Monday, September 3, 2012

Crocheted Leaves

I am ga-ga over these crocheted leaves!  I want to crochet a whole tree full, LOL!  And I think they go perfectly with tiny pumpkins.
I was on the search for the perfect crocheted maple leaf last week.  Google-ing, searching ravelry, and etsy...and some pinterest.  Pinterest led me to this etsy shop, ka-ching!!!!  Her shop GoldenLucy Crafts, is full of patterns for leaves and seashells.  I purchased her maple leaf pattern and it is awesome.  Easy to follow and she also has step by step photos.  Right now she has a pattern for an oak leaf that I am seriously eye-balling!  I'll probably get it, but first I want to make more maple leaves.
I experimented with some different yarns.  It's too hard to pick my favorite, they are all so pretty.
AUTUMN-EEEE!!

I finally finished up my third shawl.  I had a hard time trying to figure out what kind of edging to put on it.  I knew it needed one.  
I had this chenille by Lion Brand that I picked up from a sale bin that worked perfectly.  It really made the blue pop.
It is very "fringe-like" and so freakin soft!!  I do want to make more of these, maybe for Christmas or my etsy shop.  If you are interested in the pattern it's a Lion Brand freebie, called South Bay Shawlette.  The pattern doesn't have an edging, I added that myself.  
Isn't it yummy as a scarf!
And of course, worn like it was designed to be.

That's about it for now.  Enjoying a rainy Labor Day, with homemade soup and movies.  There is a Mash marathon on TVland my husband can't step away from!

I hope everyone has a great week!  Now I'm off to make more leaves.  (That seriously sounded like a "Martha Stuart" quote!)

Bye

8 comments:

Charlotte said...

This looks so much like fall. I'm going to check out this link. Thanks. There hasn't been much to watch on TV at my house :-(

becktovintage said...

Hi dear friend Dawn, I like your Autumn leaves so so much. Expecially the colors.. So perfect to autumn. You choose so good. And of course your amazing shawl..!
You make GOOD THINGS..:))
All best wishes..
And happy days...
xoxo

glor said...

Love the leaves and yes, looks wonderful with the pumpkin. I think I need some!!! The shawl is magnificent.

Petunia Pill said...

Always an inspiration, you are! Those leaves are yummy! This is my favorite time of year and this post just kicked me into full autumn mode! Annette

Melissa said...

That edging finishes the shawl perfectly!

priscilla said...

The leaves and pumpkin are fabulous ! Love them ! The scarf is beautiful , love that edging and the colors !

AllyB said...

Wow, I love the pumpkin.Very nice work.

Anonymous said...

can I get the pattern for the snowpeople and the little pumpkins thank you