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Magnificent Mug Markers!
At our new house on Lake Macquarie, all the mugs will be the same...
We drink a lot of tea, and I figure there is going to be endless confusion if everyone has identical mugs! So, using some of my lovely Red Heart Miami cotton and a little bit of internet exploration, I made a set of mug markers :)
I was inspired by patterns I found online for the little motifs, but adapted them to make them a bit neater, a bit easier, or a bit more straightforward to add the loop. To each motif I added a loop of 30 chain stitches, to wrap around the mug handle. Plus, they are dishwasher safe if we forget to take them off!
Star: http://mymerrymessylife.com/2013/06/crochet-mini-star-applique-free-pattern.html
Bowtie: http://crocheteverafter.com/tutorials/free-pattern-workshops/bow-applique/
Loopy flower: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flower-doodle
The mug markers can also be used on stemmed wine glasses - a colourful, washable, practical way to keep track of whose is whose!
Cosmos Fields Shawl
Last, but definitely not least, I completed my Cosmos Fields Shawl. I proof read this amazing pattern for Zelna of Zooty Owl's Crafty Blog a few months ago, but hadn't gotten around to actually making it!
I used some of my precious Stylecraft Special DK, and it was just a dream to work with. My Ravelry Projects Page has all the details on colours and yardage :)
The colours remind me of photos of the lavender fields of Provence in France - purples, blues of the sky... It is so warm and cosy too, and very large! It measures 218cm (85") across and 108cm (42") long.
This is for a birthday present - I hope the intended recipient likes it, and it keeps her nice and warm in her chilly office :)
Last, but definitely not least, I completed my Cosmos Fields Shawl. I proof read this amazing pattern for Zelna of Zooty Owl's Crafty Blog a few months ago, but hadn't gotten around to actually making it!
I used some of my precious Stylecraft Special DK, and it was just a dream to work with. My Ravelry Projects Page has all the details on colours and yardage :)
The colours remind me of photos of the lavender fields of Provence in France - purples, blues of the sky... It is so warm and cosy too, and very large! It measures 218cm (85") across and 108cm (42") long.
This is for a birthday present - I hope the intended recipient likes it, and it keeps her nice and warm in her chilly office :)
That's all for Triple Ta-Dah Tuesday!
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