MAGPIE'S MUMBLINGS

A blog about my interests, which include fabric landscapes and various and assorted other artsy pursuits and sometimes known to contain mumblings of a random nature.

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

...and....there's more!!!

 Two more projects from my crochet hooks to add to the Christmas box...


Hat is THIS one and the cowl is from HERE.  I used Caron Simply Soft for both.

- THIS is a really pretty and fairly easy afghan design.

- And some of THESE would be fun for your fall decor.

- THIS is a rather nice bag design that could serve many uses.

- There's a lot of free quilt designs HERE.

Today's quote is from Sir David Attenborough..."If working apart we're a force powerful enough to destabilize our planet, surely, working together, we are powerful enough to save it"

18 comments:

  1. Funny about the Fall pumpkins. Every year I think about this then end up with a sugar pumpkin on the front step which later ends up in soup!

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    1. Your version is far more useful! Soup is much better than something you end up having to store when it's out of season.

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  2. I especially love that cowl pattern--I haven't done anything but Granny sqs in crocheting--but i may give this a try--thanks for the linky, too. Hugs, Julierose

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    1. You're welcome! Hope you do make it because it's really quite pretty.

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  3. I love that colour. The cowl is certainly very different.

    God bless.

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    1. The cowl looks nicer in the wearing. As for the colour I think the recipient will like it.

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  4. Good quote.
    The cowl is a winner! Perfect for using vintage bottons. The pumpkin pattern is nice as well. Thank you!

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    1. Hopefully the recipient is a person who will like a cowl - not sure what she likes because I don't see her very often and certain never in the winter.

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  5. David Attenborough's quote is spot on! Thank you for your visit to my blog and yes fingers crossed!

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    1. David Attenborough is such a wise man and has done so much good for the environment. (and you're welcome for the visit...thanks back at you!)

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  6. Busy fingers! I only wish I was as productive as you. You're an inspiration.

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    1. I'm a fast crocheter so I can make small projects like this relatively quickly. Knitting takes me a whole lot longer.

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  7. I like that hat pattern. Thanks for linking to it, Mary Anne!

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    1. You're welcome! I know you crochet so perhaps you'll make one.

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  8. You are doing well with your Christmas items. Great patterns and how do you like the Caron Simply Soft? I've made the mistake of stitching scarves in what turns out to be too scratchy wool. Always looking for what would be soft against the neck.

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    1. Caron Simply Soft - I like it, particularly for things that will need to be washed by people who aren't apt to hand wash knitted items. It's soft but it does tend to split a little bit...not something that worries me unduly. If I were knitting a heirloom project I wouldn't use it, but it's fine for daily use.

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  9. Anonymous9:09 AM

    Sweet little cowl. I know these little projects must be fun because they are quicker and dont take much yarn. Joy's Jots

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    1. Exactly! Fun to make and quick which is always a good thing.

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