Tuesday 26 August 2014

Still loving those CK colours...

 
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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25 comments:

  1. 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.

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  2. Such 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 :(

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  3. It's a very pretty way of using up leftover yarn. Those lovebirds are just adorable! x

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  4. I am a great fan of Kath Kidston so the colour palette is my cup of tea, the garland is a real delight.

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  5. Such a great idea to use these colours for an instant ck feel, love it!!
    It is indeed very nice to make small crochet things with great effect ;-)...
    Lots of love, Mirjam.

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  6. 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 :-)

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  7. I love all of these things, especially the little birds - way too cute for their own good! xx

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  8. Love your CK inspired garland Marianne...so pretty and the little birds are so sweet x
    Susan x

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  9. Very sweet and a great use of the yarn ends.

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  10. I love using up ends of yarn, the more exact the usage compared to the length left, the better! Great colours and such cute projects :)

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  11. I have a similar addiction to CK colours at the moment. Very sweet makes x

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  12. I 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?

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  13. Very cute. I love the colors and the little heart and flower shapes, so sweet.

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  14. CK colour theme is lovely and I love what you have made using these colours!

    The garland is so pretty! X

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  15. 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

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  16. Love your creations,you are very clever.

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  17. Hello! Just found your blog. I love your little flower garland and will definitely give one a go with my scraps.

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  18. How lovely! All so pretty, and the colours are very beautiful X

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  19. Such pretty things, I saw some Cath kidston inspired cup cakes recently , they were gorgeous!

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  20. Yep, those colours are gorgeous - so bright and cheerful
    Caz xx

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  21. Gorgeous makes! I still love those colours too, and your photos are lovely!
    Happy weekend.
    Helen xox

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  22. So pretty, it really is a great colourway, love the little birdies
    Clare x

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  23. You CK garland is so pretty. Your flower is beautiful x

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  24. A great way to use up all those scrappy yarns :-) Loving your CK colour inspiration x

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