Tuesday, 8 April 2014

Needlework Tuesday - Experimenting with Yarn

Winter is still holding us within it's icy grip and I'm getting tired of being kept indoors.  Yes, I know, I can bundle up yet again and head outside, keep my chin tucked in and trudge along in heavy boots.  That's not what I want.  I want sun and warmth and new life in the yard and skies.  Not happening.  I guess I need to make my own newness. 

For a while now, I have been planning to crochet a floor matt.  Why not now.  A new project that I can complete in a short time, and the bonus is using materials I already have at hand.

I started with a doily pattern called "Morning Mood" by Masumi Pechet from Magic Crochet Magazine June 1988 Number 54.  I used two strand of chunky weight yarn(less than 800 grams) and a 7 mm hook. 

Needlework Tuesday is a fun time to get together with my friends and share our various needlework projects and to gather inspiration for our future ones.  I enjoy visiting with each of you and you really do help to nudge me along toward completing the many items I start.  You are welcome to grab a copy of the cute little Mouse and add her to your post.  Mr. Linky is below waiting for your link.  Please leave a comment and I'll be sure to visit with you.


I started this on Saturday and was able to finish it late Monday evening.  It only has 16 rounds.  Measures about 30 inches across.  I don't know where I'll use it, but it will find a place in my house, possibly on one of those cold tile floors (as long as it doesn't slip and slide around under foot.

4 comments:

Tami said...

What a beautiful floor mat! I love the creativity of using a doily pattern to make a rug. I'm now picturing a red mat for my kitchen. Thanks for sharing.

Sherrie said...

Hi Heather,
Beautiful floor mat. Love the colors you used. Have a great day!!

Sherrie
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Marie said...

Very nice, Heather. I love doing projects that can be completed quickly. It doesn't give me enough time to get bored with it. ;)

I, too, have been doing some crocheting.

I love being able to make something with supplies I have on hand. It feels good to use something up that's been sitting around for awhile. Unfortunately for me, that's a rare occurrence and I end up accumulating more cr*p.

Have a great week.

Marie said...

Very nice, Heather. I love doing projects that can be completed quickly. It doesn't give me enough time to get bored with it. ;)

I, too, have been doing some crocheting.

I love being able to make something with supplies I have on hand. It feels good to use something up that's been sitting around for awhile. Unfortunately for me, that's a rare occurrence and I end up accumulating more cr*p.

Have a great week.