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Friday, July 6, 2012

Ring Around The Rosie

I gave you a little peek at what I have been working on the last couple days.  Thank goodness it has cooled down here.  (If you call 95 degrees cooler) The 100's were brutal but I was able to get a lot of sewing completed (my first quilt) when it was too hot to be outside enjoying the day.  Since my sewing machine is still broken and we are enjoying the outside, I have been working on my crochet projects during the evenings.





I usually make everyone in the family potholders for Christmas, like these..
They are great for taking hot dishes out of the oven, but I found this pattern in my


 Garden Grows booklet by Lily's.  I had recently made the Peony Pouf and I thought
Number 3 in the booklet looked like a fun new pattern to try.  They say it is a dishcloth, but I think it makes a great decorative pot holder.



They did theirs with white around the edge, but (you know me) I never do what they suggest.  Plus, I had this great vibrant variegated yarn that blended all the colors together.




They remind me of a Celtic Knot.  My sis has already put her dibs in on this set.  She has Fiesta dinnerware and these would go perfect for her.  I am working on number 5 and 6.  They are great little stash busters if you have some pieces of leftover yarn.   I really love the way they are turning out and I am sure you will see a few more.

If you would like to try and get your hands on a book or any of the Lily's Scrubby yarn.  It was a trial they were running with the Micheal's Craft stores and they are not carrying it any longer.  I contacted Lily's and you might be able to purchase it at their Factory Outlet.  I would be happy to share their number if you have any interest.





The lovely places I link to ......

Dragonfly Designs
In The Old Road
shabby creek cottage
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50 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 6, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    These are so cute! Love the colors!

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    1. AmyJuly 9, 2012 at 9:14 PM

      Thank you! I really like bright colors, they are so much fun!
      Amy

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  2. An Oasis in the DesertJuly 6, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Really cute hot pads! I really need to take a crochet class....lol!
    CAS

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    1. AmyJuly 9, 2012 at 8:56 PM

      Thanks CAS!
      You should take a class or watch a you tube video! There are a lot of them out there, that are really good!
      Amy :)

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  3. LizJuly 6, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Wow, this looks great! Liz

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  4. Patti @ Pandoras BoxJuly 7, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Wish I had this talent! Especially like the peony!

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    1. AmyJuly 9, 2012 at 9:08 PM

      Patti,
      Thanks for you sweet comment! I have been crocheting since before I was a teen. Glad you stopped in!
      Amy :)

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  5. AnonymousJuly 7, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    Wow, that looks complicated! Nice job!

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    1. AmyJuly 9, 2012 at 9:10 PM

      Sewfrench,
      It is one of those patterns that look a lot harder than what it is. Glad you dropped by!
      Amy

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  6. LisaJuly 7, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    You make the most beautiful potholders!

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  7. ElizabethJuly 7, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    You know how I feel about rainbow-y things. So, so cute! And I think you're right about those making better decorative potholders than dish cloths. Nicely done! Thank you for linking up!

    xo -E

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  8. AnonymousJuly 7, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Very nice! I'm sure anyone would love getting those for Christmas.

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    1. AmyJuly 9, 2012 at 9:11 PM

      It is one of those expected gifts. I just have to mix it up a little each year! Thanks for stopping by!
      Amy

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  9. UnknownJuly 7, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    I love the colored edges! I'm a new follower from the Pinkapotamus blog hop. I'd love for you to stop by and visit me too.

    www.briebrieblooms.com

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    1. AmyJuly 9, 2012 at 5:06 PM

      Thanks for stopping by and following! I will definitely come and check out your blog!
      Amy :)

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  10. BethJuly 8, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    Such a cool pattern - looks great!

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  11. BethJuly 8, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    Such a cool pattern - looks great!

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  12. Created by KathiJuly 8, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Love those potholders! Very cool design and they do look celtic! Thanks for sharing! Kathi

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    1. AmyJuly 9, 2012 at 9:13 PM

      Thanks Kathi!
      It was the first thing that they reminded me of! Thanks for stopping by!
      Amy
      :)

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  13. Amy's Crafty ShenanigansJuly 8, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Love them!! I'm addicted to pot holders - one of my favourite things to make :)

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    1. AmyJuly 9, 2012 at 8:55 PM

      Amy,
      Me, too. They are so fast and easy to finish!
      Amy
      :0)

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  14. Recipes We LoveJuly 8, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    I like the bright colors!

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    1. AmyJuly 9, 2012 at 4:58 PM

      Thank you! I like bright colors also. They always make things a little more bright and cheery!
      Amy :)

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  15. EileenJuly 8, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Very unique potholders!

