Gah, the weather here has been dreadful today, cold, blustery and wet wet wet all day. Very wintry indeed and I found myself feeling a bit miffed that the Spring weather has not yet arrived. Where is it? Where is it hiding? I had to nip out earlier to buy guinea pig food and a tin of paint and it was so yuck out there that I couldn't wait to scurry back home and settle down with a hot mug of chocolate dusted coffee and some comforting hooky.
My polystyrene wreath ring arrived in the post this morning (gosh, I do love mail order), it's a 30cm half round ring which is the same sort I used for my Christmas Wreath. This one is going to be transformed into an equally laden Easter Wreath, and today I started hooking up the stripy cover for it. I raided my stash of leftover yarns and selected some aran weight in light spring colours :: some Stitch Nation Bamboo Ewe, some Debbie Bliss Aran and some Rico Merino Aran. A 5mm hook and simple rows of double crochet, 28 stitches across. It works up quickly, and is surprisingly pleasurable.
I've begun collecting a few decorative bits n bobs too, and the giddy shivers of excitement are slowly creeping in......wreath making is such a lot of creative fun! It's a lot of work mind you, and by that I really mean lots of time. Can't exactly call it work, but it is certainly time consuming. Three weeks till Easter so I hope I'll be able to get it finished in time.
I've been gently making Spring flowers over the past few weeks, a few here, a few there. But I need lots more. And lots of leaves. And pom poms. Which reminds me, I must try and think where-oh-where have my pom pom makers gone? Can't blame the former Shelves of Doom any more, for they are still relatively tidy and don't eat things like they used to. Maybe the Creative Cupboard is looking after them, I'll go for a tentative dig in there tomorrow.
I'm loving the look of all these flowers together. The daffodils and teeny tiny flowers you already know....the six petalled flowers on the left there are my first attempts at making polyanthus flowers. They kind of worked out but am not entirely happy with them yet. More work needed. Must press on...........
EDIT to add.....I am SO going to try this pattern...(crochet forsythia!!), will let you know how it goes! The excitement is getting intense!
Hi, I love these florals! Can you please let me know something about how you crocheted the pink and yellow flower in the upper left corner of your photo? It looks like there's a row of yellow right after the stitches worked into the ring. But there's only a touch of yellow stitches in this flower. It makes this flower look just like little wild roses. Beautiful! Thank you so much for your work.
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Posted by: Yolanda | October 12, 2013 at 03:49 AM
My first comment to you! Not to sauvvy with this stuff.
Love your website?blob? not sure which.
Reaaallly love your colorwork and have even made a "Lucy" purse myself. Would very much like to send you a pic of my Lucy inspired purse but not sure how to attach to this comment. Would like you to share your techniques for tying in/working in ends for all those color changes. Your work is beautiful!
Posted by: joyce Knits | May 26, 2013 at 03:23 PM
I am twitching with excitement about those flowers! Who would have thought that crocheting actually has style! I thought that I was relegated to the background where knitting was de rigueur and crocheting was the "daggy" older sister who stayed in the background but you just blew me out of the water!!! What gorgeousness those flowers! I just got excited all over again by crochet and all I have to do is fend Earl (dog) off my yarn and I can make these? It's on!
Posted by: narf7 | March 24, 2013 at 07:30 PM
Those little flowers are so beautiful. Really inspiring me to learn crochet.
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Posted by: china polystyrene sector | March 14, 2013 at 06:03 AM
Hi Lucy...how do you make your Chocolate dusted coffee? Sounds yummy!
Posted by: Kitty | March 13, 2013 at 07:39 PM
Just in case you wanted a few more flowers to crochet, I can highly recommend this book - really well written patterns, lovely pictures and TONS of inspiration!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Flowers-Knit-Crochet-Lesley-Stanfield/dp/1844484033
Posted by: Savannah | March 13, 2013 at 02:07 PM
I have only recently taken up crocheting and started following your blog. I'm sure you get asked these question many time, but what yarn do you use the most and what are your favourite yarns?
