...a little patchy flower garden is slowly taking root, maybe because I am not doing all the things I'm supposed to be doing right now! I won't go into my to-do list because that would be plain boring, but let's just say it seems to be growing with every passing day...
But, I guess in all fairness, coming up with a new crochet flower square design is on my to-do list, except I jumped over a few perhaps more pressing and less exciting items to start this fun little project! As part of my little bedding collection (which I keep talking about but haven't showed you yet because it's still a work in progress and not ready to be "unveiled"...), I thought a little crocheted cushion made up of of flower squares would work nicely with all the other items I've put together so far. Something sweet and simple is what I had in mind for these squares when I started playing around with designs since the bedding is meant to be for little girls. I began with the 8-petal 4-leaf design below but felt it looked too symmetrical, stylized and formal for what I envisioned; I then came up with a 6-petal 3-leaf design because I thought it would look more natural, as if the flower had just fallen on the square. However, extending a flower with multiples of three (6 petals and 3 leaves) into a 4-sided square proved a bit tricky, but after several attempts at it (the squares in all the photos are all my attempts!), I think I finally have it looking the way I wanted it to. (In case you're wondering, I will be putting together a pattern for this square shortly)
And, while on the subject of patterns, I just wanted to tell you that I have made some good progress in putting together my pillowcase edging pattern; given that I'm naturally a slow writer and that I want to make this pattern quite comprehensive and easy to follow with step by step instructions with lots of photos, this project is turning out to be quite the little undertaking! But all is OK because, even though I seem to be moving at snail's pace, I am enjoying doing it...
Speaking of pillowcases, I must run off now before the last bit of good light disappears today to take the photos of some new pillowcases that I promised last time would be the subject of my next post... Oh well, I got distracted again by pretty balls of yarn and way too many ideas! Once I show you these photos, I will be holding a pillowcase giveaway as promised, so please do come by again... Thanks for visiting and have a happy and, hopefully, very creepy Halloween tomorrow!
P.S 'Just wanted to send a big Thank you! to Jenn from the yummy blog Color'n Cream who wrote such a lovely post about winning the "Mollie Makes Crochet" book and about my blog and work!
Hi there, found you whilst googling crochet patterns for Rose hips, I'm really happy with the search results finding a fellow Typepadder!!
Love your blankets and flowers. I'm currently making an Autumn wreath so hunting out all things autumnal (hence the rose hips) - your fall pictures are gorgeous! Will be having a peak again soon- pop over and have a peak at my blog when you get chance. Take care Karen :o)x
Posted by: Karen@Mix•Ture43 | October 30, 2013 at 03:12 PM
I love your crochet flower squares! I'm looking forward to your pillowcase pattern.
Posted by: Angela B | October 30, 2013 at 04:47 PM
What a beautiful pattern if I could learn this I would be happy
Posted by: Joy Abbott | October 30, 2013 at 07:02 PM
A sea of roses : beautiful!!!!
xxxxx Ale
Posted by: Alessandra | October 30, 2013 at 07:34 PM
I love the flowers with light blue backgrounds, I don't know if you want to make a blanket or something smaller, but I think lots of different types of flowers would look amazing
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Posted by: Helenh | October 31, 2013 at 05:01 AM
So very lovely! Look forward to the reveal. :)Working on a butterfly trim for my retro curtains (inspired by a photo, so I know what you mean about figuring out a pattern.)lol Happy November!
Posted by: Angela-Southern USA | November 01, 2013 at 10:58 AM
Such pretty squares, I love the colours and I love the design. The three leaves and flower seem to work really well. I am also working edges to tea towels and pillowcases at the moment, so looking forward to seeing yours. Enjoy your weekend xoxo
Posted by: Hannapat | November 01, 2013 at 01:50 PM
Gorgeous, gorgeous photos! I want to snuggled up to my computer screen right now.
Posted by: Heather @ Lark & Lola | November 02, 2013 at 03:29 PM
Your wee flower garden is beautiful x Penny
Posted by: Penny | November 03, 2013 at 03:34 PM
So so beautiful!!!!! What a great idea for a square.....I've never added to the basic square...must do!!!
Posted by: Holly | November 03, 2013 at 05:37 PM
Love, love these squares! thanks for sharing! :)
Posted by: Amy | November 03, 2013 at 05:45 PM
So lovely... such pretty colours and pattern!
Posted by: mrs robinson | November 08, 2013 at 03:40 AM
I really like this square! I can't wait to see the pattern.
Posted by: Tina | March 07, 2014 at 10:51 AM
this is really love lovely. always something beautiful to find on your blog pages!
Posted by: lee | March 28, 2014 at 04:45 AM
Is there a pattern available for this square, I've looked all over and can't find it? It's so beautiful.
Posted by: kayla | June 05, 2015 at 01:09 PM
I just got here via Pinterest and I too am looking for this pattern to no avail. Not that I need another project on my to do list mind you. ;)
Posted by: Sherri | June 30, 2015 at 10:39 PM