20/01/2016

A colourful crochet mandala | Yarn along

Rather than rushing head first into this new year, new projects thing (unless you count redecorating our bathroom, but more on that in another post) I've first promised myself some time to finish all the little projects, you know the ones, the half stitched cross stitch, the yet to be sewed summer top and the pile of wool waiting to be knitted. That's the plan anyway.

I've started fairly well with this colourful crochet mandala and although it wasn't technically in progress before January, it's been at the back of my mind for months. It's in the colours of our living room, blues, navy, whites, yellows and the grey to tone it down a bit. It's actually to replace the one I made last year, which although lovely, doesn't match the living room so it'll find a new home elsewhere. As you can see from the picture I'm trying to make the effort to block more of my makes even though it's so tempting to use them straight away, another little resolution.



Along with the crochet I've just started reading Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, having seen lots of hype around it I was pretty sure I was going to love it. So far it has not disappointed. Her thoughts on fear and courage in creativity are certainly ones I'll be reminding myself of throughout the year. I've just started the chapter on ideas as independent from us, not something we come up with, but something that chooses us and we must respond to... all very interesting!


What have you been making and reading?

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14 comments:

  1. Your mandala looks lovely. I love the sweet, cool and calm colors. And the book sounds interesting. I'll be checking into it now that you've put it on my radar.

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    1. Thank you. Yes, would definitely recommend the book.

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  2. Wow! It's absolutely stunning! Wonderful colors!

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  3. This is such a lovely design! I've never heard of the book, but definitely marking it down as one to check out! I've just finished reading Let it Snow, which is more of a Christmas romance but written by 3 authors, it was a really nice read! :)
    x Kenzie
    Kenzieblogslife.blogspot.com

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    1. Oh Let it Snow sounds interesting, will add it to my list for next Christmas!

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  4. There's something calming about not diving into the new year, I decided to clear up my workspaces as I could no longer see the floor or tops of surfaces. I've given myself the gift of as much time as it takes and hope to be finished by the end of January.
    Normally I'm helterskelter into new things but I'm enjoying myself just taking things as they come.
    I'm going to have a look for that book now. Thanks for the tip off.
    PS. You can see my progress on my blog. Drawer after drawer of it haha

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    1. Good luck with all your clearing, I will go and have a look! It feels so much calmer to be taking it slowly.

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    2. Got a copy of the book now, it's great so far. Thanks for sharing :-)

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  5. The colours are beautiful - so bright and cheery!
    Liz

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  6. Your mandala is beautiful! I have two crafting goals this year, well ok three. Learn how to crochet properly, learn how to knit socks and learn how to use a used floor loom that I bought last year. Your mandala is tempting me to begin the crochet goal first!

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  7. I've been making a dressing gown (which sounds much more impressive than it actually is - I didn't use a pattern so it's basically just a belted sheet :p) I love the name of that book, and the rainbow cover. But I'm not meant to judge just on those, right? :p xxx

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  8. I love your mandala. It looks beautiful all laid out on your blocking mat. I would love to learn to crochet but I am still so early on in my knitting endeavors I think I should stick to one new craft at a time...maybe! Have a happy week

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