IMG_4435c.JPG" border="0" /></div><div><br /></div><div>I remember my husband reaching up into a carton in his under the house blokes area in search of a hammer. He found asleep in there, what he thought was our cat, stroked and lifted it down to see it was a possum. Scared the living daylights out of him! Not to mention the stunned look on the possum as he scampered away.</div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>These often hang about our bird feeder and you can hear them scratching around on the roof at night. They are a real pest if they get into the ceiling. Many years ago one did and my son couldn't sleep at night because of the racket. We thought it might have been a rat (UGHH) but the pest exterminator man trapped it and yep, it was a possum. Possums are protected here so he took it out to the bush and released it.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div>The challenge for me was to make several species as each has distinct characteristics.</div><div><br /> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344402102609344066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 278px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4f3Hi6UVYQF73_EkpgiQJODmE02NqmouQqcgfxoNe0RDltp827L-7cSsRrgJeaOUFM-VJLonuUktKZp5mGVfgsUclyeIRtabCQhJciOrlCFF2NBkTBUQHojUCj9eqVAdwlb4q/s320/IMG_0828cc.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>Ring tail possums are a medium sized species. Fully grown they are the size of a kitten or large guinea pig. They range in colour from a beautiful russet red to brown with a tinge of grey. Tails are very long with a distinctive ring and often have a white tip. Ears are very small and close to the head. I did this one in a rusty brown. Here he is hanging about in the gum trees. </div><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344405284574900130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 202px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimtgvkQQKMyqAdz_dckeeOi60pZXGfuVOBtMRTMvjlpbdOx05W3i9fnkda_pNpxoxcgIY1fIL-HJO2oxe-Fgh0QM6wqelf6sUZtWj8XEGm0jN9qQ6Yu9deKlHgIRzGCwVK0oDu/s320/IMG_0798c.JPG" border="0" /><br />Brush tail possums are a larger species and when fully grown they will be a little smaller than an adult cat. They have a grey to grey/brown coat on top, and can be a soft cream to a beautiful ‘pumpkin’ colour underneath. Their ears are large and stand up from their heads. Tails are black and fluffy. </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344402104627430482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAbVLuFzb8zo3TUZQhq2bcqHeaFvPPl0uqbGk8JMKKQowlSzkXfzj3-FFr02QR_a4sEQ7L6pgx4F59WP6WQF7HfdE_EHYeZo06ZarzDhpTV8lYiNJL19RbMwc2XtVzaR7rVyxB/s320/IMG_0825c.JPG" border="0" /><br />The brush tail is a bit of a nuisance where they have been introduced in New Zealand. While they are a native species here and we put up with them, over seas they are regarded as lowly vermin!</p><p>I think the brush tail is a lovely critter with a fluffy tail. Early settlers would kill these for their skins. Possum fur has a similar feel to mink. Possum were introduced to New Zealand from Australia approximately 150 years ago to establish a possum fur industry. They thrived in New Zealand to the point that they are now considered a pest and a threat to the native bird life and flora. </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344405288345433266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO09W5WMucd2veWr0PFDoia0QDqyNpMczBG5UL3TfSi4Ns4kH_HEwAyG44IsNK6UkNYyWaCP5Hq9n1cFNOUM8NPrUnOfyGn_0dnZW1V-otyLa3avwyTtybbIb-Ya9Bg9pfsHjb/s320/IMG_0833.JPG" border="0" /></p><p><br />And here is the tiny Glider possum. There are several species of gliders including sugar gliders and pygmy possums. All gliders have a membrane running down each side of their body which they use as sails to glide from tree to tree. These are tiny marsupials which can fit in the palm of your hand. </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344402461736346242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 269px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4PqVk2D5KWSLb_pdVTebC06PQ4RkMQR9qgy64LIH88wJEA6mwpfAG4OSABPDjiAlyUVcucslJhxxHUXuGPQ-QYjtkSnTJ0T0kQtmvjaNUFki_QTWiq0hvHvZxAfbhwyFRiw6j/s320/IMG_4399c.JPG" border="0" /><br />The pygmy possum is now an endangered species. Urban cats and dogs have significantly reduced the numbers as has deforestation. I was interested to learn that in some countries sugar gliders are kept as pets. They are particularly cute and easy to handle.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344402469171155106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 260px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Prz-BuNEHk_98NqCBiDMEG4usGUMdnLochxXbyFskWMj08Ot6XZRrz6yxPmSNpnitc9OjK9KM4Cz4iz3XsgQMziRfYOaEBOTGI5cOhTOCfvjkaxSiB3jCUPFUVEVIfb1chBo/s320/IMG_4463c.JPG" border="0" /><br />Leadbeaters possum is the animal symbol of the state of Victoria. It was thought to be extinct, however a few have been found and it remains an endangered species. The recent Victorian bush fires would have really damaged their native habitat.<br /><br />Possums are another of our fascinating marsupials who have their babies in a pouch. They are also arboreal living in the tree trunks and nocturnal, coming out at night.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344402098691406642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOThc6tLbBi46jsmwubEPcWS5Xu0Q6kdHKjaQRPnaQZgeiGyw5uC-eyGN6NJCqkF3uzT3K8bz7lpopi5k9F_T-Znx2wMaXbgLtC5n0gLn7Akj5eTVZQwBWJB4o8ygq_s1vV62H/s320/IMG_0820c.JPG" border="0" /><br />I hope you like my pesky possums. I have the patterns listed on etsy. My next crochet challenge is the Tasmanian devil.<br /><br />Thanks for popping in, and do leave a comment!<br /><br />(c) copyright crochetroo Australia 2009.crochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28439873.post-81094977084964929702009-03-22T19:15:00.005+10:002009-03-22T19:54:39.798+10:00Harmony Wrap ( free crochet pattern for Harmony Day)<div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_6Z8ycXvDJKppN644y0AE0rXryvjlTj5N_Y51l71g2eAXitRp5K8Cw1LPrXnDEo1ZApOmcirdTqImLEAyj-poo7zO2TGZNArFOzZORnWlef_l8jJh18NYd3cOFUtd7Ru2Y8er/s1600-h/IMG_4344c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315939412534383826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 285px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_6Z8ycXvDJKppN644y0AE0rXryvjlTj5N_Y51l71g2eAXitRp5K8Cw1LPrXnDEo1ZApOmcirdTqImLEAyj-poo7zO2TGZNArFOzZORnWlef_l8jJh18NYd3cOFUtd7Ru2Y8er/s320/IMG_4344c.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div> March 21 is Harmony day. This is a day where we celebrate the diversity of our community. It is celebrated on this day as the 21st March is also known as Human rights day and Sharpeville Day in remembrance of the Sharpeville massacre in South Africa in 1960.</div><br /><div><div align="left"><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTsnBMbBSR00zBYyBOx8q1Gg-1SyV7sg-kveg7sqoyvZA8BSxiSPPY2BN93LIdrGT-O7oy9QpQ0qEJDVnJfhzGeLJWr7CtUGBx8XhIn5cad8vhlfO3JDH-KKNAixmEYtj5RoUx/s1600-h/harmony-square-small.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315939104099813810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 306px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTsnBMbBSR00zBYyBOx8q1Gg-1SyV7sg-kveg7sqoyvZA8BSxiSPPY2BN93LIdrGT-O7oy9QpQ0qEJDVnJfhzGeLJWr7CtUGBx8XhIn5cad8vhlfO3JDH-KKNAixmEYtj5RoUx/s320/harmony-square-small.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.harmony.gov.au/">http://www.harmony.gov.au/</a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Living in Harmony program was established in 1998 and administered by the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs. The Diverse Australia Program is designed to highlight cultural issues for all Australian citizens, and give all Australian's collective goals to reduce racism within Australia, such as:<br /><br />· Take a stand against racism, prejudice and intolerance;<br />· Help build a peaceful and productive future for our children by setting an example of how to live in harmony, making the most of our racial, cultural, social and religious diversity; and<br />· Put into practice the best of traditional Australian values - justice, equality, fairness and friendship.<br />· Celebrate Australia's many successes as a diverse and harmonious multicultural society;<br />· Re-commit to our common values of respect and goodwill towards our fellow Australian's of all backgrounds;<br />· Say 'no' to racism. </div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315946320000395010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 70px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxbGLSnae12WBRvuuXzVXsAhf9v23U8xqnjdHDSA0355JERLKsyNXtyb1WxMOd2R0H81N_0tJDTWbEaMxXRmoJuVWckaAdZjqS_4p0HPYoD5bsKpRbeh6HWRNicZP0Vp8TqTk_/s320/everyone_belongs.gif" border="0" /><br /><div>March 21 is also my birthday, and I treated myself recently to some gorgeous yarn I found at Lincraft in Brisbane. The yarn is called "surprise" and is full a happy colours which remind me of the harmony day banner. I had to think what to make it into and finally came up with this wrap. The outrageous cheery colours are fabulous and this yarn is super soft.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://lincraft.cart.net.au/details/2507674.html">http://lincraft.cart.net.au/details/2507674.html</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>All of these colours come out of the ball so I guess that is why the call it "Surprise".</div><div></div><br /><div>So here is the pattern for what I have called my "Harmony Wrap". It is a little out there, but hey it is a lot of fun. The increases make the wrap fan out and provide a nice stretchy shaped edge which allows for flexibility in how you tie it. I hope you enjoy it as much I do!</div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#ff9900;">Harmony Wrap</span> </span></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315939420192034578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 287px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAQ9yASsk0N7x-95CMSKiFECU_bsyLgn4UtxNkBBspU3s3VzHH0jjIcflgF4a1KrCapCgx_SSyOwTcb1nIcmvT_vNc2lPdLij19j8N8n9t0l38_ZyQbv-ccWi13UGB0X2q0lSg/s320/IMG_4349c.JPG" border="0" /></span></strong> <div align="left">© crochetroo Australia, this pattern is for your personal use only. Please do not reproduce, resell, load to the web or make items to sell<br /><br /></div><div align="left"><strong>NOTE: Australian UK terms are first/ USA terms second = tr/dc<br /></strong><br />The yarn is called surprise from Lincraft and I used 2 balls. Each ball has about 160 metre and a thickness of about 9wpi. Any variegated yarn will do however this yarn has a lovely soft feel and a bright array of colours. It reminds me of the diversity in the Harmony Day banner.