Crochet Star Scarf progress

Just over half way with l think 19 stars left to make

I've added brighter 100% Merino centres to some of the stars to lift the darker colouring of the sock yarn

l blocked the first few l made to see how soft it was going to be

so you can see how they open up a bit when blocked (right hand side)

Not sure l've got the patience but it might make a pretty jacket

Star pattern here

for the Star Scarf l'm using Gruendl Hot sock yarn, 100% merino in a plain colour for the centres and a slightly bigger 4mm hook than recommended but l tried the 3mm hook and it made the stars a bit firmer than l wanted

some might prefer the firmer feel though

Have a Marvellous Monday everyone

hugs to all x

ANOTHER TEENY TINY SOPHIE DIGARD PLAY TIME

Still experimenting...this one is mixing textures together..chunky 2 strands DK 6mm hook in the centre and Hot sock yarn and 4mm hook on the edges

a few more squares...again a mix of texture acrylic centre and sock yarn on the out side

and stars too...

Just not happy with the very subtle and to me, dark sock yarn, l feel the need to add splashes of bright colours

Do you remember the March Holiday project again influenced by Sophie Digard but l used 

100% Merino and a tiny hook but slightly brighter colours

more me l feel but l will persevere with the sock yarn and keep mixing it with a few brights see if it appeals more

These too are more me for colour...

the lime green a big favourite of mine is silk......search party needed to find this project hiding some where in my craft room....wish me luck it could be any where lol

Thanks for the house repairs good wishes the plaster has almost completely dried over the weekend

so painting and wallpaper next but not sure when Midlands Restoration will be back to finish the repairs...the bit l hate the waiting

Have a Soothing Sunday everyone

hugs x

SOPHIE DIGARD STYLE CROCHET

Crochet playtime with variegated sock wool in a Sophie Digard style

Still experimenting but heading in the right direction...

The 1st teeny tiny square one l tried has velvet centre's so l've used an acrylic to give a more solid look and then used the sock yarn to do the square edge and joining, bit darker than l wanted but a WIP

Recognise the florally looking one?...it's the Star Pattern from last week

l'm using a 4mm hook (slightly bigger than l should be using..a 2.5 experiment still to come) and a single strand of Grundl Hot Socks Pastello

Shock horror very fine work for me hehe...the chunky lover that l am, but l have to say l'm quite enjoying the teeny's again, the Star pattern makes up quite quickly..going to make some lovely Christmas presents l hope

Have a wonderful weekend everyone

Hugs to all xx

SOPHIE DIGARD...A FRENCH CROCHET ARTIST

well plastered yesterday..all done and dusted by 4ish but just look at it this morning....

already drying out even though it's really cold this morning

Autumn has booked in for sure

THINKING SCARVES right now and who else would you take a peek at but

SOPHIE DIGARD

The French crochet artist and her beautiful scarves..right out of my price range l;m afraid but l might try and make something similar may be something like this..

or this one....

or this one..

not a copy but use them as inspiration

Sophie uses multiple strands of sewing cotton thickness yarns (up to 60 sometimes) worked together to make stunning muted works of art to wear

take a peek at her work here at SELVEDGE DRYGOODS

have a fabulous Friday everyone

hugs to all xx

TO BOBBLE OR NOT TO BOBBLE?

Yesterday l shared the target circles in white hex's with you and said l was thinking of adding bobbles to the next round....it only took one motif to see the bobbles added so much in depth and texture to the pattern so l undid all that l had done the day before and added bobbles to all of them

Adds so much subtle texture to the blocks, as l've done the bobbles in white, but l can see a second version with coloured bobbles too

I hid in my craft room while the kitchen got wrapped in bandages and plastic...venturing out to keep them supplied with lots of cups of hot coffee...got to keep the workers happy haven't you? lol

They decided to re-board the ceiling because of the cracks and staining. 

So to start with, lots of holes were punched in the ceiling to find all the joists, looked worse before it looked better and no lights in the kitchen for 24hours 

They are back tomorrow (ooops today) to finish the boarding and l think do the skim of plaster...

A few days wait and then the decorators will move in and finish all the decorating off,

then l can ring the carpet fitters and we will be back to pre-flood happiness

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh!

A Thoughtful Thursday to you all

'Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else.'

Hugs to all xx