23/08/2013

Spotty Dotty Scarf and a few Mauritius pics

Dotty Scarf

2,16 meters long
60 squares hooked
363 ends weaved in (Phew!!!)
Hooksize: 4mm
Yarn: Vinnis Nikkim Colours, 8 colours used 
Joining: slip stitch
Edge: one round sc




Oh dear, I just showed the Teen my plan for the next project, a Shortie Shell Capelet designed by Kathy North and she said nooooooo, that is for old people!   Hmmm I am glad she still view me as young; I still like the pattern, but I will come up with a new idea such as hooking up a few of the squares I intend to do a throw in for the master bedroom.  I am thinking of squares in simple sc hooked in the round (Amigurumi style) alternated with a square in a mesh pattern. I bought one skein of yarn to see how it will hook up the idea before I indulge in a full shopping expedition. I am not sure yet whether I should take the plunge and use a wool/acrylic/tweed mix.  I prefer using 100% natural fibers in my work, but the learning curve implies being open towards other ideas . . . 

Below are a few scenes I snapped in Mauritius.  I am slow on the editing since I am frustrated between using Snapseed on the Ipad and the usual pixlr on the laptop.  I am too lazy to learn Photoshop properly. Ditto a few other decent programmes.  These pics are snapshots and in many instances I shot from the hip and enjoyed the surprise when I finally took a look at what exactly I captured. 

Have a great weekend and be sure to pop over to Enhabiten and OmaKoppa to view some briliant hooky work. Cheers!


 
 
 
 

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20 comments:

  1. Franciens Haakwerk23 August 2013 at 14:55

    Lovely scarf and color combination!

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  2. Haafner23 August 2013 at 15:48

    The scarf is amazing and the same goes for you Mauritius pics. Lovely colours too... Due to my holiday I've missed a few of your posts, so I'm now catching up all the great stuff you've hooked lately! Oh, and did I ever mention how I love your Pinterest boards? I don't know how you do it, but the stuff you show is always gorgeous.
    All the best, Haafner

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    1. Pigtails23 August 2013 at 16:02

      Ooo I hope you had a great holiday! I know you are vegan - please scroll past the Mauritian meat market pics very quickly. I always try to capture the rawness of the streets irrespective of our beliefs but know that those were as bad as capturing the sick, destitute and poor.
      I spent too much time on Pinterest - uhm three accounts alltogether!

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  3. Hazels Crochet23 August 2013 at 15:52

    Oh your scarf looks wonderful! And your Mauritius photos are great as well :)

    I think the capelet looks beautiful, and you should definitely do it! It won't make you old!

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    1. Pigtails23 August 2013 at 16:04

      Thank you Hazel! Yes, my style will modernise the capelet, the Teen is at ballet rehearsals for the next couple of hours, maybe I should start hooking it LOL

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  4. homemade@myplace23 August 2013 at 18:02

    well, where to start from?
    Mauritius : love the colours, the sea....never been there, so thank you for sharing your snapshots!
    scarf : love it, even though I'm not a huge fan of neutrals but the colourful circles give the right balance! ;oD
    caplet : not my style, but for sure you'll jazz it up!!!!
    enjoy the weekend, xxxxx Ale

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    1. Pigtails31 August 2013 at 14:15

      Thank you Ale! I think I will pass on the capelet for now since winter is almost history. Mauritius is lovely but very commercial, with the Perhentians and Maldives nearer to you, I would worry too much about this little island!

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  5. Unknown23 August 2013 at 22:46

    Ik vind die sjaal supermooi (weeral eens :-) Ik hou van je stijl. De foto's zijn ook fantastisch, ze brengen die wereld een stukje dichterbij en stralen zoveel sfeer uit. Absolutely love it

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    1. Pigtails31 August 2013 at 14:16

      Baie dankie! Die wereld is net so ongelooflik interessant, ek is altyd bly om te kan vakansie hou in verskillende plekke!

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  6. Lavendel en Papaver24 August 2013 at 10:51

    So nice to see how your granny squares are made into this lovely long scarf. Weaving in 363 ends is a lot of work. Do you already know how to weave in the ends while crocheting? It will save you a lot of work afterwards.
    The caplet pattern looks a little dull now. But it can be so good choosing nice colours and material. It is on Pinterest in turquois, worn by a young lady. I am keeping the photo as an idea for our working outfit if we are on a fair with our crochet work.
    The scenery of Mauritius looks great. The photos of the street life and people make me want to know how these people are living their lifes. We are very interested in other cultures and travel with our three girls whenever we get the change. Thanks for sharing the nice pics.
    Happy weekend!
    Nathaly

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    1. Pigtails31 August 2013 at 14:21

      Oh Nathaly I was so stupid with the ends - I weaved in the ends from the circles whilst hooking but the rest didn't want to look neat and I decided to do it by hand later. Grrr never again! Hmm I must look out for the turquoise one, i love that colour! Mauritians are multi-ethnic, friendly but reserved and easy to converse with. I love learning about different nations!

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  7. Creative Design24 August 2013 at 16:33

    Beautiful! Thank you for sharing and I love the photos. Visiting from Annemarie's.

    Best,
    Sheila
    http://sheilazachariae.blogspot.com/2013/08/state-fair-blue-ribbon-yarny-goodness.html

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    1. Pigtails31 August 2013 at 14:23

      Thank you for stopping by! I never realised I was featured this week and got quite the surprise halfway through the day when I popped onto the internet. Ooo you do have a nice blog too - the items in the header looks very lush.

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  8. Michèle26 August 2013 at 14:20

    Found your blog after you left a comment on mine. Your crochet and your photography are beautiful!

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    1. Pigtails31 August 2013 at 14:23

      Dankie Michelle - ek hou vreeslik baie van jou werk!

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  9. we grochy27 August 2013 at 21:26

    OMG! i love your scraf!
    I like your photos :) tyhe are realy interesting! i use photoshop, becouse i work with photos, but very often i use pixlar express and instagram like a helper :) i love this vintage effects :)
    and i thought about smoething like this capelet, and then i thougnt that it is for old people, but i think if make it and using really thick wool ( size crochet 10-12) the effect can be interesting :)

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  10. Elisabeth Andrée28 August 2013 at 12:18

    Your scarf is fabulous, must give you such a nice feeling when wearing it:) Your choice of colours is fab too. And it is really nice to look at your photos of Mauritius!
    I follow OmaKoppa, her work is great isn't it? Enhabiten is new to me, thanks for sharing the link.

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  11. GeHaakt door Marijtje31 August 2013 at 12:00

    Beautiful done!

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  12. Metsmaakgehaakt31 August 2013 at 12:34

    I love your scarf, really nice colors and you make beautiful pictures

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