<br /><br />Hook H8/ 5mm<br />Shell = (2tr/dc 2ch 2tr/dc) worked into the 2ch sp of previous row. </div><br /><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315939119902731714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 246px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxsfl-O2uYSv8NeqwfGFCEmwuhqAAX8YJzslZpwBBjRlcd3VC3htkLomCHJTYNVqwxT5gphttXM7RtT8lQnkyOngb8YJvjbp-xP47qe-IX4Z38NP8DHT2Mb-dFbM7I9WuzC3LU/s320/IMG_4335c.JPG" border="0" /><br />1. Start with a 6ch, slst join into a loop. 1ch start then 12dc/sc into ring, slst join.<br /><br />2. 5ch start (counts as 1 tr/dc 2ch throughout), (1tr/dc 2ch) into next st 9times = 10 posts TURN<br /><br />3. 5ch start, (1tr/dc 2ch) into ch sp 4 times, into next ch sp ( 2tr/dc 2ch 2tr/dc) shell, 2ch then repeat (1tr/dc 2ch) into next 4 ch sp, 1tr/dc into 3rd ch of start ch, TURN.<br /><br />4. 5ch start, (1tr/dc 2ch) into ch sp, work shell into shell sp, then continue 2ch, (1tr/dc 2ch) into ch sp till end, 1tr/dc into 3rd ch of start ch, TURN, repeat this row for 5, 6 and 7.<br /><br />8. 5ch start, *(1tr/dc 2ch) into ch sp 4 times, into next ch sp ( 2tr/dc 2ch 2tr/dc) shell into next sp*, 2ch* repeat *-* around giving you 3 shells in the row, finish row as before with 1tr/dc into 3rd ch of start ch, TURN .<br /><br />9 – 12 work as before with a shell in each of the 3 shells in each round<br /><br />13. Repeat row 8 = 7 shells<br /><br />Continue pattern on these stitches for approx 13 rounds = 26 in total or until you are almost out of yarn.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315939122502312770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 261px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWgT5cT4sGejBN94znsGvxzsJkPM6zUHAQzC1xOH-XrptN3QG7xzXtP-Tp8Jh-5jUCN9kdaSJvKHT1aMWjWpnBqjEys2zSovYmeLPsfCVJiXCXb8SP6n-j2FnDts7IDObuBaOR/s320/IMG_4343c.JPG" border="0" /><br />Last round. 1dc/sc into first sp, 20ch 1dc/sc same sp, then * (3ch 1dc/sc) each space till you reach shell (1dc/sc 20 ch 1dc/sc) in shell space*, repeat from * - * till end of row, work (1dc/sc 20 ch 1dc/sc) in last loop.<br /><br />Continue to work along side edge of rows with (3ch 1dc/sc) each space till you reach the start, slst join into first dc/sc, weave in ends.<br /><br />Holding each 20 ch loop in half, tie a knot.<br /><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315939127962780786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRa4svuUjtuLhrgiEJneCTh-InW433cuL0kMmdo9jPdSW9DYJtlUyKcGjy-XIzBKBFja1fEGvqVPKUZPpADZFiogCPGunv3LNu_Z8Iv3tMzyAnmmlW23AxW959x78MZS_W-6xB/s320/IMG_4348c.JPG" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div><br /><p>You can tie the corners across the back and achieve a shrug like effect. I ended up sewing a button onto one of the corners to make it hold.</p>Enjoy wearing your harmony wrap and remember to be inclusive and harmonous all year round.<br /><p>(c) crochetroo Australia</p><br /><p></p>crochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28439873.post-7140211179879447322009-02-15T12:00:00.005+10:002009-02-15T12:34:36.229+10:00Victorian Bushfire Appeal<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302841259010188034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 413px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 101px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIT76jFcVtA87ZM-mx_ugp0F0GQZ0j7fmGN-TqbFlqpThcNgKUvrt2au2YHpAkR_iseWZBjyxLevP4lrm29n-a6kgVqQ4dT-btAVHQuCEPzed6D5jjG7t8jmVtfffw69vv0gKg/s320/iusb_760x100_6059982+bushfire+appeal.jpg" border="0" /><a href="http://www.redcross.org.au/vic/services_emergencyservices_victorian-bushfires-appeal-2009.htm">http://www.redcross.org.au/vic/services_emergencyservices_victorian-bushfires-appeal-2009.htm</a><br /><br />There is not much more that can be said about the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bush fires</span> that ripped through Victoria last week. The victims of the fires included both human and wildlife. It is estimated that nearly 200 people lost their lives while over 1Million wildlife are estimated to have perished. I count my blessings that where I live is safe from the fires, and I have appreciated the numerous enquiries I have received from the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Internet</span> community.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302841265542470130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8HPQLWLSZYZeoVTY26HZcBG05m7sVulTtOWNXQo7ddd1vLXceABRHPNTmYWesyVHDKR9jppbqlNjUe2FNGHxfhY2Y_Dc_DQlDqBZsEI7ILhYIiPbu7Oen_VOP8rZkWUeEP1vg/s320/0,,6480884,00.jpg" border="0" /><br />The photo above of Sam the koala is one of the most touching encounters I have ever seen. Sam drank three bottles of water and had badly scorched paws.<br /><br />The Dust team ( Down Under Street Team) at E<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">tsy</span> have organised a special store in order to raise funds for the bushfire appeal.<br /><br />All the goods have been donated with 100% going to the Red Cross.<br /><br />I have listed some special packages of my crochet patterns and will be contributing some more as soon as I get them together.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302841263472102818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 314px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fW0BUmPjEc8PMkxmi-ZQED_UEpxO5pDG4jPBoSTeYKTD-sxr0rZVaNuS018Hfxx2lGhBKvKX1CSS5o_BSKaqTBpx3SVO0kiXeokCIpdci-hRLqlHxRJ4pYfVR-WGdH4p1JAd/s320/cover2.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />Please visit the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Etsy</span> VICTORIAN BUSHFIRE APPEAL store:<br /><a href="http://ozbushfireappeal.etsy.com/" target="_blank">http://ozbushfireappeal.etsy.com/</a><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302841258342465906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 318px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVxeft41YVHxZ5pA9uS6_YpQsBHrfzzkDxwRIOL4tUrBbjMolntCVwTnwyfuXpd2IEO1gtH6YA-0vLowLB5Ubmb5E9l_waNOlYzzZdgCKKuhyphenhyphenY8twnNe_YkCoZvDG4wvC9Xiya/s320/koala.JPG" border="0" /><br />alternatively if you wish to donate direct:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.redcross.org.au/vic/services_emergencyservices_victorian-bushfires-appeal-2009.htm">http://www.redcross.org.au/vic/services_emergencyservices_victorian-bushfires-appeal-2009.htm</a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizLnEwubjUrPuo4Wy54VmlFxkYk7Wiau4_qy4CAuK78LhgdrhjQeIzjtGtMYjGauAqw9Hy0bCjFAxuaDPuE1RaxYuL9p3T38guTKoKVF04uLboGrqKFKkGHnSd8H8gs0-xc-rJ/s1600-h/baby.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302841262397726706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 156px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizLnEwubjUrPuo4Wy54VmlFxkYk7Wiau4_qy4CAuK78LhgdrhjQeIzjtGtMYjGauAqw9Hy0bCjFAxuaDPuE1RaxYuL9p3T38guTKoKVF04uLboGrqKFKkGHnSd8H8gs0-xc-rJ/s320/baby.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Thank you for your support.</div><div></div><div>(c) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">crochetroo</span> Australia<br /><div><br /><br /><div><div><div> </div></div></div></div></div>crochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28439873.post-30052280015702127892009-02-08T16:46:00.003+10:002009-02-08T17:23:13.823+10:00Happy Hearts (free crochet pattern)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq1tLJr1CHtmxOWtTSNduHiym1pgEgWkL_il3lVg3LgOXMxP3yk2PcN8sONiMTIgpGlUclncll4iJgbZGOcrUSG1DkpZ5gn1akDCv7s1Kw8Sw_lgaD7HolgiVWxr4xDXr95jFN/s1600-h/IMG_4081c.JPG"></a> <span style="color:#ffccff;">Happy Hearts - to make you feel warm and fuzzy like a nice hug!</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_qXYTMGU3c2VKyl-cJMhJCdZ4rwmOPZWk_Rgd2x9qyDG2TvVosBpnQ5ckkMiUhD81m3yhXEYh7K78WSErWH2Bh5KQRoetC3anTuWMGIhcHpF4fkj6QzcHD7_3qMX735A6bF_l/s1600-h/IMG_4085c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300314974283535826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 245px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_qXYTMGU3c2VKyl-cJMhJCdZ4rwmOPZWk_Rgd2x9qyDG2TvVosBpnQ5ckkMiUhD81m3yhXEYh7K78WSErWH2Bh5KQRoetC3anTuWMGIhcHpF4fkj6QzcHD7_3qMX735A6bF_l/s320/IMG_4085c.JPG" border="0" /></a> This is one of those silly things I came up with while I was watching TV. We don't really celebrate Valentines Day in a big way down here, however it does seem to be getting more popular with the young ones. My boys are at the age when there seems to always be a young lady at the dinner table so I figured I would go with the flow and make some hearts in the mood of love.<br /><br />This is what I call my Happy Heart Motif. I am still working on the background count, however here is the heart to get you started.<br /><br />Some of the ideas for what you could do with these are:<br /><ul><li>Make a set for some quirky coasters, </li><li>Join 2 together and fill with lavender for a sachet,</li><li>Add a ribbon to the top to make a hanging decoration,</li><li>Make one in cotton and add a tassel for a book mark,</li><li>Sew a bobby or pin on the back and wear as a brooch, or</li><li>Use to decorate a card for someone special. </li></ul><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ1R__xB2jROPUPaa5HE0KynqAwR-lmR8S19XX0KWII7gKDB7AJnZdAnK-mMSiyFm-nWqSSLjcnGa7CJ5aAA-4Jayv6ixU4K70-5DKzqvzaVifnS2lfRnp70nbBEN4zr6XSjF1/s1600-h/IMG_4086c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300314976931832978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 287px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ1R__xB2jROPUPaa5HE0KynqAwR-lmR8S19XX0KWII7gKDB7AJnZdAnK-mMSiyFm-nWqSSLjcnGa7CJ5aAA-4Jayv6ixU4K70-5DKzqvzaVifnS2lfRnp70nbBEN4zr6XSjF1/s320/IMG_4086c.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Instructions</span></strong><br /><br />Australian and UK terms are used first; USA are shown second in [brackets].