Tuesday 19 February 2008

Happy Hooker...

Ok, so I shamelessly stole the title from my crochet book...

Learning to crochet was one of my 'New Things to Learn This Year' list and after messing around with some scraps of yarn and different size hooks, I finally had a go at a pattern. Pattern, of course, being a very loose term for a table runner! As always, the joy of knitting and now crochet, is, for me, choosing the yarns and colours, so fun was to had picking out some spring-like hues for my kitchen.


I found the uniformity of the stitch (which was just simple double-crochet) very comforting, although I've yet to find a rhythm to the hooking. I remember my Great-Nanny Dean crocheting all the time and her hand had a calming, rocking motion to it, while she made all manner of doilies.


I used Debbie Bliss Cotton DK (lilac colour) and Rowan Handknit Cotton. My edges are still very wonky, in spite of blocking it all - something I've never bothered with before...

14 comments:

  1. Ooh - very pretty and spring like. I have never tried crochet. Still too busy trying to conquer the knitting... Maybe next year.

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  2. Oh that runner is gorgeous! It makes me want to have another 'go' at crochet - haven't done it for years.

    Well done you! x

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  3. Hi, Dragonfly - found you through Alice C's teaparty! Thought I should get to know the other invited guests. I'm enjoying your posts.

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  4. How wonderful! I really want to learn to Crochet, but am left-handed and get all confuddled.

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  5. Hi!

    We are staying here www.bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk Been there before and it's just lovely!

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  6. Hmm...I am feeling the doily envy. I can just imagine my blue and white china on that lovely runner.

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  7. Gosh I think you are a very talented "hooker", I wouldn't know one end from the other!

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  8. Very, very pretty, Dragonfly! I love that tablecloth--almost has a quilt look to in its color block formations. I'm trying crochet at the moment too--it's taking some getting used to. Knitting came more naturally...but I'm trying, and so far I'm a happy hooker ;o) Happy days ((HUGS))

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  9. Ooh, I like it a lot, I have a beginners crochet book at home, just need to sort myself out and buy a hook and wool! Good work, it's brilliant!xx

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  10. I really like your runner. I have been trying to get to grips with crochet but I find it really awkward! I do have a whole stack of crocheted' rectangles that need sewing up into purses though. I was toying with the idea of making a crocheted bunny for Lucy's swap (I do have a backup in case it all goes horribly wrong)

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  11. It sits so very flat. Obviously a sign of a job well done!

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  12. Lovely! I'm somewhat 'tensionally challenged' so am not brave enough to post about my crochet attempts...yet!

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  13. What gorgeous crocheting...I love the colours that you've chosen (even though I am more than a little envious as I have found crochet virtually impossible!).

    Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog. x

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  14. Lovely runner, I think you getting the knack of crochet.
    I'm in the opposite camp, I feel comfortable with crocheting and am just tackling knitting.
    I'm trying very hard not to drop stitches or stab myself.
    I think each craft has something beautiful to offer!

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