In and among busy times, I managed to find some space for crochet, and in my last post gave a cheeky peek at something I was working on - would you like to see the finished result?
Some flowery rounds...
An eight-round flower...
A corsage perhaps?
No... some leaves were attached...
More rounds...
A placemat? Or doily? The start of a new crochet blanket or cushion?
No...
Its a...
Potholder!
It has a solid treble crochet backing, so although it looks quite intricate and fragile it offers a lot of protection when lifting hot pans from the cooker and feels surprisingly sturdy. It was a lot of fun to make, I am sure I will make more for gifts for family and friends. I have just started on a reverse-colour version, i.e. the flower is cream and the background pink. I also think that lemon, and cornflower blue would look good. And even perhaps a really rich, deep purple or red...the possibilities are endless!
What crafting projects have you worked on recently? Would love to hear about them!
Helenxx
It is beautiful! I love that layered flower very much, and it would look pretty as a corsage too......and as a blanket square! The pot holder is such a pretty idea to brighten up a kitchen.
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Helen xox
It's too nice to use as a pot holder surely, I love it and can't bear the thought of it getting gravy or some other foody substance on it.
ReplyDeleteLots of these would look wonderful as a quilt or cushion cover.
Briony
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thank you for popping by my Blog today. I love your crochet but far too nice to be a pot holder. Amanda x
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely and seems very intricate to make. You did a fantastic job.
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Meredith
It's really beautiful! It looks like an antique piece.
ReplyDeleteWOW! A very elegant potholder, Helen! I just finished making four smaller bunnies from 8" knit squares but am thinking I want to try a crochet square version. xx
ReplyDeleteThat pot holder is simply magnificent and it's so pretty I think you should hang it on the wall in the kitchen as art! Very impressive! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
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