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    1. AmyJuly 9, 2012 at 9:16 PM

      Thanks Eileen,
      I also thought they were a lot different than any that I have seen before.
      Amy

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  16. Meaningful MamaJuly 8, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    What! What amazing craftmanship. Great work!

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    1. AmyJuly 9, 2012 at 4:55 PM

      Thank you, I really love to crochet!
      Amy
      :)

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  17. NancyJuly 9, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    These are beautiful. I love the colors and they are not the usual crochet look. I am a newbie crocheter(not sure if that is a word!) so I don't know if I could handle this pattern.

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    1. AmyJuly 9, 2012 at 4:55 PM

      Nancy,
      They would be a great beginner project. They look a lo harder then what they really are. If you need any help, I will try to assist you. Congrats on taking up a new hobby!
      Amy :)

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  18. AmyJuly 9, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Thanks for stopping in a following! I will be in to check out your site!
    Amy :)

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  19. Mrs TJuly 9, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    Hey after 2 attempts at crocheting, I gave up. It's difficult! but your work looks great.

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  20. Little Sprinkles Of FunJuly 10, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    These look so cool! What a fun and colorful gift!

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  21. Full Circle CreationsJuly 10, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    These look wonderful. I haven't crocheted since I was in grade school and we learned it in art class. Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block party.

    Holly

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  22. Elise EnghJuly 12, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Those potholders are cute! Such a unique pattern. I do a lot of crocheting on the hot summer days too :)

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  23. NicoleJuly 13, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    These are Awesome! I tried crocheting rings awhile back (without success) - It is time I give it another try. Great Job - Visiting from Shine on Friday link up - have a wonderful weekend :)

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  24. ShilohJuly 13, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    I LOVE the colors. Those are the coolest pot holders!

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  25. RaNae @EweCreekCottageJuly 13, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Very cute I came by from Ladybird Lane
    Have a greaat weekend

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  26. UnknownJuly 13, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    This booklet looks like it has a lot of fun projects...I LOVE your pot holders/dish cloths. You blog is really great and I'm following you on GFC and Bloglovin. have an amazing weekend!

    Marilyn
    4you-withlove.blogspot.com

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  27. AnonymousJuly 14, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    This is so adorable all the cute projects ...how I wish I could crochet... I've had people try to teach me but I've just never been able to pick it up... and I so love it... your things look lovely....
    Thanks for sharing this at the ALL STARS BLOCK PARTY!!!



    Carri
    simplydonewright.blogspot.com

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  28. UnknownJuly 14, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Those are so cute; great colors! Thanks for sharing at shine on Fridays!

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  29. UnknownJuly 14, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    I love the colors! they look like the rainbow... I am totally pinning this!

    thanks for sharing and have a fun weekend!

    Hugs,
    Lelanie

    to-sew-with-love.com
    tocookwithlove.com
    villaportillo.blogspot.com

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  30. brighterhope@hotmail.comJuly 15, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    I have searched the Lily website and can not find this pattern. I would LOVE!!! to make these but I have never made the crochet rings so I have to have a pattern. I would appreciate any help you could give me.

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  31. Kalynn's MommyJuly 18, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    I'm with brighter hope. I would love this pattern if you find out where we could get it. Also what yarn do you use for these. Just the cotton yarn?? Thank you so much for sharing this post!!! I found you from the linky party you did when you shared the Lego head tshirts.

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  32. GrammaJAugust 22, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Love the potholders - did some searching and found something similar here http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/interlocking-rings-hotpad
    Now maybe I should get started on some Christmas stuff LOL

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  33. kaimijunAugust 28, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    I would love the contact information for the book. I really like that.

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  34. AnonymousOctober 22, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Here are two Patterns for this Trivet, enjoy

    http://adaiha.blogspot.com/2010/05/how-to-woven-circles-trivet.html


    http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2012/09/retro-jar-ring-trivet.html

    Crochet Conni

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  35. UnknownOctober 24, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    I was given this book and a skein of the scrubby yarn as a thoughtful gift from my Aunt. I am so glad to know that I was lucky to get it when there was such a short trial. I am not so happy about not being able to get any more scrubby yarn (I have been putting off using my yarn until i find a worthy pattern lol.) The ring around the rosy dish cloth was actually the first pattern I chose to do. I decided to make 3 more and turn it into a lapghan. I will actually be putting a post up toady showing my rings off. I chose to make them purple and chocolate brown.

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