This weekend was just lovely ... mild and sunny on Saturday, a nice downpour of rain on Sunday, and in between just chilling with my dear David and my crochet work on our new little deck! Just before the storm, I checked our lemon tree, in case gusts of wind did any damage ... wowwee ... I have beautiful lemons this season ... I see Lemon Curd and Lemon Meringue Pie happening in my kitchen in the little while!
My crochet endeavours took the form of two beautiful contemporary doilies, as I like to refer to them ... These are not really Mandalas, but also not Doilies in the old fashioned sense! Although having said that, I have been trolling around Pinterest looking at the gorgeous Vintage patterns available .. I could get quite taken with making one or two!
This is the first one; it is an adaption of a Vintage Flower Potholder. The yarn is 100% Cotton in yellow and a variegated blend of colours.
Bright and colourful
The second is a Vintage doily pattern from Lacy Crochet, one of my favourite blogs for all things delicate and lovely!
I love this pattern, and I love the green yarn too, it is a 100% Bamboo 4 ply. The yarn has a gorgeous sheen and slight marbelled effect.
I wish you a wonderful week dear friends, full of creativity, contentment, many cups of your favourite bev, and a slice or two of chocolate cake, if that takes your fancy!!
Till next time
xxx Pat xxx
