Chunky Love

Ooooooooo I'm having a bit of a crush on this new chunky yarn, it's just so squidgy and bouncy and boingy and smooch-worthy!

I am also rather loving these bright sunshiny colours, they are singing me a Happy Song and lifting my spirits rather beautifully on these wet, grey February days. You might recognise the colours, this is Stylecraft Special Chunky (100% acrylic), and the colours are identical to the DK range, although there are considerably less to choose from (18 in total).

I'm having a lot of fun experimenting with it, trying it out with different hook sizes, and playing with different patterns and stitch ideas to get a feel for how it works up. I haven't a clue what to call this stitch pattern, the idea came straight out of my head. Does anyone recognise it, or know if it already exists in Real Life crochet, and if so does it have a name?

I've ordered some other chunky yarn too and am eagerly waiting for it to be delivered, although I can't actually remember now what it is called. It's more expensive than the Stylecraft as it's a wool/acrylic mix. I can't wait to try it out. I've got sooooooo much stuff busting to get out of my Creative Mind at the moment, it's kind of exhilarating and exhausting all at once. My new bag design (which will look FAB in these bright summer colours) is causing me to have palpitations and I've got ideas for some bright chunky cushions too which I think will be wonderful.

Sigh. So much going on! And I love love love it.

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ps are you a Chunky Yarn lover? Do you have a favourite brand of chunky that you smooch with? I'd love any recommendations, do tell?!

Edit to add :: I've just had a look at Moogly's Leaping Stripes and Blocks pattern, thanks for the info. Mine looks similar but is constructed differently, although both of our patterns are a variation of "spike stitch". I will have to write it out before I forget how I did it, I NEVER ever learn to make notes as I go!

 

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Comments

[Meme]

I think this is beautifully stitched and the colours devine. The stitch looks a lot like one I thought I had created myself alone a few years ago but have found the same or similar ones I think they call double crochet long stitch or something of that sort. Its hard to know if you've come up with something original or something someone else has written about and or published before you.

Keep up all the beautiful work and crafting. I just love your colour sense and your work too. M

[Joni]

Its lovely and may be yours to call YOUR OWN INVENTION!!!! Looks like the bargello needlepoint stitch only in crochet. LOVE IT

[Nandina]

Hi, your stitch looks like a shorter version of 'smooth wave stitch' in The Harmony Guide to Crochet stitches. In UK terms, row one is 4 trebles then 4 dc. then turn and do 4dcs then 4 tr . . .

However your variation appears to use two, instead of four, stitches of each.

It looks pretty using the bright colours you have chosen.

[Dorothy Griffiths]

Hi Lovely Lucy, sorry I have been absent for a few days, it has been one busy week! My goodness I adore the colours you are using and cannot wait to see what it is. You are always full of gorgeous surprises Lucy, not wonder we all love you. Have a lovely weekend, sending you big hugs and loves
Dorothy
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[Paula]

Gorgeous pattern, please share. I love love love to knit and crochet but unfortunately I am not creative, and must rely on creative minds like you. I absolutely enjoy your post especially since I live in Florida, in the states and love to follow all the pictures you take of your lovely town.
Thanks again for sharing

[Linden]

Hi Lucy
I love the new stitch. It looks a bit like waves or ripples but without all the increasing and decreasing.
Enjoying your blog - it's an inspiration.

[Lizy Tish]

Pretty pattern! And of course the colors...

[Ashley]

Oh, Lucy! This pattern is truly delicious. I adore the colors, as always. Lovely.

[Stella's Mom]

I love that word "squidgy!" LOL! Such gorgeous colors ... just the ones I love. Beautiful stitch too ... if you can't find it, hurry up and name it ... LucyAttic Stitch or Attic24 Stitch ... or you'll come up with the best creative name ever. :) Love coming here. I'll have to try that yarn.

[Senlis]

Wonderful stitch in wonderful colours, I love all!

[Cara-Leigh]

Such a pretty pattern! I'm loving chunky yarn at the moment. I'm making a blanket and can't wait to wrap up in it, it's so thick and cuddly.

[Anne Marie]

Looks lovely, can't wait to see the end product.

[vanessa]

G-A-W-J-U-S!!!!!!!!!

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[Cockney Blonde]

I love that stitch patten, really pretty. I love James Brett Marble Chunky. It knits up easily and washes beautifully. I've got ear warmers and a body warmer/waistcoat in it, x

[Kim]

Hi Lucy! Love your blog! I have been crocheting for a few months now and I love it. I have to say bulky yarn is my all time favorite to work with! It works up to so quickly and i love the way it feels between my fingers. I recently just ordered 19 skeins of a bulky yarn to make a large afghan out of. I can't wait! Come visit me at my blog sometime! :)

http://lifeontaylorhill.blogspot.com

[Suzanne]

I love your new afghan. Great stitch. I haven't used a chunky yarn, but Vanna's Choice is a heavy worsted, especially in certain colors. I am using it now with a 6 mm hook to make Granny Stripes and enjoying how quickly it works up.

[Jenny]

Hi Lucy, Down here in Australia we have a yarn called
Biggan Design, they are in Queensland. 4 and 8 ply only: 50gs skeins @ AU$11.25. The colours are amazing and they have many hues of the same colours. You can take a peek at www.biggandesign.com. Can hardly wait to see what your project will turn into, looks fab.

[Yarn Queen]

Lucy, your blog never fails to make my day! I wish I had your photography talent as well as your color combining talent!

Cheers from Western Canada

[Anne]

Love the stitch! My favorite chunky yarn is Debbie Bliss Rialto Chunky. Not cheap but oh so squishy.

[Deborah]

After seeing your poncho I was inspired to have a go, so I found a simple pattern on the garnstudio website(fantastic range of free patterns)and bought some James C Brett marble chunky at a Craft Show last Friday. I'm loving the variegated colours and it's coming together very quickly. Thanks for the inspiration Lucy.

[Autumn]

I like how the colors interact in your swatch. My favorite chunky yarn is Lion Brand Jiffy. I don't do a lot of chunky-weight projects, but when I do, it's my go-to yarn.

[Laura Mercer]

Lovely stitch Lucy. I'm making a cushion cover using Rowan Cocoon which is a chunky wool and mohair blend. It's lovely to use but yikes is it expensive at around £8 for a 50g ball. Good job it's a mother's day present! L x

[SareF2901]

I'm currently hooking up a ripple baby blanket inspired by your interlocking ripple blanket using Hayfield baby chunky. There's not many colours but I think you'd like it Lucy! It's great value, good quality acrylic. This is the second blanket I've made with it. The first is owned by my friend's two little girls. They love it and it goes everywhere with it and it washes well too apparently!

[Pamela]

Hi Lucy,
I'm a crochet beginner and haven't a hope of recognising the stitch, HOWEVER... it reminds me of the heart monitor lines....think Holby City!!
maybe, "Be still my beating heart?"!
With soooo much pleasure, Pamela

[janie]

Oh my.....smoochy love yarn. I like yarn with some "meat" ♥♥