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11/10/2013

Triangular Weeks and Gourmet Weekends

 

Project: A Throw 
I also considered a shawl, a scarf, potholders and place mats but decided to make this a longer term project and keep on hooking until I have enough triangles for a most beautiful throw! These triangles remind me of our 8 years living in the Middle East.
48 Triangular Motifs finished, quite a substantial number still to complete
Pattern from Madder Triangles by the talented Amanda Perkins
Yarn: Vinnis Nikkim of course (but I am already planning the next project in  Vinnis Bambi)
Hook size: 4mm

 

Meanwhile, we spend our weekends visiting and enjoying Gourmet Food Markets and Food Festivals, Down to Earth Farm Feasts and Secret Eats. It is so exciting to be part of the Secret Eats group as we never know where the next venue will be and what the menu will look like.

Last weekend we visited an urban neighborhood Maboneng Precinct in East Johannesburg and had a great time at Market On Main, a food and design market hosted in a refurbished old warehouse. Here are a few snapshots taken at the market:


Enjoy your weekend and thanks for stopping by!
xxxxx


19 comments:

  1. Your throw is going to be lovely! I have a longterm project on my hook as well, doing smaller projects just to keep it interesting..

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    1. I try and work on one item at a time and for me it means that I finish all of my WIPs and fairly quickly too. However, with throws it turns out a bit differently. I limit myself to a restricted budget per month and always end up making smaller items in between until the next big yarn shop. I struggle to stash yarn as I just get bored with a stash and also enjoy living minimalist. It has it's downsides though!

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  2. I love your triangles! I am with granny squares ....
    I hope to finish soon too!
    Kisses from Catalonia!

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    1. Ooo nice, are you using the lovely Paris Drops for that?

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  3. That throw is going to look amazing, and I love all the colours you have decided to use for your triangles!

    The market looks really interesting, I always really enjoy going to a market....as they are always unique!

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    1. Thanks Hazel! We love markets and I did all my food shopping in South East Asia from the wet markets - so fresh! The markets in South Africa is different but really nice.

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  4. the market looks amazing
    love your colors

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    1. The markets in Johannesburg are really nice, it is about the only aspect of living in South Africa that I truely enjoy.

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  5. Lovely pictures to look at and your crochet work is even better to look at:)

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    1. Thank you Andree, I finally realise that you prefer this above Elizabeth!!

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  6. The market looks really yummy...
    I love your color-combination for the crochets.
    Have a nice weekend,
    xo-Martina♥

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    1. Thank you Martina, hope you are ready for winter up North!

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  7. Gorgeous colours! Triangles are really fun but I only got as far as a cushion....http://www.monsteryarns.co.uk/pie-cushion-and-the-liebster-awards/

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  8. Beautiful triangles, my goodness the food looks so good I have to go and make something to eat immediately.

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    1. The food was awesome! I am quite the foodie and love eating and cooking my way around the world. Yum.

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  9. Love your triangles. The colors are super fun. Looking forward to see how it takes shape into your project :-)

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    1. Thank you Ana! Your work is of course super inspirational too, you have such a lovely blog! xxx

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  10. Lovely pics... Love the triangles dangling from the branch... Très cute.

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