<br /><br />8ply/double knit/worsted weight yarn in 2 colours 4mm/ J6 hook = 9cm, 3.75 in wide<br />Small heart use 4ply [size 10] cotton and 1.75mm/ steel 5 hook = 6cm / 2.5 in wide<br /><br /><strong>Round 1:</strong> 3ch <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">slst</span> into ring, 3ch start then working into ring make 15tr [dc], <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">slst</span> into top of start ch to form a circle =16<br /><br /><strong>Round 2:</strong> 3ch start, into next st work 8tr [dc], miss 2st, 1dc [<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">sc</span>] next st, miss 2 st, 8tr [dc] next st, 1tr [dc] next st, 2tr [dc] next st twice, 1tr [dc] next st, (2tr 1<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">dtr</span> 2tr) OR [2dc 1tr 2dc] into next st (chin point), 1tr [dc] next st, 2tr [dc] next st twice, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">slst</span> join to start ch, finish off and weave in ends = 34 st<br /><br /><strong>Round 3: Worked in front loops only</strong><br />Join contrast yarn with a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">slst</span> at the chin, 1ch 1dc [<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">sc</span>] in same st, 2ch 1tr [dc] same st, *miss 1 st then 1dc [<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">sc</span>] next st, 2ch 1tr [dc] same st* repeat from *-* around heart, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">slst</span> join to last ch finish off and weave in ends = 17 shells.<br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300314974864933538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMbSjdmjZqKFX9wul_0U1KvjfXFYNXYgQ2UdlYy4fr-bNFmPEVDLDjFaskMx8hQfGGxT8SUtIsrXMjkBT_4IiuqZpLEGBdDQYK4jQDgRpuh2XvIuk2j2KZGgmbQZIqwQwGrd-1/s320/IMG_4083c.JPG" border="0" /><strong>Smile and Eyes<br /></strong> <br />If you look at your heart you will see the outline of a smile and some eyes.<br /> <br />Using contrast yarn neatly stitch a mouth between round 1 and 2.</p><p><br />Work 3 stitches to create eyes. These can be angled to create different personalities.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300314974022677298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-_RgKi7m5itLW2gty6Jg4UCJKymhfX_VclrDmNC3nesO6Wa1nm3ozPyFEFWA1lwoGXvs8848W7Azd8EqmmSpmbINTMxlKWAzYZ4Pf6b-U4r3WufxecLNUb8P-Y1cdC3kyIVnC/s320/IMG_4084c.JPG" border="0" /></p>Enjoy giving your Happy Hearts to someone special. Have a loving Valentines Day!<br /><br /><br />(c) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">crochetroo</span> Australia protected by copyright. Please do not reproduce my patterns or images by any means. While I am happy for you to make these for personal use, gifts and limited charity fundraising, please do not sell on the web or sell finished items to make a personal profit.crochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28439873.post-69794337406097552132009-01-26T13:54:00.008+10:002009-01-26T14:59:44.971+10:00Happy Australia Day!<div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295448945081893874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnKjzsdxmdLKUm_zDHu8GVvcVVVxpKhIxMGoj9KsjIY27Z1CsZpU7kaBsE6NIMy-sbWfPDJkdIKkxOrwlKiKh6YhIpu69SdVrVf8XjN1kcXZTlx7nScALVeH2riGSzF0paa7-I/s320/IMG_0923c.JPG" border="0" /></div><div></div><br /><div>Today is Australia Day. This celebrates the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney cove and the start of our contemporary Australian Settlement. For the indigenous Australian, this day marked the invasion of the British, the arrival of rabbits, rats, measles and the common cold.</div><div></div><br /><div>We have come a long way in reconciliation, however more is to be done.</div><div></div><br /><br /><div>Last night we watched <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Jelena</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Dokic</span> win the quarter final in the Australian Open. This was quite an Achievement for this young woman. Her life has been pretty tough as she has battled depression, financial difficulties and a father who has attracted a lot of bad press for his antics. It was her Dad who brought her to Australia in 1994 to escape the conflict in their native Yugoslavia and turn her into a tennis champion. He was then thrown out of the United States Open in 2000 after screaming obscenities. But last night she was remarkable.</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295456644209236226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEittziH2_iNdSZcxw-DgWiX1wKE3NUqCg08Of6CPfD60F56YM7-FEi2r1pZC0c1ImGrfsBM7DHfJugZdXInZdbNseAK2mAlIzYAL2YKbNcAmm9EfB75uhfH1rG4w-gFqa8V5acp/s320/800pxd-Flag_of_Australia_svg.JPG" border="0" /> <div></div><div></div><div>So while watching the tennis I was feeling a little patriotic and decided I would try and do an Australian Flag Tea Cosy - just for Australia Day.</div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>How stupid of me as the Australian flag isn't the easiest thing to crochet. In fact why couldn't our flag be as simple as the Yugoslavia ( Serbian ) flag with simple stripes of red white and blue.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>So here is my first attempt.</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295447738693534722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBG7biUbcPgftdAuClsxK0t55hvv_w1hVBxO77EZdkgvAIPuD9Spd4P6wrR2RsaTE6KYQQuyavOuEai9omOyHOf1CNpWGLh49SLhG_FfDRpX6kfGDQYHHlUyQ_d1Sfnk7ywINo/s320/IMG_4003c.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>Family feedback - "the stars aren't starry enough"</div><div></div><br /><div>" flags are supposed to be rectangular not square" .. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">doh</span> but the teapot is round</div><div></div><br /><div>"The pointer looks like the size of a meteor about to hit <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Ularoo</span>" </div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295447743831573842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-v9FQl-onKmas_LHmiXZy40zwWAvihL4ClTjqu4PKmGRQEuxRlW9lsBjcKVWKlNU912FSp-WmVbYwiFknfUAuzBQ_N0cWyq1C_0zPF7KitZE-qeDhKPkq-bwjSgcBsCEuKT7q/s320/IMG_4010c.JPG" border="0" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL6WCbecOsQOqNoeiRwBE5au0m5SGMiq8z0aqx8O1dd_s_1eZuLsQIXTiOYaXecEJOlNqfMvf2mPnjIfv1rLx5VxzpvONHGCZZycy6s2oHzYaRsX39qYdTA-dfLSlPfVF8jDlA/s1600-h/IMG_0923sale.JPG"></a></div><br /><br /><div>"<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">mmm</span> I didn't realise the Southern Cross was made of triangles, and a white space.</div><div></div><br /><div>"You know the pointer has 7 points Mum"<br /></div><br /><div>Yep, I know that I counted them.. pity it looks like a wildflower.....</div><div></div><br /><div>The points are symbolic , one for each State and 1 for the territories. I reckon a flannel flower would have been a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">hellava</span> lot easier to crochet though. It could easily have 7 petals. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsaihVTJ3vqucl7ghv_TnTzaEOfbdIGBSkQjX2c2RXpqgy7HD7hx2FcuaB6-31VcdrVfEBY_bOZfe4hAuqzZhpI9BUh-Bx-QCglcNM2_zIIp6XHQM_jcheHUzZs2Dbb3ShkgYR/s1600-h/IMG_4012c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295447745731965138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsaihVTJ3vqucl7ghv_TnTzaEOfbdIGBSkQjX2c2RXpqgy7HD7hx2FcuaB6-31VcdrVfEBY_bOZfe4hAuqzZhpI9BUh-Bx-QCglcNM2_zIIp6XHQM_jcheHUzZs2Dbb3ShkgYR/s320/IMG_4012c.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />" You should have started this about 6 months ago if you wanted it finished by today...."<br /><br /><div>Yes I love having honest critique to improve my design skills ; o)</div><div></div><div>Oh well at least I got the colours right.</div><div><br />So this is the first side of the cosy, and I am away to see if I can make the stars starrier, the pointer a bit more pointy, and find a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">rectangular</span> teapot.</div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>As for the rest of the Day, I have baked the pavlova, and it is now cooling in the oven. We have a nice leg of lamb to roast in the Weber and a bottle of Jacobs Creek red.</div><div></div><br /><div>I was planning to go and sweep out the barb q area as we had a bit of a storm last night. As I look out the deck though, it is starting to rain. Maybe I will just stay in side and see if I can improve on the flag instead.</div><br /><div></div>I am also thinking that the Indigenous flag might have been an easier choice for my first flag attempt.</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295458692975921714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSteHYNkRiTA_XE-DbLgMKCU0eBkoDEuwT9_GX_CykWCX9qy7LylltuCyLNtbBcDc9NswcVhu5dkLk0hh-8PIm68QW_CdC6p-TpGI-ri9sjFAvnbuwh8Tay4rhA5Q_GEvRxeDI/s320/aboriginal-flag.JPG" border="0" /> <div></div><div><br /><div>Have a happy Australia Day!<br /><br /></div><br /><div><div>(c) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">crochetroo</span> Australia</div></div></div>crochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28439873.post-20033737595116357692009-01-17T22:19:00.006+10:002009-01-17T23:16:16.402+10:00A yarn about yarn - Panda Lustre<div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292238857157891250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZmCTeQ_B3By6XB4f8SALFPQyDNQV8tN_9pnzpgjiEloZ9mpw1mvTVhLtxEY1HXEb7St0hh6CcoLnEfTYjG_7q26DK4148vhwth6Vl55nK8tF4l0lrDTH354FXDfCjsoUTcBY3/s320/IMG_3895.JPG" border="0" /><br />A work colleague of mine is having a baby this week ( his wife that is) , and we had a baby shower for him. She is a tiny little thing and is having a planned c section. They have the date set, and they know it is a girl. I always liked the surprise factor when I had my kids. Knowing the date and sex to me, is a bit like knowing what your Birthday present is, before you open it.<br /><br />So in the knowledge that it was a little girl I made the baby pink booties above. This got me thinking about baby yarns. Now I must say they turned out the cutest little things, however this is mainly due to the yarn. Had I made them from string, I doubt they would have the same cuteness factor happening!<br /><br />I made these little tea tree booties out of Panda Lustre. I just love this yarn. It is my favorite for making baby stuff in the synthetic yarn range available down here and quite reasonable priced.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292250289905744514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 271px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQIt7oWyzAy_0KOtPwpKEdj_bJnHrPC2bxr0UEjGG0brhiXeDcLGfEZUOatUn6PpbLmA8HP6ti0tnsMB0_JfzDGq8F-YTXHu2IssZKP62UDtp57mVd_Sxq8Ceho0zozMEXvKC/s320/IMG_9668c.JPG" border="0" /><br />If you look close at the picture you can see the viscose lustre running through the thread. The composition is 85% acrylic and 15% viscose.