28 March 2010

Back to the Hook

This weekend,I felt the urge to get back to hook and needle. I really want to finish my Lucy inspired Summer Garden Granny Square blanket that I began back in October last year. However, my attention span is not well-suited to big projects, so I will work on it little by little while I concentrate on some smaller stuff.

I really like this shawl patten from this book:
A bigger project than I had in mind, but the motifs are very simple to crochet. I made one up in some white cotton double knit yarn with a 4mm hook:

Then in a four ply with a 3mm hook (the size in the pattern):

Here they are side by side -  quite a difference in size

I'm thinking it will make a nice table cloth (or runner!). I'll probably stick with white or cream (although I do like that pink shade a LOT) but can't decide which size to make (the larger has a diameter of  4.5", the smaller is 3" across - excluding corner loops). The bigger one would be much quicker to make, but the smaller one gives a more delicate effect.

If you've been following my blog for any length of time, you'll know how indecisive I am. Which version do you think would look best?     
    

9 comments:

  1. The pink one is really pretty,it looks so lacely and lovely, but then i would be tempted by the way the white will grow so quickly...i think the pink ...probably...
    Louise x

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  2. I like the white one for a table runner. But then I like cotton yarn.

    Teacup Lane (Sandy)

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  3. The pink really pops and is so springy!

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  4. THis is the best news of the day. Can't wait to see this when finished.


    Happy Peaceful Sunday Hug,
    Kate

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  5. I would go with Pink! **Kim**x

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  6. I've read and re-read your post..I've checked back at the other comments,but I still can't make up my mind which colour I like best!!
    Can't you make something in the white and something in the pink?
    Em xx

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  7. Thank you for all your comments. Em you made me laugh, that's exactly what I was thinking! I'm going to make somthing for the table in white and a scarf / wrap for my niece in pink. I just love how it looks in pink - just wouldn't use it myself!

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  8. Great minds think alike - or maybe just Ems but I am so glad you made that decision ...exactly what I was going to suggest too! :D

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  9. Definately the pink, it's so summery and cheerful x x

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