Recent Crochet projects

Back in January I decided I wanted to learn how to crochet. Mainly because my Bookkeeping course was coming to an end and I need something to keep me occupied in the evenings (something other than crap TV)

I have made a variety of things so far, all fairly basic but that is what I enjoy about crochet - once you get the hang of it is pretty easy but the finished items look more complicated to make than they actually are.

Here are two things I've finished recently:

Baby Blanket

Doily

The baby blanket is the first crochet item I've made for someone else (and the first thing I've ever made that I've gifted to someone). I always get nervous making stuff for others in case they don't like it or it isn't as good quality as they expect. However, I was really pleased with the blanket as I absolutely love these colours and I think it looks really lovely. I made this for a friends baby and due to the fact that baby decided to make an appearance seven weeks early I made this in about a week. Not bad for a novice. You can't see as it's folded but it is just about big enough to be used for a cot blanket.

I made this doily to go under my fruit bowl on my dining table however now it is finished I don't want to put it under anything so it is now on a table in my hallway. I made this on Saturday and it probably took me about five hours. I am pleased with it as I wasn't sure that the colours would work together however they do (the picture unfortunately doesn't show the colours accurately), the only thing I am disappointed about is that after blocking the doily I then pressed it and I think my iron might have been a little too hot as the stitches look a bit "blurred" now. Oh well! I am still happy with it.

Today I have been making a set of six coasters and getting exasperated at my tension (or lack of) resulting in different sizes. Grrr! I'll take a picture in better light tomorrow hopefully and blog them here soon. I also want to show off the bunting I recently made for my bedroom as I am in love with it.