Thursday 13 June 2013

Mo Jo Back.....

 
Monday evening I was wondering what to do, I felt I needed to make something, but wasn't sure what to settle on.....my mind has been racing lately, too many things to think about, and you know that I don't like to think too much! I looked at my sheets, not them. I looked in my little cupboard, wishing I could live there...no not vintage wallpaper this time.
 
 
Opened my footstool (still not covered inside, I thought, but not today, don't want sticky fingers!). But then I was drawn to the yarn, it pulled me in...look at those colours!
 
 
So picked up my hook and started to crochet.
 
 
It felt familiar, good.
 
 
It's been helping me clear my mind.
 
 
It felt good.
 
 
Meditate, meditate...
 
 
Out into the garden, at the first glimmer of sun.
 
 
Not many glimpses so far this week...
 
 
I love the colours....have I told you, I love the colours?!
 
 
Don't they look lovely, not the best crochet in the world though, but not to worry!
 
 
Enough to make a cushion cover, well one side anyway! I'm wondering if I should sew it on to this vintage sheet, or just to crochet another side. Part of me wants to carry on and make a blanket, but that would be too expensive, so just small projects for me!
 
 
 
I had a delicious parcel arrive too this week, will share soon!
 
Thanks for visiting, welcome to new readers, thank you for popping in!
 
Bye for now!
 
Ada :) xxx
 

47 comments:

  1. Lovely crochet and colours! The third picture made me think of all the beautiful aquilegia out there at the moment. Have fun deciding on the back...
    x

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    1. Yes, it does....those lovely delicate colours! :) x

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  2. Loving all those colours, so vibrant and it would make a great cushion. I am all in favour for mixing it with some lovely vintage fabric (no shortage there right?!). It is a shame it costs so much to make a blanket :-(. Pleased to hear that you have your Mojo back lovely Ada. Crochet is just so therapeutic. Love it xoxo

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  3. You have certainly got your mojo back! Your crochet is coming on a treat and those colours are wonderful together. Looking forward to seeing the finished cushion and also want a peek in that parcel too :O)xx

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    1. Thanks Jackie, can still only do the 2 stitches but feel confident with them! Perhaps need to work on a 3rd! :) x

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  4. I agree that crochet is very therapeutic. I've been working on something which requires a fair amount of thought but I'm getting ready to put it down for awhile to work on something mindless instead.

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    1. This one requires minimal concentration.....perfect for me! :) x

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  5. The colours are delightful ... you can never have enough cushions :) .... Glad your mojo came back ... Sarah x

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  6. Gorgeous colours, Ada! Looks so pretty...and crochet is perfect for some relaxing crafting, isn't it??
    Helen x

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  7. Very pretty colours Ada ... you were very productive ... this much would take me weeks to do ... Bee xx

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    1. Some of the squares had already been started! I'm not super speedy yet! :) x

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  8. Such cheerful, lovely colors. This should inspire me to get out my hook and do some crocheting, tho. I am a novice in that department.
    Here's to more sunshine for you.

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    1. Thanks for visiting Ellen, me too....I only know 2 stitches and one of them is the chain stitch! :) x

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  9. That cushion is so pretty :) And lovely parcels, nothing beats them!

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  10. Beautiful colour combination Ada, your crochet is amazing for a fairly new beginner to the hooky stuff:o) Really pleased to hear about Mr Mo and Mr Jo returning, it's not often that I'm wondering what to do next but when it does happen I feel a little lost and then when i know what I am doing, I feel somewhat found again ! xox Penny

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  11. Ada so lovely lovely..... you have learnt to crochet so well and so quickly!

    ....you should be proud of yourself....

    d x

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  12. Lovely! I am teaching my first proper crochet pupil tonight and was planning on granny squares with a view to a nine-square cushion cover. I think a blanket would be great though - you can just buy a few balls at a time! Oh, and if you can do granny squares then you can do three stitches - chain, treble crochet and slip stitch!
    You are doing great!

