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

[Claire]

The volume of your output is astounding, my 11yr old (knitting in her hands) and I are amazed. You are inspirational. (And you could be earning a well deserved living out of your designs.)
Claire x

[Jackie]

Stunning! What a glorious array of colours. The Blooming Flower Cushion is my favourite.

[Romily]

What a delicious yarnfest!

[Belmont Yarns]

Wow, I'm almost speechless. I love everything. You have been a busy ferret, well done. You are right to be so proud. If I could achieve a a 5th of that I would be happy!

Helen xx

[sew]

With so many followers and so many wishing for the Happy Flower Tutorial - it's time you started charging for your inspiration.Is it very difficult to set up a paypal account (the method used for selling knitting patterns)so at least we can send a few quid for your trouble? After all, yarn doesn't grow on trees!! Lovely to see your Secret Things.

[Emma]

Wow! You've done so much, and it's ALL beautiful!! Happy Hooky New Year to you :)

[Caroline J]

Lovely lovely lovely :o)

Inspired by your circles scarf ta-dah I am currently hooking myself a scarf, but instead of cirles I'm using your hexi tutorial in 3 shades of the gorgeous Debbie Bliss Andes yarn that I treated myself to using some cash I was given as an Xmas gift.

I've been in a frenzy of inspiration from your lovely tutorials since finding the Attic & look forward to much more in 2012.

CJ x

[sooz]

you make such lovely things!

[Svea]

Lucy, we have desperate need of the pattern for the happy flower to make as Easter decorations!! Please if you could write this as soon as possible, it would be fab!! Great blog and great crochet designs, many thanks for sharing with us.

[Sarah]

I just found your blog and love it! I've already made the tiny hearts, so cute! I wanted to know what kind of yarn do you use? Do you have a pst about that?

[beckycafe]

Congrats on the Debbie Stroller commission. This is an oh-so-cute baby blanket. I recall you were being secretive about someting around then, but I thought is was a line of Lucy yarn!

I'm a marketing professional, and I'm availabe to represent you over here in the colonies!! :) You are siting on goldmine, my dear.

[Amy]

You really are a rock star! I love the Wall Flower...Happy 2012!

[Lucy Kennedy]

I love your blog Lucy and everything you create! I'm an aspiring crafter and your posts and gorgeous photos cheer me up on my morning commute. I'm looking forward to seeing your creations in 2012! I really hope that I can learn to crochet in 2012. Your posts always motivate me to give it a go.

Keep posting your wonderful posts. x

[Hayley b]

I love how your colour choices have changed slightly since 2010.
Will be keeping an eye out for new patterns if you get chance, love what you've done this year, I think I've used quite afew of your patterns for baby stuff I've made recently, hank you so much & happy new year xx

[Bonnie]

Congrats Lucy! all lovely and beautiful projects to be proud of!

[Juno]

I just love reading your blog. It makes me wish I had been more like you when my children were young. Alas, it is too late for me and mine are grown up now. Enjoy your children while they still live with you and before they all moe away.

[Colleen]

You need to write a book (crochet, that is) :)

I've just finished my continuous Granny Square blanket for our king size bed (PHEW!!!) and am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my first yarny goodness order from Deramore's so I can start on my Granny Stripe blanket.

Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration and I'm so looking forward to the tutorials you're going to be doing:)

[Linda Solaiman]

Your work is beautiful Lucy I love every single thing you make. I do love your Happy flower I can just see one of those hanging on my wall, I hope that you will have time to post the pattern for us. I can't wait to see your 2012 makes :)

[Deb McDonnell]

You are sunshine personified! I really appreciated your ripple pattern instructions and would love more tutorials. They've been so helpful to so many. xxx

[Mariette Stevens]

BEAUTIFUL! :o)

[Kate]

All gorgeous- the Japanese Flower scarf is beautiful and still a favourite- but the Happy Flower is pretty damn wonderful too!

[Lorilee]

Wow, such impressive accomplishments! I' m still working on my Japanese flower shawl that I started shortly after you posted about it. I've done some sewing, and made some burlap banners in between the crocheting, not to mention being a full time teacher! I get compliments on it any time I work on it in public. I also love the ripple pillow!
Blessings from Texas,
Lorilee

[paintdropskeepfalling.wordpress.com]

Incredible :0 If I had made just one of those I'd be proud - you must be bursting. When is someone going to commission a book from you?!

[tracy]

All I have to say Lucy is S-T-U-N-I-N-G
Love Tracy xx

[Maria Teresa]

Oh você é maravilhosa e um grande fonte de inspiração, 2011 foi um grande ano e mail posso esperar para ver as maravilhas que você fará em 2012, um ano lindo para você