I have made a couple of things recently which have been completely inspired by Cath Kidston florals. There has been my granny squares blanket and my tea cosy, both of which I loved making and I'm sure it's because I adore these colours together so much. I had some small amounts of yarn left over from these projects - not enough for anything very big but enough for a few small and enjoyable makes...
The little floral garland was made for a friend although I am very tempted to make another one for myself, I like it so much!
The triple layer flower I made to attach to Miss M's gym bag...the pattern from this is from Lucy of Attic 24 and you can find the pattern here. This was so enjoyable to make - the tutorial was really clear and easy to follow - I have actually made a few more in different colours, they make very pretty corsages.
The two teeny tiny birds were made following a request from Miss M - she asked for two wee love birds! The pattern for the little birds can be found here.
It feels very satisfying using up tiny amounts of yarn doesn't it?! I don't think I'm finished with my CK inspired crochet makes yet though...I have some more plans for another blanket in a different colour way and then of course I will have more tiny amounts of yarn to use up making pretty things!
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I very often buy more yarn when I'm making little things like flowers and so on! So I have a lot of left over yarn! I would like to make a blanket with it all - just start a colour and keep going until it's finished and then join the next colour. Maybe a ripple or V-stitch. So far it's still just an idea.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty colours and makes again. No yarn purchases for me for a while as I have to buy a new washing machine. The repair man has just been and said my old one is not worth fixing :(
ReplyDeleteIt's a very pretty way of using up leftover yarn. Those lovebirds are just adorable! x
ReplyDeleteI am a great fan of Kath Kidston so the colour palette is my cup of tea, the garland is a real delight.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea to use these colours for an instant ck feel, love it!!
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed very nice to make small crochet things with great effect ;-)...
Lots of love, Mirjam.
Hi, I just found your blog on Linda Gilbert's blog list. I enjoyed seeing your pretty colors and your trip to Arran. I adore that boat planted with flowers and bunting! Nice to meet you. I do a blog in Oregon, USA, come on over to visit. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful :) xxx
ReplyDeleteI love all of these things, especially the little birds - way too cute for their own good! xx
ReplyDeleteLove your CK inspired garland Marianne...so pretty and the little birds are so sweet x
ReplyDeleteSusan x
Very sweet and a great use of the yarn ends.
ReplyDeleteI love using up ends of yarn, the more exact the usage compared to the length left, the better! Great colours and such cute projects :)
ReplyDeleteI have a similar addiction to CK colours at the moment. Very sweet makes x
ReplyDeleteI love these colours; they are so bright and cheery! The birds are gorgeous, and I can feel the need for a bird and heart garland for my mantlepiece coming on! Perhaps I should lie down in a darkened room until it passes?
ReplyDeleteVery cute. I love the colors and the little heart and flower shapes, so sweet.
ReplyDeleteCK colour theme is lovely and I love what you have made using these colours!
ReplyDeleteThe garland is so pretty! X
I just found your blog and after reading some of your posts I wanted to leave a comment. Your colourful cuties are really pretty. Your Garland and birds are able to bring back the summer that's already gone! Have a nice evening, Viola
ReplyDeleteLove your creations,you are very clever.
ReplyDeleteHello! Just found your blog. I love your little flower garland and will definitely give one a go with my scraps.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! All so pretty, and the colours are very beautiful X
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty things, I saw some Cath kidston inspired cup cakes recently , they were gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYep, those colours are gorgeous - so bright and cheerful
ReplyDeleteCaz xx
Gorgeous makes! I still love those colours too, and your photos are lovely!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend.
Helen xox
So pretty, it really is a great colourway, love the little birdies
ReplyDeleteClare x
You CK garland is so pretty. Your flower is beautiful x
ReplyDeleteA great way to use up all those scrappy yarns :-) Loving your CK colour inspiration x
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