I've started with Hayfield Bonus Dk (Sidar) from Hobbycraft, it's a value range. I'm nervous about buying anything too expensive in case I make a hash of it and ruin good yarn. I'm making a couple of blankets from granny squares for my two little girls (7yo & 5yo) and my confidence is growing.
So I am interested to learn what other brands are a bit better and lovely to work with, but won't break the bank, any tips are most welcome.
Posted by: Tina Robson | March 13, 2013 at 08:21 AM
Oh I got tulips too, beautiful colours, though not as big a bunch as yours.
I am loving them though.
Posted by: Susan | March 13, 2013 at 01:32 AM
That last photo sent my heart to doing a happy jig. What a beautiful bunch of yarny blooms! I can't wait to see this one all done.
Posted by: Kristen | March 11, 2013 at 08:24 PM
All this talk of Spring is a bit depressing, even if the weather over there is still so bad. We are heading into winter without even any snow to look forward too. Our winters are bitterly cold and everything is brown and smoggy. It is like living in a world without colour for a couple of months. Maybe I should make a Spring wreath and hang it up to help me through the winter?
Posted by: Lauren | March 11, 2013 at 06:40 PM
hey lucy,how do i post my photos of recent tasks accomplished? thanks to your tutorials; x
Posted by: jane | March 11, 2013 at 06:19 PM
No fair! You are having way too much fun!
*pouty face*
I can't wait to see your pretty flowery wreath....maybe by the time you are done and Easter is here it will be warmer and Spring will have sprung. Terribly, terribly cold today!
Keri
Posted by: Twolittleflowers | March 11, 2013 at 05:26 PM
I love your eastery colors! The flowers are turning out fantastic! Can't wait to see the finished wreath.
Posted by: Taylor | March 11, 2013 at 04:03 PM
Hi Lucy, snowing here and -3 during the day!!
Only learnt to crochet two months ago and have attempted a few flowers and leaves! I attached them to a willow wreath I made a few years ago along with ribbon and hope it will look "Easterish!" (Is there such a word?!)
Posted by: Aunty-Pam | March 11, 2013 at 03:32 PM
Do you have a pattern for the polyanthus? Pleasey, please! I've just finished 3 of your lovely daffodils but I NEED the others to keep them company. X
Posted by: Claire | March 11, 2013 at 01:26 PM
All so lovely! You're ahead of me on the flower making!Love the ones on the left.We've had a break in the rainy weather,balmy 70 degrees,been out enjoying it(hope it's here to stay!) My forsythia's are already blooming,great idea and link.I'm thinking panies too..can't wait!
Posted by: Angela-Southern U.S.A. | March 11, 2013 at 12:56 PM
hello,
my name is Claudia and i am from romania. i like all the things made by you. You are a verry good inspiration for me.
could you tell me what kind of yarn do you use for all this ?
thank you
( sorry, i'm not a verry good english speaker and writer, better in french )
Posted by: claudia lunca | March 11, 2013 at 07:53 AM
Seeing your crochet flowers has just made me all giddy for Spring time! Where is it hiding? Been watching all those crocuses in my garden making their little way out of the ground over the last couple of weeks but we need more warmth and sun!
Posted by: Tilly | March 10, 2013 at 08:55 PM
I so want to learn to make flowers and birds with crochet. Where to begin? I'm a quilt designer. Do I have time for this? But I must have some of these little crocheted wonders! Help.
Posted by: Kathie (Prairie Stitcher) | March 10, 2013 at 08:45 PM
I just love all the colors in your blog! :)
Posted by: StrikkeSiri | March 10, 2013 at 08:11 PM
Definitely in need of a bit of Spring - it was so cold today! Looking forward to the Easter wreath.
Posted by: Karen | March 10, 2013 at 07:41 PM
Just lovely! Happy new week!
Madelief x
Posted by: Madelief | March 10, 2013 at 06:52 PM
Looking forward to seeing the finished wreath, x
Posted by: Cockney Blonde | March 10, 2013 at 06:31 PM