Sunflowers. I just love their heavy heads of golden brown goodness.
Ah, sunflower, weary of time,
Who countest the steps of the sun;
Seeking after that sweet golden clime
Where the traveller's journey is done.
-William Blake
So when I can combine the lovely art of irish crochet with the making of a sunflower doily....well that just gets my fancy like you can not believe.
And wouldn't you know it?! There's a book with just that pattern.
I love, love, lOvE this book. The author, Judy Crow has hit upon some gorgeous, out-of-the-ordinary patterns and stitch configurations that just seem to jump right off of the page...
...and onto my hook.
The petals did seem to take forever, but because the pattern for them was easily memorized I could almost do them while standing in line at the grocery store. (Notice I said almost -- my kids seem to give me the hairy eyeball if I pull out my crochet projects while the cashier is ringing up our corn flakes.)
I would have never thought that I could take one of my most favorite techniques (irish crochet) and use deep, vibrant thread colors...
...to make a sunflower doily.
33 comments:
Your work is always so gorgeous. I love the vibrant colors.
Teresa
Oh Dawn - this is just so pretty and with great texture and color - I love it.
...and about those hairy eyeballs... you made me chuckle..
Wow, this is such a gorgeous sunflower! Congrats on your finish! This book has been on my wish list for a while--one more reason to want it.
It really looks like a sunflower - such a happy face to make you smile when you see it
Dawn - I've missed your inspiration! Such a great Sunflower - the piecing must have taken you ages.
I think that book by Judy Crow MUST be added to my wishlist - it looks very out of the ordinary.
Lovely photo collage you have treated us to again.
I can just say AMAZING! WONDERFUL! =)
I love it!
there is only one word for this: cool. Amazing sunflower.
I also love irish crochet, and this sunflower is the most beautiful I have seen in months! LOVE it!
Hugs,
Susanne
Wauw super,mega
Das ist der Hit...
Mal schauen ,ob es das Buch auch in der Schweiz gibt??
Liebe Grüss aus der Schweiz Linda
I really think you should have a giveaway with this as the prize and let me win it. ;) It is so, so special. Very realistic. Cherrie
Absolutely gorgeous Dawn. With this work or art, it will always be Summer in your house !
This is definitely a work of art! I think I must have that book....
I think it would be a beautiful wall hanging with all the texture of the center work and petals. Beautiful:)
Beautiful! Amazing!
Caz :)
Hello Dawn
Simply wonderful washcloth, beautiful, charm for the eyes to see it!
A big kiss!
Marcia
The Sunflower is stunning!!!
Great work.
If you want to have a look...I finised my cat :)
Scottish Greetings
Shippy
This is so perfect!!!
The sunflower and the pictures too
Bravo you should win a price for this post.
Amazing and so fun for fall!
Ciao, ti ringrazio tantissimo per le tue risposte ai miei commenti ^_^, e non posso non lasciartene uno per questo girasole meraviglioso!!!! Un abbraccio e buon fine settimana Antonella
Your sunflower is so beautiful.
Greetings Sabine
Your work is fabulous as usual! Wow!
Sandy from
Love ya to stitches....
Wow, this is just marvellous! Really a great crochet idea and work. Compliments! I could see it not only like a doily, but also like a wall-decoration!
Love the sunflower but boy does it look like a lot of work. You did a great job on it.
The sunflower is gorgeous! I'd love to go back to some Irish crochet and do it in lovely, vibrant colours! Which hook have you used?
How beautiful! I love sunflowers and this is so cheery. The marigold brooch is also wonderful. Your work is beautiful.
Bravvo.
I always love everything you do. You have an amazing eye for really fantastic projects and the talent to be able to execute them- BUT as I was ohhing and ahhhing over everything I could not get the term "Hairy Eyeball" out of my head! What the heck is that??? :)
Oh waow, this is the most amazing sunflower I've ever seen :-)))
Hi, your sunflower is so lovely and gorgeous. I've been your secret visitor and your crochets are simply amazing :) I love your work and they are all so beautiful. I fall in love with them all :) I didn't know how to crochet but sincerely you have inspired me to learn this beautiful art.
Greetings from Malaysia.
Sindarery
Hi, I am from Brazil, and I junt find you blog. Congrats for your jobs, they are so beautiful.
Um abraço,
Ana Paula
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Hi Dawn,
I came to your blog because of your tutorial for a cute fabric flower and I found such lovely crochet inspiration! I don't know how to crochet, I tried once and didn't do more than a chain, but now I REALLY want to try this Irish crochet. It's awesome! Do you think it would be too hard for a beginner? Great photography so inspiring!
Anna
Yes, this sunflower is stunning. I have ordered the book - from Amazon......but you always have just the right thread and in such wonderful colors. Do you order on line or always just have a good stash of threads? Would you share where you order if on line? Your work is wonderful!!!!! gloria g. in South Carolina
Yes, this sunflower is stunning. I have ordered the book - from Amazon......but you always have just the right thread and in such wonderful colors. Do you order on line or always just have a good stash of threads? Would you share where you order if on line? Your work is wonderful!!!!! gloria g. in South Carolina
you are gorgeous and genious!
i love the sunflower <3
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