Jolly Holly and Bunting

I'm really having fun making this bunting, it's exactly the sort of project I love. Brightly coloured cottons and speedy results, it's an absolute joy to work on. I am so excited by the whole idea of it and am really looking forward to it coming together with the brightly coloured felt letters and all! I think I've got the wording sorted now too, although need to do some measuring to make sure it'll fit.

Ooooooooooooooo the little red glass beads that I bought are working out beautifully as berries, I'm so happy with them!

The thread I'm using to make the jolly holly is fabulous. I bought it from a local craft shop, it's called Anchor Soft Embroidery thread. It comes in a gazillion different colours (well 255 to be precise), and I am having secret fantasies about spending a small fortune and buying up one of each colour to crochet something in a gazillion different hues. Madness, yes I know.

I've got Little Man home from school (wibbly legs and high temperature time again) and his presence on the sofa has helped to keep Little B happy and in check. Kind of. I've been taking advantage and spent this morning working on the jolly holly tutorial for you. I've finished writing it but just need to check it through to make sure there's no mistakes. For a small crochet item, it took a huge ammount of brain power to write up the pattern. It's not complicated I promise you, but I wanted to make it completely fool-proof. Plus I did have a humungous number of interruptions.

Can you see in the above picture, the Little Hand, bottom right? That's Little B sneaking up to steal my crochet hook.

He then proceeded to climb up onto the table and do a spot of his own crochet with the light bulb. Heeehheeee, cheeky lickle Monkey!!! His presence certainly makes Thinking/Writing/Photographing a challenge!

Anyhow, he's taking his nap now, so I am sitting peacefully once again. I've just read through the holly pattern a couple times and I think it's good to go....please do let me know if you discover any dodgy bits or if you hit any probs. I hope it works out!

You can find the pattern in my lefthand sidebar, usual place down at the bottom or click HERE to find it.

Happy jolly-holly making my lovelies!

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Comments

[Jamie earhart]

I'm looking for a pattern for a hooded poncho or shawl.... And I love your work....plz help...thank you

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[Claire]

I LOVE this bunting. Are there instructions somewhere? You're a very talented lady!

Happy New Year!

[renee]

hello oh You have made my day with the Jolly Holly pattern what a nice Xmas gift for us, and the wee one is so cute Happy Holidays too You and Your family . You just blow us all away with your designs colors by Renee

[Jenn McClure]

I love all of your patterns and everything you create. You're so talented! I can't wait to try some of your patterns that you've shared.

<3 Jenn

[Nicky Triggs]

oooh cannot wait to get started! A lovely tutorial as always-thank you. Hope your boys are better now.x

[Kelly]

This is adorable!!!

[Issy Gardiner]

That bunting is so sweet!!!!
I must get my butt of here and start hooking asap lol!!!!
Best wishes xxx
http://hookytime.blogspot.com/

[Jess Sellars]

I've followed your tutorial and my house is now awash with wonderful holly leaves. Even sacrificed my beaded necklace (much to the dress up boxes disgust) because I simply had to finish them yesterday. Fantastic, thank you. x

[K @ Aurora Blythe]

Simply adoring this new bunting of yours!

[Bari Jo]

Hi Lucy!!!! It's me again! It's Sunday afternoon and I JUST MADE MY FIRST HOLLY LEAF!!! I am so excited! The pattern and tutorial were perfect! I am new to crochet, teaching myself this year and I AM SO EXCITED to have been able to make this! You made it very easy! I am using them to decorate some hats for my nieces for Christmas! Woo hoo! Just had to pop in and tell you! Thank you for sharing all that you do on your blog! I have had much fun reading and dreaming about future projects. Your tutorials are like having you sit right next to me! Thanks again! Hugs from Albuquerque! :O)

[Carolyn]

Haha, how sweet that Little B has his own crochet inspirations! : )

[Rachael Iddon]

I think I'll try and get ahead of the game and make some of this bunting in red, white and blue, ready for the Olympics/golden Jubilee next year. I'm thinking of the word 'celebrate' as its 9 letters will suit a 3 colour bunting and I could use it for next Christmas too. There's no chance of it being done before then. Lucy, you've infected me with the crochet bug good and proper.

[Anuja]

Your blog never ceases to delight me! It much be such fun to grow up in such a colourful home! No wonder your little guy wanted to check out what he could with a crochet hook!! :)

[Charissa]

I just love it. I have already been inspired by your various garland and bunting projects to start my own. I'll get some pics done when I'm further along. Love your latest bunting! Thank you.

Charissa
www.madmadme.com

[Caitlin]

that bunting is so bright and colourful!

[Ripplestitchkin]

Very cute! Are you feeling the effects of the big storm to the north of you? Thinking of you.

[Leslie @ simply frugal homemaking]

Sooo cute! I love all of your projects :)

[Sian Lawton]

ooooh do you have a pattern for the bunting?

[Colleen]

I love this Bunting :) It looks different than the triangle bunting. Is there a pattern for it some where?

[Jan Marchant]

A thousand thanks---I have lots of Anchor Embroidery skeins and have been wondering what to do with them since my eyesight deteriorated -- You have given me an idea, Thank you-- Thank you
Will donate for a bottle of wine--sod the coffee!!!!!

[Sadie]

hi there,

i'm looking to learn how to knit and crochet, so just wanted a bit of advice.
is it possible to learn online or do i need to learn from someone?
also where is the best place to get wool?
thanks for ur time, ur stuff looks amazing and has made me very excited about learning.
sadie xxx

[Linda]

The holly looks great and the beads have worked a treat.

[Patricia Allen]

I have used so many of your patterns and ideas and always look for your fun postings. Hope you enjoy the coffee!

[angela-southern USA]

Thank you Lucy for all that you do for us:)I've never crocheted any bunting before,but I just may after seeing how pretty yours is coming together.Hope L.M.is feeling better soon.Wouldn't it be nice to have the energy like the little ones have?!Little B may know where your other holly is:)With Him coping what Mommy does.Thanks again,going to do some holly this evening:)Have a great day!