Here's a little look through my hooky makes of 2015.....enjoy!
January :: 2015 started with my Winter Wreath. In fact, various wintry bits of crochet occupied much of my creative time during the first few months of the year.
January :: pale coloured leaves and delicate ferns for my winter wreath {fern leaf pattern}
January :: a little Winter Robin hatched {more details here}
January :: I made some small pine cones for my wreath {pine cone pattern}
February :: I worked on the Yarndale twin lambs (now named Belle and Billy)
February :: the lambs are ready for their photo shoot!
March :: flowers for my Winter Wreath {Hellebore Flower pattern}
March :: my Winter wreath is finished - Ta dah!
March :: Spring is in the air and I made these cute little Easter chicks {Mini Chicklet pattern}
March :: my Spring Posy Brooch pattern was published in The Big Comic Relief Crafternoon bookazine. So proud!
March :: I worked on a new bag design (the Weekend Bag) in chunky yarn and different colourways - I'll be showing you more very soon.
April :: I started making my Harmony Blanket.
May :: I designed a new Mandala with a pretty beady edge for a Mollie Makes publication.
May :: I made good progress on the Harmony Blanket throughout May, enjoying being able to take my hooky outside :)
May :: I started making and joining some colourful solid granny squares using all my oddments of Stylecraft Special DK yarn {Solid Granny Square Pattern}
June :: I started working on creative projects for Yarndale with a floral theme.
June :: I finished my Colourblock Cushion - Ta dah!
June :: I finished the beautiful border on my Harmony Blanket.
July :: I designed a small flower garland for the Yarndale brochure.
August :: I finally finished writing up the pattern and photographing a huge tutorial for the Harmony Blanket - it's the most complex pattern I've ever written. I loved giving this beautiful blanket it's Ta dah moment!
August :: I designed a new cushion for Yarndale called the "Ring-o-Roses" cushion. The pattern can be found in the 2016 Yarndale calendar which you can find in the online Yarndale shop.
August :: another of my crochet designs for the Yarndale calendar - this is as a scented Lavender Heart.
August :: I crocheted a little Bumble Bee! {bee pattern}
August :: I made a woolly sign for Yarndale.
September :: after months of work, I finalised the design for my Sunny Log Cabin square.
October :: I began crocheting the first large Sunny Log Cabin squares ready to start the Crochet-A-Long.
October :: I started working on the Sunny Granny Stripe blanket ready for the Crochet-A-Long.
November :: my hook was on fire as I attempted to make two blankets at the same time. I made two large log cabin squares each week as well as good progress on the Sunny Granny Stripes.
December :: I completed the last of my Sunny Log Cabin squares for the Crochet-A-Long (excepting for a fair few ends still to darn in, eh-hem)
December :: I finished my Sunny Granny Stripe blanket - Ta dah!
✿ Well I must say I did enjoy that jaunt down Hooky Memory Lane! Due to my stunningly poor memory, I am so often surprised and delighted when I put these Review posts together as many of the smaller projects get completely forgotten in the blur of my obsessive blanket making. I don't ever have much of a plan for my crochet makes, I love being able to go with the flow for the most part, working on ideas and projects spontaneously as they occur to me. Having said that, I am beginning to formulate something of a plan for 2016 as I already have a growing list of ideas and things I would like to make this year. I would like to create a Summer Wreath to complete my seasonal collection, and there will no doubt be at least two blankets springing forth (I already have colours and a pattern idea for a Spring/Summer blankie, mmmmm). I also have a list of things that need finishing off and bringing to completion (oh Weekend Bag, you are SO top of my list!).
Crochet continues to pull my life into a blissful swirl of colour and creativity, giving me day after day of fun and happiness, relaxation and joy, friendship and community. I am so, so grateful for everything that crochet brings to me, it really has changed my life. Gotta love that a little stick of metal and a ball of yarn can do so much!!!
I'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has made blankets during the past year following my colours and designs, I cannot tell you how very, very much I appreciate your enthusiasm and support. I get such a thrill seeing all the hooky goodness happening around the world inspired by the colours and ideas that sit messily in my Creative Mind and tumble forth into reality. We are building a truly amazing global crochet community, full of so much joy and it makes me very, very happy to be a part of it. Thank you, thank you for being a part of it too.
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ps this is my seventh crochet review (7!)....I've just had a look through all my previous ones, so much colour!! hahah!!!
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Thank you Lucy. Your creativity and imagination continues to inspire and encourage us all. You're a gem.
Posted by: Jane Saunders | January 02, 2016 at 09:29 PM
What an amazing number of gorgeous projects you've completed this year. You've inspired me to start crocheting this year, it's taken me 4 months to make my first blanket (your ripple pattern) and you'll be glad to hear it gets snuggled under by me n the kids daily! I've also made snowflake bunting for above my kitchen window which is giving me a lot of joy. So thank you and God bless you and your family in 2016!
Posted by: Sarah D | January 02, 2016 at 09:17 PM
Your posts take me to my happy place! Thank you for being such a kind, sharing and very inspiring person.
