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17/10/2013

Zoned out!


A big hello from South Africa! Kaleidoscopes create an astounding spectrum of colour in a symmetrical form. I do have to admit though that I feel like Kylie Sven Opossum (of Fantastic Mr Fox's fame) when he gets zoned out and his eyes turn into comical swirls, from this overload of kaleidoscopic hooky colour!  


I am using 8 different colours and this is one of those projects that takes forever to put together.  It is a time consuming exercise from the frequent changing of colours to the volume of threads to work away. I cannot wait to see the end result even though it is still a few weeks away as I need to buy another round of yarn in order to hook many more triangles.  Each of the triangles measures 14cm per side. 

I am joining the triangles on the wrong side with a slip stitch and it turns out to be a very neat way of joining - the downside is the numerous ends to weave in  . . .  
 
Once I joined the six triangles, I also hook a connector from the outside in where the gap is left. I am deviating from Amanda's pattern and am connecting the triangles with two US triple crochet stitches in each gap to create a simple flower connector.
 

I have been neglecting my housekeeping duties in lieu of hooky time this week, but I am starting to feel crunch underfoot from all the dried leaves that enters the house with the kids and cats in tow. Meh! I am unsure though whether I am in the mood to vacuum the entire Pigtails Palace or whether I will be concentrating my efforts to selected areas only.  I am thinking of worrying only about the kitchen floor and the area around my chair which is strewn with numerous cotton yarn threads.  Have a great day!
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12 comments:

  1. homemade@myplace17 October 2013 at 14:51

    They are really beautiful and I like how you are joining the triangles together!
    Great job!!
    Xxxxxxx Ale

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  2. Michèle17 October 2013 at 19:09

    It is going to be awesome!

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  3. baukje17 October 2013 at 21:35

    Those colorcombination is gorgeous. Wich yarn do you use?

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    1. Pigtails18 October 2013 at 14:30

      Hello! I am using 100% cotton, hand dyed called Vinnis Nikkim. It is available from Scaapi in the Netherlands but I think they only stock the cotton/bamboo mix (Vinnis Bambi) which is slightly thicker and absolutely beautiful too. The colours are the same and it is most suitable to your weather.

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  4. Jenn18 October 2013 at 13:59

    You make such pretty picture collages. Lovely work. To answer your question from yesterday, my man likes to do portrait photography, but is also in love with instagram. I am not so familiar with all of it... Have a lovely weekend!

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    1. Pigtails18 October 2013 at 14:31

      Thanks Jenn! Your own photos are stunning too. Enjoy getting acquainted with photoshop - I am too lazy or rather impatient to learn it.

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  5. Monster Yarns19 October 2013 at 12:38

    Housework is never done but crochet is done when it is finished! And it looks great too.

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  6. Maya Kuzman19 October 2013 at 19:52

    Amazing triangles and color combination!

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  7. Haafner19 October 2013 at 20:05

    It's absolutely gorgeous - and I adore the little flower in the middle. Very clever.

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  8. Felted Button12 December 2013 at 15:28

    Lovely triangles! Lovely colors! Lovely yarn! Thanks for the tips on software and such on my blog post. You have some mad skills! And you can vacuum in a bit, right?

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