2011 :: Year End Review :: crochet

Yiippppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee it's Hooky Celebration time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've had a wonderful time pootling through my photo files and archive blog posts, re-discovering all the projects that were on my hooks in 2011. Sixteen in total. I realised as I was putting this post together that a few of the projects will be new to you. Some were worked up In Secret. Some were made in such a frenzy that I never got time to write about them at the time. I'm hoping to write up separate posts for these projects at some point this month so that all my Ta-dah's come up to date. For now, I think it's enough just to feast on the images so I'll keep the words short.

♥ Enjoy! ♥

:: Sweet Flower Granny blanket :: started in July 2010, finished in February 2011 ::

:: Baby Blanket for Debbie Stoller :: February 2011 ::

I made this in a flurry of Secret Activity, it was commissioned by Debbie Stoller/Stitch Nation to appear on their website as a free pattern. (I'll be writing more about this project at a later date)

:: Japanese Flower Scarf :: February/March 2011 ::

:: Teeny Tiny Hearts :: March 2011 ::

:: Happy Flower ::  April 2011 ::

This was one of those projects that I made very quickly in a frenzy of creative excitement. I was hoping to write up the pattern for it (my own design) but never found time and the moment came and went. PROMISE this is high on my list of to-do's for you.

:: Russian Dolls :: April 2011, although I didn't get around to showing these sweet makes until the Autumn ::

:: Granny Bunting :: May 2011 ::

Again, this was another project that I completed but never got round to taking any decent photographs of at the time (they were constantly scuppered by bad light and the Shelves of Doom in the background!). Promise I'll show you this in situ very soon.

:: Flora Bunny :: June 2011 ::

Made as a Birthday present for the lovely Heather. I went on to make and sell three more at a school craft fair in July, you can find pattern details and a bit of blurb about them in this post.

:: Snakey Chops :: June 2011 ::

:: Blooming Flower Cushion :: July 2011 ::

:: Spot Squares :: July 2011 ::

Yet another one of those patterns/designs that I came up with, worked up in a frenzy and then abandoned! There will most definitely be a pattern coming for these squares as I've already done the photographic bit.

:: Key Ring fobs :: July 2011 ::

Ahh yes, another quick make! I literally hooked these up the night before I had to take them to sell at the school fair. I made up the design as I went along and never wrote anything of the pattern down at the time...too busy making them to take note of the pattern! Will have to try and think about how I did it and write it up for you, I've been asked many times for this pattern so will try.

:: Baby Blue Ripple :: September 2011 ::

Made this for a very dear friend who was expecting her fourth baby in October.

:: Candle Trim :: November 2011 ::

:: Interlocking Ripple Blanket :: started in October 2011, and still in progress ::

:: Jolly Holly :: November 2011 ::

:: Jolly Festive Bunting :: December 2011 ::

This bunting is now finished and in situ and looks fabulous! Have photographed it and will be giving it it's full Ta-dah moment very soon.

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:: Sixteen Crochet Makes :: 2011 ::

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I am so very HAPPY with all the hooky that I achieved in 2011! Just look at it all!!!!! It's not been easy to fit it in amongst my full and busy Mummy duties, but all things considered I think I've managed to do a lot. I only wish there had been time for me to write up more of the patterns and document it all as I went along, but hey-ho, it's not the end of the world. I did what I possibly could and I am very proud of it too.

I already have an incredible stash of ideas/designs/projects I'd like to make happen in 2012, oh that Mental Stash is huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge!! It's going to be a really fun and exciting Hooky Year, wow, I absolutely completely and utterly cannot wait for it all to unfold. Let me at it before I burst!!!!!!

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ps... for more Hooky L♥ve, you can go and look back at 2010 and 2009. Fun stuff! x

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments

[shelley]

::sigh:: ::swoon:: ::flutter:: simply wonderful!

[Sarah]

Don't know how you do it. Just wish I could. What a beautiful, colourful year x

[Theresa Smith in KY]

Beautiful!! Can't wait to see what 2012 has in store!

[Evi]

Wow!!! Thats an incredible amount of goodness for one busy mama to create!!! Very impressive indeed and you are right to be very proud of yourself for that massive output!
Love your colours and can't wait to see 2012's efforts!

