Wednesday, 2 February 2011

Crochet for Flowers


Hello Lovelies ,
So glad you're out there ,popping over here, leaving me so many sweet comments. It really is truly special to read all your messages.
I'm still crochet obsessed , hope it never goes away as I get a lot of pleasure from creating stuff and being able to share it with you all.

I've been playing with yarn and felt again this week . Great fun :0)

What have I been making ? well my own take on the crochet jar jacket.
There are lots of  lovely versions all over blog land. I particularly like these and these.

Anyway, for my version I decided to go with polka dots , Emma Bridgewater style Polka dots.....



What do you think ??! Just a pasta jar and couple of hours work.
This was certainly fun to make. A cheap and cheerful project to display my cheap and cheerful Daffodils , it made me smile :0)
I used half double crochet (U.S.) as it creates a neat "solid" finish but is quicker than single crochet, and simply sewed on the felt dots.



Checking out Emma's site I also "spotted "( ha , ha ), this , very seasonal, now we are getting closer to valentines and I love hearts any time of year so this was my second jar jacket ...........



This one looks pretty displaying a lovely silk rose found in a charity shop......



I'm not finished with these designer inspired jackets just yet . I'm currently hooking in blue and white . Can you guess the gorgeous crockery I'm imitating ?  All will be revealed very soon :0)

Jacquie x
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31 comments:

  1. sylviesgarden2 February 2011 at 18:02

    Oh Jacquie, they are fabulous! So cheerful.
    x

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  2. Unknown2 February 2011 at 18:20

    I love them, what a brilliant idea! I have a Emma Bridgewater mug with hearts and I love it - you jar cover is a perfect match!

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  3. Zzz2 February 2011 at 18:22

    They look just lovely ♥

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  4. Annie2 February 2011 at 18:37

    Those are really lovely. What a fab way to pretty up a jar.
    A x

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  5. cupcakejojo2 February 2011 at 18:53

    I love these! I feel all inspired now :)

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  6. Jenny2 February 2011 at 19:05

    lovely makes, so bright and cheerful! xxx

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  7. Hazel2 February 2011 at 19:23

    Very very nice! x

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  8. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms2 February 2011 at 19:46

    Wow, love them. Fabulous idea and soooo easy to do.

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  9. Unknown2 February 2011 at 20:02

    They look fabulous! Simple but very effective! :) x

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  10. MrsP2 February 2011 at 20:03

    They are gorgeous!!!!!

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  11. Unknown2 February 2011 at 20:05

    So pretty!!!

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  12. Heather - The Good Life2 February 2011 at 20:52

    Super cute! I really like them.

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  13. kjsutcliffe2 February 2011 at 21:27

    Pretty pretty! I like the idea of the well known blue and white china............hmmm bet that works up well!

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  14. ~M2 February 2011 at 21:57

    I love simplicity! Thanks for the great idea!

    Cheers! :)

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  15. Anonymous2 February 2011 at 23:02

    They are really cute and so cheerful.

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  16. Claire3 February 2011 at 05:52

    Hey Jacquie, gorgeous Daffs, they looks so sweet in the jar , the cover is cute as...............
    Love the felt hearts and spots.

    Just realised I could make a cover for the tin that holds my scissors. It sits next to my sewing machine and is very handy, but don't tell anyone it's a recycled cat food tin......

    They'll never know once I crochet a cover for it!

    Claire :}

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  17. Unknown3 February 2011 at 06:45

    ooohhh those are fantastic and soooo very cute, i love spots what a great idea ;-)) dee x

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  18. Anonymous3 February 2011 at 06:52

    Very cute:) Love the dots!
    Kisses,
    Angie

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  19. inmykitchen3 February 2011 at 10:04

    What a clever way to use up yarn and make a vase the colour you want.
    Jo x

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  20. Jackie3 February 2011 at 11:28

    Great idea Jacquie ~ I love them both ~ the spots and the hearts and am looking forward to seeing the blue and white one too :O)xx

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  21. Saskia 3 February 2011 at 11:49

    I love these kinds of simple projects! Making something like that too!

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  22. Floortje3 February 2011 at 12:15

    I love Emma Bridgewater kitchen ware...but I love your jars even more! I have made quite a few myself recently so I can imagine o so well that more will follow from your hook....have fun!

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  23. Jacey3 February 2011 at 15:03

    They are beautiful, love the spotty one!!
    You can never have enough crochet around the house. xx

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  24. Little Blue Mouse4 February 2011 at 00:10

    They're gorgeous, especially the spotty one.

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  25. Anonymous4 February 2011 at 12:19

    Hello Jacquie! These are so beautiful!!! Great idea to have new decorations! I'm sure you have many other with defferent colours in your mind!
    Sunny wishes! Teje

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  26. Pixie4 February 2011 at 17:58

    Hi Jacquie, i'm telling you, George is so pleased with his new drawers he now wants other furniture to match.
    Fantastic jars by the way, like you said... great minds. pixie x

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  27. moonstruckcreations4 February 2011 at 19:02

    Inspiring! Will have to have go!

    Helenx

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  28. Sus5 February 2011 at 23:02

    Bright colors on white -- is there anything better? It kind of reminds me of a Wonder Bread wrapper. Very kitchen-y!

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  29. M and M7 February 2011 at 17:43

    wow i would have never thought of a crochet vase cozy. it would be perfect to cheer up a sick person.

    ~*unique crochet blog*~
    http://www.hotpinkhook.com

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  30. -10 February 2011 at 19:08

    It is just amazing how a small little jar cover can really brighten your day.

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  31. Anonymous12 February 2011 at 23:47

    They are gorgeous, really bright and cheerful x

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