here are my 2 pieces for the 2009 Freeform Challenge – Four Seasons
But please… check out the 52 amazing Artists from around the world who contributed to this wonderful Exhibition – it is sure to inspire & delight
And a huge THANK YOU! to Myra Wood for all her hard work putting it together
Summer: the time for tropical flowers, the beach, the surf, & an abundance of sunshine
Winter: when all Australian wild flowers are in their full glory
found this fun project that might be of interest to all you knitters & crocheters who like to do something different – experienced or not – check out grrl & dog
I’m giving it a go – not sure what I’ll do yet but I’m sure something will come to me while rummaging through my stash
here too is my latest Etsy listing ‘Spring – freeform floral bag’
What do you reckon?
In response to everyone who PM’d me about Gran’s Garden patterns, they are now up & running for sale – as a whole & as individual patterns – enjoy!!
Patterns (for both the complete rug & individual squares) are in written & diagram form, using UK & US terminology & include abbreviations, special stitch drawings & instructions.
Instructions for joining squares & the all-round border (for those of you who select just a few of the flower patterns) is a free PDF download – visit my Ravelry Store
This rug (afghan) is made up of 25 flower patterns which I’m hoping to offer for sale as a whole & also as individual patterns as soon as I work out how…. each flower pattern has a base round from which the main square is then worked – I’ve used the humble granny square simply because it’s an easy start for the less experienced but there is no reason why you can’t used a favourite (square) of your own – I used 8 ply Bendigo Woollen Mills yarn but here again use what you have or favour – the 4.50 hook is my preference but if you’re more comfortable with a 4.00/5.00 then go for it – Patterns (for both the complete rug & individual squares) will be in written & diagram form & will include abbreviations, special stitch drawings & instructions…. let’s hope I get it up & running quickly……
300 grm x Lt green – (Classic Moss 662) – Bendigo Woollen Mills
300 grm x Lt green – (Classic Lichen 740) – Bendigo Woollen Mills
250 grm x Mid green – (Classic Spinifex 605) – Bendigo Woollen Mills
Hook: 4.50
Yarn: 100 grm x Dk green – (Classic Kelp 610) – Bendigo Woollen Mills
Placement Chart:
Using the Placement Chart: the placement chart is a guide only. When different colours have been used you may have to move the squares around to achieve the most pleasing colour arrangement.
Joining Squares:
* Layout squares according to placement chart or as desired
* pin squares together – for easier handling work with rows of 2 squares at a time – take care to always join from the same end for each row being joined
* working right to left, with right sides of both square facing outward, work back loop (centre loops) of both squares, join Col-G in first st using one of the following joining techniques:-
1. Invisible Join: using darning needle sew each corresponding st together to end.
2. SS Join: join with ss in first st and ss each corresponding st together to end.
3. Dc (US sc) Join: join with dc (US sc) in first st, dc (US sc) each corresponding st together to end.
All-round border: when all squares are joined, join Col-G with dc (US sc) in back loop of any corner st, 2 dc (US sc) in same st, * dc (US sc) in each st across to next corner st, 3 dc (US sc) in corner st, repeat from * around, ending with ss in first dc (US sc) – do not finish off
Subsequent Rows (optional): work in both loops, 1 ch, dc (US sc) in same st, * dc (US sc) in each st to corner st, 3 dc (US sc) in corner st, repeat from * around, ending with ss in first st, repeat this row as many times as desired.
Last Round: work Crab st around – finish off – weave in all tail ends
All-round border stitch diagram & Abbreviations:
