... yesterday evening was the last of my four session 'beginners' crochet course at the cookery school. To say that the course has been an absolute joy is an understatement, the girls have excelled and I've been challenged to keep up with them! So, with requests for edging fabric and increasing and decreasing on the agenda I arrived at the cookery school excited to see how they were getting on with their summer cotton blankets. All set up, I had a moment to enjoy the early evening sun and the beautiful garden just outside...
With some samples of linen napkins I've edged in recent years to inspire the girls in hand, I couldn't resist nestling them amongst the prolific aquilegia, resplendant in the evening glow...
And whilst the linen edging was a challenge - working with 8 gauge thread and a 1.25mm hook - and the ripple - 3tr tog decrease, (1tr 1ch 1tr)increase - stretched the girls, they didn't give up and I know they will become proficient at both within days. But seeing their progress has been astonishing and I know they won't mind a bit if I share their beautiful work with you...
Dena's blanket was inspired by the unfurling spring leaves in all their shades of green...
..and here are some of her gorgeous flowers.
And here is Ann, with not one but two fabulous blankets! The 'circle in a square' blankets are works in progress and I can't wait to see how they finish up. The only picture missing is the wonderful Liz - she couldn't make it this week, but I will be sure to catch up with her and snap her fabulous blanket too.
Photographing the girls like this reminded me of one of my favourite creative girls, Cornel - if you don't already you need to check out her blog 'i love pom-poms' or the 'craft share' group on facebook. Cornel and her fellow South African crochet girls get together once or twice a month and C snaps them with their projects - totally inspirational! xxx
What fabulous work! Have you got future courses planned, Sara? Sarah x
Posted by: Home_to_roost | May 29, 2013 at 01:38 PM
What a lovely post! The ladies look so proud of their work, well done!
Posted by: Alice Auperin | May 29, 2013 at 06:43 PM
They were fab Sarah, and as you say Alice, really proud of their achievements - me too! I haven't got any courses planned right now Sarah, but will probably schedule one in for the autumn - hoping to spend the summer in the garden and on the water (ever the optimist)! Sara xxx
Posted by: Sara Sinaguglia | June 03, 2013 at 05:30 PM
I am angling for mums blanket as mine in our new home! It's the perfect colours for our lounge! She has also got me 'hooked' on crochet now. (My mum is Dena) :-D enjoy Sicily. Xx
Posted by: Louise Bartlett | October 06, 2013 at 08:43 AM
Oh, I'm so pleased she's got you hooked too Louise! I love your mum's blanket too, the colours are just beautiful. Really looking forwards to Sicily ;) x
Posted by: Sara Sinaguglia | October 07, 2013 at 11:40 AM