One hundred

Actually, one-hundred is not strictly true :: I am behind schedule as per usual. Today is in fact post number one-hundred-and-four.

My hundredth post occurred last week, last Thursday, on the Ripple-reveal day. I had a feeling a few days ago that it might be approaching and spent a while (more than I care to admit) counting my posts. Yes I found this great long list of all my post titles (I have many in draft as well as those officially published) inside Typepad and I duly went back to The Beginning on March 12th and counted them all.

I've been reading blogs long enough now to know all about the little rituals that take place, and that at Post-One-Hundred there is usually a Giveaway. So when I realised I'd missed my one-hundredth-postiversary, I figured it wouldn't matter too much, I could still do a Giveaway right?  A kind of belated sorry-I'm-late one? Yeah, course I can, it's my Bloglett and I can haul it around any which way I like!

This is the yarn that was left over from making the Ripple, I think you would officially call this a Stash. It's quite a small stash because I tried not to spend any more money than I really had to on yarn for this  blanket. This yarn is darn expensive at  £4.35 a ball, but then it is the most scrumptious Cashmere-Merino and worth it.

So with the bits that were left, I decided to make some flowers, the same pattern I used to embellish my bag. They're so much fun to crochet, these little Button Flowers. I had this idea that maybe I could make a flower garland. I could crochet a looooooong string and some little green leaves and string them all together.

A pretty bit of fun to keep me smiling and keep fingers busy whilst stuck in on wet days. I make these whilst sitting at the table with the Little People :: they do colouring/drawing and I sit and hook.

I am actually rather thrilled with the way this garland turns out.
I love garlands and bunting, love the fact that they are completely useless items, their only function being to look pretty and possibly festive.
If you look on Flickr, there's a lot of garland-love to be found, buckets of inspiration. There is even a group pool I joined called Ga-ga for Garlands with 441 members, you have to check that out, its brilliant.
And if you type in "crochet" and "garland" in the Flickr search box, there are 150 photos which pop up, top of the list being this wonderful one, which I love.

 

I peg it up in the hall to see what it looks like (it was devilishly hard to photograph, so forgive the poor quality of these images).

I think it looks pretty strung along my book shelf.
Or hung over my mirror in the hallway, which is where it is right now.

Yes. it's there right now and I love seeing it when I walk in and out of my front door. But I'm going to give this one away, I can easily make myself another one.

So :: Lovely people, always so generous with your comments on my blog, which absolutely brightens my day like you would not believe. On Thursday of last week, when the Ripple was the star of the show and it was post-one-hundred, there were thirty seven wonderful comments.

So I'm using the fantabulous world of computers, specifically that marvelous thing called the Random Number Generator and :::::::::::::::::::::: the number chosen is 13. Yes, it really is Lucky 13!

So is it you? Were you comment number 13 last Thursday?

Shall I tell you who it is? You're never gonna believe it, but I honestly promise you it was random. Completely and honestly the computer chose the number. Sally it's you hun. If you'd like this garland, it's yours. Funny isn't it how fate works out, there's that saying "what goes around comes around" which is something  I really believe in. You can read more about Me and Sally here.

When time allows, I'm going to write a tutorial/pattern for making this garland so you can have a go at making one yourself. And when time allows, I'm gonna be making me another, cos I'm good to myself like that.

Comments

[simone]

Beautiful garland. I like the two tones of green you used for the string and leaves when you could have just used one colour. It makes it extra special. Well done to Sally for being the winner. I am looking forward to the tutorial so I can have a go at making some flowers myself. Oh yes! Congratulations on your 100th post. I started around the same time as you and have only done a measly 30 something. I have a lot of catching up to do!

[Diana]

Gorgeous garland, Lucy! And well done to 100 posts + 4. I'm about to do post 100, so there will be a wee giveaway in the next couple of days. Come on over!

[Gem]

Gorgeous (as always!) Can't wait for the tutorial so I can have a go at making my own. I think you and this blog have a lot to answer for regarding my own crochet obsession (in a good way!) Congratulations on the 100 posts too :) x

[cherrie]

I can't wait for the tutorial. I have tried making my own fowers and while that is fine these seem not quite so tight. Cherrie

[christine]

Congrats of your 100 post, garland is georgous it would also look fabulous drapped around your neck.

[sarah]

Oh wow your garland is beautiful well done Sally on your win she's going to love it! and well done you on your over 100 posts I've enjoyed everyone of them. I've yet to discover the wonders of flick R I must join it looks good!
Sarahx

[Diane]

That's simply beautiful!
Lovely blog and I've put you in my favourites for a later visit.
I live in Yorkshire too - on the east coast.

[Yvonne]

Congratulations on your 100th post. Beautiful garland, look forward to the tutorial. My OH already thinks I'm mad having bunting hanging everywhere lol.

[kali @ poppy lane]

what a gorgeous garland this is!
Congrats to you on your 100th post milestone...i certainly look forward to many many more.
Lucky girl Sally!

[kali @ poppy lane]

p.s. I am so looking forward to the tutorial :)
xo Kali

[Sarah]

Where do you get all your ideas from teh garland is lovely.....I am thinking of making a christmas garland, so ,knowing my crochet pace better start now xx

[cathleen]

That garland is so pretty and colorful, like you! Happy 104th post! I hope you do something cozy and wonderful today. Enjoy!

[Barbara]

So looking forward to this tutorial. Love it. Well done.
Barbara

[patonslake]

I enjoy your blog and really like your garland, perfect project for middle school students. I'm looking forward to your tutorial for the flowers as well as your crochet bag!!!
Congrats on your 100.

[sally]

Woo hoo!!!! Thank you so much Luce....I would say more but I'm cartwheeling round my living room at the mo :)
S xxxx

[Jen]

Does Sally have a blog? If she so akin to you, Lucy, I'm sure I'd love hers too!

[Lynn]

Congrats on your 100th post! I've loved every one I've read. I think I'm nearing my 100th, but I don't have any real crafty talents (yet) to offer in a celebratory giveaway. Pity I can't gift someone with a bouquet from my garden, or a massage. Or maybe one of my children?

[Marisa]

Congratulations on your 100th wonderful post, they are always a joy to read and the photos divine. I LOVE the garland and i agree the idea with the two greens in the stem is great, you are just so clever. I am thrilled that you will put the pattern up, as my friends mum is going to teach me to crotchet, I had problems trying to understand the book! So at long last i may be able to make a bag like yours or a garland, a granny blanket or that much desired ripple rug, Yahoo! Keep up with your wonderful blogs Lucy here's to another 100!!!

[Monda]

Your garland is lovely, really lovely. I would wear it as a scarf cum necklace (if there is such a thing - I'm sure you know what I mean though). With a plain back top, the colours would really stand out. Maybe you could make a few more as scarves? Just a thought.

Monda
x

[Anna]

Happy one hundred Luce, you still don't look a day over 15...!!
Very VERY lovely flowery bunting, I could quite happily string some of that up somewhere special myself-congrats to Sally!x

[Gill]

those are really cute......

Gill in Canada

[Christy]

Oh my goodness!!! That's soooo cute!

[Cele]

So Beautiful. Cant wait for the tutorial !

[Louise]

Congratulations on exceeding 100 posts! I really love the crocheted garland. x

[Dianna]

A friend made your striped crochet bag and I was so inspired I made a variation of it. I had not crocheted in years so I made a sample before I bought yarn to make a nice one. It turned out OK and I learned what I was doing wrong, so now I'm ready to make "the good one". Your pics and instructions are excellent. Thank you.

Dianna from Missouri, USA

P.S. Not sure how to post a pic of it.