Friday, July 14, 2017

Back To The Drawingboard

I took my beret to show the craft group. The fundis gave it the thumbs down. They said they don't think it's what the judges will be looking for. They want something warmer, something made in wool. That's fine; that's exactly why I asked for advice. Now I'm looking at a pattern called Beret Cup Cake Rose by Wedinas, that I found on Ravelry. First step is to practise some techniques that I'll need for the pattern, such as crocheting into the second back loop of a stitch, and crocheting a 'front post double crochet':
The green one is much too stiff, so I will have to spin a yarn like the peach one, not like the green one. Before I begin to spin though, I had better see if I can work out how to turn the beret pattern into a pattern for a matching scarf.  
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  1. crafty cat cornerJuly 14, 2017 at 2:10 AM

    So much work but I'm sure you'll get there, you usually do. I like the pattern, very pretty.
    Briony
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  2. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeJuly 14, 2017 at 3:24 AM

    I love reading about your experiments! I'll be interested to see what you come up with for a matching scarf. Will there be gloves or mittens too?

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    1. Jane McLellanJuly 14, 2017 at 4:59 AM

      That's an idea, though the competition brief is beret and scarf.

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  3. craftie sylvieJuly 14, 2017 at 4:38 AM

    Lovely! Thanks for that tip, that's another treasure on Ravelry that had escaped me.
    Maybe turn the circles into squares and assemble them to make a scarf? Or a "plain" scarf with a squared circle at each end?

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  4. Jane McLellanJuly 14, 2017 at 5:02 AM

    I visualize raised leaves on the scarf to match the beret petals, but I'll have to see if I can work it out.

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  5. FoxJuly 14, 2017 at 5:10 AM

    You have so much patience! Such a ton of work... You'll get the it perfect in the end, as usual!

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  6. God's KidJuly 14, 2017 at 7:15 AM

    They all look so pretty!!! :) I can't wait to see your total finished project-it will be awesome, I just know it!!! :)

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  7. MichelleJuly 14, 2017 at 7:44 AM

    Good to have others to share ideas and projects! I love the peach!

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  8. Margarets designer cardsJuly 14, 2017 at 10:38 AM

    I like the peach one, I hope you can work out the pattern for both

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  9. muskaanJuly 14, 2017 at 8:09 PM

    I admire your group for giving such direct and truthful advice. That is the best way to improve, with peer support and constructive criticism, and it has held you in good stead in previous years.

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