8.08.2010

cat nap


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Oh, to have the life of a cat. Where the only big question of the day is whether to lazily slumber on the couch or the footstool.


The only big question I am facing is whether to continue making 11 more blocks for this Cat & Mouse blanket -- or to just call it a day and finish this block for a pillow.
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I got the pattern from this magazine:




....but it can also be found here.


My only misgiving about continuing this as a blanket is the heaviness when done.  If a project weighs more than my refrigerator when finished (and that happens a lot!) I get all frustrated and shove the thing in the back of my closet.  Soft & drapey has to be the end result -- or it will never get used.



Okay. This finished kitty is so adorable (yes, to my husband's horror -- I could easily become that Crazy Cat Lady....) and with the added mouse border that is included with this pattern...
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....well, this might just become a blanket instead of the pillow.





21 comments:

  1. Very, very nice, this cat-decoration on the white crochet-backgroundwork. Just like playing a little...

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  2. I wish I was a cat in your house ! ;-)

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  3. Cute, cute, cute! I thought of you this morning - I carried the purse you made for me to church as I often do. It's grown soft and fuzzy over the time I've had it and is almost like a much loved blanket. It is a treasure to me. Thank you again. blessings, marlene

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  4. Oh this is sooo cute!! Love it!

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  5. How adorable is this ... a blanket would be amazing!

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  6. I don't even care for cats, but that is the cutest Dawn!

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  7. That is so cute!! I like that you used black & white yarns, so eye-popping! I think if you made 4/6/8 squares and sew them tog like a panel you could make them as a wallhanging. Just a suggestion...can't wait to see when you're finished :)

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  8. Absolutly adorable...what a great project...you made a wonderful first block..what ever you decide its going to look awesome!!
    greetings Francien.

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  9. Oh is it cute! I think it has to be a blanket......and I love the doily!
    Kris

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  10. I hope you finish it as a blanket and do the mouse border....so cool!

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  11. at last!
    My computer seemed to be objecting to your beautiful pictures - silly machine :(
    this cat is great - my kids would badger me to make this for them - i can picture the pattern in so many colour ways - such neat stitches as always !
    should keep an eye out for the magazine - we are usual two months behind

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  12. Oh oh, the yummy things you make!! SwoonXX

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  13. Hi,
    I have been following your blog for a while now and I really want to learn how to crochet. Can you give me any pointers as to how to get started?
    Thanks
    Wende
    wendelou72@gmail.com

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  14. adorable!! i wish i had your skills!
    -kellie

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  15. so beatiful your work

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  16. I love your cat! You should make a bunch of them and really freak out your husband! :)

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  17. C'est trop joli! This is sooo cute!
    I love it and I will make one for my daughter who is leaving for University. She can not take our cat we her so it will be great for her. :)

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  18. I just love your work.. so colourful..

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  19. the cat has come to life, the more it is crocheted.. Very Cleverly crocheted. :))

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