I am being inspired by color.
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It all started with my sister wanting a new flower for this handbag that I made her. Her other flower? = droopy. So she requested anna's fabric flower in colors that would go with her handbag.
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So I got my fabrics out and became enamored with the colors --> vivacious pink, coal black & snow white. Seeing the flower completed, I wondered what I could crochet with these same gorgeous colors....
...and came up with a very non-traditional Christmas stocking.
The grannyy square is from:
I laid the blocks out to form a nice stocking shape and btw--- I'm not sure the proper way in adhering the granny squares together before seaming them as a stocking -- but the safety pins worked well.
And although I do not like it when stores etc. cannon-ball straight-away into Christmas and mindlessly ignore Thanksgiving-- I am realistic enough to know that if I don't get started on this stuff now, I'll be running around like a lunatic and trying to get all of my projects done ( read= not a pretty sight.)
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Now I have to think of clever ways in finagling my husband into decorating our Christmas tree in this color scheme...
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I know that will never happen.
43 comments:
Maybe not the tree Dawn, but that stocking is SO cute!!
Love it! I think a tree could be tastefully decorated in these colors! Why not?
Wow, this really is beautiful. Who says we have to have traditional colors ... I love this. Can't wait to see the tree.
wow, really beautiful. ur blog is the single most reason why i decided to learn crochet. can you please provide some instructions also to help a beginner like me. thanks
I love the color combination,Dawn! And the flower! And the stocking! I also love the idea of decorating the tree with those colors! It'll be so unique! Ohhhh! I love Christmas but I don't celebrate it anymore...but we do exchange gifts IF I remember to buy them early!
HOLA AMIGA, ME ENCANTA ESTOS COLORES, SON GENIALES PARA DECORAR EN NAVIDAD. SALUDOS.
Very cute. Beautiful colors.
Very nice colours! But also a good (regular) crochetwork!
greetings...
Non si può non lasciarti un commento!!!!!!!!!!!! A parte il lavoro meraviglioso fai delle foto stupende..dovresti vincere un premio!!!!!! bello bello bello!!!!!!! Un abbraccione Antonella
I have no other words to describe it than... adorable! :)
I love the colors you put together. I always enjoy your posts of what you are making.
Wow, wow, wow!! Now that is my color scheme for sure!! Love it and the stocking. I think a tree all dressed up in those colors would look gorgeous. I know you can convince him.
Very clever! Love the colours. :)
You always share the most inspiring projects! This is no exception. Love the color scheme and that you took those granny squares and made a stocking. Wow!
Thank you for sharing!
(I own that book, thanks to you!) *Ü*
MARVLEOUS colors!!! I had seen a similar (or perhaps the same) layout of a Christmas stocking in last year's Crochet Today, and I didn't much care for it in traditional colors. But you've definitely given it a wonderful update, and now I'm tempted to make one!
really very cute work !!
congratulations
bisous de Paris
OH LA LA!!! C'est merveilleux!
I love the colors and as always so nice pictures...Black and pink c'est si beau!
Bravo:)
Bei colori per una calza trendy! Brava!
Love the stocking. I think a tree decorated in those colors would be fabulous. Thanks for the safety pin idea too. Very clever.
The flower is gorgeous too. I love the way the black and pink pop with each other.
Teresa
Oh, my Godness... I'm speechless! No, I'm not: IT'S SUPER EXTRA WONDERFUL!!!!
Your blog is such a source of inspiration!
Big hug and a great weekend from a Brazilian novice crocheter (well, trying to learn it).
Hi Dawn! BEAUTIFUL work!!! LOVE the colors!.. I did recently make a granny square stocking in purples, and loved how it came out, but couldn't post it because it's a surprise for someone else who might see it! However, mine was done in basic squares, and I DO really like the hexagons! VERY pretty! ~tina
Oh, Dawn...that is lovely. I'm not normally a pink kinda girl but that is quite striking. Good work, as usual.
Your work is beautiful!
I love it!!! I've made a few stockings with the hexagons this year but all in traditional Christmas colors. I would love a pink one for my girls but hubby only likes to have Christmas colors up at Christmas
wow! belli anche i colori!
silvana
Okay you win...you are simply the most incredibly talented hooker I know! As if the color did have me from the go, then you add that adorable pattern. Love love love
I... just... love it ! Your Xmas stocking is great. Such an imagination Dawn !
Beautiful! Have a nice weekend! Twyla
Absolutely very gorgeous stocking!! And thank you for sharing the idea...
Happy weekend, love Maaike
Sorry another comment- I received a phone call from the sister asking if I saw this. I guess I know what I will be making soon! sigh..xo
Hello! Your Christmas stocking is this years best! You are very talented and creative! I have been making a blanket with hexacons which I love to make, but not for another blanket...so I think this is going to be my next Christmas sock! Thank you for a great idea and inspiration!
Best wishes Teje
Oh I LOVE this! It is absolutely gorgeous - you are amazing. I so wish I wasn't single needle challeneged - these would be great gifts. However, I'll just have to dream about yours:) Hope you all are well!
Kris
Gorgeous! I wore these colours to my Daughter's wedding. Love this vibrant pink with black!
i'm not a pink person, but your stocking really works for me !
beautiful piecing Dawn - your block work is immaculate.
And the tree, I'd work on stealth - thats how our tree WILL end up in red and turquoise ;)
I've really got to track down a copy of that motif book - it looks fantatstic as a reference tool.
Hope you have a wonderful week !
These colours are so beautiful together! Lovely work! :D
So beautiful! Have a wonderful week!
Ciao Monica
Very very pretty! I love it. Original!
Your work is so pretty!!!
You are very talented and creative...
The colors is elegant and very bright.
I always love what you are working on!!!
Okay, that is really funny because last summer I made the cute granny hex tote bag after seeing it on your site, and my friend wants one, and I have been thinking I would make her one in black, pink and white... exactly like your stocking here! When I saw this today I was just dying of the cuteness!
Hi, This is the first time I visit your blog. OMG, you have lovely and very unusual blog. I love to crochet, sew, and blog.
I invite you to visit my blog, and you may follow me on my journey of inspirations.
Love,
-Samya :-)
Very beautiful!!!
Ohhh I have to say it again! (I commented earlier..) I LOVE this so much. The colours are so perfect.
woww! love it :)
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