Playing Hooky

Been Playing Hooky this afternoon.

You know, just messin' around with yarn and hook, trying to ease out yet another idea from the Tangle that sits within my Creative Mind.

Tis mighty crowded within my Creative Mind.

So much going on up there!

So many ideas!

So many projects desperate to see the light of day!

Today I just HAD to make this, just had to.

Had to see if the idea in my mind could come out into the world and work out.

I had a little go at it yesterday, but as yesterday was a rather fluffy-muddled day, it all went a bit pear shaped.

But today :: less fluff and less muddle and hoooo-haaaaa, we made progress!!!!

It's been a great feeling!

So in case you are wondering just what that strange flat round thing is trying to become, let me show you how it looks when it's folded in half.............

Does it look kind of Bird-ish to you??

Sort of??

Yes I think it does look like a cute little hooky Birdy!

Just need to stuff it a little and stitch it up...add a little hanging device....

 

....and ta-dah!!!!

One decorative hanging Birdy.

I confess :: I am rather happy with it.

However, this is just a practice run really (yes, there will be more Birdies hatching out in the Attic very soon)

I might add a few beads to the hanging chain, and possibly do a little embellishing on the wings....but overall, I think the concept works.

I'm also thinking :: stuff a little dried lavender inside and these Birdies will make very acceptable Christmas presents.

You have no idea how unusual it is for me to be considering Christmas presents in October.

It has never happened before.

Not ever.

Quite exciting really!

xxxxxxxxxx

ps appologies for the poor quality of the photos today, the weather/light levels here in my patch are very dismal indeed. In normal circumstances I would have waited till another day to share this with you, a bright day for taking bright photos. But damn-it I could NOT wait a moment longer!!!!

xx

Comments

[Lee]

this is adorable! thanks for sharing. your blog is always a bright spot to the day! :)

[pinry]

what a sweet idea! these would be great hung on twigs as a christmas tree. very inspiring!

[Marlies]

The bird is lovely. A very good idea.

I wanted to tell you something for a few days now but never had enough time. I've come across a website called www.bonniebabies.co.uk which is a charity website that collects crocheted clothes, blankets (and sadly burial gowns) etc for premature babies and sends them off to hospitals etc.

I thought you might want to make something for them. They've even got patterns on the website and stuff.

[liz]

This is fantastic and I did laugh to myself when I thought of how many of us will be crocheting birds in the next few days. i'm going to make one for my Aunt as she's not feeling too chipper at the moment and I thought it would cheer her up. Thank you again for your wonderful blog in all it's colourful, cheeriness.

[Susan]

luv luv LOVE him! The birdie that is. Clever you!
Have linked your blog to mine in bloglist, now it's even quicker to visit.
White dull day here, need to bumble a bit. If you too need some extra colour inspiration - not that you EVER need it but I thought you'd love the artist: see www.stitchingandhookingpassions.blogspot.com
Take care, X SMK

[Turid]

For a creative and beautiful bird. Your blog is inpirerende and with beautiful colors. Sincerely, Turid

[Anne]

He's lovely!! I love following your blog, it's always so bright and cheery :-)

Any plans for a tutorial for the little bird, pleeeeease!! Newbie crocheter here ;-)

[Salihan]

Oh you're just so clever! I've subscribed to your blog for a while now but hardly left a comment. But your cute little bird has made me step out of the shadows just to let you know that the bird is stinking cute!!! Can't wait for the pattern!

[vanessa @ do you mind if i knit]

Oh excellent lucy! Very original, very lovely, and very creative, I'm not surprised you were so excited about it, the little birdy is a triumph! And your wrist warmers look fab too. I think you're doing an excellent job of de-tangling all your ideas. Fab! Love Vanessa xxx

[The Curious Cat]

Oh how cute! What a pretty little birdy! :) xxx

[barbara,Italy]

Such a cute little bird and everything you do i so darn cool!!! :-) I would looooove a tutorial, it is never to early to think about xmas presents!

[Nathalie]

Another little hooky wonder in Attic 24 style. Lovely.
You'll have a whole flock in no time with all your Lucy followers ; )

[bensedin art]

Great idea!

[Eileen Gamache]

So signature Lucy! Great ideas~keep them coming!
I posted my blanket(again!) with my grand~daughter giving it a measure..she is waiting to take it home!

[Mairi]

I'm thinking baby mobile...!!! Very cute!

[Sommer]

I'm sooo loving that little bird! Lovely indeed :-)

[Liz]

What an adorable birdie! Oh how much I love love birdies. Pleaseeeee oh pleaseee share this on a tutorial for all of us. I would really appreciate it! Thank you Lucy!

[Sarah]

Oh wow I'd love to be able to make birdies like that. I'd be proud too. She is too cute!

[Rachel]

Hi Lucy, I always read but rarely comment (you have so many comments; I'm sure you don't need more from me) but I just HAD to tell you that I love your little bird. So cute! And I haven't said congrats on your impending bundle or on your recent birthday... so here are all my thoughts (well, not ALL) in one comment.

(I don't know if you remember a previous conversation we had, but I'm the one whose father was born in Skipton)

[kali]

too darn cute, i say! glad to see you are starting to release all that pent up creativeness that is just bursting to come out!!
xo, k.

[ayse Yetis]

you can make a bunch of them and create a baby mobile for bump24!

[debbstar]

absolutely positively lovely! it's darling to see other ppl like me thinking of the holidays this early in the season! i'm thinking of crocheting ornaments for my xmas tree, too! can't wait to see your entire flock :)

[Dawn]

All my friends will have a sweet smelling one hanging in there clothes cupboard this Christmas thats for sure. A real money saver but oh so nice.

[Hanna]

What a pretty little bird!

Lucy, I have started a Ravelry group for fans of your work - I hope you don't mind! It can be found at "http://www.ravelry.com/groups/we-love-lucy".

[Gerry Hook]

Now that's a BIRD ! ! ! !
Lucy, you are one creative soul . . . . .
we all love ya