Sunday 22 January 2012

A Stripey Crochet Distraction


Hello Lovelies,
 thank you all for the hexagon love ....you are all so kind. I've been joining more this weekend but last night I was inspired to put them aside for a couple of hours and make a little something both pretty and practical .
Yet again I was caught up by the talent and enthusiasm of the wonderful Lucy at Attic 24 . Have you seen Lucy's latest fun make ? Covers for Tuna Tins that make pretty plant saucers... brilliant.
I love them and having picked up a pack of pretty potted  primroses with my shopping on Friday I really needed some more plant pot containers,
Lucy also added an edit to suggest pineapple tins would work......I was straight off to the cupboard to see if I had any.......yes :0) I was keen to hide the whole plastic pot so this was a brilliant suggestion.......



Much pondering on possibilities followed. What colours to use, what embellishments would look nice ??
I loved Lucy's versions but being the creative type too I didn't simply want to copy her. I love the moments when ideas pop into you minds eye,many are later rejected but it's fun daydreaming about ideas. Granny squares?? Ripples?? Buttons ?? Felt?? so many possibilities :0)
In the end I decided just to go with colourful stripes but vary the depth of the stitches to add interest.Late last night I started hooking......






Ohhh I love these colours. To me they are a bit Cath Kidston, maybe a bit Pip studio, but certainly happy and spring like.As you can see I didn't add any further embellishments as I loved the stripes so much.

This is them covering that pineapple  tin ........




Yipee!!!   so quick and such a high pleasure factor.I used mostly Patons Smoothie yarn which is Acrylic but smooth like cotton with a lovely sheen.It's very reasonably priced and comes in lots of pretty colours.

The stitches are a mixture of single crochet , half double crochet and double crochet ( U.K. Double, Half treble and treble) I also chose a 3.5mm hook so the result would be close stitches that didn't let the tin underneath show through.


I love the way they look next to my colourful utensil jar on the kitchen window sill .......



The plant pot JUST fits in ...ideally I would like to find a slightly bigger tin ...I'll have my eyes peeled at the supermarket next week ...then I'll have an excuse to make another.



I love the recycling element to this make . I also had an excuse to do some baking with the pineapple ...a little search of the www lead me to this recipe for Carrot and Pineapple Muffins.........



They were super easy to make . The recipe called for crushed pineapple so I had to get out my potato masher and  give the chunks a squish ...seemed to work O.K. and they taste lovely.I'm claiming this is more healthy baking as they contain fruit AND vegetable :0)
This is what my kitchen windowsill looks like this evening..........Thanks for the inspiration Lucy. I'm loving my P.P.P. (Pineapple/Primrose Project )   .


Hope you have a creative week.
Jacquie x

31 comments:

  1. I just love the tin covers and saw them on Lucy's site too. What a wonderful splash of colour at a grey time of year. I am a crochet novice but I am dying to have a go.

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  2. What a chore, having to eat muffins so you could crochet!!!
    Your can covers look great, and your yarn matches the primroses perfectly. I've not used that yarn but it looks wonderful.
    The windowsill is in complete coordination especially the ck bunting

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  3. I've just seen Lucy's tin covers as well, and was wondering if I could adapt them too! I love the colours you have chosen, they go so well with your primroses. All these lovely flowers in the shops, to cheer us up from the drabness of the garden at this time of year.

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  4. I have a Hyacinth in need of a pretty tin :) I am busy edging my Ripple though...the end is nigh!

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  5. Love the colours you've used, really cheerful. I've been inspired for my next project!

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  6. Your tin looks lovely. I saw that on Lucy's too and thought it was a brilliant idea. I am covering some jars lately. Might end up crochet covering every single thing in the house. :)
    xx

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  7. Awwww I love the stripes, it certainly livens things up a bit and looks great next to your tin on the window sill!

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  8. Hey Jacquie, I had this mental image of you eating a whole tin of pineapple in your quest to start crocheting, hehe.....

    Love the little cover it looks so nice against utensil jar. Your windowsill looks very colourful and cheery and the muffins, well what can I say? Yuuuummm

    I am crocheting bunting at the moment and it works up very quickly, but shall file this idea away and wait till I get an empty can or two.

    Have a great week,

    Claire :}

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  9. What a great idea! Love the can cover, the colors you chose... AND the beautiful primroses too!

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  10. I saw Lucy's post and fell in love too. They are so pretty and such a good way to 'upcycle' some rubbish. I will definitely be having a go at some pot covers. I love your colour selection- you're right, very cath kidston and the variation I stitch width.
    Love them. Well done.

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  11. I love your tin cover. I've been making them too after seeing Lucy's post, slightly smaller but still fun to make. Loving your kitchen window sill.
    Anne xx

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  12. Your cover is very pretty! Love the different stitches and bright colours! I've made two of your crochet bowls.....they are fabulous.......thanks for the inspiration :-)
    Carole

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  13. ooooohhhh yummy yummy!!. I love the effect with all those bright colors. I will be going to town today and getting some plants and tins (and making muffins hehe) and adding some cheer to my kitchen. Thank you for sharing

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  14. Brilliant! I love the stripy-ness and the colours! Your windowsill is definitely cheery now :)x

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  15. Just gorgeous Jacquie, love your colour choices perfect for Spring!

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  16. The crochet cover looks so bright with the primroses.

    Fruit and veg in muffins, what a super healthy bake. Of course you'd have to eat quite a few to make sure they count as part of your 'five a day'!

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  17. SMILING OUT LOUD!!! So lovely, I would stand at the sink and do dishes all day if my windowsill looked like that. Thank you for some gorgeous inspiration. Off to check pantry for pineapple...

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  18. beautiful way to recycle old tins ;0) love the colourful crochet! and the pretty primroses x

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  19. I love your stripy tin! Just perfect for your primroses.

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  20. oohhh What a fab idea and a great use of a tin ;-)) You make it look so easy i love the colours you have used it looks beautiful on your windowsill. Enjoy your week and your muffins. dee x

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  21. Oh my, that's lovely! What a sweet view to have while you wash your dishes. :)

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  22. Love your plant pot cover, I saw them over on Lucy's blog too - so cute and colourful! Will add them to my list of things to make :)

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  23. your little plant pot looks fab :o) i see what you mean about the cath kidston colours too! it really sets of those lovely primroses!

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  24. Lovely choice of colours, so cheerful!

    Gem x

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  25. That crochet is jolly and just the ticket ... LOVE it !

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  26. Great job on the tin, looks brilliant with your other lovelies.

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  27. Your PPP is absolutely gorgeous! What a total tin transformation! And as for your mini bunting - that's just too sweet for words. Have a fabulous weekend.

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  28. what a lovely pictures!!! I really love it!
    The collors look so bright and happy, so me!
    Have a nice weekend.
    Hugs from The Netherlans, Ilona

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  29. oh to be able to crochet! let alone crochet so neatly

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  30. How sweet!
    Thrifty, clever, pretty, and crochet too?... Just about perfect, I reckon.
    Xx

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  31. approfitto per farti i complimenti,e per suggerirti che a volte dalle cucine di ristoranti e mense,buttano via grandi latte,di pomodoro,di verdure in scatola,o altro, e qui le trovi gratuitamente e molto grandi.

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