Tuesday 9 February 2016

Crocheting Useful and Beautiful

Hello dear friends! I guess that our Indian winter has come to an end... Sun is shining bright, temperature is around +24, birds are chirping. Hot Indian Summer is round the corner!
We celebrated my father-in-laws birthday last Monday, the cake my D brought was awesome - fruity delicious!
However last week had also stored unexpected health issues. First my little boy had fever for 4 days, then when he started recovering, another boy, D, fell ill... Both are fine now, but I was taken a little aback and stayed home for almost a week. Hopefully no one else in the house will experience this nasty viral.
Thank you all for encouraging comments on my last post, I must say they moved me, literally! I did start crocheting after little A goes to bed. And the feeling of being able to create again is awesome, even if I get a little less sleep. I am not yet ready for any big crochet adventures, hence I am warming up by going for the small ones.
I have been wanting to have a storage basket (-s), which I finally own, and this is not the last one. I have not used any particular pattern, but got inspired by many on Pinterest, especially by the one with handles. It looks awesome, works up in no time, and organizes little things in the house so well - what more would you wish for? I put two strands of yarn together and liked the marble like effect it created.


Another rather beautiful, but maybe not so useful project is a Mega mandala doily, consisting of 23 rows. I loved crocheting this one a lot because it uses various stitches, and each row is in a different color. It can be called a stash buster project.  I used Indian yarn brand Vardhman, Brilon as usual. The doily was emerging throughout few creative nights, here it is how:
It measures about 35 cm in diameter. I am going to place it on a crockery table in our drawing room.. and make one more for the sake of enjoying making it once again, lol :) Crocheter's madness.
In plans to crochet a set of coasters, maybe something like a set of mats for my little A's meal time, 2 pillow covers for my parents and start another blanket (shall start soon, because this project will stretch till next year for sure, lol). I particularly liked Linda's Greg blanket - the square patterns and colors, aww...! So perhaps I will steal the idea :P
That's all for now, enjoy your week, enjoy your days!

24 comments:

  1. Hi Anna , how are you ?very nice crochet doily ,so colourful ...... and cute little basket. I too made a similar basket few days back but turned it to a cradle for my daughter's little dolls :)
    Enjoy and keep in touch .

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    1. Hi Archana! Thank you so much, I also like ho wit turned out.
      Such a great idea to turn into a cradle!Your daughter must have been thrilled to have it for her doll :)
      Have a nice day!

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  2. The doily is looking lovely. Happy you are going back to crochet times. Doesnt matter if they are small projects. But crocheting soothes nerves:)Those who are crochetholics will know what I mean!!

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    1. Hi Aishwarya! It definitely soothes and puts them in order, hehe.

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  3. Hi Anna, your basket is very lovely and the mandala is beautiful :) Glad to see you crocheting again. I like Linda's Greg blanket too. Looking forward to yours:)
    Nice to know that both are well now. Take care.

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    1. Thank you Preeti! Let's do crochet along in future? Maybe some other blanket in the colors of your choice?:)
      Take care too!

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  4. That mega mandala doily is GORGEOUS! I wish now that someone had taught me to crochet. I see so many projects I would love to do.

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    1. Thank you Jojo..and it is never late to learn crochet! :) I bet you would have created pretty things!

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  5. Sorry to hear your "boys" have been sick. Hope they feel better. Love the baskets. I've seen these also and put them on my "to do" list.

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    1. Thanks, they are fine now Charlotte. It happens.
      Oh then crochet them asap :) I would love to see!

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  6. lovely work!! you have very fine hand for crocheting ,enjoy your motherhood and crocheting.You have huge plans, hope your little one allows you to complete all .Happy motherhood ,Happy crocheting....cheers

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    1. aww thanks for a compliment,hehe. I do try to enjoy both, motherhood firsthand :)
      Cheers!

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  7. crochet doilies are simple awesome.. hopefully all of your family members are now in good health.. and little prince is giggling a lot.. :)

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    1. I know, right? Such a happiness to just crochet in rounds!
      Both are all right now, thank you! Take care!

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  8. Sorry to hear your boys have been down - hope it skips you! And that tiny bit of time in the evening, once your little one is in bed, works wonders for your creative soul, I know. The basket is delightful, but the doily is stunning! XOXO

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    1. Hi Tanya! They are fine now, thank you. I am glad I was resistant to this somehow...phew!
      Thanks, I want to make more of each :)

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  9. Happy birthday to your father-in-law! Beautiful cake! I am sorry about the illnesses! Glad everyone is better! That storage basket is adorable! I love your crocheting! The doily is beautiful! Love the colours! Big Hugs!

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    1. Thanks and all is well now:)
      Yea, crocheting is my meditation!

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  10. That is a beautiful cake! I'm so sorry to hear your men folk have been ill it's a good thing you didn't catch it too. Love the baskets and I really need to make some too they are ideal to keep your crochet projects in and great stash busters too, love the doily it's so pretty there is a mandala cal on the go right now but I'm trying my best to resist.:) xx

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    1. Linda, sorry replying late...
      Would love to see Mandalas in your performance :))

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  11. I have long admired your beautiful crochet work... You have a wonderful ability to combine colors so creatively. This latest piece is truly a beautiful creation. I'm loving the blue and yellow combination!! Wishing you great happiness with your family...
    Love
    Vicki

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    1. Thanks Vicki...Such a thoughtful comment, I am glad to receive it :)
      Have a lovely day!!! Hugs!

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  12. So good that your sons are now better! Your crochet is so wonderful! The colors are so vibrant!

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    1. Thanks.. my husband are fine now of course :)
      Have a happy day!

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