It was my daughter's 22nd birthday last week. How many daughters has she got, you're thinking, they seem to have birthdays all the time! There are two of them, both grown up now and making me feel old. I think I must have had children very young. . . yes, I'm sure that's it!Their birthdays do always seem to get mentioned on my blog, but that's because I usually make something decorative for the birthday girl. This time it was pansy bunting, or a pansy garland if you prefer.
This pansy is a classic design, slight variations of which appear in many different printed patterns. Mine is the pansy from this doily.The only modification I did was in the edging stitches of the two large petals (I worked 1 chain between the stitches instead of 3).
I used Patons 100% Cotton 4 ply and made 7 pansies in 2 colour variations, and added some leaves. The "string" is a length of chain in 2 alternate colours, and I used a double strand of each colour for strength and scale.
So far this summer has been a bit too warm for me. The sunshine is very nice and the garden seems to like it, but I'm hoping for some cooler weather. Enjoy your week!
23 comments:
Oh, another of your gorgeous creations! Thanks for sharing it with us. I wish I lived close enough to see them up close and for real! Wouldn't that be a treat for me? ~Adrienne~
Our mom just loves your blog! It's so pretty!
Maggie and Mitch
Another fabulous design! Just love your use of color.
You always make such lovely things - lucky daughters!
Oh, your pansies are so wonderful.
Very, very nice.
Greetings
Anja
It's lovely!
S.W.A.K.
I, too, think you have very fortunate daughters! :) Your bunting is just so nice both in the stitches and the colors.
Best wishes!
Beautiful bunting ... I love it
:o)
Oh, how lucky those girls are!! Your flowers are always the perfect eye candy!
How beautiful. You do lovely work.
Your birthday girl is very lucky to have a Mom who makes such beautiful heirloom treasures. Always love your blog and the pictures you feature of your projects and your garden.
Dixie
Oh, to be your daughter!
The pansy bunting is especially vivid & beautiful in the deep hues of purple that you chose -- gorgeous, once again!
You have very lucky daughters! I'm sure you had them when you were very young. Now I am thinking, would you adopt me? My birthday is coming up! Beautiful as always! Have a nice week! Twyla
That is sooo cute. I love all your flowers.
Happy Birthday to your daughter! She is a lucky girl to get that pretty garland.
I have already made one comment but now have a question ... what size crochet hook do you use with the 4 ply cotton?
Every time I stop in I'm just blown away by how gorgeous your crochet items are....seriously...they are so darn pretty!
Hi there. I love the pansies you make. Have you found the patterns in a book? If,can I please have the name of that book. I'm going over to England in the end of August,maybe I can get one to take home then.
Have a nice week.
Love from Norway
The pansies are perfectly precious!
Preciosos, son preciosos esos pensamientos.
Saludos.
Mavi.
Just loooovvve those pansies! And happy birthday to your daughter too!
I've just discovered your blog and love, love, love those crocheted flowers and all the lovely photos. I shall be back.....
I am having a little giveaway at my place this week if you care to pop over..
Thank you for all you share.
Sheila
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