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Hi there & welcome to Annie's Place. A place inspired by and named after my late Grandmother Annie. Somewhere I can be creative, and share my love for all things handmade. I like nothing better than sitting with hook & yarn, crafting something home spun & completely unique, or rustling up some yummy baked goodies. I live in a town with a beautiful embankment, situated on the River Great Ouse. You may know me as CosyKitty on Ravelry. Why not stop a while.....?!!

Thursday, 4 July 2013

In bloom....

Good day lovely people. I'm in such a happy place right now, 
for the summer sun has finally arrived! 



Yes indeedy, I am sitting here at my desk composing this post & listening to some wonderful dinner jazz from Helen Mayhew at Jazz FM. Intermittently staring out of the window, watching the light diminish minute by minute. 


The piece playing right at this moment is a beautiful, somewhat heart wrenching acoustic version of the Beatles classic 'Here, There & Everywhere', by Ralph Towner. I confess I have a wee lump in my throat as I type. What a perfect soundtrack to a summer's evening it has turned out to be.


And joy of joys, I may even get some outside hooky time this weekend. I think I have a long overdue date with a picnic blanket, a hook and some yarn, down by the river side. 


The Sweet Williams on display in my home this week inspired me to attempt my very own floral motif. I've been happily hooking away on what I would like to call my 'Maisie' flower. 


It's a fairly easy pattern that I created through a bit of trial and error. I think it's kinda cute, and has a very simple joining method. With the added bonus of very few yarn tails to deal with. I'd be happy to write up a tutorial if there's enough interest. 



It would make a lovely centre piece or runner for a table. I haven't blocked them yet, not sure whether to bother as I quite like these colourful little discs with a ruffled petal edge. To block or not to block, that is the question?

I know I say this often, but I really do 
appreciate the time you take out of your 
busy lives to visit me here. 
Every comment is read, and 
is received with gratitude. 
You really are a lovely bunch!

Happy Fourth of July to all who are celebrating!!

See you soon 

x x x x x x
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46 comments:

  1. Joy4 July 2013 at 23:09

    Hello lovely Sharron - I am very happy that sunshine has settled on you but must add that your beautiful new 'Maisie' flowers are sunshine in themselves - how gorgeous - you've done a great job!
    The frilly edged Sweet Williams are so sweet, and I can just about hear your wonderful music - what else would you need; flowers, music, a bit of lovely hooky - maybe just the riverside! I hope the sun keeps shining for your weekend!
    Joy xo

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  2. gail4 July 2013 at 23:37

    Hello Sharron,
    The Sweet William is lovely and very cheery. Your crochet is beautiful and I just want to try each pattern. Please please write out the pattern as this one I just must attempt. You are very talented and also very kind to share your work and your patterns and I am very appreciative as I'm sure many others are. Enjoy your warm weather. Here in southern Australia we are in the middle of winter and today its rather cold so it would be a good day to do some hooking.
    Blessings Gail

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  3. Anonymous5 July 2013 at 00:49

    Greetings from Canada,
    I love your beautiful and colourful crochet.
    Tutorial for the Maisie flower, yes please!
    Marie

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  4. ColourMeCrochet5 July 2013 at 01:06

    Wow, definitely loving your Maisie flower. You have a lovely selection of different colours. I'll be waiting to see the finished blanket.
    I don't think you need to block, I too like the ruffled edges.
    I'd be interested in a pattern if you were to write one.
    Sally x

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  5. Unknown5 July 2013 at 01:24

    Hello! I am new to your blog and love it! I'm following you now. I also have a link party call Fresh-Cut Friday that happens once a month. This post would be a perfect addition!
    I hope you come by and say hi.

    ~Liz

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  6. Karen5 July 2013 at 03:26

    this is so very lovely. I would LOVE to see a pattern - but if not thank you so much for the eye candy :)

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  7. Pigtails5 July 2013 at 06:23

    The WIP is beautiful - please write the pattern! I just bought many different colours and this might just be a stunning way of using the yarn! It looks like you are finally enjoying a beaitiful summer after a rough entry to the season. Enjoy!

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  8. Sue5 July 2013 at 06:34

    I adore your Maisie flower so pretty and those colours are glorious. Makes me want to pick up my hook! Enjoy the sunshine.

