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Sunday, 24 February 2013

Picking Daisies


Daisies in my mums English garden

I have decided on a crochet project.  I posted a couple of weekends ago about my Pinterest inspiration to crochet a blanket.  I was really taken by the colours in the DAISY pattern

So I have got (some of) my supplies.  The yellow for the centre, the white for the petals and a blue for the first border around the daisy. I will have to source one more blue as another suitable one couldn't be found on my rounds of the shops.

tillie tulip has a tutorial for this quilt with photographs but for someone who doesn't even now what a dc is, it was going to be tricky. It doesn't matter as there are so many tutorials on YouTube and I am sure I can fudge my way through it.  I followed one YouTube tutorial and created this yellow centre just to get into the swing of it..

After more perseverence, I eventually finished up with a crocheted square. I hope this looks ok! I have been struggling with my tension.  Holding the yarn does not come naturally to me.  I feel like I have all thumbs. LOL.  This is my fourth (or fifth) attempt.

I just wish I didn't feel that I need to achieve perfection everytime I start something new.  I have to accept that perfection comes with practice.

Daisies in my Australian Garden

 
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12 comments:

  1. Carla24 February 2013 at 13:10

    This is going to be so lovely. Have fun.

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  2. Tarnyia24 February 2013 at 13:36

    Loving the blue you have chosen... gorgeous aqua... and your square looks wonderful... don't you just love u-tube for all those tutes? xxx

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  3. Debbie24 February 2013 at 13:45

    Your square looks just wonderful Cath! Good for you. It will be beautiful.

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  4. Kim24 February 2013 at 13:55

    Looks good to me. I used to crochet when I was younger but probably forget how to now :)

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  5. Leanne24 February 2013 at 16:40

    Wow Cath, your crochet is amazing. I wish I could do it. Yours is so pretty.I love what you have done so far.

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  6. Wendy24 February 2013 at 16:41

    I think it looks good from here!:) You should be proud that you are trying a new block and pat yourself on the back. I love to crochet and this blanket will be just beautiful when you are finished. And I am in love with the blue you have chosen.

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  7. Wendy24 February 2013 at 17:17

    That is so beautiful. And good for you trying something new. I haven't crocheted in years but seeing this makes me want to, that's for sure. And I remember what it was like when I first started. Hang in there, you'll get the feel of it as you and honestly you're done a great job already!

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  8. Anonymous24 February 2013 at 18:04

    gorgeous squares i love the blanket.xx

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  9. Maria24 February 2013 at 18:18

    It's looking good to me, Cath!

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  10. Susan24 February 2013 at 22:08

    I love the "daisy" quilt and your squares look good to me too. and yes they will get "better" as you make a few more (few more hundred maybe??)

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  11. Sheila25 February 2013 at 05:58

    Your daisy block looks great , the tension will come with practice so don't worry about that part just have fun with it :-)

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  12. Wendy26 February 2013 at 03:27

    That is a gorgeous pattern, well done for trying something new! Your first square looks great.

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