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Monday, August 12, 2013

Harlequin


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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25 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 12, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    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...

    Yes, it seems I like harlequin :)

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  2. AnonymousAugust 12, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    you are my favourite no doubt about this
    Laura

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  3. forgetmenotsblueAugust 12, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    That looks like a cool effect. I really like the diamond shapes the colours are so pretty x

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  4. sweetpea familyAugust 13, 2013 at 12:29 AM

    I 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

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  5. Sam FindlayAugust 13, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    Wow, it looks really good! It's great when you figure something out! I always think harlequin is such a cheerful pattern!

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  6. UnknownAugust 13, 2013 at 2:21 AM

    Those look AWESOME! Now to grab my scrap basket and try this out for myself! Love your yarn colors!

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  7. justpootlingAugust 13, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    Really clever, and always so neat. Lovely !
    Kate x

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  8. homemade@myplaceAugust 13, 2013 at 3:59 AM

    beautiful!!!!!
    you are so right about the feelings that come out when you try something on your own!!!! brava!!!
    xxxx Ale

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  9. LindaAugust 13, 2013 at 4:13 AM

    It is fantastic. Really beautiful.

    Linda

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  10. MeredithAugust 13, 2013 at 4:14 AM

    This is so beautiful, I love it.
    Meredith

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  11. LizAugust 13, 2013 at 4:31 AM

    Very clever.
    Liz

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  12. Stitches and SeedsAugust 13, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    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

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  13. Pink MilkAugust 13, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    Oh that's just gorrrrgeous! Yes, yes, you should definitely make a blanket! I always love your colour combos.

    I 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

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  14. **Anne**August 13, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    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.
    Anne xx

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  15. Naturally CarolAugust 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    They look like fun and would look wonderful as cushion covers too!

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  16. CaroAugust 13, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Love the harlequin look. Would you be willing to share your pattern?

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  17. JaBCreationsAugust 13, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Looks gorgeous!!!!!!!!!

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  18. AnonymousAugust 14, 2013 at 3:00 AM

    that is gorgeous .... will you be sharing the pattern? Really hope so .. love Joy xx

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  19. JoAugust 14, 2013 at 4:14 AM

    They 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.

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  20. HeldaslandAugust 15, 2013 at 3:04 AM

    Gorgeous

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  21. PamelaAugust 15, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Your blog is always my fav...your talent is off the chart, so awesome. I love this pattern.

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  22. SonjaAugust 16, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    I like it! Looks gorgeous!

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  23. Cami LynnAugust 17, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Oh beautiful!! I would love to see a tutorial from you on this!

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  24. AnonymousAugust 20, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Really 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!

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    Wow! 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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