<br /><br />Crocheting with this stuff is very satisfying, and no I don't have shares in the company! However a look inside my wool cupboard might indicate otherwise.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg99u0gdE3-zeX6DacFRuVHv70Rzzk2aukSDEEA9YLGinddHciEGjBFS2mtqONXsPc3RtWMlmGKdL1sjX2D4jNoN9dUfzdtasRfYCUt4l98u6tcYl3DEldYbeAbR8ZxEES7ccut/s1600-h/IMG_8863c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292238875726362898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 289px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg99u0gdE3-zeX6DacFRuVHv70Rzzk2aukSDEEA9YLGinddHciEGjBFS2mtqONXsPc3RtWMlmGKdL1sjX2D4jNoN9dUfzdtasRfYCUt4l98u6tcYl3DEldYbeAbR8ZxEES7ccut/s320/IMG_8863c.JPG" border="0" /></a> The koalas above were made in the variegated lilac in the range, and the little hat below in the flecked white, aqua and yellow.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhakfr8QGPRzbzt4QmHJnE_CpsHI6MOi2kd1wXYxuxbMqHz1B-nl9yg-ej3APWsUTRZfctMhvFzR0r2NY2zVoepv-WNdKQEgDzprnVNCa-3u2JLqdY6wYjXn-oDpIblJ4bhlwQL/s1600-h/IMG_9652c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292238871060417970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhakfr8QGPRzbzt4QmHJnE_CpsHI6MOi2kd1wXYxuxbMqHz1B-nl9yg-ej3APWsUTRZfctMhvFzR0r2NY2zVoepv-WNdKQEgDzprnVNCa-3u2JLqdY6wYjXn-oDpIblJ4bhlwQL/s320/IMG_9652c.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div>And then there is baby blue.. I have been experimenting with baby sulphur cockatoo designs, and while the lemon isn't quite sulphur it is soft enough for babies gear.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1OAYMOlA7HPQHbbRqoWHH4RTzOYRllyXAPdK3GqKO5fBHtDy2x6tkR_eAtEmdGFzoL8CLAhEAwjwN4rzHjTPFtQ_mrtENBL2F0LCbfFmvEFJ_ee7vOpDOULnMljFrgAfYgwfr/s1600-h/IMG_3844c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292238859588560018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 223px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1OAYMOlA7HPQHbbRqoWHH4RTzOYRllyXAPdK3GqKO5fBHtDy2x6tkR_eAtEmdGFzoL8CLAhEAwjwN4rzHjTPFtQ_mrtENBL2F0LCbfFmvEFJ_ee7vOpDOULnMljFrgAfYgwfr/s320/IMG_3844c.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />And a few years back they had mint but they seem to have discontinued it. At the time I bought a few balls of it as I reckon mint green is a nice alternative to lemon when you don't know the babies gender. It works brilliantly for my koala booties as it reminds me of the gum trees.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292243026792376642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidLnHEljKWgIEAUEcDZOjB_Hb8U8r-dGqu6ig2VT_47vzylp8o2SMiGuaAGzhyphenhyphenWK6o32ORKhJbgI9lLIyS3Ke_AFY7KWWYC57XlovT1zLk1T2QUsGq7y572eR6u1BPnzWCDlL_/s320/green+koala+(2).JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>So this is my favourite synthetic baby yarn. I have never been big on the nylons as they seem to split. The lustre in the Panda gives a nice texture that adds to a quality finish. It also has an increasing colour range in the traditional baby pastels.</div><div><br />Here is a link to their web:</div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.pandayarns.biz/colour_range.asp?yarnid=11">http://www.pandayarns.biz/colour_range.asp?yarnid=11</a></div><br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292250292367562674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiATFdomZitt8akyveFPeKVN8PNwHWlFSpWegrPuwAuYrvDa6GwUVcCr8tq1lnApwk2ouo9RxoPNpKb74WiQ5u_PhV1ldBBNLldIJ3noRDQF_C48Z4_taYvMomvOP5KfDkPCNqj/s320/IMG_9663c.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div></div><div>Now as you can see the page really under represents this product as the colours are much sharper and the viscose really sparkles. An Australian company who has been around for a few years now. Why the heck they are "Panda" and not "Possum" or "Numbat" is any ones guess, but they do spin a good product.</div><br /><div></div><div></div><br /><div>Thanks for looking.</div><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>(c) crochetroo Australia images protected by copyright. </div></div></div></div></div>crochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28439873.post-26689984121005300592009-01-11T16:30:00.007+10:002009-01-11T17:37:15.027+10:00Summer CrochetSo Christmas has come and gone and the weather here is perfect for the beach. My family are always horrified when I take my togs, towel and crochet to our favourite local beach. I have never understood why. Others sit and read, and have things stuck in their ears, and play cricket... and well I crochet. And if Beach Cricket is good enough for The Australian Cricket Team to be televised, then I reckon there is an opening for Beach Crochet as well.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289920576046976978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 314px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOhkxgY8xAt6ET8xrI-9EIYtcCpMfR-C_jJBW4ugaorDSuPjLNRM7vd05n-QW9vNmQb0yKixw6aXnqirtkBDM8AuDkvGP-jDiQRrMS5kIae9iulStyqroOiv8uvL_R2DZ16-X4/s320/IMG_3583c.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br />There is only one thing worse than getting sand in your undies, and in your chewing gum, and that is getting in in your yarn, so I have a special Beach Crochet Bag. Sad but true. And if I never took my hook to the surf, how would I have ever managed to take the great photo above?<br /><br />I already have a backlog of Adult <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Uggs</span> and a tail less possum in my basket, but I much prefer the coming up with the designs easier than the sizing and testing.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289929556149633314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 277px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15EMA9rxHQWatlhs2nTf34lRJzP6EQ1ZqAQD9OXMiPHN_GUfrLBbOCvJRhl6pqiBoylgks4GFas6Wls6xljew5N-uUpNyYXzMHkrDR13xetsO-7BEcnc0oWnetGGX39fyDeGy/s320/boomerangs.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />I finally listed my boomerang booties which took me forever because I needed to get the sizing right. Motifs on the other hand give me much more creative licence.<br /><br />So my mind has been refreshed and the kids have been home and I have been on a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">rugalug</span> binge.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289929241238503122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 317px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj848o13phaYUQADzrUv8ha7ZV4ibR0tCMH6Gkf8MRGKeKb9L67Dt4wvNxkQacaAyv1GIqsmUTwxzJ5XsWMtyOOvz5FpyitkYPPB0ezE-UlkfVZWRrppVSrc0ouzneeerHc6e5w/s320/IMG_8051c.JPG" border="0" /> I designed the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Muttaburrasaurus</span> late 2007 and have since been pondering whether I could come up with another of the dinosaur family.<br /><br />My son ( who claims he is the source of all my great ideas) suggested a stegosaurus. So After a few prototypes here it is below. I kinda like this guy as he that boyhood adventure about him.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289927376409327890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 290px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguh7A4_NMxpQg8WBAvHbr_xGDxzZj3yt5_j93OqgyBdEVasRu2Kcy08li8hylCr1uueTramFZT6rXM_pSKxVcxmBQEiKn1ERXx-JxXDQM8QVuG3XpPLxJuwgUZEXYWKqLyZLCG/s320/IMG_3069c.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />Trouble is with these sort of critters, is having never seen one, other than in the Jurassic Park movies, and lying around the boys room when they were little. (Gosh how I hated standing on those plastic dinosaurs in the dark. They used to scare the willies out of me and hurt like crazy.) My conundrum is always how to get the character, and the colour. I mean what is the character and colour of stegosaurus any way? I decided they must be flamboyant with all those spikes happening. Remind me of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, very gregarious and colourful in an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">outbacky</span> sort of way.<br /><br />So now I am on a dinosaur roll and I am getting a bit more confident. So I say to my self, if I can crochet Butterflies and Budgies, then a Pterodactyl cant be too hard.<br /><br />This is what I did New Years Eve. I know , I must have a very boring life, however I did have a cocktail, in a long glass beside me.<br /><br />Next morning I ask hub "what do you think this is"<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_y9NqjNEH9-wYVt-GmhSkMShpHNx32yUOtxQwljDGOGNuXj0apxhprF7xZxr_sN83vP3q_okxhpoCKZw3N-ovT9wPEwFeIkiw4CT7ZEgWkbG_zAqVc-BhUIOJ408EkVtzHh0T/s1600-h/IMG_3853c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289927378582746786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 308px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_y9NqjNEH9-wYVt-GmhSkMShpHNx32yUOtxQwljDGOGNuXj0apxhprF7xZxr_sN83vP3q_okxhpoCKZw3N-ovT9wPEwFeIkiw4CT7ZEgWkbG_zAqVc-BhUIOJ408EkVtzHh0T/s320/IMG_3853c.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />His response; "a rabbit"<br /><br />" er a rabbit in a batman cape".... not a good start to the new year my dear!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ5NEmuBnf_Y7m61LjDhT0gLQwH2i1HZr4KnpYcapNTkFL5N_28ph6YF74Axg1sAn8HKW1WRbHHWEFVYbtkmDZ8kyQz5vBztJf0Q8qR2kYY0gT-NLUviFiA0oSPQF8cDLdhzxC/s1600-h/IMG_0009c.JPG"></a>So I turn it on its side, and now it is looking more in flight. This angle reminds me more of the pterodactyls in the Flintstones. </div><div><br /> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289927374665875170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZvjmSHqktpj2694Qg45gSdnd19OZKL9T6jiIIXf03VOiB5FJjme2V5v7cSvhSGKzNI9Xipe22Wu3Dj-QlXIUjP73lziwsjf-JSVqFnptvdylOr1CoclPAZeeH9aPpcm8g511g/s320/IMG_3851c.JPG" border="0" /><br />So my January projects are to finish these guys off, however I decided that I need 4 of them to make a balanced set. I now have triceratops at an early stage of design and am feeling pretty pleased with myself. <div></div><div>Doesn't last long as our son says, " you have only done herbivores - you need to do some carnivores as well....." Maybe after the adult <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">uggs</span>, possums and cleaning out the fridge and tidying up the yard post summer storms....</div><div></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Geez</span> and I was thinking the herbivores was a terrific start to 2009. All I need now is a few of them in the backyard to munch through the jungle out there after the hot wet weather.</div><div></div><div>Happy New Year to You all, may you have many hours of fun with your families, wherever you are on the globe. I also wish you many hours of crocheting!