Just returned from the food hyper - had to do a quick bit of grocery shopping. Picked up some yarn too (really eeuwky colours - but that was all they had). I'm sure I can challenge my brain to make something interesting (an idea is already forming)!
A couple of weeks ago I was looking for inspiration to use up a few skeins of red and dark brown yarn I had inherited my Great Granny's crochet books, patterns, hooks and yarns when she passed away - so I snuggled into a sunny corner of my craft room with a cup of hot mocha chocolate and the wooden box full of Granny's handwritten / drawn patterns.
I was particularly delighted to find three patterns for hexagon motifs (which were not named but simply numbered).
The motif I used for this Afghan was "Hexagon #1". Granny's pattern did not stipulate colour change. I just played around with the rows until I was happy with the result - using alternatively a single colour, and a different colour for each row:
You can find the photo tutorial and pattern for Hexagon #1 HERE
These hexagons work up to a very warm and soft textured afghan. I must say I am quite chuffed with the result.
Until next time ...... happy crafting!!
A couple of weeks ago I was looking for inspiration to use up a few skeins of red and dark brown yarn I had inherited my Great Granny's crochet books, patterns, hooks and yarns when she passed away - so I snuggled into a sunny corner of my craft room with a cup of hot mocha chocolate and the wooden box full of Granny's handwritten / drawn patterns.
I was particularly delighted to find three patterns for hexagon motifs (which were not named but simply numbered).
The motif I used for this Afghan was "Hexagon #1". Granny's pattern did not stipulate colour change. I just played around with the rows until I was happy with the result - using alternatively a single colour, and a different colour for each row:
You can find the photo tutorial and pattern for Hexagon #1 HERE
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| The start of the project - and some beautiful Roses from my youngest |
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| I love the contrast of the Roses against the Hexagons |
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| Starting to see a pattern |
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| So warm and colourful! |
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| A close up of the border |
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| Very "country cottage" |
Until next time ...... happy crafting!!
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