Over the weekend I found a bit of time for some creative crochet, just something for fun, working with colour and pattern, it felt really good. I was trying to come up with a bit of a harlequin pattern that didn't involve sewing pieces together, I couldn't find a pattern online, so had a bit of a play myself.
Often I just think about these type of things, and never get around to trying out ideas, but this time I got out the hook and wool and a pencil and paper and had a go. I know it's not all that original and I'm sure it has been done heaps of times, but it is satisfying working out a solution to a problem on your own, even if you get the same answer as everyone else!
I am making a few little colour swatches of some new yarn in my shop (more on that another day) there are lovely vivid colours and I want to try out some different combos, I think this harlequin pattern is a nice way to play with colour.
I an really enjoying seeing how each colour looks as part of this pattern, I think a full blown harlequin blanket might be somewhere in my crafty future! If only there were a few more hours in the day......
What did you get up to on the weekend, anything fun? Crafty?
Do you like harlequin patterns too?
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That looks great! I would do a monochrome one, and maybe an ombre one and one made all of different pinks and maybe one with stripes in the diamonds and...
ReplyDeleteYes, it seems I like harlequin :)
you are my favourite no doubt about this
ReplyDeleteLaura
That looks like a cool effect. I really like the diamond shapes the colours are so pretty x
ReplyDeleteI would love to give it a try as I've not really done any intricate crochet colour work apart from stripes and granny squares x
ReplyDeleteWow, it looks really good! It's great when you figure something out! I always think harlequin is such a cheerful pattern!
ReplyDeleteThose look AWESOME! Now to grab my scrap basket and try this out for myself! Love your yarn colors!
ReplyDeleteReally clever, and always so neat. Lovely !
ReplyDeleteKate x
beautiful!!!!!
ReplyDeleteyou are so right about the feelings that come out when you try something on your own!!!! brava!!!
xxxx Ale
It is fantastic. Really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLinda
This is so beautiful, I love it.
ReplyDeleteMeredith
Very clever.
ReplyDeleteLiz
Love it! Pattern please? Actually more how do you switch colours mid row without getting a hole, or does it just work? Never tried it! Eleanor xx
ReplyDeleteOh that's just gorrrrgeous! Yes, yes, you should definitely make a blanket! I always love your colour combos.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you follow Wood & Wool Stool but she's crocheted a harlequin blanket - it's different to yours in style but also quite lovely.
The link is http://woodwoolstool.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/ole.html if you fancy a look see.
Heather x
I love your pattern and what a sense of achievement for you to have worked it out for yourself. It doesn't matter if someone else already has made a pattern, you had the satisfaction of the creative process. Well done and I love the colour combos.
ReplyDeleteAnne xx
They look like fun and would look wonderful as cushion covers too!
ReplyDeleteLove the harlequin look. Would you be willing to share your pattern?
ReplyDeleteLooks gorgeous!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletethat is gorgeous .... will you be sharing the pattern? Really hope so .. love Joy xx
ReplyDeleteThey would make lovely handbags, you know a zip at the top and two different coloured sides. They look great. I am pattern writing too at the moment and it is challenging but as you say satisfying.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous
ReplyDeleteYour blog is always my fav...your talent is off the chart, so awesome. I love this pattern.
ReplyDeleteI like it! Looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh beautiful!! I would love to see a tutorial from you on this!
ReplyDeleteReally love you pattern. Looks like I'm not the only one who would like to give it a try. I really hope you'll consider doing a tutorial as someone else suggested!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love your mixed stitch, stripey blanket. Luscious colors-- and it's beautiful, delightful, lovely, stunning! Very inspiring, too! Lifted my spirits. I enjoy your blog!
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