<br /><br /></div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1WTF8NUTIaXqk7pNXju-teKSC7fP_w3shlC1_uaxA9dWmFprqBdPwiezZfMyFvwQGk3KFw-e7gDA6BLh4VQ1yTN3NvOeDAfMpdcHaQNUV4gkoJQ46uEc3Gawf3BmadpnBicxq/s1600-h/IMG_3572c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289920579543663314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 288px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1WTF8NUTIaXqk7pNXju-teKSC7fP_w3shlC1_uaxA9dWmFprqBdPwiezZfMyFvwQGk3KFw-e7gDA6BLh4VQ1yTN3NvOeDAfMpdcHaQNUV4gkoJQ46uEc3Gawf3BmadpnBicxq/s320/IMG_3572c.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />(c) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">crochetroo</span> Australia<br /><br /><div><div></div></div></div></div></div>crochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28439873.post-83400843695220328552008-12-08T20:10:00.007+10:002008-12-08T21:12:32.269+10:00Fragrant Frock Sachet - crochet pattern<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277363820493528482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 262px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Q1mlWuQHwcArDaqYuHaeqxktTafIRgJBmYQb3bLEuP9LXwq_DEPI-MHIRBgtBEltPTTD9-SQWufWSXlH8mtk4PNiOLPKbhqZa6Hjq9nItp2_fnDExWchQJ67FwdqyGISBqjQ/s320/IMG_3315c.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><div><div>I have called this little item a "Fragrant Frock", because to me "frock" is such a delightfully old fashioned term. I remember my Mum in Law once saying to me "that's a lovely frock" and one of my kids laughing and saying "what the heck is a frock?"</div><div></div><div> </div><div>A "frock" does sound so very proper though. I can't imagine a floozy wearing a "frock". You sit with your legs crossed and sip tea in a china tea cup while wearing a frock. Ladies wear frocks. Men should open the door for you if you wear a frock. To me it is feminine and pre feminism.</div><div></div><div> </div><div>A frock is defined as a loose dress with a skirt and a bodice. I also think of a religious frock or smock. </div><div> </div><div>Any hows I did take the time to write out the pattern for the little pink oddity I found in Grandmas cupboard that I shared in my last post. I am sure Grandma is smiling at the thought of something out of her cupboard, and the term "frock" being immortalised on the web. </div><div></div><br /><div>I did have fun recreating this, as it is so long since I made the first one. I have no idea what the yarn in the original pink one is but it feels like a baby nylon in a 3 ply. Make sure you follow the correct terminology as I have used both Aus UK / USA terms like this dc/sc. These could also look kinda cute hanging on the Christmas tree as I reckon Angels would wear "frocks".</div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Fragrant Frock<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Australian UK terms first/ USA terms second<br /></span></strong><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277371107050702882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 291px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_8A3CkZwzzhcKnHyR_WZjoCZBNneJiUtHMw8oWM4BYLb6nMy4n7aXpkoiBmflbuH1F1NexEZXwhH2Lm16VsNi2-NcdnIYrEZHEKiuqPoEBD2Jy0c-EOIYXbf3ehIhirdebEaN/s320/IMG_3312cc.JPG" border="0" /> <div>Lavender frock above measures 10cm/4in long worked in 4ply baby weight and 3.75mm hook.<br /><br /><strong>Round 1:</strong> Start at the neck; 20ch slst into a ring, 3ch start then 43tr/dc into ring, slst join = 44<br /><br /><strong>Round 2 - 3:</strong> 3ch start, 1tr/dc into each st around slst join = 44<br /><br /><strong>Round 4:</strong> slst to between ch post and first tr/dc; 5ch start, 1tr/dc into same sp, miss 3st, into next sp (1tr/dc, 2ch, 1dc/sc) 4times; miss 10 then ((1tr/dc, 2ch, 1tr/dc) into next sp, miss 3) 5times; slst join to 3rd ch of start post = 10 groups of 2.<br /><br /><strong>Round 5:</strong> slst to ch sp between post and tr/dc, (3ch start, 1tr/dc, 1ch, 2tr/dc) into this sp, then into each ch sp around work (2tr/dc, 1ch, 2tr/dc); slst join to start ch = 10 shells.<br /><strong></strong></div><br /><div><strong>Rounds 6, 7, 8:</strong> as for round 5<br /><br /><strong>Round 9:</strong> slst to ch space, 3ch start, 4tr/dc into first sp, then 5tr/dc into each ch sp around, slst join.<br /><br /><strong>Join Bottom:</strong> Fold your frock in half so that your thread is on the right corner, match front and back shells and work through both sides 1dc/sc next 2st, into next st *(1dc/sc, 2ch, 1slst into dc/sc) this is a picot, 1dc/sc next 4st* repeat from *-* finish with 1dc/sc next 2st slst finish, weave in end = 5 picots<br /></div><br /><div>Join yarn at half way point on neck, 15ch then slst join to opposite side of neck, weave in ends.<br />Add a bow, pop some fragrant wooden balls into your frock, and loop on a hanger in the cupboard.</div><div> </div></div><div>Moth balls tickle my nose, however I like the smell of cedar balls or some of the little fragrant soaps that are available. </div><div><br /> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277363816198058194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoe6c7Vf14bej6Yv-pz0DVLwICXuaOcPa-YW8IBEyhHxVy5jsarPVBFbUIld9sxWad6-_NXqghKUB_s9hZS2zUIuV_ngYgRq_lmGSRWcTbQTVKskyxSq1c__auXS2q2QaYgVl2/s320/IMG_3314c.JPG" border="0" /><br />These make great little charity fundraisers or gifts for a bit of yesteryear. Have fun making them! <div> </div><div>(c) crochetroo Australia protected by copyright. Please do not reproduce my patterns or images by any means. While I am happy for you to make these for personal use, gifts and limited charity fundraising, please do not sell on the web or sell to make a personal profit.<br /><br /><div></div></div>crochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28439873.post-5500851800910200692008-11-30T16:56:00.007+10:002008-11-30T18:09:15.299+10:00Grandmas' Cupboards<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274341502859515266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhKyKZprZwKjc1lSAFX1SeFyPxTpzHPJ4hPGYKMLBjD5pa7Owj2Q1-ofsKEcnohpdF2Dq94ajQ3JKZxBvKo49N7-t_eJO1N_dyuOElNM_lTkzQxIj8XEM14bY1NHv8zCZmlDo6/s320/joanc.JPG" border="0" /><br />Earlier this year my Mum in law, my kids beloved Grandma, left us. One of the hard things when someone passes is not just dealing with the grief, but the finalisation of her belongings.<br /><br />It has taken us several months to slowly go through things, which while being an emotional time, was also a healing process. She had 3 sons, and none of them could go through her cupboards. I think it is a man thing, that sorting your mothers personal things is forbidden. So the task was left for me. Grandma was an immaculate woman, with a place for everything, and everything in its place, so while it wasn't a hard job it was a time of reflection.<br /><br />My Mum in law could never crochet. She used to boast how clever I was (not because I had a Uni degree) but, rather that I could crochet.<br /><br />I made and gifted her many things over the years. While many of them I had long forgotten, she has treasured every little item.<br /><br />I had a moment of sadness and said to hub - "She has kept everything I ever made her" to which, as you would expect a bloke to say responded - "well you didn't think she would throw them in the bin!". So here is showcase of some of the things I found that I had made for her.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNLUhM3ZPp5OfdJVQJTrVmgRDqByTKv3eLO97aQpCpKZymFlGaz2oxx2KBCLS3ZRzW_NZw7H996q8c4I1wAxo2EsIqNTv3X3YWJpei49y492xmbaCoxr2j6zzUoIbK4TagEtHF/s1600-h/joan+(9)c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274342012845635298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNLUhM3ZPp5OfdJVQJTrVmgRDqByTKv3eLO97aQpCpKZymFlGaz2oxx2KBCLS3ZRzW_NZw7H996q8c4I1wAxo2EsIqNTv3X3YWJpei49y492xmbaCoxr2j6zzUoIbK4TagEtHF/s320/joan+(9)c.JPG" border="0" /></a>Doilies, she loved doilies and I always knew this was a cherished gift. I had though, forgotten how many I had given her over the last 30 years. White doilies, ecru doilies, ;emon and purple doilies.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcC8gOk9RLIx6BNcf7LkanlMuMojBizd8DxvmQoNlrITwnCIHLhukkedvB0uRc6PX01ghl-0e5R1-CtXDB97GNPlQDijxZ_7c6jkf0K6zywYvUbfooc9ie1O7CtqUbeI8iqn1Z/s1600-h/joan+(8)c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274342008175804562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 278px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcC8gOk9RLIx6BNcf7LkanlMuMojBizd8DxvmQoNlrITwnCIHLhukkedvB0uRc6PX01ghl-0e5R1-CtXDB97GNPlQDijxZ_7c6jkf0K6zywYvUbfooc9ie1O7CtqUbeI8iqn1Z/s320/joan+(8)c.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Ecru doily with the pineapple pattern, I think I made this is the early 80s.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc3W9XgHO9lQl7HHiCVNglQABJD2jn2RJ0ta5zpQCOa-I5Y2L7ShUUlMgSzZ7PXpeQOG2_OqLfi1pHVCr-PBaHnBqqpqsOwd6Su3vXos4OUCWQ8Kx6ifxXaNGSEloa5rT6QM6d/s1600-h/joan+(6)c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274342001251084130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc3W9XgHO9lQl7HHiCVNglQABJD2jn2RJ0ta5zpQCOa-I5Y2L7ShUUlMgSzZ7PXpeQOG2_OqLfi1pHVCr-PBaHnBqqpqsOwd6Su3vXos4OUCWQ8Kx6ifxXaNGSEloa5rT6QM6d/s320/joan+(6)c.JPG" border="0" /></a> A yellow doily with an old design from one of my Nana's books.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274349591872413570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 254px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb43X-dFxGqbxxi477QNUjtmfqj8NYliZdsD06kLDCqX5SFM8Jm4H8wNKuU3pavHRM0Nzuc4eZftXaYbXsYsJ-3nN2Cse9OjcyXd7DV0RBwNd1VxNh1SEIudW-V3jeYFfdUBvu/s320/joan+(7)c.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh41JLWaevYOXPPhtK4mTupwBeiNWRqiAKV71jw4l0bpyPIkUndLjyZp_MAIkPnsK75AJEfdTqKpY3c0_SOgREgDWFG2r9aXFDhDcl9tFIsEw_0RA586p3pjlTnTTDfinzEXZcH/s1600-h/joan+(6)c.JPG"></a>I actually remember making this lavender fillet rose. I can't work out how to turn the photo, however this was one of my first attempts at fillet crochet. The rose is a bit stretched because my tension was tight. I remember making this one for her shortly after my husband and I became engaged.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTrIYQFkcyZu1cQ-O8bKageVHE6zcv3a5k6zg5wkUjGD6sxq5tzrA_iOnrKjvblejP0vfgi2sYFPcWjLx6vRfBzHpmc0Co7Bd-mB8ZKMqHAYDYjyEbYa93uXk9r3UGYJpLjl7B/s1600-h/joan+(5)c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274341988478507410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTrIYQFkcyZu1cQ-O8bKageVHE6zcv3a5k6zg5wkUjGD6sxq5tzrA_iOnrKjvblejP0vfgi2sYFPcWjLx6vRfBzHpmc0Co7Bd-mB8ZKMqHAYDYjyEbYa93uXk9r3UGYJpLjl7B/s320/joan+(5)c.