It's still crochet but a different technique ..
I saw this on Instagram ages ago and really wanted to try it but haven't had the time, now I'm between projects I thought this was a good time to give it a try.
I wasn't sure at first it's very much like the c2c technique but it forms a diamond, you have to make half diamonds to get the square shape which I haven't tried yet. It's very much in it's initial stages and I have no idea how this is going to turn out but it's a great stash buster and I'm enjoying the process thus far.
It's called the Modern Bohemian blanket and you can find tutorials on YouTube none of which are in English but the videos are easy enough to follow they can be found here and here the pattern can be bought on Ravelry here
Have any of you tried it?
I say I'm between projects because I'm looking forward to starting a new CAL it's called Flora's Fauna and it's hosted by the designer Rosina Pane....
Ladybirds, snails, hedgehogs, acorns, squirrels, leaves and butterflies, what's not to love 😊
It's made in Mosaic Crochet of which I am a great fan, did I mention that before haha, I'm trying to use stash yarn for this but I will have to probably buy the odd ball here and there and it starts on the 17th June, the pattern is discounted now so it's a great time to buy it if you don't have the time to make it now but intend to later.
All details can be found
here
I hope that Summer is going well for all of you and although you must be sick of me going on about the weather it has not been great here, I'm not a great fan of blustery winds and showers that appear from nowhere it makes it hard to plan anything constructive.
The predominant flower in my garden is the foxglove at the moment, they have self seeded around my garden, I'm amazed that they can remain upright in the winds. I love foxgloves, they can scatter their seeds all over my garden and I will be delighted as will the bees they love them.
My Cordyline has sent out two more flower spikes this year the scent is filling the garden, the flowers soon fade, I find them very strange but quite beautiful and the bees love these too. The Cordyline always looks very tired after flowering I think it must put most of it's energy into producing these flower spikes and I'm always afraid that it won't recover but this must be the third year that it has flowered so hopefully it will build up enough strength to recover and go on to produce more next year. I always cut the spikes down once they have flowered so that the tree doesn't put even more energy into producing seeds.
I have finished my cushion which I'm delighted with and will show you soon and I intend to do some embroidery this afternoon I'm trying a stitch I haven't tried before the bullion stitch so that should keep me busy.
I hope you are all having a lovely Sunday, take care until next time.😘😘
I love how you're always keen to try new techniques. I tend to stick to what I know, I really should try to branch out a little more. Oh yes, we've got the blustery winds here too, I'm hoping they drop soon. We're forecast some better weather towards the end of the coming week. Your cordyline is a beauty, how lovely to be rewarded with flowers each year.
ReplyDeleteI have seen this technique before but it didn't call me. It looks like a great way for using all leftover and make a colorful blanket. The new mosaic blanket will be gorgeous, Linda. Love the foxglove flowers. Hope you have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteWe have a few foxgloves too, they are such a lovely colour.
ReplyDeleteIt has been quite blustery hasn't it, but the weather is meant to get warmer as the new week progresses, we shall see.
My good wishes.
All the best Jan
Linda, your new pretty is going to look lovely....they always do, you know. =) Flora's Fauna is stunning! You are going to have so much fun when you begin. Foxgloves are the happiest of flowers. Love they self seed everywhere and little plants pop up. Yours are lovely. Such a shame your weather is not behaving. Hopefully the winds will fly somewhere else and you will be left with sunny and warm days.
ReplyDeleteAlways searching for new experiences in crochet !
ReplyDeleteHave fun with it, Linda !
Beautiful garden !
Have a nice week !
Anna
I love all of your creations Linda. What pretty foxgloves and so nice to have them in your yard. I hope you have a nice week Linda.
ReplyDeleteWow. That crocheted Modern Bohemian Blanket looks very cool. Your diamonds look so much smaller than the ones pictured in the blanket on Ravelry. Is it an illusion? I look forward to watching yours grow. You find so many fun patterns to work. Your Foxgloves are beautiful, and your Cordyline - oh my! That is an amazing looking tree. Flora's Fauna looks like a delightful blanket. It will be fun to see yet another creative blanket grow here.
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