Saturday 20 July 2013

Egg Cosies

 
I am still stash busting at the moment before I allow myself to buy any new yarn, although I have to admit the temptation to do so is very strong!
 
Anyway, I made these little egg cosies with really small amounts of leftover Stylecraft DK in the following colours: cream (1005), fondant (1241), spring green (1316), apricot (1026), lemon (1020) and sherbet (1034). The pattern is from Nicki Trench's Cute & Easy Crochet - I seem to be working my way through this book! These were a very quick and simple little make and I so enjoyed crocheting them. I used a little Cath Kidston ribbon which my mum and dad gave me for my birthday which I think just finishes these little cosies off nicely.
 
So the stash busting continues! I had been making a granny stripe tea cosy but couldn't get it to work out at all - I made one side and it was truly enormous! Not sure what I did wrong there! So I have unravelled it all and am now making some little granny squares and also working on a teeny (and fiddly) little knitting project to use up some more of my yarn stash...
 
A very happy weekend to you all!
X

 

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22 comments:

  1. Anne20 July 2013 at 15:59

    How cute are they?

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  2. Melanie20 July 2013 at 16:00

    Love the egg cosies. xxx

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  3. the linen cloud20 July 2013 at 16:01

    So pretty ... they would make a lovely little gift for Easter ... Bee xx

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  4. haggiz20 July 2013 at 16:24

    So cute and the spotty ribbon just finishes them off! Julie x

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  5. Unknown20 July 2013 at 17:31

    Everything you make is just so lovely, Marianne! The colours, the technique, always gorgeous! I love those cosies all lined up in the carton, happy little eggs! Chrissie x

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  6. Mylittlepieceofengland20 July 2013 at 17:31

    Pretty little cosies, love the delicate colours :) xx

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  7. Jo20 July 2013 at 20:38

    Lovely little projects. I always try to use up before I buy more but it is hard sometimes if there is a sale on! Jo x

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  8. tlcukjourney20 July 2013 at 21:34

    These put a HUGE smile on my face!
    I just learned to crochet this past week and I want to run out and buy every color of yarn out there, so I know what you mean! But I'm still just learning so I'm containing myself!
    These are just too cute!
    Have a great rest of your weekend,
    Tammy

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  9. Unknown20 July 2013 at 22:18

    Hi Ladybird aren't these just adorable, the colours are to die for and the ribbon just sets them off perfectly. These would make such a lovely present for a family all gift wrapped in a dinky little box. A great post, thanks as you have given me some ideas of how I can get rid of some of my stash. My husband was complaining tonight about always finding yarn, fabric, books, needles and hooks all over the house! I must admit that I had to hang my head in shame as he is right. I made myself a promise earlier this year not to buy any more yarn - have stuck to it so far but not done much knitting or crochet! You have inspired me Ladybird, thank you so much
    Lots of love
    Dorothy
    :-)xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  10. Gillian Roe20 July 2013 at 22:30

    These are lovely. I was thinking how they are perfect for Easter but with their ice cream colours they will be perfect for summer too! x

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  11. Jennifer Hays20 July 2013 at 23:02

    They're just adorable! I love watching people stash-bust; the most interesting things seem to result from it. :)

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  12. Clare21 July 2013 at 01:06

    These are super cute, love the ribbon, xx
    Clare x

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  13. Jessie's Needle21 July 2013 at 06:00

    Sooooooo cute. Good luck in resisting any new yarn :-)
    S xx

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  14. Eilidh21 July 2013 at 07:47

    Your egg cosies are really cute love the pastel colours! :-)x

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  15. Julie21 July 2013 at 09:24

    Such pretty colours. But the first thing I noticed was the ribbon - love it! xx

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  16. Kalyan Panja21 July 2013 at 10:19

    beautiful work...lovely!

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  17. Hannapat21 July 2013 at 11:57

    Such lovely cosies and I think the Cath Kidston ribbon compliment them so well. xoxo

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  18. forgetmenotsblue21 July 2013 at 22:37

    Your egg cosies are so cute! Such a good idea to use up yarn. I think I better take a leaf out your book and start using up my stash before I buy more, the suitcase I keep my yarn in keeps popping open its so full hehe.
    x

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  19. Joy22 July 2013 at 00:44

    They are really lovely - and such gentle colours - I do like the little tags, what a brilliant idea!
    Gosh, if I stash busted before buying more yarn then I'd have no new yarn for a long long time, M! I really admire your resolve! I know I SHOULD though!
    Have a lovely week!
    Joy x

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  20. grace22 July 2013 at 14:24

    so sweet x

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  21. Annie Cholewa22 July 2013 at 19:10

    Such pretty colours! They'd make perfect gifts :)

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  22. Helen Philipps23 July 2013 at 12:35

    Beautiful little egg cosies...and I love the pretty colours! Love the spotty ribbon tags too, the perfect finishing touch!
    Helen x

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