Looks like someone stole my hills today, they completely vanished in a puff of fog. Pfffffffffff, gone. It's been such a gloomy day today weather-wise, but inside Number 24 life has felt rather sweet, cosy and homely and not at all gloomy.
A five-in-the-bed cuddly start. Tea and toast. Baking. A little laundry handling. Frothy coffee with aforementioned baking. Pottering. Playing. Reading. Fire lighting. Chatting. Mulled wine and toasted marshmallows. Oh, and some cosy hooky work too............
I managed to persuade J to hold the fort with Little B this afternoon whilst I spent time making and photographing a tutorial for the Pretty Trim. As I mentioned, we've had extremely low light levels here today so even when I positioned myself directly in the Attic window the light wasn't very good for photographing I'm afraid. I did my best though (almost gave up at one point), as I really, really want to get this done for you so that you can get busy Trimming.
There's the result of two solid hours hooking, with forty-four accompanying photographs.
Do you know that while I'm writing this post, I'm simultaneously uploading pictures to a tutorial page, cos I really want to make it happen and my time is very limited. So I write a sentence on this post, hop across, upload picture number eighteen to the tutorial page. Hop back. Brain racing at eightytwomilesanhour. Another sentence or two. Hop across, upload picture number nineteen to the tutorial.
Of course I've yet to actually write the words for the tutorial, but will try and shimmy that procedure into the next few days. Somehow. Because you are soooooooooooooo worth it. And I love that you love what I do. Soooooooooooo much. You make me very happy, you know that?
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{{{{{{ THE TUTORIAL IS DONE!!!! }}}}}}
It's called "Pretty Crochet Trim" and can be found in my left hand sidebar down at the bottom with all my other patterns. Or click {{HERE}} to go to it. Have lots of hooky fun! xxxxxxxx
Can't wait!
Posted by: DebbyMc | November 20, 2011 at 09:24 PM
What a beautiful sounding day!!
Makes me feel cosy reading about it, even though its about 30 degrees here already at 7AM!!
So lovely of you to take that time doing the tutorial
Posted by: Rachel | November 20, 2011 at 09:24 PM
Wonderfull pictures, as usual!! :)
Posted by: Maria João | November 20, 2011 at 09:25 PM
You make me happy too! Al those cozy colorful posts, they make my day! Looking forward to the tut!
Posted by: mevr. Snoeshaan | November 20, 2011 at 09:26 PM
That is soooooo nice of you Lucy!
Looking forward to crochet a beautiful christmas trimmer, love love love the idea.
Best regards from Belgium
Posted by: TicTacTo | November 20, 2011 at 09:33 PM
Lucy, You are great. I love people like you. I am going to use the pretty trim on a hook holder I made. I will post pictures when done. Here I am all the way in Iowa, and your influence is even here. You should write a book and when your children are old enough you could do a book tour and see how your influence has reached the world over.
Posted by: Kashi Griffith | November 20, 2011 at 09:35 PM
That looks like my kind of day...dull and dreary outside, but warm and cozy inside! Such lovely and cheerful colors you use on everything you crochet! This tutorial will be worth the wait! Thanks so much for sharing all you do :)
MGM
Posted by: Mary Grace McNamara | November 20, 2011 at 09:35 PM
yes, love love luuuurving! Glad you know you are appreciated!
fee x
Posted by: fee@chippernelly | November 20, 2011 at 09:36 PM
Cute cute cute!!!
Posted by: Amy @ Heritage Homemaker | November 20, 2011 at 09:45 PM
Even foggier here today:no sign of the valley below us let alone the other side of it.Proper November weather, no rain, but so wet out there everything is dripping.All colourful inspiration gratefully accepted!
Posted by: Kate | November 20, 2011 at 09:48 PM
I check Attic 24 whenever I'm online and am so disappointed if there's no post. But of course very happy when there is, and it's always worth waiting for. You are such an inspiration Lucy. XX
Posted by: Rofie | November 20, 2011 at 09:49 PM
Lovely lovely. Look forward to it. x
Posted by: Hazel | November 20, 2011 at 09:49 PM
So glad I stumbled upon your blog last spring. Funny how someone you don't even know can cheer up your day! I love your crochet and your positive outlook on life!
Posted by: Teri | November 20, 2011 at 09:50 PM
Ok! I'm waiting for... :)
Posted by: Noelia | November 20, 2011 at 10:31 PM
Such inspiration and loveliness! Thank you, Lucy.
Posted by: Mag | November 20, 2011 at 10:55 PM
We must be the only place in the whole country that wasn't fog-bound today. Cloudy, but no fog. But it sounds like you have all had a lovely day, and it makes me smile to think of you all five-in-the-bed, then baking and reading and playing and fire-lighting! :-) And I can't wait for the tutorial. Thank you. Jude.x
Posted by: Jude.x | November 20, 2011 at 10:59 PM
I cannot wait!
Posted by: Melissa P | November 20, 2011 at 11:08 PM
Hi Lucy,
That looks great! As a new reader and a new crocheter/hooker (inspired by you) I have a treasure trove of tutorials in your sidebar, I am aspiring to your jacket jars at the moment.
You may know this already??? Anyway I thought I'd mention it, you can upload all those photos at once and then insert your tutorial text in between. To select multiple files hold down the Control key and select the file you want, keep the Control key pressed, select the next one you want and so on.
Or you can select a range of files by first holding down the Shift key as you click.
Posted by: Rose | November 20, 2011 at 11:08 PM
I can't wait for the tutorial... the edging looks adorable!!
Posted by: Autumn | November 20, 2011 at 11:13 PM
on pins and hooks waiting for the tutorial of this wonderful edging!
Posted by: margaret | November 20, 2011 at 11:49 PM
Anxiously awaiting your tutorial :) Sounds like a lovely day despite the gloomy skies. I don't know how you get so much done!!!
Posted by: Colleen | November 21, 2011 at 12:25 AM
Your little trim is so cute :) I'm wondering though, how it stays up on the jar without sliding off. Do you apply something to the jar to help it stick? I would love to add some colorful bits to my home!
~Lacey
Posted by: Lacey | November 21, 2011 at 12:33 AM
So glad you got some cozy-time in with the fam today. That's what it's all about. Thanking you in advance for the tutorial. We love and appreciate you taking the time for us... we really do. Hope you know that down deep. Hope it's a lovely week for you.
Posted by: Victoria | November 21, 2011 at 12:37 AM
Mmm. Sounds like a wonderful way to spend the day - starting with snuggle time too! :) So looking forward to the tute. All curious now as to what you were baking... :)
Posted by: Seaweedandraine | November 21, 2011 at 12:43 AM
Brrrrr .... that first picture makes me want to rush and put the heater on. I love your embellishment for the candle jar and am eagerly awaiting your tutorial. Cheers from sunny Australia. xoxox
Posted by: Dorothy | November 21, 2011 at 01:32 AM