18.12.13

the crafty clogs are turning.....!


This autumn I have found myself called by the beautiful berries, the reds and the pinks, in fact I would say that this has been the year of the berries for me. I have almost never noticed quite how beautiful they are before. The wool I used for these wrist warmers was found tucked away in a basket in my slightly muddled local wool shop. There was no label, but the colour jumped right out at me as something I've been wanting to work with!






A gorgeous deep berry colour, so lovely to work at this time of year. What would you call this colour? it was this very particular colour that I was looking for. It's not quite burgundy, or wine, or berry! Any ideas.

 Of course one thing led to another.

and another! each time I had to add a little of this wonderful colour in. There was a moment of dismay when I realized I had made two different pairs of two different lengths with the colours in different places. Which led to some unpicking and re-making. And now I am left with two gloves of the same length and different colours. I know it's confusing isn't it! So what do I do now?! I do actually really like both!


I was inspired by the work of the lovely Coco rose on her post here. And also Maiike's beautiful design at Crejjtion. The pattern is here. It would be sweet to add some little roses to the berry gloves. I used approximately a 3.5 hook, which you can see above. I love this hook. I think it's very old as it belonged to my grandma. I think it may be made from bone! It's got a great little hook on the end and really easy to use. I have to say a couple of years ago when I began crocheting granny squares, I never ever thought I would see the day when I would understand how to make these. But I do now, and that's just fab and very empowering, and really rather amazing! and now I'm thinking hmmm, how about some berry boot toppers to match, oh yeah!

16 comments:

  1. Who needs things to match! They look lovely.....I'd call that colour aubergine :) x

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  2. I agree. Why should everything match. I love your wristwarmers and think a pair of boot toppers would be great. I think that is a bone hook too. I am so glad crochet is giving you so much pleasure. I does me too!

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  3. Great colors macth.
    I am not so good on crochet but maybe mys sister can make for me:)) I'll show your post to her...
    Thanks...

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  4. Oh I love your wrist warmers and those colors are both so pretty! And of course a lovely pattern too!! :) Happy Holidays! :) xo Holly

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  5. Your wrist Warner's are simply beautiful, I love the colours you have put together too. How lovely that you use your Grandmothers crochet hook, I sure she would be proud of your progress in your crochet skills x Enjoy wearing these wrist warders xox Penny

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  6. I am in love with those gorgeous wrist warmers Heather (claret perhaps?). And the other pair? well they are gorgeous too and I love the way you've done the colours - mis-matched could well mean easy identification of left and right! Well done, you've made such super progress the sky's the limit for you! Warm hugs, Joy xoxo

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  7. Gosh Heather, your wrist warmers are stunning!!! It's a pity I cannot wear this kind of stuff here in JK!I love the idea of a pair of mis-matched boot toppers!!!! As you said : yay!!!!
    xxxxx Ale

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  8. They both look very nice and I love the colour.....

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  9. These are gorgeous Heather, love the colour combinations. You have done a really lovely job with it. xoxo

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  10. Beautiful color(s). I think they're really pretty. They got something sweet and comfy to them.

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  11. They are adorable! I especially love the colours - very pretty!

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  12. So pretty! I love the colour combinations that you have put together....I agree Aubergine is a very good description. Sarah xo

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  13. I'd call it aubergine, or maybe berry. Whatever you call it, it's a beautiful colour, deep and rich. You have been so creative and busy Heather! I love it best next to the pink, white and green on those mitts. They are really stunning. x

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  14. Love these! So stylish and practical, i would call it mulberry . . . .

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