Posted by: Chris Anthony | January 02, 2016 at 08:16 PM
Thank you Lucy. Your blog always makes me happy when I read it!!! 😊😊
Posted by: Margaret | January 02, 2016 at 08:11 PM
Hi Lucy
Once again you have given me a lovely feast of colour to look at while having breakfast here in New Zealand. I too am looking forward to this year and to see what you are working on. You are a very talented and generous lady. Everything you make is colourful and very beatiful. Thank you.
Posted by: Doreen | January 02, 2016 at 07:44 PM
I feel exactly that about crocheting, I've only been doing it a year but I truly love it, it brings me happiness, helps clear my busy mind and gives me a great sense of personal achievement, I love your blog and look forward to seeing what 2016 brings to you! Love from another Lucy
Posted by: Lucy | January 02, 2016 at 07:40 PM
I haven't read your blog for a long while and realised I missed reading your posts- they're always encouraging and honest, focusing on the positive aspects of life, without pretending that life is always perfect (bloggers who always portray themselves and their lives as constantly picture-perfect sometimes bring me down). I learned to crochet 6 years ago when I came across your blog and tutorials! It is a true pleasure browsing though all the posts I've missed out on! Thanks for the creativity, colour and inspiration you share here! I pray you and your family will have a very good year - Happy New Year!
Posted by: Linda,Norway | January 02, 2016 at 07:40 PM
Lucy, I've told you this many times but it bears repeating -- I think you are solely responsible for a massive and worldwide resurgence of crocheting and in technicolor! I personally had let my crochet skills founder until I found your blog. Almost 5 years ago! And now I have brought vivid colors back into my life and home, thanks to you. All my works used to be in earth colors.. no more! :-) Thank you for all you do for us, your devoted readers. You rock!
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Posted by: Teresa Kasner | January 02, 2016 at 07:24 PM
Wonderful, thank you. Hope all OK/getting better in your and surrounding areas.
Posted by: Calli Bradley | January 02, 2016 at 06:20 PM
Beautiful creative ideas which really inspire us all. Looking forward to the new projects!
Posted by: Gillian Booth | January 02, 2016 at 05:45 PM
So much crochet inspiration Lucy...Happy Creative New Year :) xxx
Posted by: Amanda | January 02, 2016 at 04:16 PM
Happy New Year ! Love seeing all your hooky makes-I'm still working on my seaside wavy blanket-not too much to do now and I am so pleased I gave it ago. It is the first big project I have tried and that is all down to YOU Lucy ! You are such an inspiration ! Thank you ! Looking forward to all your posts this year xx
Posted by: Judith Pearson | January 02, 2016 at 04:02 PM
I am new and was so inspired by your work. Thank you for sharing your beautiful and creative year.
Posted by: Melissa Hatcher | January 02, 2016 at 03:17 PM
Fabulous, just fabulous! A wonderful year filled with color. It is a wonderful global community, one I'm thankful for also. I look forward to seeing what colorful adventures you share in the new year!x
Posted by: Angela-Southern USA | January 02, 2016 at 03:02 PM
Ooooohhhh all that lovely colour and wonderful creativity. You really are an inspiration Lucy, thank you. I have just received a late Christmas gift - your Cosy Stripe Blanket from Wool Warehouse. I'm very excited and can't wait to start but must finish the ripple blanket first!
Posted by: Anne | January 02, 2016 at 03:01 PM
What a busy year,I have just been on BBC website there was a crochet section and low and behold Attic24 pops up as best for clear pictures and instructions, Lucy your fame is spreading. Happy New Year to all
Posted by: heidijo | January 02, 2016 at 02:58 PM
vraiment jolis tous ces ouvrages, des petits au plus grands, décoratifs ou autres.
Posted by: ChrisTine | January 02, 2016 at 02:54 PM
Looking forward to a colourful 2016. Keep up the good work keeping us all cheerful with your beautiful colours.
Posted by: Carol Deacon | January 02, 2016 at 02:43 PM
Lucy, I want to say a very big 'thank you' to you for all of the wonderful crochet projects that you so kindly share with your readers - you're not only an inspiration, but very generous indeed. Every time I see your winter wreath I am blown away by it, and I often make many of the smaller things you have designed (as time is often an issue for me). As a blogger your voice is enthusiastic and friendly, and you always have something to say that's worth reading. A very Happy New Year to you and your family!
Cathy x
Posted by: Cathy | January 02, 2016 at 02:36 PM
thanks for another great year
xooxoxoxox crafty mema
Posted by: crafty mema | January 02, 2016 at 02:26 PM
I am making your cosy stripe blanket now! The colors and the yarn are beautiful and are such a joy to work with. I love your blogs! I would particularly like to thank you for adding the printed patterns to the Wool Warehouse packs. I ordered as soon as I saw that the patterns were included. It means the world to me. Happy 2016!
Posted by: Judith A Corcoran | January 02, 2016 at 02:18 PM
Happy New Year Lucy. Your designs never fail to inspire. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with in 2016. xx
Posted by: Jan Doling | January 02, 2016 at 02:13 PM
Happy New Year, Lucy! Best wishes to you and your family! :)
Posted by: Bernadette Edens | January 02, 2016 at 01:34 PM
So many lovely things to delight and inspire us all. Thank you for both your creativity and your generosity in sharing them.
Posted by: josiekitten | January 02, 2016 at 01:10 PM
I love this your colorful blog!
Posted by: Marle | January 02, 2016 at 12:55 PM