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  9. Inselprinzessin5 July 2013 at 07:04

    Wonferful blanket!!!! Wonderful colours! Is it Catania????
    Have a nice day,
    Anja

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  10. shirley5 July 2013 at 07:13

    I just love your flower motif, very beautiful and yes I would love a tutorial of this please. you are so talented and your blog is an absolute joy to visit as always x thank you for sharing x

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  11. homemade@myplace5 July 2013 at 07:23

    beautiful flowers!!!!!
    xxxx Ale

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  12. Jo5 July 2013 at 08:36

    Of course we would love you to write a tutorial, I know they take time but they really are appreciated. I have a patch of sweet William in my garden which I am rather chuffed with as I remembered to plant them in Autumn and it feels like a reward for my off season effort. Jo X
    http://joeveryday19.blogspot.co.uk

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  13. Cristina Salgueiro5 July 2013 at 08:45

    Hello Annie
    The disc flowers do look lovely. They can even be perfect for coasters!
    I will be interested, if you don't mind writing the pattern ;)
    Cristina

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  14. charu5 July 2013 at 08:57

    You flowers look beautiful. I envy you.

    You pattern is pretty and the colors are awesome as usual.

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  15. Anonymous5 July 2013 at 09:13

    I love your blog, and your Maisies are just lovely. You have a knack for picking the colors that just go together as well. :)
    Sweet Williams is a cute name, in French we call them 'Poet's Carnations'.
    *Chris*

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  16. Ellie Foster5 July 2013 at 09:15

    Dear Sharron
    Beautiful sweet williams echoing lovely crochet colours too. I love this time of year!
    I am sure there will be huge interest in your crochet pattern.
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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  17. Jane5 July 2013 at 09:36

    Hi Sharron, you clever thing, your flower motifs are beautiful and I love the colours. What yarn have you used? Yes please, my hand is up for a tutorial! :o)

    Jane x

    PS: I like the idea of as few yarn tails as possible, they drive me nuts!

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  18. Anonymous5 July 2013 at 09:57

    You are one clever lady for coming up with such a lovely pattern! I agree that the petals look nice ruffled. In my opinion, they don't need blocking :).

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  19. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOM5 July 2013 at 12:43

    Such a pretty post Sharron...lots of my favourite colours here at the moment too. I love the Sweet William pics and your crochet is gorgeous!...I like the pretty ruffles too and think it would look gorgeous on a summer table,
    Happy Friday,
    Susan x

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  20. Unknown5 July 2013 at 13:53

    gorgeous flower motif Sharron! keep it up! Id love to see it on different colours too, but looks fabulous the way you have done it and put it will the other colour blocks! Helen x

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  21. Unknown5 July 2013 at 14:09

    Great work! I would be more than happy to 'borrow' this pattern from you please.... xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  22. Archies Mum5 July 2013 at 15:44

    Those flowers are gorgeous, such lovely vibrant colours, and I really love your crochet circles. Love looking at all your crochet makes.

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  23. Unknown5 July 2013 at 19:05

    Please write up a tutorial for these gorgeous motifs! They are breathtaking!

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  24. Unknown5 July 2013 at 20:09

    Really beautiful! I too have sweet Williams in a vase next to me as I type. I would love your tutorial on the beautiful Maisie Flowers. X

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  25. Sandra (Cherry Heart)5 July 2013 at 20:09

    Lovely sweet williams and I love your crochet flowers too! The colours are fab, you should definitely do a tutorial! :)

    S x

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  26. Monique van den Berg5 July 2013 at 20:12

    Wow, what a lovely flowers and the colours are stunning.
    Well done!

    Have a nice weekend.
    Groetjes, Monique

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  27. Samantha Roberts5 July 2013 at 20:25

    Lovely motifs - they look gorgeous all joined together in those pretty colours, take care Sam xx

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  28. Amanda Makes5 July 2013 at 21:28

    What beautiful crochet! I love everything about this motif...you are so clever! Yes please to a tutorial! xxx

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  29. moleymakes5 July 2013 at 21:29

    Such beautiful flowers. I adore all the different colours. So pretty.

    I love your idea of crocheting by the river. It's going to be a gorgeously warm this weekend. Sounds like the perfect getaway. Don't forget to pack the Pimms!!

