Here is my 2013 crochet journey for you to enjoy.....
January :: 2013 starts with my ongoing Granny Patchwork blanket
February :: Granny Patchwork blanket is finished :: ta-dah!
February :: making daffodils for my Easter wreath
February :: doll blankets for Comic Relief (squares and ripples)
March :: Japanese quince flowers for my Easter wreath
March :: lots of joyful Spring flowers
March :: Easter bunny
March :: Easter wreath :: ta-dah!
April :: cosy neck warmer
April :: basket liner for my studio
May :: granny bunting, oh my!
May :: mandala flowers
June :: beginning the funky lampshade yarn bomb
June :: garland/pelmet thingy for my studio window. I never got round to writing about this properly, but have had many requests about it...coming soon.
July :: seat cushion for my studio (still a WiP)
July :: yarn bomb flowers
July :: tweetie bird brooches for the Yarndale brochure
July :: working on the base for my funky lampshade yarn bomb
August :: ladybirds
August :: rainbow stripes for the Yarndale yarn bombing
August :: little duckie yarn bomb in progress
August :: funky lampshade yarn bomb in progress
August :: weeny balls
September :: hooky balls for Yarndale yarn bomb
September :: funk lamp yarn bomb is finally finished :: ta-dah!
September :: duck family yarn bomb finished
September :: water and grass yarn bomb finished
September :: the Yarndale yarn bomb finally comes together. So much funny hooky!
October :: autumn leaves for my Autumn wreath
October :: acorns and toadstools for my Autumn wreath
October :: sunflowers for my Autumn wreath
November :: michaelmas daisies for my Autumn wreath
November :: Hollie hedgehog
November :: Autumn wreath finally finished :: ta-dah!
December :: little squares for my coat makeover
December :: Little Lacy Stars
December :: beginning my poncho
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Gosh, it's certainly been a busy year for me and my hook! I have been a teensy bit amazed to see so much colourful hooky appear on this page today, there is rather a lot of it!
The most noticeable thing for me has been the scale of it all, ie how s-m-a-l-l everything has been this year. Aside from the completion of the Granny Patchwork blanket, everything else has been small decorative items. Of course Yarndale had a lot to do with my itty-bitty makes, and I put a huuuuuuge number of hours/days/weeks into making many bits n bobs for the yarn bombing, not to mention my funky lamp.
So what's in store for next year? Welllll........I will continue to work on my poncho of course, such a lot of pleasure in those stripes. Then there will definitely be a Winter wreath. After that, I have a new bag design that I am DEsPerAte to bring out of my Creative Mind, and then possibly a floral scarf idea that I have in mind for spring. Oh, and new cushions too, I've got lots of cushiony ideas brewing. I think we can safely say that there is still a heck of a lot of mileage left in my hooky journey. Here's to many happy hooky days ahead, bring it on!
ps. my crochet reviews from previous years are in my archives, just in case you feel the need to peek....♥ 2012 ♥ 2011 ♥ 2010 ♥ 2009 ♥
pps. tomorrow will be all about the Home..awwwwww!
Where’s the pattern for this garland/pelmet please ? Thank you
Posted by: KK | June 04, 2018 at 02:56 PM
Thank you ..so much...from Buenos Aires...Argentina...you are Great!!!!...So much inspiration for me...!!!!!...
Posted by: Noemí Susana | August 04, 2015 at 11:21 PM
Have you put the gTland info up yet? Amazing work here. I want to magpie all of it!
Kaye from Wales
Posted by: Karate from Wales | April 26, 2015 at 09:27 AM
Just found your blog, what a lovely life you live. Am really happy to have found such a ray of sunshine am excited to try some of your ideas and love your daffodils
Posted by: soo venour | April 13, 2014 at 02:43 PM
Thank goodness there are such wonderfully creative people to color our world! Thank you!
Posted by: Deb | April 01, 2014 at 02:40 PM
I just love everything about your weblog/website!! You write so well and your photography is beautiful! Thankyou so much for sharing!
Posted by: Kathy | January 25, 2014 at 05:27 AM
Oh my goodness those Sunflowers!! I have been hunting for a pattern for months and had been unable to find anything even close to that beautiful! Did you wing them or did you use a pattern?