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div>This is another piece of fillet that I worked her name into the corner of the handkerchief. She has kept this for many years, and I found it with some other handkerchief's I had edged for her. I am going to keep this one in a safe place in case one day, my daughter gets married, this can be her little piece of Grandma on her wedding day.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmpvFgOWSIS1MRCZP95W7tvAdJfrVmk6EE3ifyD5pJPjs9bf7nPlHq8QY8_dWTWMpD5J7z-_w0yQWZ5CY88vw-hc87-YS5inBfPumeuPt8GdXMThMoDM6GGCq-MzBD33bwuInt/s1600-h/joan+(4)c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274341534694447090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmpvFgOWSIS1MRCZP95W7tvAdJfrVmk6EE3ifyD5pJPjs9bf7nPlHq8QY8_dWTWMpD5J7z-_w0yQWZ5CY88vw-hc87-YS5inBfPumeuPt8GdXMThMoDM6GGCq-MzBD33bwuInt/s320/joan+(4)c.JPG" border="0" /></a> These made me laugh as the yellow hat is from the starched crochet era. I used to make doilies and them shape them with white glue over a cottage cheese container. There was a Leisure Arts brochure at the time that had a number of variations of these. The sachets were in her cupboard. Crocheted by me in blue thread, they are drink coasters which I then stitched onto little fabric pillows I made, filled with lavender and stitched on a ribbon to hang on a coat hanger.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitpFjgJawbOPp1GtEVjDfvCmA-6HFdipFTf-KqHVByzwB0z4UCzJZFgzIMrNO-CKE0-iTdxePSWa-zHedaE9Y240c9I5HVX1sGzfFoi1R0xpmvOH6g91r3PTO8pKIkVwxWfFeG/s1600-h/joan+(2)c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274341527838423922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 232px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitpFjgJawbOPp1GtEVjDfvCmA-6HFdipFTf-KqHVByzwB0z4UCzJZFgzIMrNO-CKE0-iTdxePSWa-zHedaE9Y240c9I5HVX1sGzfFoi1R0xpmvOH6g91r3PTO8pKIkVwxWfFeG/s320/joan+(2)c.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />This is a pocket tissue holder. I had forgotten all about having made these. One Christmas in the mid 80s I crocheted a pile of them in different colours and used them as stocking stuffers. I will try and write the pattern out if anyone is interested as they make great little gifts.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9CDtL6rASyt1VMnd87pqkGctZAZnQh2RZMQ05vRzp30f9ICYpYxqiFj2zNGJJegUxnZy_pGI_WDHels6IC9N8U4msxvre3aFCsne8gjNnxKNe9p5zQLEZaJjm17NsnkNSRFfM/s1600-h/joan+(3)c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274341517836982898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 241px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9CDtL6rASyt1VMnd87pqkGctZAZnQh2RZMQ05vRzp30f9ICYpYxqiFj2zNGJJegUxnZy_pGI_WDHels6IC9N8U4msxvre3aFCsne8gjNnxKNe9p5zQLEZaJjm17NsnkNSRFfM/s320/joan+(3)c.JPG" border="0" /></a>The funny looking creation above is one of those string bags that squeezes up and fits into the round pocket. I have also liked the variegated threads!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymzYoQcKVxoW3-mV8wsN73Pq8trLDyK77mspmJXDw-IcW6BHbuiPism0hZWbW3KqSEzrjhBG8QEmZ8NyKlAfyvUaqZQwI7YMuzLgVu6_v3LZ_G8r0AFqeZIr51gRWh6wNGUuT/s1600-h/joan+(1)c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274341508479018866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 246px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymzYoQcKVxoW3-mV8wsN73Pq8trLDyK77mspmJXDw-IcW6BHbuiPism0hZWbW3KqSEzrjhBG8QEmZ8NyKlAfyvUaqZQwI7YMuzLgVu6_v3LZ_G8r0AFqeZIr51gRWh6wNGUuT/s320/joan+(1)c.JPG" border="0" /></a> And this little oddity is a moth ball or camphor holder. Another funny little thing I made for Grandma years ago; and she still had it in her cupboard. I can also write this pattern up if anyone is interested. They make cute little decorations on the tree and can be filled with scented timber balls or lavender. Very kitsch, but very cute!<br /><br />It was therapeutic for me to find these things which I had long forgotten. There were also scarves, and shawls, and crochet towels and afghans that I had done over the years. I will show them at another time. This will be our first Christmas without Grandma, however she will always be with us in spirit. I feel honored that she treasured my work, and despite downsizing over the years, had kept my crochet.</div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div>Thanks for looking!<br /><br /><div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>crochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28439873.post-42839342966809158512008-11-15T19:05:00.009+10:002008-11-30T17:57:00.410+10:00Koalas for France<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVii8BjNvoyvKaDrksewdw7-P74emHDMwHF0emiVSKif4nEFi3v3cwBrYG_tJfFAvVzAz47KEmTjPDtzAMa9eKxGa_Y_Nej1xW7Z-l5YCMuQfDbfEMghUphuPy5Zv1Nx1lwtRe/s1600-h/IMG_3012.JPG"></a>I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">haven't</span> been blogging much, but I have been crocheting. We have had a few long car trips while we sort out my mum in laws business. Here is a little set I made for a special friend in France.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDHznlOUlLFwvjhlGnid4F8xJIH2NsXjSYr9DyM5kVWcdGRSFs0kdj_o_fB6lvrIpBCC0rSJ_M-pn0-CLto2foGF10OjyA5srxSvv__bPUIJ2BX4RVHZrnb5ASeVk4aO03g4iq/s1600-h/IMG_3013.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268811139504779330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDHznlOUlLFwvjhlGnid4F8xJIH2NsXjSYr9DyM5kVWcdGRSFs0kdj_o_fB6lvrIpBCC0rSJ_M-pn0-CLto2foGF10OjyA5srxSvv__bPUIJ2BX4RVHZrnb5ASeVk4aO03g4iq/s320/IMG_3013.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div>We had a French student stay with us a few years back. It was a fabulous time, and while her English improved heaps, my French did seem to go anywhere!</div><div></div><br /><div>Time passes and she has now settled back in France with her man. This is lovely news as the poor chap would ring her up every night at seven on a Sunday night, for the year she was with us. There was a time when they split up as she thought she would check out the Aussie blokes. I couldn't understand this as a French man is well, French, and he had the most amazing "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Ellooo</span>" over the phone. But this chap was determined and came across to Australia with some friends, and by the time they had travelled up to Cairns, been to the islands and seen the Great Barrier Reef, they were an item again.</div><div></div><br /><div>Several years later and they are building a home and have had a baby boy. Naturally I had to make some Aussie for the Little bloke. I remember the day we took her to see the koalas at the sanctuary, so I figured a koala set was the thing.</div><div></div><br /><div>Anyway these are now on their way to France and I cant wait to see a photo of the little fellow in them.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268811136090577794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJODbqbXFI8Ls0Ugatlhd1kLq0EEkhAQMNOwOq7k039OQCtPPwOXg_ktjqMzqC7F32mb0w7tjCTtTkvHvEvcbdHO5Ne2uKl7jnQUjsTaUrLjq1dXTyijshyphenhyphenbfGnTGPd5ITiTuf/s320/IMG_3005.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>Thanks for looking, baby stuff always gives me the warm <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">fuzzies</span>. I have quite a back log of things to share.</div><div></div><div>(c) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">crochetroo</span> 2008</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268816820580101522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 192px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrrVfZCuNit5Dwz-MLPna8S1lzaf2BDG5OMG0RvPxsHuKxRHJkR4sh4xPrBzLT2TrKtsGGiK5qwABkGodKY0CwFq2pOVcYNTu51EVm4GB0QTVAclBN6ZXSQgn2F7zHKP1f93de/s200/IMG_3012c.JPG" border="0" /><br />(oops I have no idea why this little koala is sideways)<br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div>crochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28439873.post-915635858149087872008-09-08T18:15:00.015+10:002008-09-08T21:23:59.707+10:00Stingy Neck Warmer and Fluffy Scarf for newbies (free pattern)I am one of those people who loves yarn, in all colours, fibres and textures. And while I appreciate quality yarn, I have never been a yarn snob.<br /><br />I picked this ball of yarn up when I was last in Melbourne. It is called pom pom and marketed by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Lincraft</span></span>. Might sound a bit silly going all the way to Melbourne for a ball of yarn, however we don't have a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Lincraft</span></span> here on the Gold Coast, and the one in Melbourne is always so well stocked. From memory it was around the 3 - 4 dollar a ball mark.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243563126543353458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz8CwaYNm7JOWEckUIShU0vml7CAOcdh4VRIbuhqOAqeYe0X8phKLvdoQBrB31MjuM_BODsJAUOQnQquzHoeaYjIq-aqcxLlF1kc2s13VtOHdUFydZ9K0a3lOL7tm9e7zK60wY/s320/IMG_2386c.JPG" border="0" /><br />So what do you do with one ball of quite chunky yarn and a plastic hook?<br /><br />I say plastic as I then had to fly back from Melbourne and Qantas is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ok</span></span> with large plastic crochet hooks. As an aside, I find it interesting that hooks are on the flying no no list... I mean can you imagine someone saying to the pilot "If you don't do as I say I am going to double crochet you into that pilots chair!' ( or as my husband once said "make you wear this lime green <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">fugly</span></span> on your head")<br /><br />I have noticed that neck warmers are all the rage now, so you can legitimately make a short scarf out of 1 ball of yarn, and call it a "neck warmer". This is being "trendy", and not seen as "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">stingy</span></span>" ( <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">ie</span></span> I was too <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">stingy</span></span> to buy 2 balls of yarn in case it was a mongrel to work with, so <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">tuff</span></span> luck I have only made half a scarf). So I called this my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Stingy</span></span> Neck Warmer for a bit of a laugh!<br /><br />So here is my very simple pattern, as this stuff is a bit of a pain to work with as it is impossible to unravel. The balls of fluff hide any errors hence this is a good pattern for newbies and actually looks rather funky.