In any case, after a couple of sessions of intense blog-hopping, I've had to return to my crocheting or, quite frankly, I'll get nothing done. This is one thing I'm working on... the colours aren't right, but the pattern is. It's simple, it works. And in the right colours, it will make a very nice afghan.
Mr Gingerbread has been watching me make these and is quite fascinated by the process. Truth be told, so am I, because it says a lot about the way the brain works and how we translate mental images into something physical. This is not a complex pattern, but intricate things like doilies are: I mean, imagine translating a mental image of a lace doily into an actual piece of work ... and then (gulp) writing the pattern down. Although not a doily fan, I take my hat off to the clever women (and occasional man) who design them.
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I hate writing up patterns, but if I want to sell them, then I have to. How come the knitting is so easy, and the writing is so hard?
What if you took out the blue and put in another shade of red? Maybe orangey-red?
Yes, I think you're right. There are cool and warm shades in here and they just don't really fit. Back to the drawing board ... or the palette, as the case may be.
I was wondering about changing the cream for a gold or orangey-gold. Honestly, I'm just not sure. I can see that these colors don't pop like you must want them to but I am not so good with analyzing why. If you can't get it to work for you you may have to start it all over again. I do think the pattern will be very compelling if you find the right colors!
Gingy. It's weird....My Assistant says he is facinated in watching crochet, as well. He says it is relaxing.
I wonder if yarn has some hypnotic pull on the male species???
I agree! That's why I crochet when I'm stressed: the rhythmic motion just keeps me calm. And I love to watch other people knit or crochet, I find it almost hypnotic :-)
Crochet has always been a very relaxing activity for me as well. I think you are right: it is the repetitive motions. It's like a form of meditation. :)
This pattern is lovely, by the way! I look forward to seeing a finished product. I imagine it would be fantastic in shades of one color. Then again, I adore monochromatic color schemes, so I may be a bit biased.
Funny about men and crochet. I've found there are two types and they are very different. My husbands (yes, was married twice) would hate it when I crocheted and it was almost like they were jealous of the time I was spending away from them or that I was enjoying without them. On the other hand I have met men and one is one of my brothers who think it is an absolutely charming skill that is truly meaningful when given. I love the latter opinion.
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