Round and Square

Hello my lovelies...it seems to have been a long time suddenly since I sat and wrote about normal daily life here at Attic24 :: truthfully it's been quite hard getting myself back to normal routine after the holidays, harder than usual. I've been feeling adrift in a way that hasn't been great. Hmm, yes I've been feeling a little lost, and dare I admit it, a tad lonely of late too, missing my children and husband and finding friends busily occupied and unable to meet. But hey, lets not dwell or ponder too much, lets get Hooky shall we?!!

So circles and squares  today :: a little update on the current hooky goings on round these 'ere parts.

Remember my circular cushion? Started here look, and half way through here...ahh this has been one joyous project to work on, I've love love loved going round in colourful circles with hook and yarn, such fun!
I wanted to try and make the back a little different from the front, in fact I started out thinking I was going to crochet a plain back, in pale blue. But eh-hem it just did not happen. Funny that, I reached in my bag for the pale blue yarn and the red came out and it all went loop the loop from there on in. So I thought, I know, I can crochet three or four stripes in pale blue, inserting the odd colour here and there to make rings rather than stripes..yay, great idea! But that did not happen either. I simply could not bring myself to work two identical colours together, i just could not do it. So in the end, it did turn out kind of ringy I guess, with a pale blue bias...but more to the point, I like it.

I crocheted the two circles together around the cushion pad nice and plain. Then I started out making a small shell edging around the outside edge but it didn't look right and I frogged it. Tried a picot edging and frogged that too. So now I'm thinking I will just leave  it plain and simple, no edging. Nada.
Can you also remember in this post I was pondering stitching a crochet flower in the centre? A couple of you were brave enough (heehee) to speak up and tell me it would be too much, and yes you were quite right. I spent an age stitching the flower in the centre, only to find I didn't like it after all and unpicked it. So I guess the moral of the story here is a) don't be afraid to change your mind and b) less is more.

This cushion has turned out to be very deliciously plump and cushiony, I really do love it.

And even though it's destined to reside on my Lloyd Loom chair, i couldn't resist introducing it to it's three cushiony sofa buddies. Yummy!

In fact I love the way the roundness contrasts so beautifully with the rest of my crochet, with the stripes, squares and hexagons. I'll most definitely be making another few round cushions I think, to scatter hither and thither.

Onto the squares now :: the last few weeks I've been working hard on my small back-of-chair throw too. I decided on a 10x10 format, so there are one hundred little Grannies all partying together in the square.

I'm now busy working an edging to the whole block, which is turning out to be hugely satisfying and addictive. I took a train journey yesterday to The City, so 45mins each way and I spent the whole time hooking. I tell you, I could barely bring myself to stop crocheting to fish my ticket out of my bag for inspection, it killed me to stop mid-stitch! I am really quite  super speedy now at grannying, I think the ticket inspector was secretly impressed although he never actually said so.

Incidentally, If you have never had the pleasure of crocheting whilst journeying by train, you must try it, I can highly recommend it. In fact, I may well journey to The City every week just to have the pleasure of crocheting on the rails. Its so rhythmic, oh yes, I did have a jolly good time doing that yesterday.

I took this last photo this morning, it was oddly the first time I'd actually thought to spread the throw out and look at it fully. I've been in such a frenzy with it recently, it's remained all bunched up either on my lap or in the bag.
I was not going to post this pic until the throw was properly finished, until it was all blocked and straight and beautifully edged and perfect.
But I couldn't resist sharing it whilst it's still in-progress.
Because I happen to be very excited about this square of hooky goodness, and it makes me giddy beyond words to keep excited feelings to myself. Makes me feel terribly jittery actually.
Better to share, without question.
xx

Comments

[driftwood]

just lovely Lucy, hope you get settled back into the school routine soon, and that the crochet soothes the soul meanwhile xx

[Karen]

Lucy its definitely better to share especially something so beautiful. Sorry you are feeling a little lost, quite understandable after such a lovely family break by the sea and seeing your folks. Hope you have some lovely spring sunshine this week so you can sit outside with your crochet and a glass of wine. Karenx

[Sherri]

I love your new round cuchion I made one two but with flowers on on side and I used the reverse crochet to go around it It looks awesome:) I love your little crochet lapghan too I may start making one for myself, It sure is nice to use up lots of yarn left from other projects:) Thanks for such crochet goodness!

[Gerry Hook]

I just can't take time to read the rest of your post - - - - I have to tell you how much I'm falling in love with the colors you use.
I've been on a knitting 2-at-a-time SOCKS on one 40" circular needle these past 13 months and have made 24 pair. [Well, I have taken time out to teach several classes at our local quilt shop and I finished several quilt UFOs.
But, let me say here and now I WANT TO WORK WITH YOUR COLORS ! ! ! ! ! ! There I've said it and I MEAN IT.
No local yarn store here in Jefferson City and not certain I could get Your Great Colors at the closest yarn stores so will turn to the Internet soon.
I sure could use you input with the colors you use. ???
Okay, I'm going to finish your post for today.
LOVE YOUR WORK

[kate]

Sorry you,ve been feeling low. Could you perhaps pour some of your amazing creative energy into making a piece of art of some kind to remind you of your perfect day - it sounded dreamy! - and it might cheer you up to look at it.
xx

[Linda]

I think it's good sometimes to have a melancholy, reflective spell. Hope it doesn't last long for you and that you find your feet again soon. I do know the feeling, as I'm adjusting to a new stage in my life, too, and often find myself at loose ends.

