While I was busy with crochet hook in hand making steady progress on my Granny Stripe blanket, I wondered how this colorful 'Special dk' yarn by Stylecraft would look made up as a Loopy Rose. So I got out my Sarah London pattern, G hook and chose 9 colors from the yarn basket and put it to the test. I have to say; I’m pleased with the results, as the flower is fluffier than the previous one that I had made using cotton yarn. I’m convinced that wool is the way to go with this pattern as I really like the look of these squishy, plump rose pedals. (Is this a weird conversation or what?) I know my hubby would give me the what are you talking about look, roll his eyes and then leave the room at a rather quick pace if I tried to explain this to him. Luckily I’ve got this nice blog space to discuss such things!
I gave my sister a big box of the Stylecraft wool, I have to say, when I was teaching her to crochet I really enjoyed working with it too. Have to finishe a few UFO's before I can go and treat myself to a selection. You blanket looks really nice.
ReplyDeleteI love your loopy rose and your blanket. Great colours.
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oh, such pretty colours!
ReplyDeleteI just love your granny stripe and that lovely rose :)
Love your Loopy Rose. So pretty. I was just gifted with some beautiful stylecraft yarn in different shades of purple. I can't wait to make it into something special. :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty - love them!
ReplyDeleteMy grandma used a similar pattern for quilts and pot holders. I have some of each in my collection, some of my treasured reminders of her.
ReplyDeleteI love that flower! will you share the pattern?
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous rose. Are you going to use it for something to go with your blanket?
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment!!! And for the visit!!! Have nice weekend! Rosana
ReplyDeleteI love the rose! and the blanket too! So full of lovely colors! Thank you for ur nice comment on my blog!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week end!
Beeeeautiful ! and your Granny Stripe looks fab:-)
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative! The only time I get creative is when I am around you! When you get a chance to come see me will you please teach me the granny stitch to get me through the winter??? Miss you.
ReplyDeleteLove the blanket and that flower is just gorgeous also...
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting on my blog!!! I have the pdf pattern ready for you for the gloves so if you forward me your email I'll send it on through...
Happy Knitting - Jodie :)
Karen - what a lovely rose - the yarn you used made this just beautiful! I would want to make a bunch of those - they will be beautiful on what ever you create!
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ps - (husbands just don't get it!)