<br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243562317940005234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdXPuGZu8SSdaTFm5BFFyUnE1SAGMgNprQYI0ye1rHwoe6KF9CjqWqrs-quV2eyFJy-9agvk2xj9NOpPkeiaMqNWDWnFtNf5uBQ-yuwdW4K6UdM3frHmdYB2SpvxIh-gKN7R6a/s320/IMG_2361c.JPG" border="0" /><br /><strong>Instructions for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Stingy</span></span> Neck Warmer</strong></p>Hook Size: big to extra big, I used a 9mm plastic hook.<br /><br /><p>Tension: who cares?</p><p>Yarn: 1 ball of novelty yarn.<br /></p><br /><p>This pattern is written in Australian terms and <em>American terms are shown second like this</em><br /><br /><strong>Row 1:</strong> Loosely make 15ch, 1dc or <em>1<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">sc</span></span></em> into 6<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">th</span></span> from hook then (miss 2ch, 1dc or <em>1<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">sc</span></span></em>) across, (you should have 4 loops) turn and work back<br /><br /><strong>Row 2:</strong> (3ch 1dc or <em>1<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">sc</span></span></em> into 3ch loop of previous row) across, turn = 7 loops. Make sure you work into the first loop and count the loops in each row<br /><br /><strong>Row 3:</strong> until infinity……repeat row 2 until you run out of yarn.<br /><br />To adjust width alter start chain = multiple of 3 plus 1</p><p>Now tip your head onto the side and it should look like the sample below:</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243562919740864338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBcOAg2oh2wvDK10nlVwsvjH3zEHZL-UtDX3X30OB1ffanoohDRgc3njj7l-17zcwbpEVgj8IXcmbV-WFYzvkw_0-vTNaSvoDujlu1HDde7A4_ocYt4pju2GspKTc5ei01X6t/s320/IMG_2364c.JPG" border="0" /></p><p></p>"<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">mmm</span></span>", she is thinking, "I am so glad my boyfriends mother made me this comfy neck warmer. It is a good thing she's so <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">stingy</span></span> or I could have ended up with one of those <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">unfashionable</span> long scarfs!!"<br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj48lehRkws3qPnprzWBUrSF8w9mRHydY-AHVgcIbUMDwKpNBKrE1g6SXypbF7E6r1l9ZSUjxyrO5wgRyyukWysHPI8KvczefuMSbTyEQRkRm7dC-O5Tj7DSeQiDxCBmmZn-Xik/s1600-h/IMG_2381c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243562924872818834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj48lehRkws3qPnprzWBUrSF8w9mRHydY-AHVgcIbUMDwKpNBKrE1g6SXypbF7E6r1l9ZSUjxyrO5wgRyyukWysHPI8KvczefuMSbTyEQRkRm7dC-O5Tj7DSeQiDxCBmmZn-Xik/s320/IMG_2381c.JPG" border="0" /></a> Because of the loops you can thread the end through one of the holes and voila, you have a very fashionable and snugly neck warmer!<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">OK</span></span> now you have the hang of it and have saved up to buy two balls of yarn you can make a longer scarf. I call this stuff fluffy yarn, however this works with that eyelash stuff or any chunky yarn. Have fun experimenting!</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243577061697993922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYQk5fbLF00Vyqu1HPTWfk-oyaav8q_jbuESp0EYXMAXR0hLmVhgazAD-Mxdm5eHONh5PEseVIsqipKVxzqp7uU__rQ04wrXYE-oamsoD7HJQQqYikP8vzArNQ1WlAm2k3529Z/s320/IMG_1218.JPG" border="0" /> Here is the pattern for a 2 ball version, in a lighter fluffy yarn. These are nice and stretchy. Just make sure you count the loops in each row so your sides are parallel. I stick my finger through each hole as it can be hard <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">yakka</span></span> trying to count stitches. <div></div><br />Don't the girls below look fabulous in their short shorts, single tops and fluffy scarfs? They are friends of one of my sons and I made the scarves for them to take on the school skiing trip to Perisher. Any one who is to be seen in Perisher needs a long scarf! This is not the place for <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">stingy</span> people.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243568927220990546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkW0Tu6k26oOYufXAhBNocYkmI8Lkz-Xn1rwJzU1ulDKIbfkmjMwZ4FL5JQFu7tBbYnD36yBt5PoqivzThHRhW-GnIzA_nHPMvsnDARMO2itLp6Ral6NHg7LR2ZPaESKB_9Pfc/s320/scarfs.jpg" border="0" /> <strong>Instructions Fluffy Scarf</strong><br /><br />2 balls of fluffy stuff, also works well for chunky stuff<br /><br />7mm hook<br /><br />This pattern is written in Australian terms and <em>American terms are shown second like this<br /></em><br /><strong>Row 1:</strong> Loosely make 25ch, 1dc or <em>1<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">sc</span></span></em> into 6<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">th</span></span> from hook then (miss 2ch, 1dc or <em>1<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">sc</span></span>)</em> across, (you should have 7 loops) turn and work back<br /><br /><strong>Row 2:</strong> (3ch, 1dc or <em>1<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">sc</span></span></em> into 3ch loop of previous row) across, turn = 7 loops. Make sure you work into the first loop and count the loops in each row<br /><br /><strong>Row 3</strong> until infinity……repeat row 2 until you run out of yarn.<br /><br />To adjust width alter start chain = multiple of 3 plus 1<br /><br />OK now tilt your head onto the side again (as I can't seem to rotate the photo) and this is what it should look like:<br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243568924193563778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimZOqF5lPl9ILgKs1oDY6Hmb6a-Ncw-0DUT4kX2ZHsT3xxwMJ8uAEbm-n8ElECfkodWQTklsmGxPs80sIXIdeDJCZicZiPIAWp5QGwhIsNUF-McMW6lfmEXII68R7_hSZSuPug/s320/IMG_0882.JPG" border="0" /> </p><p>The one ball variety do make great gifts and charity fund raisers. I hook it through the holes so you slip it easily over the head.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243562920364080882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDOf2XEBiLPmrAOaNyFBkkWThBxV-FaFq1V3ZZ-JNIlQone_oJhN4c4Q9Orjr7VRfDjMFkA6FqMnkTQmr455R1ASjLnKAXDgA74R-ZqtnaLeS3VdeygovQkZ-xoQNaORjoSMG/s320/IMG_2377c.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>(and for a craft table lay out as in the second photo above) </p><p>Have fun making these!</p><p></p><p>(c) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">crochetroo</span></span> Australia protected by copyright</p><p></p><p></p>crochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28439873.post-14936473837269150542008-08-23T18:28:00.008+10:002008-08-23T19:24:14.915+10:00Wedding Favours for a Special Wedding<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaodD9JB-n7cT7WcHz0ndT7w0b2PoTSSmHFna1dl9IFZ1JWD0_Ft2Ppd7TVGOVbIy-D7ryUO1kIauvR-MXLR2E7222_L4NUJWVJ1LLp1rF0JNv16CU-uFjygF2DYVRYRHvnBlY/s1600-h/IMG_2072.JPG"></a><br /><div>I haven't been around much lately because we have had a family wedding. I know...a poor excuse! </div><br /><div>This is my beautiful niece Rachael and her new husband Ben. They were married last weekend in Brisbane in his old school chapel at Gregory Terrace.</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237628449941158514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyO7U8VZxv8qLqn2CE0zBIF0GkuQFxRgywsmt7Nbc01FHv8T7vLIjCx0D8bKTJE3ioiDvz7CrUULKMCCPmWN1fb2Y-yunOzoBhfHy8xq3zZO7JxIDw8TGLRGiG9gSCG7Oi06jN/s320/rings.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div>I just love weddings and this one was really special as she is the first of the next generation to marry, and is my brothers eldest daughter.</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237633112951072178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjyog_KfIV_T8kh5mGIO74_npRj-eiw7MzZU8tS61BD2Iikw4vFFvBHI_9UXpG1W-fnJ7lFynmkbS7D0jB2b28UpEVM5AjSVGqkGTwgvHWOeOzU-xvQQHCwAUzD74zq67RlNK6/s320/IMG_2037.JPG" border="0" />Here are the bridesmaids, the roses and frocks were stunning.<br /><p>So my job was to make favors for the table.... 105 of them to be exact. My niece wanted little tea lights, to decorate the tables. They also needed to match the rose theme and colours. So after a few prototypes I came up with these. Cream roses, with a deep red bow, filled with natural soy wax.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237627718095876194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxJNpbWkDk9XHFMzAU7BAb5sq0DG4Dkv4jOYOJbdQ2x4gtBqktwDYdE8w8nRJwcsZuJBSRVjaYD8NH_02fL_1UdUaYa00FvhU_ysU8jMyFAM3zbLY4ZvCNEEsrhX-XlyRmBzZI/s320/candle.JPG" border="0" /></p><div>They are shot glasses, with rose petals glued to the base and tied with ribbon.</div><br /><div></div><div>I started with basic shot glasses in a boxes of six, and silk roses from a dollar shop. I worked out I could make 22 from a bunch of flowers. The trick to making a large number of something is to keep the costs reasonable. My niece was keen to have simplicity, without being ridiculously expensive or wasteful. She also wanted something a bit different but with a traditional look.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHRacaNd1L8xgsLBmlXUFQhjvNiwe-ZtG6B7aSfRcQChaR3BS1VL9dwWp_uFxz_9LPOnF9_9lURTEmkN_O5wj3vLbqgb754xUfrc0mXfOc7tAvgCM6PMnpYQA-a-M4U5NqC5vC/s1600-h/roses.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237629732063578482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHRacaNd1L8xgsLBmlXUFQhjvNiwe-ZtG6B7aSfRcQChaR3BS1VL9dwWp_uFxz_9LPOnF9_9lURTEmkN_O5wj3vLbqgb754xUfrc0mXfOc7tAvgCM6PMnpYQA-a-M4U5NqC5vC/s320/roses.JPG" border="0" /></a> After pulling the roses apart, I then glued them to the base of the glasses with hot glue. I very quickly learnt not to push the petals down with my fingers..... ouch!! </div><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237629726931308722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0vvOG1GV3t9O9TnX0nKjXRMrMUvsBm7yz2Towgi3cSHxoO7s5WIXCLjSgNCy51fw1FiqZxMrn-rgtD7vmP2FMvZbRMivt282m4xqslpyzcmtqQS470UjGyWYbKx8-qlAJGtDa/s320/ribbon.JPG" border="0" /><br />I then cut narrow craft ribbon into 30cm lengths and glued these to the petals with a dab of glue.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237633112018513826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiorbltjNhP_suUfMgha_WtRo7NtkfHJ6ghpkMGW4pb_QcGBjMbjkJKGGqguwNy44YZGYVeXnrLb0gA0yPbIYviX3PrrLntoSuIKwqN4tp-jc_YAnfIoo_DmqJdWkaN9nen-cyW/s320/glue.JPG" border="0" />The worst bit was tying the bows. To make sure they stayed put I added a dab of glue.