...but I simply can't! I have so many WIP's, let alone all the other things I should be doing, yet I can't seem to stop crocheting these flowers...They are just too much fun (and, most importantly, very fast) to make! I was browsing through one of my crafty books from the 70's and was inspired by the pretty potholder patterns I saw; I thought I could adapt the patterns to make little round purses...
I haven't quite ironed out all the design details yet, because I don't really have time to do so right now; I'm also working on my fall ruffle skirts, woolly house cushions, little houses duvet covers, etc... As usual, I'm all over the map, but how can I resist whipping up one of these flowers in a stolen moment or two throughout the day?! Instant gratification,...that's what it's called.
Someone's been bitten by the flower bug! They ARE kind of addictive, aren't they. I bring my crochet everywhere with me these days :)
Posted by: Lilli | September 09, 2007 at 06:14 AM
They are wonderful and I can see how they would be very addictive !!!! Clarice
Posted by: clarice | September 09, 2007 at 07:33 AM
hi,love the flowers, hayley wants to know if you have a rough pattern, she is very new to crocheting and would like to give them a go.
Posted by: ffred harris | September 09, 2007 at 10:20 AM
please...pleeze...post the flower pattern!
Posted by: carolyn | September 09, 2007 at 01:03 PM
Hi, we've just been on about instant gratification too. Mine is often satisfied by making a lavender bag...quickly sewn and such a wonderful scent.
Love your little flowers and purse...must get back into crochet again...your work is an inspiration.
Margaret and Noreen at THY
Posted by: thehomelyyear | September 09, 2007 at 01:24 PM
Hi Beata:
Your posting are "delicious"
I love the flowers; crocheting is an art form I passed on because I could not even crochet a chain without making a mistake : )
The flowers are adorable; the round purse is cute and the fabric behind all of it is the bomb!!!
You are a cheerful and delightful human being and it is a pleasure to come to your blog!!!
Thank you
carole
Posted by: carole | September 09, 2007 at 07:53 PM
Hi Beata,
Your flowers looks so pretty!! You say that it is easy and it goes very fast, do you have a pattern? I would LOVE to make a few myself :) Oh, your little Daisy looks just adoriable :) What a treasure to find something beautiful as that.
What a great energy you have, i love it!!
Aina
Posted by: Aina | September 10, 2007 at 03:50 AM
those flowers are so sweet! I am about to order a bed throw which has rows of those type of crocheted flowers, alternated with plain pink stripes of crochet, into a big blanket. It is from a british company called Aztec. they are online, have a look for them, as the way you are going you may soon have enough!!! I always lose patience after doing something more than about twice, so I am very impressed!
Posted by: hannah | September 10, 2007 at 03:33 PM
The crochet flowers are very sweet, and your whole blog is the most lovely refreshing burst of colour. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: ingrid | September 10, 2007 at 11:16 PM
Oh, they are so precious, the cutest little crocheted flowers I've ever seen!
Posted by: Kathy | September 11, 2007 at 08:40 PM
Oh how adorable and pretty!
Posted by: happy zombie | September 12, 2007 at 01:05 PM
Adorable!!!! Are these flower pins? If you're unable to post the pattern can I buy some from you and for my friends? Would really love to give these as gifts!
Posted by: Doe | September 12, 2007 at 03:33 PM
Really beautiful!!!!
Posted by: Zee | September 12, 2007 at 07:42 PM
Absolutely beautiful - I just love everything that you create.
xo,
Kim
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | September 14, 2007 at 08:41 AM
Hey how are yous? im a learn at the crcheting, but hey...you gotta start sumwhere
Posted by: Deanna | October 08, 2007 at 03:14 PM
I just ran across this blog. I don't know one thing about blogs, but LOVE the crocheted flowers. How do I purchase them? Please advise. I can be reached at 713-857-6443 or by [email protected] Thank you.
Posted by: Natalie | October 24, 2007 at 11:50 PM
Hello, The flowers are lovely, Could you share the pattern??
Oh and I love the babouchka's
Posted by: danielle | January 09, 2008 at 03:02 AM
I love the roses!!!! If you can, can you please post the pattern! I would love to make them too!!!!! Coolest thing to make! They are so pretty! Good job!!! :)
Posted by: Kaitlyn | January 31, 2008 at 05:01 PM
I too LOVE the flowers! Is there any way to purchse them? Let me know. Thank you!
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Posted by: Cara | February 14, 2008 at 08:17 PM
Your flowers are the beautiful. Could you please send the pattern. Thank You.
Posted by: ruth ann | May 02, 2008 at 11:27 PM
could i please get this pattern from you? They look like flowers my Grandma used to crochet. the pattern was in her memory, and she got Alzheimers
Posted by: sheila | September 03, 2008 at 07:37 PM
PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE THE PATTERNNNNN
THEY ARE GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: ANNETTE | March 12, 2009 at 06:16 AM
Good job!!! I love the roses! Thank you Thank you.
Posted by: raajia | October 12, 2009 at 09:31 AM
you have to do a book one day...
Posted by: Jennifer | September 30, 2010 at 07:00 AM
So glad I found your site! Great work!
Posted by: Lindy Dunn | January 05, 2011 at 09:32 AM
hi I love your flowers! they just beautiful. Could you please send the pattern for them?
Posted by: karolina | January 30, 2011 at 03:55 AM
been looking all over for a flower pattern. these are the best i've seen. love them. pattern please
Posted by: polly | January 25, 2012 at 08:19 PM
how do u make these? what pattern did you use! i love these
Posted by: Katelyn | February 22, 2012 at 08:48 AM
I am just about to make these flowers..they have been on my list for a long time...do you have the instructions for the rounds after the flower? I would like to try that rather than the squares..
Thank you so much!
Tina
Posted by: tina | February 04, 2013 at 05:24 PM
Great site, flowers are wonderful! Do you have the little purse directions? Would be great for my Mah Jongg funds & the envie of my friends!
Posted by: Phyllis Schultz | April 03, 2013 at 05:48 PM
So did that lovely pattern ever get posted?
For the flowers?
Posted by: Janis | November 25, 2013 at 09:42 AM
The same thing. Is there a pattern? :)
Posted by: Claudia | November 10, 2014 at 04:18 PM
How can I download your flower patterns? or buy your book? I'm wanting to crochet an afghan to showcase your flowers. Please help. Maria Lynn [email protected]
Thanks so very much! You are very talented!:-)
Posted by: Maria Lynn | July 12, 2017 at 10:22 AM