do a bit: my creative space: crochet

I have started crocheting a scarf for my dearest grandma's birthday next month. Her favourite colour is green so I'm using the lovely teal green wool she sent me last year. She told me that she has never been able to crochet but always wanted to! She is left handed it was all a bit confusing for her! So I thought rather than knit, I would crochet a scarf :) I got off to a rocky start... after three attempts, I finally got it right! 1st attempt - not sure what went wrong... I just couldn't follow the pattern and it ended up a big crochet mess! 2nd attempt - I found a new pattern no. 90608 from Lion Barn Yarn. I had to change the width as I wasn't happy with it but I made it way too wide! 3rd attempt - I made it too narrow! 4th attempt - I finally got it right Yay!! With all these attempts I could have had half a scarf by now! I'm really please with how it is going now.. Yay!!

3rd attempt - Hooray!!
- please excuse the toddler scribbles on the coffee table :)

I have quite a lot of dc/double crocheting to do!

M adding his creative touch to my crochet pattern :)

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20 comments:

yagaJune 9, 2011 at 8:41 AM
aaah crochet... *sigh* never really got the hang of it. it's like dancing waltz to me: I can make a really big effort and then it is easy for an evening, but the next day I'll have forgotten. I think I'll stick with the knitting needles... good your teaching your little one early! ;o)
deux chiens et un garconJune 9, 2011 at 8:50 AM
Oh wonerful. This is what Iam trying to do. Have been practising stitches. Love the colour and the pattern.

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AnonymousJune 9, 2011 at 9:14 AM
Hi Lamina thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such lovely comments. Love reading about all your creative adventures! The scarf is going to be so pretty when it's finished. Louise xx
UnknownJune 9, 2011 at 9:39 AM
It's looking great. I bet it's soft and snuggly. ;)

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KylieJune 9, 2011 at 10:33 AM
It looks wonderful! I always struggle with the straight lines thing (organic is so much more fun!). I'm sure she'll love it :) Kx
belinda marshallJune 9, 2011 at 11:35 AM
it's looking gorgeous!
love the pattern and colour :)
teddybearswednesdayJune 9, 2011 at 11:57 AM
it's looking beautiful.
SHe will love it! it's a gorgeous pattern and the colour is divine too.
JoJune 9, 2011 at 1:11 PM
Looks great already, Lumina!
Kelly @ Polkadot LaneJune 9, 2011 at 1:40 PM
It looks so pretty, and well done you on persevering! It's such a lovely colour, and I'm sure your grandmother is just going to love it.
Norma BennettJune 9, 2011 at 1:43 PM
Indeed, top marks for perseverance, and for gorgeous crochet. Grandma's gonna be bowled over! And looks like the little rascal in red will be designing patterns before you know it :)
AnonymousJune 9, 2011 at 5:42 PM
Like the stitch. Will be a lovely gift.
Jacinta aka HotStrongCoffeeJune 9, 2011 at 6:45 PM
wow, that pattern looks amazing :)
KylieJune 9, 2011 at 10:08 PM
It looks great.
Pink RonnieJune 9, 2011 at 10:14 PM
Nice work there lamina! That green colour's really nice too...
FionaJune 10, 2011 at 12:17 AM
That's a lovely scarf, Lamina! I'm sure your grandmother will appreciate it.
lamina@do a bitJune 10, 2011 at 6:08 AM
Thank you every one for your lovely comments! I just can't wait to finish it now :)
DebJune 10, 2011 at 7:32 AM
That looks tricky! But good lol
Wombat's PicnicJune 10, 2011 at 9:25 AM
Crocheting is so on my crafting bucket list - maybe this will have to be my goal during the upcoming school holidays:) Cyndy
blandina June 10, 2011 at 3:07 PM
It happens very often to me to unravel my knitting till I am completely happy with it. I find this time consuming as well but there is no pleasure nor pride in completing somethinmg that I am no happy with.
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Anca PandreaJune 11, 2011 at 1:19 AM
Your crochet looks lovely, and how could it not be with such a cute helper? :)

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