<br /><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjML2jdfY9DRsH-UBmaCKYebkE_z1B3-P7QjwV3VNcDUuDlOwhmnUUsEB8HylbegmS5keXYBtRTiLDzEiw1_eLBhyphenhypheniAh26-n21Y2ShlnJ-5LEd6HgL2sfinjH2I9QqUnIy8me_J/s1600-h/shot+glasses.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237629731810943410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjML2jdfY9DRsH-UBmaCKYebkE_z1B3-P7QjwV3VNcDUuDlOwhmnUUsEB8HylbegmS5keXYBtRTiLDzEiw1_eLBhyphenhypheniAh26-n21Y2ShlnJ-5LEd6HgL2sfinjH2I9QqUnIy8me_J/s320/shot+glasses.JPG" border="0" /></a> So I then had a dining table full of pretty little candle holders. This took me a few weeks as the bows were a bit fiddly. After trying parrafin tea lights, I decided to pour my own using soy wax. I got some great stuff over the net. I love soy wax as it is natural, doesn't smell or smoke, and burns for ages.</p><p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdwnd16FStdhjYl5HY83lFbTVHzru8mMxOxB7wTuClQv6p8GeRn4pzF8tlzkMWWLqmGv3thxo7FtU4nQImmh3Y50pH92W49cDp6YyiIqVkTI0uq0V-6j069z2koHF5UKX8hx6w/s1600-h/IMG_2077.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237629732813343458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdwnd16FStdhjYl5HY83lFbTVHzru8mMxOxB7wTuClQv6p8GeRn4pzF8tlzkMWWLqmGv3thxo7FtU4nQImmh3Y50pH92W49cDp6YyiIqVkTI0uq0V-6j069z2koHF5UKX8hx6w/s320/IMG_2077.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I must say the wedding tables really sparked with tea lights at each place setting. They have a great ambience.</p><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2n76psKeaHk0SlI4z4uXmjB4R4qeogboM2rlbzxrmHZvFBd491zOXBZZhnZqaZ3WaFhe_JjFrTi2bdV9vuwswtFP4RPoh-Mrim_u73Xf9nQ5OB1DugrNO_nVvHzgt9S691e1B/s1600-h/butterfly.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237628451948162402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2n76psKeaHk0SlI4z4uXmjB4R4qeogboM2rlbzxrmHZvFBd491zOXBZZhnZqaZ3WaFhe_JjFrTi2bdV9vuwswtFP4RPoh-Mrim_u73Xf9nQ5OB1DugrNO_nVvHzgt9S691e1B/s320/butterfly.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><p>Feeling the need to crochet something I decided to use my bookmark patterns for a butterfly and dragon fly to make a hanging bridal charm. This was a last minute photo that I took on the pew while we were waiting for the bride and my brother to arrive.</p><div>I did this in cream cotton to match the creamy coloured roses; added a length of chain and some matching ribbons and starched the critters up to make them stiff. I was please how these turned out and they were a change from horseshoes and hearts.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Aren't they a handsome couple?<br /></div><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw6mkQ0_CMyIbIhJyL3HYFnRGYksNRdidYIdNf2v2gsnV12HQhFkDkjqfX7uZQx4HDVZQQhrvq_ThwtGXV7wP0fn3gG_oHOD2G4UfEI4CnvDsjG18n_b2Er4IZCF7iCvrpfYf5/s1600-h/happy+couple.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237628450831255778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw6mkQ0_CMyIbIhJyL3HYFnRGYksNRdidYIdNf2v2gsnV12HQhFkDkjqfX7uZQx4HDVZQQhrvq_ThwtGXV7wP0fn3gG_oHOD2G4UfEI4CnvDsjG18n_b2Er4IZCF7iCvrpfYf5/s320/happy+couple.JPG" border="0" /></a> </p><p>By the way this was an earlier prototype which I felt was a bit flat. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWQfaWgz0g2ykmiUnz4DGWBV2N2polqu_HWW9LE2QanehjULf35iQ3AWz7az7jj1EOu_iE1BZh2F5C94zDEUfa8KWISoOyOX3wdQj4HxLO4HXy0crjgv6syWOuZFtKwJj8TRn/s1600-h/IMG_0211c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237628454799151090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWQfaWgz0g2ykmiUnz4DGWBV2N2polqu_HWW9LE2QanehjULf35iQ3AWz7az7jj1EOu_iE1BZh2F5C94zDEUfa8KWISoOyOX3wdQj4HxLO4HXy0crjgv6syWOuZFtKwJj8TRn/s320/IMG_0211c.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Now the wedding is over, I might experiment a bit more as I had so much fun making these. It was a glorious day, and a really beautiful wedding. Refreshing to see a young couple so much in love, and to have a very traditional and family celebration of their marriage.<br /><br /><br /></p>crochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28439873.post-9315082120345715792008-07-20T22:55:00.007+10:002008-07-20T23:38:06.896+10:00A Day on Moreton Bay<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_uGy6jUNYZ0787QN89wio_pfu3S8HHHZq71_DBwDDYvhDH9O_j8pyga5dPCbsgB11s152mFnwjsDp_I8AbHn2LVRjGMpj6QmCIu70VoRUIPLTHI7zNT9ng5i20TYxrrjQtzu/s1600-h/IMG_1570.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225089084422180082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_uGy6jUNYZ0787QN89wio_pfu3S8HHHZq71_DBwDDYvhDH9O_j8pyga5dPCbsgB11s152mFnwjsDp_I8AbHn2LVRjGMpj6QmCIu70VoRUIPLTHI7zNT9ng5i20TYxrrjQtzu/s320/IMG_1570.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Last weekend we spent the day with my brother and his wife out on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Moreton</span> Bay. It was a glorious day, but not much wind. We headed for St Helena Island. Funny that even though I grew up in this part of the world, I didn't know much about this island, or its rich history.</div><br /><div></div><div>St Helena Island is about 4 kilometres east of the moth of the Brisbane River. Its claim to fame is that it was a penal colony in the late 1800s and a prison farm in the early 1900. The photo below shows the ruins.</div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3XmvwHE8LLEUTmpDFx8j8Y6q1jb3wNcShP8DkfOXPFTK75K0cLCom7anBreYmQswdzN53p2l-G2gLTBJGO1am81ljsrHp7jQ-zpJzh0Tx_LfOUPHTPrlG10Xsb0IRxSB4j9fP/s1600-h/IMG_1572.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225081050373977522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3XmvwHE8LLEUTmpDFx8j8Y6q1jb3wNcShP8DkfOXPFTK75K0cLCom7anBreYmQswdzN53p2l-G2gLTBJGO1am81ljsrHp7jQ-zpJzh0Tx_LfOUPHTPrlG10Xsb0IRxSB4j9fP/s320/IMG_1572.JPG" border="0" /></a> This is the wetlands of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Moreton</span> Bay. It was low tide but a beautiful day with about 5 knots of wind, which makes sailing pretty hard going!</div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79RF-vUf-YqXy-9vJlEPze1yIX7vIgdTmKWNSfVd6mzBPGY31UMUr8GM5-PcHzRwhwqAIjfSgi3_loFNm7d8MoP6kD4Ftr_PVpWqZ7oBJFfQvdx0nAHquLwf53AdawC58xKZP/s1600-h/IMG_1583.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225080806191221842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79RF-vUf-YqXy-9vJlEPze1yIX7vIgdTmKWNSfVd6mzBPGY31UMUr8GM5-PcHzRwhwqAIjfSgi3_loFNm7d8MoP6kD4Ftr_PVpWqZ7oBJFfQvdx0nAHquLwf53AdawC58xKZP/s320/IMG_1583.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><div>My brother tells me that they used to run an abattoirs on the island and throw the animal off cuts into the sea. This of course attracted the sharks, hence keeping the prisoners in place!</div><br /><div></div><div>This odd looking structure below was erected as a swimming pool designed to allow people to swim in a protection from the sharks. Not sure how they got to it though as it was a few metres from the beach.</div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225080364243294306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDBxkJQ-4x0cX7cr2jEkt2F1dPcLbzNuIkVDqMYyjmMyp-_o6gEV-EI9S100Fz13g4QatIdqugGj6A0XMlL86MByLVVKd3DinSpvHZyckHRZpkC-BsKqhikSuVJWkhx1v9NT-D/s320/IMG_1592.JPG" border="0" />St Helena is now a National Park protected as a historical site. It also has significance as the shelter of a range of migratory birds. </div><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225084480141074210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXWEEKzdQRQ_d-c3-cqVMaPvisl-54XeRiyCedZRtmbEMIkDIDQh4g_1H2e8hcvDhGyTI79afF1vD3bF1PDJg_91EnIoTJOAvFDcJOy5q_xQfQs0gBThugtWWzgC98S3QHXgfc/s320/IMG_1596.JPG" border="0" />This is my brothers boat from the rubber <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">duckie</span>.</div><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225080367615430354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX57jWopFRt5RinbS9IY7_DqoQhUtbIL94XL0jqsAZCUL6qGRCFGBXM5FLUR57aQ0J-UiPH6hzUNf6nq719_OZg7iuwbvvRz5kyqGh6DhCx6YYYcC16AA0lJR4ovF_9hkQFNpn/s320/IMG_1601.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><br />We stopped out to sea and the boys went for a swim. Yep they are stupid as it is the middle of winter here. They had a hoot jumping of the boat into the ocean. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Apparently</span> the icy cool salty water was quite <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">invigorating</span>!<br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225080375004468722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGUT30tIjN0RXxJm_zBDy29uVr33dAEf0icvb3cNxqDw9ZlT82PstO6xs3Uoe1G5r-lpSERoRXLDZ4ukHClEv-ADJ-T1ONCmUyIArf7VaGGti81MAndA4-vcsuk4g3f2roqZQy/s320/IMG_1614.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>I also believe that the icy cool salty water numbs the brain as they did this a few times so I could photograph them in flight!</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225089081133430562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBTrjDY-fb25LEh-RcnAdqF7xAWumySBprc4XKZ-pmWX6sWGKwp8EHULLJtxpBLx5uM4HdFb3Rwc8YhGifzyn0QfOyDgvGxYnAPi0VUb5HDtmw9S7K4m2hBBqTRBW_bEAUDUY-/s320/IMG_1632.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>As for me I stayed dry and crocheted, while sipping pink champagne. I cant go anywhere without a hook and some yarn.<br /></p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjosrbUaBbMRwPVhUuZt7UoatKl-XZHSsneVVk8Rt2_0IRBQqO_Y0QsKTBrqHCVWDPwlYlwR7hmcB-9JDcf_xqzy-EeoHxG93MH7UyDiQL2ossXhYZ9-uiMdKaWCVgFVdiNPgRx/s1600-h/IMG_1652c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225080357541638594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjosrbUaBbMRwPVhUuZt7UoatKl-XZHSsneVVk8Rt2_0IRBQqO_Y0QsKTBrqHCVWDPwlYlwR7hmcB-9JDcf_xqzy-EeoHxG93MH7UyDiQL2ossXhYZ9-uiMdKaWCVgFVdiNPgRx/s320/IMG_1652c.JPG" border="0" /></a>You can see the coast of Brisbane in the distance and the sail boats trying to race on quite a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">un -windy</span> day.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225080361273412914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKA62KZvlWC1geSZ04bNtuqoqsbNANEpaWwaTbMjDwDH5DlOmXFWFELVZNBDUg7GZUCe3xQ6oAsU5O37L2TTyyCxPfYmN7R2b_7wTfyjf5YWIE0GMI-B04McABRdp7tfXf0lks/s320/IMG_1653.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br />My little booties look nice and bright against the serene blue backdrop. It was a special day with the family.<br /><div> </div>crochetroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13165684341948976728noreply@blogger.com9