Of all the things I made this year, Crocheted Scrunchie s were the biggest hit. My daughter wears them all the time, in her hair and/or on her arm, so I thought Christmas Scrunchies would be nice, too. I'm happy to say my duaghter thinks this Christmas variety 'is just as great as the regular, no mom, even better'! My daughter is thirteen now, so I'm wondering if it will last very much longer, that enthusiasm over mom made things, but I hope it does, because I really enjoy making things for my daughters. How I made them: Round 1: 40 dc around a regular hair elastic, close with a slip stitch in the first sc (40) Change color Round 2: chain 2 (counts as the first dc), 2 dc in the same stitch, 3 dc in every sc of the previous round, close with a slip stitch in the chain stitch (120) Change color Round 3: chain 2 (counts as the first dc), 1 dc in the same stitch, 2 dc in every dc of the previous round,close with a slip stitch in the chain stitch (240) Chang...
I am going to try your flowers. I have just started corcaiting, Am still working on my first hat.
ReplyDeleteHi Mrs Mar,
DeleteThe flowers are not very difficult to make, so it's a nice project for a beginner. Good luck and show me the result when you're finished! Thanks for visiting. Liz
Hi Liz,
ReplyDeleteI love African Flowers too!!!! I find right now your blog, I love your creations!!!!
Happy Crafting!!!
Sara
Thanks, Sara! Happy crafting yourself! Liz
DeleteThese flowers are soooooooooo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love it. Not difficult at all but they looks fabulous
I crochet too, but now, the computer is too interesting. you have done a great job, and thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteOh, your flowers are sweet! I haven't crotcheted in so long, I might try them!
ReplyDeleteYour painting is beautiful and the crocheted flowers so sweet. Oh, to be able to paint like that. I would be so happy. genie
ReplyDeleteThanks, Genie!
DeleteOi Liz!
ReplyDeletesimplesmente lindo, parabéns.
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Thank you, Eunice!
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ReplyDeletelooking good, I like your choice of colours <3
ReplyDeleteThanks, Teena. At first I hesitated about the grey, but I think it makes the colors of the flowers more lively. Liz
Deletewhat a talented lady you are. You do everything that I truly enjoy and love - crochet and paintings. Love that fence one. It would take a lot more than tutoring for me to learn crochet at this stage of my life. I will just enjoy seeing yours.
ReplyDeleteThank you, LV! That's such a sweet comment! Liz
DeleteThank you, Kathleen! Liz
ReplyDeleteBeautiful crochet flowers! I need to learn how to crochet, and check out your tutorial :0) Thanks for sharing! Happy Pink Saturday!! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Heather! Crochet is not that difficult. You can find instructions all over the internet. Good luck! HPS! Liz
DeleteThese are the most beautiful crochet flowers..thanks for the tutorial too!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday! xo Tami
Thank you1 You're welcome! Liz
DeleteLove your pink this week. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteMy PINK..., have a great weekend!
Thank you! HPS! Liz
DeleteSuch a cute idea.. Absolutely LOVE these.. Would LOVE if you could please link up to my Mother's day gifts, idea's and fun tips linky if you have a moment please :)) Thanks SO much.. Wishing you a lovely start to your week.. xoxox.. M, http://www.theartsygirlconnection.com/2012/04/celebrating-motherhood-gifts-tips-fun.html
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marilyn! That's such a sweet comment! Gonna link up to your link party right now! X, Liz
DeleteGreat to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays. Be sure to check out my most recent post for info on my GIVEAWAY.
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Will do! Thank you!
DeleteI'm visiting from The Tablescaper. Beautiful flowers you've made! I love to crochet too and would love a tutorial on how you put the flowers together for the pillow!
ReplyDeletePutting the flowers together is very easy! Crochet 1tc per loop along the whole flower (the grey part in my flowers). Between the petals ch1.
DeleteThe edges are more flat now, more like hexagons. You connect the hexagons with 1 dc through both loops on either side of the hexagon (the black part).
Thanks for visiting! Liz
These are so pretty and would make the most awesome afghan. Thanks for the tutorial and for sharing at our party this week.
ReplyDeleteThank you! An afghan would be lovely, but I don't have the patience for it :-). Liz
DeleteYour project was one of the top 2 most clicked on projects from my blog this week! congrats!
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Wow, thanks, Megan! I feel very flattered! I want to use your 'featured button', but don't see any?
DeleteThanks again! Liz
splitting the Arpanet was so beautiful I just started knitting a baby, but not as beautiful as yours :) I thank you very much for sharing .. the hands of health ..
ReplyDeleteI visited my friend liked it very much I saw through a block bi studies all have very beautiful ..
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These are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Elizabeth!
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