I hope you'll feel cheered to know how much pleasure your words and pictures bring, though! My mother is very ill right now and I'm feeling sandwiched between her needs and those of my young daughter, so I do enjoy bits of brightness in my day.

[valerie]

try and enjoy the peace it will soon be the weekend and it will all be fun and laughter again a even a few tantrums to keep you on your toes. thanks for sharing more fab crochet you inspire me so much

Val

[Julie]

What gorgeous glorious bright crochet cushions. What is the lovely bright yarn do you use?

[Moonie]

Oooooh...round and stripey! Love it! And love, love, love the throw. Oh dear....I feel a "Lucy Project" coming on! :D I've been juggling some ideas for some lap throws as the regular big ones are just too big for the recliner, getting caught up in the foot rest and such. So.....this is it!!!! I'll change the colors to match my decor, which will make me a bit crazy because I can hardly bring myself to restrict colors also. Completely understand your dilema in that area.

I truly hope your mood is lifting too. It's perfectly normal to come off holiday feeling disjointed and adrift. Happens to me all the time. Just let it run it's course and keep working with your colorful, wonderful yarn. It will pass.

Hugs,
Moonie

[Sumea]

Super GORGEOUS Crochet Lucy
Awwww sorry that you have been feeling a bit out-of-sorts
((o(x(o((((oxo(LUCE)oxo))))o)x)o))
Lots of Love
Sumea

[Kaarina]

Beautiful. Your fabulous use of colour always blows me away!

[Liz Lee]

Everything looks gorgeous and so colourful. I hated to pack my crochet when I went to my Mum's so I too took it on the train. After a few initial looks everyone stopped staring and I had great fun making my bag!!

[Sally]

Hi Lucy. I absolutely love the edging on your granny square throw - lovely colours. Hope you feel better soon. I always feel quite low when I get back from holiday. We usually go Devon or Somerset way and coming home to a busy city can guarantee to bring me down. Lots of colourful crochet is the answer! Sally x.

[nat]

Hi Lucy...It saddens me that your feeling out of sorts...But don't fret, we all feel like that at times. Just last week I had one of those days which even crochet seemed to displease me. But this week I'm looking forward to starting my daughter first crochet blanket (haven't even finished my first crochet blanket ever!!!) lol
Beautiful blanket, love the border...great idea of putting all the colors around...
Hope you cheer up...After reading some of the up top bloggers comments, you have many who adore you...
Take care...
Smile,
Nat

[Amy]

I absolutely love your flower cushion, do you have a pattern for those flowery granny squares, or did you just stitch a flower onto a finished granny square?

[Judith]

Well isn't that funny, I have just finished a round cushion too. Mine is zig zaggy stripes, with a lovely rose. You crochet square looks lovely laid out like that. Some of the colours jump right out at you.

[wonderwoman]

aaah Lucy - such gorgeousness - you keep me inspired - you crochet soo quick and i am sooo slow still! if i lived nearer i would love to meet you for coffee (or tea for me!) - what bliss to sit and chat and crochet/knit!!!
xx

[lucylaine]

Wonderfull!! i love it!! all your world and colours!!

[Nelly]

Hi I have only just discovered your blog and it has given me great inspiration to teach my self to crochet after years of telling my self it is too hard and I cant understand the patterns,being a knitter it looks like gobbledegook tome. but I printed off your flowers and granny square and I am on my way. Thank you. I love visiting your blog.

[Amanda A.]

Lovely! The throw is awesome!

[keri]

Your throw is beautiful, Lucy! Thanks for sharing the whole picture. You are very inspiring!

[Julie]

Love the pillow and the throw so so SO much. V glad that you didn't hold back and wait to show it, as it's far too gorgeous not to. Hope you will show it again too.

I know what you mean about feeling out of sorts. I think it is always hard to settle back into a routine after a good holiday, and even more so when everyone else is out of the house, when you've got used to having them all around. Hope the hooking has helped and hope you find things feeling better soon - only a few days til the long weekend (then, if you're anything like me, you'll be grateful for the peace and quiet on Tuesday morning when they all go off again!) xx

[Teresa]

I love both. I agree that simple is best with the circular pillow. Your work is always so inspiring to me.

[Dawn Sparks]

Good Lord Woman! You are skilled with that hook and color...I am totally impressed and inspired! Love your cushion and agree, simple and plain looks great.

I too understand the lonely thing. No children and my husband has been working out of state since February and only gets home every three weeks. And it seems friends tend to get busy as well. Thank goodness for yarn, or I would be insane!

Love your blog!

[Nicky]

Hi Lucy, nice to meet you! Sorry to hear that you are feeling a bit low.
It might help to know how much finding you and your blog has helped me. I'm off work at the moment after the tragic death of my younger brother (37) last year - finding it all hard to cope with, especially as we lost our parents years ago. I found you by accident via a link and have been mightily cheered by your lovely words and pictures. I love popping in each day to see what you have to say and am enjoying making my own hexagons - am usually a confirmed knitter but you've inspired me!
Thank you!!!x