151: starting and stopping

Here's a project I began a while back.  Like 6 months or more.  Remember when I taught myself to crochet?

Well, I did a few hats and scarves and stuff, then I decide to move right on to a whole blanket.

It's based on this lovely inspiration.

And this has some instructions.

But you can see I went for a more limited palette.  Maybe I should have photographed it on white so you could get the idea...

 

I had no pattern to work from.  So it took me a while to get it "just right".  Or the way I want it anyway.

I could possibly someday write a pattern if anyone's interested, but I don't think I have too many crocheting followers.  And it will probably be a while.  And I'm telling you it's not the best.  And I'm still working on figuring out the continuous method for all the white that joins the circles.  So that's a lot of buts/ands.

Anyway, I've done about 50 circles so far.  Seriously I'd better write down the pattern because I've stopped working on it for a while and by the time I get back to it, I'll probably forget it.

 

I estimate I have like 175 more to make.  Yikes!

Most of these already have the ends weaved in.  I have to say that's the part that sucks the most.  It takes nearly as long as the actual crocheting.

JT

p.s. Did you notice I refrained from talking about how infrequently I've been posting lately?  You did?  Oh, well, I guess I blew that now.  

No really, I'm trying not to whine about my failings as a blogger and just go with the flow.  I'm super-busy and will be for at least the next two months, so set your expectations low.  

But, I have been working hard on the next fabric collection, for those of you that care.

Comments

[Jamie]

Someday I want to learn how to crochet, but I don't feel like I can add that to my to do list just yet. Maybe by the time you write a pattern for these, I'll be ready to learn!

Are you going to market to debut your new line?

[Just Jenn]

I hope you do write out the pattern... Some of us here crochet as well... ;^) That's going to adorable once it's all done.

[Serena]

Did you know you can weave in the ends as you go? You crochet the end of the last color into the next color as you go. That's a horrible explanation, but I'm sure you can find a good tutorial by doing a search.

[Tabitha O.]

Oh we totally care that you are working on new fun fabrics lol...blogging should be guilt free so post when you can for our inspiration!! Love the circles, I a huge fan of circles lol

[Jessica Levitt]

Nope, I wish I was going to market. Ive been busy with other projects (top secret...shhhh...) so Im just finishing up the collection now. It will debut in October and not be in store til next year.

jess

[Mary on Lake Pulaski]

Yes, I care about your next line of fabric!! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

[Catherine]

Hi, I'm also curious to see your next line of fabric. I happen to found your fabric yesterday while shopping in Montreal, I never thought that could happen, I was soooo excited!! Beautifull:) Keep going.

[karen thauer]

It's really pretty Jess. I love the color combo.

[Cynthia]

Hey! I love your posts even if you feel like you don't post as often as you'd like. You're just too creative and ambitious to post all of the time. You're a real person. Have fun with your projects and share when you can :)

[vanessa]

Very nice! I am teaching myself to crochet and I started an afghan. I think crocheting is easy, what's impossible to understand is the patterns! Is like learning a whole other language...
How did you figure that out? What helped you?

Greetings from Costa Rica, I love your blog!

[Jamie]

I love the colors! It looks great!

[rach]

Hello,

Lucy from attic 24 has some amazinf crochet tutorials and has a 'join as you go method' which you might find very useful. her blog is at;

http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/

[Kelly]

Beautiful colors! I'm a member of Ravelry and did a quick search for patterns. This one looks similar to the start you have: http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/2008/11/hexagon-crochet.html
Good luck!

[Boracay hotel]

I'm so envious I don't know to crochet. I want to learn and make some beautiful projects such as yours.
You really did a good job. I like it.

[vanessa]

thanks!