Cheap Chic

Cheap Chic
Originally uploaded by Loving The Vintage

I ordered this fabulous book online...
Cheap Chic by Emily Chalmers...
Just GORGEOUS!!!
I received mine very easily from
HERE in Australia which had free shipping...
But if you are in the UK...
Visit Emily's shop and you can order
it  HERE...

Granny Tissue Box Tutorial

Granny Tissue Box Cover Tutorial 

8ply yarn.

3.5mm crochet hook.

Wool needle.

Scissors.

 Tissue Box 12cmD x 21.5cmL x 8.5 cmH

This pattern is in English crocheting terms.

English Abbreviations:

sl st - slip stitch

ch - chain

dc - double crochet

tr - treble

d tr – double treble

Ch 36, join with a sl st to form a circle.

Round 1…

1 ch, 1 dc into this ch.

1 dc in each ch to end, join with a sl st to first dc.

36 dc in total.

 

Round 2…

3 ch, 2 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr in this dc.

*Miss 2 dc. 3 tr in next dc*  repeat * - *4 times (5 groups in-total)

Miss 2 dc. 3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr, 3ch, 3 tr in this dc.

*Miss 2 dc. 3 tr in next dc* repeat * - * 4 times (5 groups in-total)

Join with a sl st to 3^rd ch from beginning of round.

Sl st across into first 3 ch space.

Round 3…

3 ch, 2 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr, in this 3 ch space. 1 ch.

3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr in next 3 ch space.

 

*3 tr in next space *,  repeat * - * 5 times (6 groups in-total)

3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr in next 3 ch space. 1 ch.

3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr in next 3 ch space.

*3 tr in next space *,  repeat * - * 5 times (6 groups in-total).

Join with a sl st to 3^rd ch from beginning of round.

Sl st across into first 3 ch space.

Round 4…

3 ch, 2 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr, in this 3 ch space. 1 ch.

3 tr in next space, 1 ch.

3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr in next 3 ch space.

*3 tr in next space *,  repeat * - * 6 times (7 groups in-total)

3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr in next 3 ch space. 1 ch.

3 tr in next space, 1 ch.

3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr in next 3 ch space.

*3 tr in next space *,  repeat * - * 6 times (7 groups in-total).

Join with a sl st to 3^rd ch from beginning of round.

Sl st across into first 3 ch space.

Round 5…

3 ch, 2 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr, in this 3 ch space. 1 ch.

3 tr in next space, 1 ch, 3 tr in next space, 1 ch.

3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr in next 3 ch space.

*3 tr in next space *,  repeat * - * 7 times (8 groups in-total)

3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr in next 3 ch space. 1 ch.

3 tr in next space, 1 ch, 3 tr in next space, 1 ch.

3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr in next 3 ch space.

*3 tr in next space *,  repeat * - * 7 times (8 groups in-total).

Join with a sl st to 3^rd ch from beginning of round.

Sl st across into first 3 ch space.

Round 6…Note d tr in corners!!!

4 ch, 2 d tr, 3 ch, 3 d tr, in this 3 ch space. 1 ch.

3 tr in next space, 1 ch. 3 tr in next space, 1 ch, 3 tr in next space,1 ch .

3 d tr, 3 ch, 3 d tr in next 3 ch space.

*3 tr in next space *,  repeat * - * 8 times (9 groups in-total)

3 d tr, 3 ch, 3 d tr in next 3 ch space. 1 ch.

3 tr in next space, 1 ch. 3 tr in next space, 1 ch, 3 tr in next space, 1 ch .

3 d tr, 3 ch, 3 d tr in next 3 ch space.

*3 tr in next space *,  repeat * - * 8 times (9 groups in-total).

Join with a sl st to 4^th ch from beginning of round.

Sl st across into first 3 ch space.

Round 7…thru to Round 14…

3 ch 2 tr in this space.

3 tr,  in next and all spaces to end.

Join with a sl st to 3^rd ch from beginning of round.

Sl st across into first space.

 Round 15…plain…

Repeat round 7 once.

Join with a sl st to 3^rd ch from beginning of round.

Sew and trim ends.

Round 15…shell pattern…

*6 tr in next space, 1 dc in next space.* repeat * - * around base to end.

Join to start of round with a sl st. You will have 16 shells in total...

Sew and trim ends.

I do hope you enjoy making your own Granny Tissue Box Cover...

Granny Tissue Box Cover

Granny Tissue Box Cover

Tutorial very soon...

I really thought this would be easy...

But really it took 10 goes to get this right...

I really did need the tissues after I had finished...

And of course it wouldn't be complete without 

a poem ...

Mr Lurgy no more...

Achoo, Achoo I think I have the flu,

my chest is tight and my head hurts too.

These wheezes and sneezes are hitting to the core,

and I do believe I can’t take it anymore.

For all this sickness is getting me down,

and I need some peace, so I crochet some rounds.

A sip of tea and a squeeze of lemon,

with inspiration at hand I am now in heaven.

Mr Lurgy looks on in fearful fright,

as I sit and hook with all my might.

For I hold the cure to send him away,

in all its goodness and granny loving ways.

