The house seems very clear but slightly subdued now the tree is down and the decorations packed away.
I know it’s early but I couldn’t return to work knowing I had all that lot to put away.
I’ve kept the wreath up though, until twelve night.
I’ve started this cushion.
It kept me busy during those times when I needed to do something with my hands but when it would have been rude to bury my head in a pattern.
Do you know what I mean?
I would have gone slightly mad and definitely got rather ratty if I hadn’t something to do during those films and Christmas specials that don’t really take much watching. But sometimes just sitting together is all you need when the weather is raging and there are chocolates to be eaten.
The final cushion will be 4 squares wide, 4 squares long.
I was inspired by these squares by Little Woollie that I had seen before Christmas.
If you don’t already follow the Little Woollie blog I recommend you take a look.
Next, I’ve something in mind for my dresser. It’s looking very bare now the crochet swag and stockings have gone.
Love, Lucie xx
cleaned up already? I am impressed. Squares are cute, can’t wait to see the cushion. đŸ™‚
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Just starting on the back. The front is now all sown up. Another few days should do it!
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wow! You are amazing. đŸ™‚
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Super cute. That will make a great cushion.
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Hope so. I like to have my makes around me.
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I love those squares! They’re going to make a fab cushion đŸ™‚
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I like a contemporary granny square. That way my partner doesn’t recognise them as crochet and is more likely to have them adorn the settee!
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That’s a great plan. I like your style đŸ˜›
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Ours is all coming down tomorrow/Sunday. Can’t be doing with it when we are all back at work and school. Cushion is looking good. I haven’t done any crochet over Christmas. Partly because I’ve been putting off some blocking and I haven’t started anything new but also because I have been feeling pretty worn out. Tonight I shall get back to it…. bored now!!
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The trouble with taking it all down is all the cleaning that is required afterwards! Surfaces that hadn’t seen daylight for 4 weeks looked remarkably dusty.
What project do you have in mind for your first make of 2014?
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I have started on the unfinished thing that needed blocking. Still avoiding the blocking as much as possible and only doing the bare minimum lol! It’s coming together quite quickly though đŸ˜€
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Ooh that’s NICE. Very sophisticated.
Are you doing the iMake snowflake CAL? It’s making up for the lack of Christmas decorations here – we took ours down today too.
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As you can see, I’m using my usual muted colours! No rainbows around here!
I shall make snowflakes next Christmas. I want to will on the spring! Although there’s a long way to go yet! ;(
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Your little fingers are busy all the time. Will you ever get your fix?! đŸ™‚ It must be so lovely to tuck yourself in on a cold winter day with your yarn and hook. Keep showing us your fabulous makes!
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The trouble with my habit is there is always something else to try!
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Lovely squares and color choice, I’m betting the finished cushion will look great đŸ™‚
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The colour choice is purely to get the finished item past the OH. So I have a great stash of muted colours to dip into. No crochet rainbows allowed to adorn the settee in this house!
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Really like those squares. I never organised myself an easy project but then didn’t watch any tv ….must get myself sorted.
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You obviously had enough going on! I had promised myself a couple of lazy afternoons with my crochet when I could pretend I was a lady of leisure. This I achieved but Monday morning beckons!
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Gorgeous squares, love the classic colours. I too have un-decked the house of holly and glitter ready for my return to work.
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Lovely to put out but lovely to put away again!
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Love the squares, good choice!
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Thank you! Happy New Year from the UK!
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Happy 2014 Lucie!
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I just downloaded the pdf pattern from Raverly…I do follow Little Woollie, I love her blog. I like the colors you are using, very nice! Enjoyed your post. Happy New Year!!
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Glad to have inspired you. I did make a few adjustments due to the wool and needle size, just to keep them flat but nothing major.
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Thank you for sharing, and oh my yes…I am inspired by so much! I need a huge C.C. so I can shop for everything I want to make! Lol!
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