Tinkering. I like that word. I've spent a lot of time tinkering lately, fiddling, pottering, playing around with ideas for a new hooky project. I acquired a couple of balls of Rowan Pure Wool DK on my birthday last year, and ever since they've been sitting idle in my little craft cubby waiting to be put to good use.
I decided on a whim to create a simple circle within a square motif. There are hundreds of variants of this sort of pattern out there, but I have decided to call my wee version the Isobel motif. I don't have enough yarn for anything bigger than a cushion cover, so a cushion cover it shall be. It should sit nicely on my bed once finished.
I've happily hooked up a few of these squares this week, whilst watching some of the French Open Tennis on TV. I'm really looking forward to the match up between Gael Monfils and Andy Murray tomorrow! Then it's onwards to Wimbledon, hurrah. Can't wait.....
Thank you for keeping me company here...
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The squares are very pretty. I really like that blue and look forward to seeing the cushion.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely motif and the colours are gorgeous :-)
ReplyDeleteTracey xx
Gorgeous!!!!
ReplyDeleteI think your new cushion is going to be simply stunning when it's finished. Can't wait to see it when its completed.
ReplyDeletegorgeous, one of my favourite colours and that wool is lovely, such a treat! Heather x
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing your cushion - a girl can never have too many right?? I really like your circle in a square, it is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteHi Sharron, I'm loving your Isobel motif cushion cover, what a beautiful colour and lovely yarn. Happy tinkering :o) Sam xx
ReplyDeleteThose soft turquoise circles look so lovely set in the cream coloured squares.
ReplyDeleteAh yes, Wimbledon... an excuse to watch the matches and do masses of crochet!
Looks lovely! Crochet and tennis - the perfect combination!
ReplyDeleteYour circle squares look lovely and will make a great cushion cover! xx
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely....
ReplyDeletebeautiful!!!
ReplyDeletexxxxxx Ale
The colours are lovely; I almost started a circle in square project this week! Gone with a ripple instead. Your cushion will be beautiful when finished. Enjoy the tennis x
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ReplyDeleteThe crocheted squares are very cute!
So funny to see that yarn. I too have a stash of it in blues and greens from last year, waiting to be made into a blanket. The above green has been discontinued (sigh) so my blanket will be a little lopsided in the green department...if i ever get it finished!
Thanks for sharing all your scrummy crochet making.
Lisa
Wow, how nice! Love the grey-blue colour of the wool you chose, your blanket will look amazing! : )
ReplyDeleteSo so pretty Sharron,
ReplyDeleteKate x
I'm loving your Isobel motif, so nice for cushion cover or blanket! The light blu yarn colour is amazing! Have a nice day! :::Silvia
ReplyDeleteThey look so cute, especially crocheted together with the blue seam x
ReplyDeleteI love the motif Sharron, beautiful colored wool.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
Time is just flying in. I can't believe we're almost round to Wimbledon time again.
ReplyDeleteYour grannies look so soft and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI like your squares Sharron, and the blue and white looks nice and fresh!
ReplyDeletePat :)
ce sera vraiment très joli! Beautiful! I love the color.
ReplyDeleteFélicitations!
Lucie
Your motif looks lovely! I also have a stash of Rowan Pure Wool DK in the exact same colour that I am trying to use up at the moment.
ReplyDeleteJen x
Do you have the pattern posted anywhere?
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Your work looks so neat!
ReplyDeleteI love the color and it is going to be lovely!
ReplyDeleteHello! I have recently found your blog and have read and reread and joyfully ogled every post you have ever written! You do such beautiful crochet! And, being from the US, I am also totally enamored with your beautiful countryside and towns and photographs! I am writing today because your Isobel Motif is my favorite circle into square granny that I have ever seen...but I can't find your pattern anywhere. Did I miss it along your blog? I know your post is nearly two years old, but I am so hoping that you might be willing to share your pattern with me! Have a lovely day! And thank you for writing your blog!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for being so lovely about my blog! It really means a great deal to know you have enjoyed the content. Sadly, I never got around to producing the pattern for the Isobel Motif, hence why you could not find it. So sorry to disappoint :(
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