Spoonfuls of love in just the right dose,

comforting memories that I hold so close.

Hooroo, Hooroo I will glimpse him no more,

sending him packing and dashing out the door.

Grandma Violet Cushion

Grandma Violet...

Flickr

I am starting to think I have a bit of an obsession

with cushions...

A book all about Granny Cushions...

Now that's something to dream about...

flickr

I haven't even had time to sit and write a little poem 

about this one...

I do hope one comes to me thou...

flickr

But while it is,

I will be busy writing this out

with lots of pretty pictures

and instructions...

It could be in my shop 

but if I every get snapped up by a book publisher

I could keep it for that...

Oh one can only dream...

Need To Decide

Need To Decide
Originally uploaded by Loving The Vintage

It's raining it's pouring...
The old mind is snoring......

Need to decide....
Crochet or school work....

flickr pic...

In the end neither won...
Tiding up me enormous mess in my house did...

Well starting to clean up the enormous mess...
I have half a room finished...
I put it down to just one of those days....

FUZZY...

 P.S...
Thanks heaps Betty Jo...
I just checked the mail and spied a little present...
Pie...Mmmmmmm....

At last a winner and a pattern finished...

I have at last finished checking

the Grandma's Sweet As Pie pattern.

and will have it listed 

in my shop.

 The lucky winner is Sandy

Congratulation and I do hope you enjoy your pattern.

I have also added a picture of my wall with an added treasure.

I found this "casey ware" wall vase at a market stall

of $5...Bargain...

With a few "fake" stems of lavender,

it's looking mighty fine...

I just wish my essay for language looked that fine...

Oh why can't I write about crocheting and tales of thrifty finds

and granny goodness...

I could have it finished by now...

Spring Has Sprung

 Spring has Sprung...

and it's about time...

I have come to think that winter is all very well and good

if you want to wear that really trendy coat or 

your favorite woolly tights and knee high boots

but really freezing is not cool...

 

The sun has come out thou...

and I can almost think straight again...

I can wear something other than grey

and I can actually breath 

without the 5 layers of clothes on...

I can roam around and pick blossoms where I fancy...

and that includes the next door neighbours yard...

I am only Ummm borrowing a few branches...

Plus they have very sharp thorns on these so I think that makes it alright

I am sure that they wouldn't want a yard full of thorny blossoms...

well that's what I am telling myself anyway...

(no truly it's ok as no one is living there at the moment)

Now I must tell why I have been rather absent of late...

Much to do and no time to spare...

I have enrolled in TAFE online...

Yes back to school for me...

I am going to try and get my HSC...

I say try because seeing the enormous amount of files

that they have sent me is very daunting...

and Maths is about the only thing that I can seem to recognize...

I hope that one day with my HSC in hand I can hold my head high

and go to University...

For you see all of these years it has weighed very heavily on me 

that I never finished school...

Very heavily indeed...

Silly I know, but it's always been very real in my mind...

I need that piece of paper!!!

apart from all that my dears I have been writting patterns and doing 

"TOP SECRET"

projects...

Oh how I want to tell...

I can't... but I can say they will be just lovely and pretty 

and will be in print...

And not forgetting the lovely comments on my last post...

Oh how I love pie even more now...

I will let every one know in my next post the lucky winner...

I am just reading though the pattern to make sure I haven't made any silly mistakes...

I do tend to do that...

So if you haven't left a comment you still have time

and I will be sure to pop it in the shop at the same time...

So till next post...

Enjoy the colors of spring

and the smell of fresh blossoms in the air...

Grandma's Sweet As Pie

Grandma's Sweet As Pie...

I like pie,

I like pie a-lot.

Not just one piece,

but the whole entire lot.

Peach or Apple,

or Berry surprise.

They all taste good,

and warm me inside.

A sprinkle of sugar,

and a dollop of cream.

There a waist watchers nightmare,

or a food lovers dream.

With all that goodness,

stacked so high.

It's gone to my hips,

and traveled to my thighs.

but I do like pie

I like it a-lot

But I really should have one piece,

not the whole entire lot...

I have written out most of the pattern

for this new cushion...

I really like the simple back on it just as much 

and think that it would be just as lovely to

do two backs and join them together for another pretty cushion

if the front was a bit daunting...

I have added a few pretty buttons as well

so the cushion insert can be taken out...

Something that can be very handy with children around...

 

This will be added to my etsy shop

very soon...

Maybe by the end of the week...

So if you really would love to try this new pattern out...

please leave a comment 

and I will have a giveaway for one sweet dear...

Just tell me what sought of pie is your favorite...

That easy!!!

Mine would have to be 

Rhubarb with lots of sugar...Yum...

and a big thank you to Bethel

for helping me with the name

I love it!!!

Getting side tracked...

Getting side tracked...
Originally uploaded by Loving The Vintage

I know...I know...
getting side tracked again...
But I just can't help it...
Honest!!!
I know I was
making beanies...
then hoods...
and I am suppose to
finish the pattern for class
tomorrow...

