Wednesday 5 December 2012

Jolly Holly crochet decorations


 I'm really rather pleased with these holly leaves I've made. I followed Lucy from Attic24's lovely, jolly holly pattern, she write such easy to follow, clear instructions that I think almost anyone could have a go at these even if you've not really crocheted before.
Instead of tying off and darn the ends of my leaves as suggested, I left long tails, added a few jingly bells and tied the ends into a long loop suitable for hanging on a tree or around the house.
This is the first small thing I've crocheted and I really like how cute and quick they are. I usually start big but fairly easy projects that take forever, I'm currently in the middle of making my third and fourth blankets.
These leaves were made with a bamboo ribbon yarn and a 4mm hook as it was the most appropriate green I could find but I'm wondering about making a whole bunch in slightly different shades of green.

6 comments:

  1. so pretty! wondered if you have a facebook page?

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    1. Thank you, I do but only for personal stuff. I'm on pinterest though http://pinterest.com/hopefulhelen/

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  2. you made them?? So cool! You should do a tutorial§ I want to make one too!

    -liv
    http://chocolivlovelaugh.blogspot.kr/

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    1. Thank you, it's not my pattern, there is a really good tutorial on Attic24 which shows you exactly how to make these

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  3. ooh so cute! they almost look like they could be earrings. x

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    1. Thank you! They could be earrings if I made to them slightly smaller and tighter...mmm perhaps I'll have a play

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