[Bobo Bun]

Hi dear Lucy, been a while since I've stopped by and said hello. What a wonderful colourful round-up of a year of hooky makes. Love the first picture, I'm always a sucker for things being made hanging out of baskets. Here's to another wonderful creative year.

[Joan Moore]

Everything is so beautiful. I am always anxious to see what you are working on. I learned to crochet last year and you are such an inspiration to me. Thank you! Happy New Year!

[es]

Thank you so much for your magic crochet world! They make me happy and you can't imagine how much I adore them!

[ZebAlex]

A gorgeous collection, Lucy. I love your blog; it's inspired me and helped me develop my crochet skills. Thank you for your creativity and generosity and for those little details, e.g. 'shelves of doom' that reassure me I'm not the only one compelled to fill an empty surface with tut, however small it may be.

[Maria]

Nice to see that all your work! What charms me every time are the colors, who knows what surprises you we will do in 2012?!?

[Mo]

Hi Lucy
What a lovely lot of hookie happiness you have shared with us - well mostly - lol. I am so looking forward to the pattern for your Happy Flower from April :D I have a few wall spots that would look so much more cheery with these delights hanging there; so hasten I beg thee ;0)
Love to all
Mo xxx

[ktmade]

So lovely Lucy! How do you find time to sleep?!!

[shannon hassouneh]

I agree. Your blog is wonderful, sweet, and colorful!!! Beautiful! A great addition to anyones day! Blessings.

[Pamela Tomkins]

Wonderful! You are my daily feast and so glad I 'discovered' you via a friend. Absolutely adore your Happy Flower, please do a how to pretty please! All the best for the New Year to all!

[Martha]

Just AMAZING, Lucy! You are such an inspiration!
Thanks for sharing!
♥

[Keryl]

Hi Lucy
I discovered you a couple of weeks ago. On and off during 2011 I tried to learn how to crochet with no success until I came across your tutorials. I have practised little bits of many of your projects and have ordered some yarn. Meanwhile I am working on a ripple blanket - your instructions were so clear and yes the first row is not fun! But it has worked out. Thankyou so much for your generosity in writing all the tutorials and I can now say thanks to you I am HOOKED. Look forward to all your project news in 2012.
Keryl

[J]

The colors literally burst off the page or screen in this case! Can't wait to see what you are up to next and yes, can't wait for the patterns!!!

[Cheryl]

So many wonderful things in so many beautiful colors! What a wonderfully, creative, colorful year you had! Best wishes for a terrific, creative, and colorful 2012!

[Delirious]

I have a friend who has some serious health problems. She asked me if I knew how to crochet booties. I told her I thought I have a pair around my house that my mother made, and that I would give them to her. She has very large swollen feet, and can't wear normal stockings. She said that if she looked at them, maybe she could figure out how to make some. I wish I knew more about crochet so that I could make some for her. I can do a couple of stitches. I think I will experiment. :)

[B]

Thank you for crocheting and always sharing delightful little bits of your life with us. I so enjoy reading your blog and look forward to your posts in 2012.

B
With Love From, Michigan

[Meredith]

Beautiful projects! I love the Debbie Stoller baby blanket! Keep us posted on that one! Inspiring as always. Thank you for sharing!

[Catherine]

Thank you for all your inspiring beauty in 2011! (Can't wait for the pattern for the happy flower.) Your way with colour is fantastic and I look forward to your blog in 2012. You have helped me to "hope" during our awful year of earthquakes in Christchurch, NZ. Thanks again!

[Louise]

I honestly don't know how you do it! You have three children as well! Absolutely incredible! I'm in total awe of your creativity! Thanks so much for all the wonderful inspiration, and Happy New Year!

[Ramey]

Lucy,
Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy my visits to Attic24. Thank you for inviting us into your colorful, creative world. It's always a delight to see what new cleverness you have brewing! Your patterns and tutorials are much appreciated. So glad to hear the Happy Flower is high on your to-do list! Happy 2012 to you and your sweet family!

[Launi Anderson]

Such lovely, wonderful, hooky business you've had. Good for you. We never really regret the time spent creating something beautiful...do we?
Positively love your work.

:}

[Launi Anderson]

--busy-ness...I meant busy-ness.
Sheesh.