But I just couldn't get this out of my head...
and after undoing 3 times...
yes...true...
I managed to get it right...
and I am onto the back...
and really want to write it out...
before I forget..which happens...
a lot...
I must say...
so stay tuned my dears...
this most definitely will be finished
and in my etsy patterns soon...

well cross fingers...
after all I do get side tracked...

Granny Hood

Granny Hood
Originally uploaded by Loving The Vintage

Working on another pattern...
Granny Hood!!!
I really like how
it is turning out...
But really need some very soft yarn
for it to get to it's full potential...
It is very thick as I have used
two strands of 8ply together...


Will be working on a free tutorial for the granny beanies next week
so hopefully I will have it ready to share...
I think the granny hood will be a pattern for my etsy shop thou...
and might take me a bit to write out...But hopefully it will be ready before it gets cold overseas...

The weather eased up for a pic outside...
Brrrrrrr it's so cold here though...

crocheting my hands warm

crocheting my hands warm
Originally uploaded by Loving The Vintage

crocheting along even though my hands seem frozen stiff...

The shell blanket has had some time spent on it...
and it is rather pretty and very thick and heavy...
I am having a bad hair month... or two or three...
but will be off to the hairdresser tomorrow
which I hope will bring me some joy...
and hopefully some sunshine will peek through as well...

Thank you all my dears for the lovely comments on my last Tutorial...
and also thank you to the sweeties that have added me to there friends list on Ravelry...
I am loving this fabulous place...just full of so many amazing
people and gorgeous patterns...

Grandma potholder

grandma potholder
Originally uploaded by caseyplusthree

This Grandma Potholder picture I spied
on Ravelry then found on flickr...
And knew straight away I had to ask the sweet
Casey if I could post it up for everyone to see...

Using the Grandma Potholder Tutorial and some lovely cotton...

Casey whipped it up and posted a great picture to share...

This is the first picture I have seen projects from this tutorial...
so if there are any others please send me a link as I would love to see them...

I have also added some of my Tutorials to Ravelry and you can click on my link in the side bar to check them out...or browse the amazing amount of patterns on offer at this site...
I think there are a few that I really would like to try...
If you are already a member on Ravelry I would love you to say Hi...as I am very new to this site and how it all works...and love hearing any helpful hints about it all...


Till next time...
Keep up the granny goodness...regards my dears...

Grandma Star Hexagon Tutorial

After what seems like so long 

since I did a tutorial...

A am back...

With a 

Grandma Star Hexagon

that I am hoping you love...

I adore hexagons

because they are so versatile

you can easy join them

and make lovely patterns

and mix the colours as well...
 Here is a peek at a unusual project I have started
using Grandma Star Hexagons and adding Pentagons... 

So without further ado I will begin...

3.5mm hook

8ply yarn

needle and thread and scissors to trim...

I am writing this in English crochet terms

with American in Brackets...

 Chain 4 join with a slip stitch
to form a circle.

Round 1...
1 chain, 12 dc(sc) into circle.
Join with a slip stitch to beginning...

Round 2...
2 chain, Yarn Over hook insert into same stitch, 

Yarn Over hook pull up a loop, Yarn Over hook and draw through 2 loops,
Yarn Over hook and insert into same stitch,

Yarn Over hook pull up a loop, Yarn Over hook and draw through 2 loops.
Yarn over hook and draw through all 3 loops remaining. Pic 1...  

*5 chain miss one dc(sc)

Cluster into next dc(sc)

(cluster is as follows):

Yarn Over hook ,insert into next dc, Yarn Over hook and pull up a loop,
Yarn Over hook and draw through 2 loops,
Yarn Over hook and insert into same stitch,Yarn Over hook pull up a loop,

Yarn Over hook and draw through 2 loops.
Yarn Over hook and insert into same stitch,

Yarn Over hook pull up a loop,Yarn Over hook and draw through 2 loops.

Yarn over hook and draw through all 4 loops remaining*. Pic 2...

Repeat * - * until there is 6 petals and one dc remaining.

 5 chain.see note below...

Join new colour into the last chain of the 5 chain. Pic 3...

Slip stitch into top of cluster.

This will be into the loop that is on the left hand side. Pic 4...

Slip stitch across to 5 chain space. 1 chain.

Remember to work over your ends.

Keeping them to the left of work helps. Pic 5...

Round 3...

6 dc(sc) in this and all 5 chain spaces to end

join with a slip stitch to first dc. Pic 6...

Round 4...

3 chain to count as first Treble(dc) ,

Treble(dc) into next 2 dc(sc), 3 chain. Pic 7...

*Treble(dc) into next 6 dc(sc), 3 chain* 

* - * Repeat 5 times. Pic 8...

Continue around. Pic 9...

3 treble(dc) into last 3 dc(sc) remaining,

Join with a slip stitch into top of 3rd chain at beginning...pic 10...

36 treble(dc) and 6 – 3 ch spaces.
Fasten off and sew and trim ends...

These motifs can be joined
by simply omitting the second chain in the corner and slip stitching to
adjacent motif corner. Use this method for all joining of sides...

 I do hope the tutorial has worked out
and has been helpful...

And of course full of granny goodness...