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

[Archiethewonderdog]

I came back for another look at your gorgeous crochet review and have fallen in love with the spotty squares...off to see if I can find/work out how to make them!

[Charity Swedberg]

Dear Lucy, Thank you so much for the inspiration. I just completed my very first granny square project, based on your blog. I have uploaded images of my completed project. I did not follow your pattern for the Debbie Stoller project as you will see no 2 squares are the same, but it certainly was inspired by your layout of the squares. So I would say it is a heavily modified pattern, based on your pattern. Thanks again for your creativity and here is the completed project. http://www.ravelry.com/projects/xhappyx/15-color-granny-square-blanket

[Pumpkin, Pie, Painter]

Would also LOVE a pattern for the "Happy Flower", too!! That's fantastic!!

[Pumpkin, Pie, Painter]

Found your blog through Pinterest and am sooo enjoying looking at all your beautiful things: LOVE the colors you use!! I am pinning one of these and posting it in my blog (if that's okay: if not, please let me know, and I will remove it and ad another.) Thanks so much!!!

[Valentina]

Love all this crochet!!!
As always, you're so inspiring!
Can't wait to see you sharing all the secret projects you've made.

[Crissi]

Sooooooooo woooooooooooonderful works!!!!!!!!!!!
♥Crissi♥

[Ruthie]

As a 'newbie' to crochet I find your blog sooooo inspirational. I have learnt such a lot from your excellent tutorials and I agree with the person who said you have a book in there! Where do I sign up to lobby for it???? In the meantime, I'm looking forward to the pattern for the Happy Flower which is quite fab.

[Valentine]

Wonderful! As a stay at home Mumma of only 2, I can't believe how much you accomplish!

[sue]

Wow, what a great record of projects. Thanks for sharing.
I love how colorful your work is. If I were to line all mine up for the year, it would be a study in neutrals, which I love...........but it would make for some boring pictures!

[Stacey]

You make such beautiful projects!!!

[beach bungalow]

Please, please, please post a tea cozie pattern.

S
xo

[Emma]

WOW!!

[Anna]

Can't wait for the 'Happy Flower' (April) tutorial! I started learnign to crochet this time last year and have become absolutely obsessive, just finished an 'advanced' class recently. Your blog has been so inspirational and I too spend too much time and money in *that* shop in Ilkley! Thanks for such a lovely blog. Anna

[lafilledu17]

mais c'est un rêve chez toi !!! est ce que toutes ces jolies choses sont en vente ????? tu as une boutique en ligne ????

[nora]

i love your creativity... they are so beautiful. have a wonderful 2012.

[Gina ;~}]

Such delightful work, Ms Lucy. Isn't it a treat to see it all lined up in colorful photos, though?

I have to admit that I glean all sorts of inspiration for projects on your blog (and reminders to sip my tea!) and have done up ripples and squares and have even made a dozen projects with the Japanese flowers... I am most coveting your crocheted yarn basket. I am in the middle of a Very Important Project right now, but it is my next go. (If you mention how you made yours in your archives, I haven't found it. Have you?)

Happy New Year!

[Susan]

I love the April flower.

A pattern would be great, and I now have a crocheting friend to help me.

It will be on my to do list for this year.

Crochet is something I'd like to do this year.

[Shannon]

You are so incredibly, ridiculously talented! It is absolutely amazing to me that you are able to accomplish so much while managing the shenanigans of three little people. Looking forward what's in store for 2012!

[Claire]

I do love your hooky makes and all the colours you use, you offer some great inspiration x

[Marilyn]

I found your blog just a couple of days ago. Your work is so beautiful and vibrant.
I have just ordered lots of yarn to make a scarf from you spot squares. Can't wait.
I learned to crochet as a child but only ever crocheted blankets in the form of a gigantic granny square.
You have inspired me!
Thank you

[Seaweedandraine]

I so enjoyed reading over your post - it was rather like sitting down with a bowl of my favourite lollies! :)
Quick question... have you hooked up any babies clothing before for your little peeps? I'm due to have my 3rd in June (winter for us), and since I'm a bit slow with a hook and needles, I need to start now. If you have any suggestions, please give me a yell. :)
Thanks!
Sheree xox

[keri from twolittleflowers]

Lucy, you have done so much colourful hooky business this last year. I only started crocheting just before #2 arrived 7 months ago, so you are an inspiration to me. {when I was in labour I bounced on a birthing ball while crocheting a fancy flower granny square - a brilliant distraction!}. I look foward to visiting your colourful home and learning new hooky projects again this year.

As I was visiting your 2009/10 crochet posts, I wondered if you might be able to find time to post about yarns you have used? - how they have stood up to little people use, how they have worn in the wash, favourites, etc?

May your 2012 be merry, sunshiny bright and colourful in every way.

[Archie the wonder dog]

Wonderful finishes, I'm looking forward to the spotty squares tutorial!

[Julie]

happy hooky 2012

[Kristen]

Oh mercy me!!! That is a gorgeous eye-full, right there. What a beautiful hooky year you had. :)