My daughter asked me to crochet some scrunchies for her. Not that much work, I thought, so one evening, after she went to bed, I started crocheting. Turned out next morning that the scrunchies that I made weren't exactly the ones she had in mind. She meant scrunchies like the fabric ones: a tunnel with a piece of elastic in it. Luckily she liked mine much better, so I got away well. Not sure if they will be in use as hair bands or bracelets, though. Teenagers think in mysterious ways, aren't they? How I made them: Round 1: 40 sc around a regular hair elastic, close with a slip stitch in the first sc (40) 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) 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) Round 4: chain 2 (counts as the first dc), 1 dc in every dc of ...
Just hang them and enjoy each Valentine. You did nice job on making them.
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DeleteI think they are adorable and well made!!! You should hang them in the window and enjoy! Keep making them.
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Thank you!
DeleteWow, that's so beautiful, great job!! ♥
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DeleteSo pretty, I wish I could crochet :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mel!
Deleteit's lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks again, Wendy!
DeleteGood idea and cute hearts. Tina
ReplyDeleteVery nice job! It's fun to make hearts, isn't it? Thanks for the links :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, I love making hearts!
DeleteSo sweet, pretty and festively beautiful. I think one of more of these lovely crochet hearts would look really cute on a cardigan or shirtwaist dress, too.
ReplyDeleteHappy countdown to Valentine's Day!
♥ Jessica
Yes, that's a great idea, too! Hope you had a happy Valentine's Day! Liz
DeleteVery cute.
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- The Tablescaper
The top one is especially interesting. I agree with your question about what can I do with [fill in the blank]. I frequently will see a fun craft item or needlework item and just can't imagine what I'd do with the finished product. Your solution was an excellent one.
ReplyDeleteHahaha, thanks!
DeleteThis is so cute! I wanted to invite you to join us in our Share It Saturday link up party. Each week, so many creative and fun ideas are shared and it is so wonderful finding new ideas and blogs! Yours would fit right in! http://www.sugaraunts.com/2013/02/share-it-saturday-6-and-our-week-in.html
ReplyDeleteWe also have a Pinterest board dedicated to the link up party and are inviting all contributors to become a collaborator on the group board. It is a really great way to get many new viewers to see your posts. The link for the Pinterest board is on our post. I hope to see you there!
Colleen at Sugar Aunts
Thanks for inviting me, Colleen! I just linked up some projects to your party! Have a great weekend! Liz
DeleteDe lo más bonito y romántico para celebrar san valentín. ¡Precioso!
ReplyDeleteMuchas gracias! Feliz San Valentin! Liz
DeleteSo lovely!!! Thanks so much for sharing!
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Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
Thank you, Ana!
DeleteOoh they are cute, found you through Sew Cute Tuesday, and glad that I did :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jules!
DeleteCute crochet hearts! Thanks for sharing @ Submarine Sunday!
ReplyDeleteThank you, T'onna!
DeleteI think your hanging is darling! Wishing you a very Happy Valentines Day!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Hope you had a great Valentine's Day, too! Liz
DeleteThis decoration is really cute! Nice job on your hearts!
ReplyDeleteMissy Inspired
http://missyinspired.blogspot.com
Thank you!
DeleteHere's another example of why I really need to learn how to crochet! This is beautiful, and I'd be tempted to leave it up year round!
ReplyDeleteHappy REDnesday,
Carol
Yes, you should learn, haha! Yau can do great things with crochet! Thanks for visiting! Love your blog! Liz
DeleteSo lovely! You did a great job! :)
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That's so pretty!
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Thank you, Anjana!
DeleteVery nice! thanks for sharing this at the oldies party!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nancy!
DeleteHi Liz - this project ROCKS! Thanks for submitting the project to the Crafty Showcase! xoxo susie @bowdabra
ReplyDeletePs- here is the newest linky! http://bowdabrablog.com/2013/02/16/crafty-showcase-link-up-anything-fun-in-the-craft-project-linky/
Very beautiful! I really like the pattern of the hearts. Thanks for sharing at Hookin On Hump Day!
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