Tuesday, February 1, 2011

The next lot

Its been a busy and somewhat stressful week. I've been working on more squares for Crochet-a-Rainbow and have sent my 36 off to Sarah this morning. I now need a break from them for awhile to do some other things. Here's my second lot of squares and then a pic of the whole lot.




I needed a second 7" square for the Australiacrochet group's exchange, so I whipped up this cutie which was designed by Jane.


Jane designed this square for charity so if you visit her blog and get the pattern, please consider making a few for charity. If you're looking for a worthy cause, you'll find heaps of suggestions at Knit4Charities.

Going around in circles for awhile instead of squares seemed like a good idea so I made a couple of coasters which I'll put away for something later in the year. I love this coaster pattern which I've had for many years so I can't give you a link to it I'm afraid. You can probably just work it out by looking at it if you're interested.


The other half of my bookdepository order arrived this week - whoopeee


Its just a stitch dictionary but I think I'm going to enjoy learning a few more of the double-ended hook stitches. At the moment I'm trying to decide between a tea cosy and a baby's blanket. Maybe the cosy will win out as its smaller and I like instant gratification. I find crochetnit quite relaxing and very interesting.

My real downer for the week was that one of our darling little Japanese Chins went to doggy heaven yesterday. RIP Willoughby 1 May 1998 - 31 January 2011

A grand champion right to the end.
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6 comments:

  1. Aussie MariaFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    What a beautiful lot of colour, Dorothy.
    As for the new book, that certainly looks challenging. I know you crochet and knit. Let us know how this fits in with both

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  2. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Gorgeous colours Dorothy, Well done on the project..
    The book looks very interesting. We will need an update on that one :))
    Little Willoughby will be missed..They have that special place in our hearts ..
    Hugs pat :))

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  3. Teresa KasnerFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Dear Dorothy, I **love** your squares, the colors are delectable! So sorry to hear about the pup, we have just one Cairn Terrier and he's are baaaaby. Hugs, Teresa from Oregon

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  4. -February 4, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    So sorry about your dog, always sad.

    You've done a remarkable job on your grannies for the project and your other square is so pretty!

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  5. MarionFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Dear Dorothy,

    your Grannys are beautiful...love all this colourful colours!
    You do a great Work.
    Send you many Greetings and enjoy your Week,

    Marion

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  6. Chain Stitch CrochetFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    What a beautiful baby. I have a hard time losing my babies. I have one left, Leo.

    Love your crochet.
    xoxox

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