I have discovered crochet hexagons.
Right now they are circles. They
get hexagonned in the last round.
Right now they are circles. They
get hexagonned in the last round.
Granny Hexagon is an outgrowth
from the "use up all your stuff"
mission embarked upon a while ago.
Of course like the Easter Bunny
there is no such thing.
"The stuff" will always be there.
Like dog hair. Best live with it.
The mission to refine my narrative now embraces
happily "the stuff" and is part of it.
Just wider.
Like a five lane highway of narrative.
But it suits for now.
So I have trawled the universe guilt free for lost dye lots to match
these vintagey looking cotton colors
and buying a heap more.
from the "use up all your stuff"
mission embarked upon a while ago.
Of course like the Easter Bunny
there is no such thing.
"The stuff" will always be there.
Like dog hair. Best live with it.
The mission to refine my narrative now embraces
happily "the stuff" and is part of it.
Just wider.
Like a five lane highway of narrative.
But it suits for now.
So I have trawled the universe guilt free for lost dye lots to match
these vintagey looking cotton colors
and buying a heap more.
Seems making 200 of the same thing can be done,
as long as it's on the couch in front of the TV
with fragrant French Earl Grey close by.
Tiny, crochet circles are easy for the commitment phobic,
not to mention addictive.
It's good to know your work habits.
It's a voyage of self discovery on a crochet hook.
as long as it's on the couch in front of the TV
with fragrant French Earl Grey close by.
Tiny, crochet circles are easy for the commitment phobic,
not to mention addictive.
It's good to know your work habits.
It's a voyage of self discovery on a crochet hook.
All stitch work is devotional.Time and patience and many cups of tea
are devoted to the practice.
How does onecalculate color combinations and variables?
There has to be an easy, instant and obvious
mathematical
equation for that.
Since flunking attribute blocks as a child,
the art of numbers eludes me.
There has to be an easy, instant and obvious
mathematical
equation for that.
Since flunking attribute blocks as a child,
the art of numbers eludes me.
I have resorted to physical
universe pile making,
combined with lots of staring.
universe pile making,
combined with lots of staring.
The inspiration for hexagons came from Attic 24.
She shows you step by step
and her color choice is brave and bright.
and her color choice is brave and bright.
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I just need to know that you are weaving-ends-in as you go? It looks as though you are - you clever, clever grrl. The reverse side of my labour of love granny blanket still impersonates shag pile.
ReplyDeleteBOL! i love that end shot! is that in newtown? hope you had a grreat Easter.
ReplyDeleteChuckle chuckle! I love reading your posts :)
ReplyDeleteah, sadly I cant locate the site the bunny guerilla knit comes from -
ReplyDeleteand yes, weaving in the ends as you go prevents madness.
arggggh! You know we're entering warmth in this neck of the woods, yet you tempt me with more wooly projects! And just so's ya know - I'm half-way through sock number two! They won't quite match but I'll finish this aft. Work? Uh...ah well.
ReplyDeletefabulous photography they look like yummy little cakes. Crochet is truly addictive. I eat, sleep and dream what i'll do next.
ReplyDeleteAs "all stitch work is devotional," so, I believe, is all hand work...illustrating a glossy envelope last night with markers...how we connect with that which is greater through the doing of something which appears small. Refining and widening the narrative...there it is, a too-narrow narrative that didn't allow for the ALL of it. Plenty of room, nothing need be discarded or undervalued. Joy here at your site, my friend. xo
ReplyDeleteSo true... stitch work is devotional. Embroidery and my doggie have carried me through many dark tunnels. I've been away and have missed your beautiful blog. So glad to see it again and get inspired yet again.
ReplyDeleteMmmmmm. Granny hexagons.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work. I haven't tried a pattern such as this but I imagine crocheting circles like these would be quick and satisfying. Best wishes, Tammy
ReplyDeleteSuch a happy couple!! YOur post reminded me of little waistcoats I crocheted for my daughters in the late 70's - now they ask me why all their photos look like they come from 'The little house on the Prairie' - thanks to Laura Ashley and crochet!!
ReplyDeleteGotta share a happy with you... I work as a secretary at an elementary school. We have a student who has learned to crochet. She loves it and is quite good. She carries her needle and yarn everywhere. She has many struggles both at school and at home, but has found great joy in her art. She had to spend some time in the office with me today and while she was there, I showed her your website and within about 15 minutes, she crocheted a "skirt" for my phone. Sleep well tonight knowing that your art inspired a little girl who needed it!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow. All this prettiness, and texture, too!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to use up leftovers.
Hey Girrrrrl - thanks for popping by and wishing me well across the finish line. I did it I did it. But more importantly - I finished sock number two yesterday while guiltily watching the damn wedding. I did have an idea for those conflicted types like me, those who secretly want to watch such nonsense but know it is stoooooopid - and that is we figure out a system like those who take airplanes when they don't have to - a carbon tax for guilty pleasures - for instance I would have to do something for the association in town that works with street people - say two hours work - maybe get together with another guilty indulger and make a stew for a shelter. What do you think? Why am I asking you? Because I know you are a radical broad like me and probably have a few guilty indulgences. Ha.
ReplyDeleteYou sure have a cute blog. My wife used to do wonderful needlework, but then her eyes somehow got old, and she had to give it up. Now, she's a button collector, and is very active and well-known in that world, at least in the U.S. state of Oregon.
ReplyDeleteha! love your post title!
ReplyDeleteYou're like a little production line of knitted goodness :)
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ReplyDeleteooo love the colour combo's...my mum was demon crocheter (is that a word!?) unfortunately I never got to grips with it but I have still got the blankets she made and your post has brought back lovely memories and made me feel all warm n snuggly...big loves xx
ReplyDeleteSo glad I dropped in, beautiful work as usual. Hugs Karen
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