    Eleanor xx

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    1. Of course Eleanor! I'd forgotten about the slip stitch! :) x

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  13. Therapeutic crochet combined with those juicy colours - that would certainly give one a new burst of mojo! Well done you, those squares look fantastic - I can't believe you claim to know only two stitches! Perhaps use this as a cushion front then practice a granny stripe or a new stitch for the back? You are so good at this, you should find a new stitch and keep progressing! Can't wait to see more, very impressed! Chrissie x

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  14. gorgeous crochet, and I LOVE the colours - is the yarn all Patons?

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    1. Yes, got it in the half price sale, unfortunately I've run out of the pale pink and blue! :) x

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  15. Welcome back mojo, you have been missed.

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  16. So lovely. I love these colours, too. So amazing.
    Moni xx

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  17. I so wish I could crochet, just can't seem to get it! Such pretty colours x

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  18. Love your crochet, and I agree, lovely colours.
    M x

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  19. Note to self ... must learn to crochet :0)

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  20. Such lovely cheerful colours. I love crocheting outside. I spent a couple of hours this afternoon doing just that whilst watching my son play cricket. if I'm being fussy - a bit more sunshine would have been good! x

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  21. Busy hands, quiet mind, that's what I always think. A bit of sewing or hooking or knitting can be very soothing when we feel restless. The colours are so summery and bright, it will be lovely whatever it is. x

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  22. These are such pretty, bright and spunky colours Ada! LOVE them :) Well all you really need is a nice plump cushion after all, right?! I'd want several if I was sitting on that iron bench. I'm glad you found something to while away the hours and let your mind relax and enjoy. Here's to sunny days this weekend please! Wendy x

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  23. granny squares....love them!!! I find so fascinating how they change after every new colour added!!!
    xxxxx Ale

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  24. Oh I so wish I could crochet! Someday!
    It's wonderful!
    Erica :)

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  25. such an atractive piece of crochet, will be good to see what you do with it, so glad it lifted you out of the doldrums

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  26. Such lovely candy flossy colours, I think a vintage sheet backing would look fabulous. Can't wait to see the contents of your parcel.

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  27. it's so soothing at the right time isn't it. that bright pink is summer's colour calling. so happy for you. It's always a dilema how to finish off a cushion! Sewing on to material is quite tricky. I find you really need to make a cushion with both sides of material and then sew on, otherwise you end up with the insert showing through. it maybe easy to crochet a back and just slip in a covered cushion! good luck, Heather x

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  28. Lovely cheerful colours and you crochet them so quickly. Glad it brought your Mo Jo back!
    Sarah x

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  29. Such pretty colours. It really does help to take your mind off things doesn't it? :)

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  30. Lovely colours in your crochet! I find it very soothing to crochet but it does use a lot of yarn! I always pick up odd balls of quality yarn in charity shops or when it is on sale. My blankets are made from all sorts of brands but as long as they are all made of the same fibre and the same thickness it doesn't really matter. Colour is the most important thing. Love Mrs RV x

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  31. Beautiful colours Ada, I particularly like the blue.......
    Good to find something that fills that creative desire.
    Have a great weekend,

    Claire x

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  32. your squares are lovely. I find crocheting them very therapeutic and calming too! x

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  33. Love the colours too! I will, I will, I will conquer crochet one day!!
    Sally x

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  34. How very gorgeous Ada - I'm so impressed at how quickly you've picked crochet up. You must be over the moon with those squares :)

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  35. Love your colours combos for the crochet! perfect!

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  36. I agree about the Gorgeous colours. Would go perfectly with that sheet as a backing . . . .

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  37. So gorgeous Ada Bea,love the colours very much,
    Happy weekend Lovely xxx

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  38. You can't beat a bit of hooky for that instant crafty gratification. Gorgeous colours Ada.
    : )
    Xxx

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  39. Gorgeous summery colours! I totally agree, nothing more satisfying than whipping up some lovely granny squares. Hope you get lots of happy sunshine this week. Mel x

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