Posted by: Kathleen | January 19, 2014 at 04:55 AM
MY GOSH!!!!! Love them all. Love your blog <3
Posted by: Kareen | January 17, 2014 at 01:02 PM
I just love all your work, colours, creativity - such an inspiration. If only I could one one tenth of it
Posted by: deirdre flanagan | January 02, 2014 at 10:19 PM
I love that garland! I can't wait for you to write it up. That will be on my list for 2014!
Posted by: Janice | January 01, 2014 at 09:08 PM
What a beautiful colourful year you have had. So many thanks for the inspiration and lots of luck for 2014 xx
Posted by: Kandipandi | December 31, 2013 at 09:28 PM
You make me feel inadequate!! LOL. I haven't been here in some time, but I'm glad to be back!
Posted by: northern girl knits | December 31, 2013 at 09:02 PM
Love all of your pictures! Thanks for sharing all of them again, with us.. You are such a colorful inspiration.. Blessings to you and your family in 2014 Lucy!
Posted by: Brenda B. | December 31, 2013 at 12:17 PM
What an amazing collection! I especially love the ducks and the crocheted wreath. I can't wait to see what you do in 2014. ;)
Posted by: OkeCrafter | December 31, 2013 at 11:28 AM
Looks like you had quite the busy year crocheting. I was able to make a few blankets and a few infant dresses. I'm looking forward to making a lot more in the New Year.
Posted by: K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy | December 31, 2013 at 01:27 AM
Dear Lucy,
I always enjoy the colorful images you post. Your projects are truly inspiring. I am wondering if in the new year the sweet little bower bird tutorial will be posted? Thanks for all the fun and lovely color here, all throughout the year. Have a Happy New Year, Lucy!
Across the pond,
Mairzie
Posted by: M. | December 30, 2013 at 06:43 PM
Wow . . . total JOY looking through all this cheerful, colorful goodness! It's so fun to see it all in one post. Heart going pitter pat. ::love::
Posted by: shelley | December 30, 2013 at 06:33 PM
That's a whole lot of hooky, Lucy! So colorful and cheery. Absolutely beautiful, and I love your colorful words as well. I'm more of a knitter, but every once in a while I get out my hooks. Wishing you and your family a wonderful New Year!
Hug from Kimmy in Redwood City, California
Posted by: Kimmy | December 30, 2013 at 06:28 PM
I didn't want to come to the end scrolling down the page!!! So wonderful remembering all those gorgeous projects! Going to hook the mandalas tonight yippeee!!!! Happy New Year Lucy, soooo looking forward to all your ideas coming alive! Xxx
Posted by: Kazzie | December 30, 2013 at 04:48 PM
I am endlessly impressed by your beautiful use of color in crochet. Thanks for sharing the roundup; it's great to see all of the year's makes in one place. Happy, happy New Year!
Posted by: Kathryn Vercillo | December 30, 2013 at 04:47 PM
Your a buzzy bee. Don't forget to relax.
Wishing you and your family all the best for 2014.
Liefs Sarah
Posted by: Sarah | December 30, 2013 at 03:29 PM
Oh what a wonderful assortment of crocheted goodies!!!! I am a knitter and quilter mostly and have only done a bit of crochet, so I really admire your gorgeous crocheting! Love that lamp shade and even the bottom of the lamp covered in crochet too! You are my crochet inspiration. I hope to learn to make some more crocheted things this new year.
Posted by: Daryl | December 30, 2013 at 03:19 PM
WOW! An impressive body of work. I'm just wondering what I've been doing with myself!!?! Love the reviews at the end of the year.
Posted by: Jill | December 30, 2013 at 03:15 PM
Really really like your wreaths! They are amazing.
Definitely making a wreath in 2014:)
Also really like your lamp and your garland.
Posted by: sofy | December 30, 2013 at 02:40 PM
Just stumbled upon your blog, and oh so many colors and so much inspiration. I am a crochet-crazy Swede, and I fell in love immediately with the Ladybugs (ladybirds) - in Sweden the nickname for those insects is Maria, my name.
I will definitely be back for more inspiration.
Posted by: Maria | December 30, 2013 at 02:25 PM