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  30. annmarie5 July 2013 at 22:52

    the 'maisie' motifs are lovely! absolutely YES! to a tutorial on these. :)

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  31. MaschelleMEcfs5 July 2013 at 23:24

    Lovely, lovely flower discs! I raise my hand and vote YES for a tutorial! Also, I like the ruffled edge effect. I think it would be a shame to squash them flat. I am an admirer of your work, and your white granny afghan is the first thing I saw online that led me into the gorgeous world of new colors and styles in crochet! Haven't wanted to put my hook down since! Your white afghan, with the lime green edging is spectacular! Myself and all of my family and friends declare your version of this granny pattern their favorite, and are joyfully mesmerized by the colors. I just wanted you to know how much your work is loved. :-)

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  32. Barbara6 July 2013 at 00:04

    Just beautiful! The pattern would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for such a beautiful blog.

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  33. Taci simmons6 July 2013 at 00:55

    Such beautiful flower discs... as always you are so talented and your work so inspiring. I would block it myself as I think it makes the whoe project look more professional, but I can see what you are saying... the ruffly edges look cute on the floer pattern... either way your work is just gorgeous :) Great weekend for you.

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  34. Beedeebabee6 July 2013 at 04:25

    Hello! I think your flower motif is just beautiful and a tutorial would be so lovely. I love your crochet. I've been drooling over everything in your sidebar! :)

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  35. Unknown6 July 2013 at 05:43

    ooh, yes please write up the tutorial! It's such a lovely pattern! I'm so enjoying your blog too - a real breath of fresh air. It almost feels like popping in for a coffee and a chat :-)

    Anya

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  36. Unknown6 July 2013 at 08:54

    Hi There,Oh, A Big Yes Please!!!To the tutorial!!!I don't think blocking is necessary at all!!!They look lovely just like that!!!Have a happy weekend!!!
    Love
    AMarie

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  37. Lillie and Moss6 July 2013 at 13:12

    I totally agree with Anna-Marie! I am in love with your beautiful Maisies flowers....they are so pretty. Ohhhhh, I have so many ideas swimming around in my head right now...yes....tutorial please!
    xx Shari

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  38. Scatty Kath6 July 2013 at 14:11

    Gorgeous & I love the colours

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  39. sweetpea family6 July 2013 at 21:13

    Your sweet William photographs are beautiful and I adore your Maisie flower - I am voting along with all your other admirers - yes please for a tutoriall. Happy hooking x

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  40. YarnSnob6 July 2013 at 22:16

    Beautiful, I saw the Maisie flowers on your ravelry and tried to look up the pattern. Please write up a tutorial. It's very very pretty and your colours are stunning

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  41. sweetbriardreams6 July 2013 at 22:18

    Oh yes please, I vote for a tutorial! The sweet williams look gorgeous and I bet they smell amazing. I am actually sitting outside with my jasmine's scent filling the air, quiet has been restored as all the little ones are now asleep along with the birds and I am drinking a lovely coffee to keep me awake for a couple more hours while I wander through blogland. Sometimes days and evenings can be so perfect can't they? Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Chel x

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  42. sarah6 July 2013 at 22:26

    Would love a tutorial for this, it's beautiful.love how you use so much colour in one piece of work.

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  43. Colette.8 July 2013 at 10:38

    Hello Sharron,
    Each time I read your new post, I'm happy ! You simply make my day and I really enjoy your crochet !! Thank you very much for sharing, have yourself a great day !

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  44. Gillian Roe8 July 2013 at 13:30

    Your crochet is just beautiful, it really is. You have such a good eye for colour. I think your circles are perfect, i wish my efforts looked that good before blocking! A table runner made up of those flowers would be gorgeous. x

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  45. Unknown8 July 2013 at 16:55

    I would love to see a tutorial for your Maisie flower, I want to make something for my partner's gran and her name is Maisie so this would be perfect, it's so pretty, I'm sure she'd love it as much as I do.

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  46. Peg9 July 2013 at 23:47

    Always a pleasure to visit your blog, the flowers are gorgeous and the 'music' just right. I echo everyone comments the Maria flowers are beautiful and I for one would love a tutorial when you have time.

    Thank you for brightening our day.

    Peg xx

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