Friday 1 July 2011

Cosy cute kimono

Well, dear ladies, here I am convalescing from my appendix dramas and enjoying sunshine and tennis...and a little bit of crochet.

I finished this lovely little wrap cardigan/kimono for Jemimah and I am thrilled with it. The pattern, by Susanne Visch, is so easy (find it here) and each size will fit a multitude of little body shapes and sizes due to the clever wrap over fastening. I used King Cole Riot for the first time. I just love this self stripe yarn...fantastic colours and it is nice and soft too. I think this little jacket pattern is so versatile...for boy or girl. It could be made up in such a lot of different yarn combinations and trims making it unique every time.

Ready for a crochet fest?









Cute eh?

I also started on a blanket for my sister in law. She wanted something in earthy, natural colours so I have been experimenting with how it might look. I am mad about this wavy pattern but I just couldn't get into the idea of it being a blanket in these colours....too tiger stripe I think! So I have decided on a more geometric theme - triangles to be precise. I'll let you know how that goes!


Can I just say a huge thank you for all of your kind comments wishing me a speedy recovery.....knowing so many of you in the Canyon are thinking of me certainly helped!!! xxx

23 comments:

  1. Your crochet work is gorgeous Andrea, so glad that you feel well enough to potter about. I WAS going to say enjoy the sunshine, but here at least it seems to be hiding again.

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  2. Gosh so sorry to hear of your drama but so glad you're convalescing in style - love the kimono - hope you're up to full strength soon

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  3. How gorgeous is that kimono?! Beautiful! Glad you are on the right side of your illness! Cx

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  4. I am glad your feeling better! Thank for sharing the pattern! I already printed it off. I love your choice of yarn. Great Job

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  5. Glad to hear that you're on the road to recovery. I love the cute little kimono and your yarn choice is perfect. Jemimah is going to be the best dressed little girl.

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  6. So glad you are recovering, hope you are enjoying Wimbledon.
    I love the kimono, and am just about to go and look at the pattern.
    Pop over to my blog www.cariadincrete.blogspot.com to see what I crocheted with some lovely King Cole Riot....can't wait for cooler days so I can use it!
    Take care
    Jude

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  7. I'm happy to hear that you're getting better. Love the kimono, it's very cute. I think you're right about the tiger stripes, the pattern is lush but it is a little animal print in those colours.xxx

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  8. I am glad your feeling better! I love the Kimono..I already printed it off! Thanks for sharing..

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  9. Hi Andrea, so glad you're feeling well enough to watch a bit of tennis and hook a bit of yarny goodness!
    The cardigan is so pretty. I've never used that sort of self-stripe, but it works really well, doesn't it? And I'm very intrigued with your blanket - the pattern's similar to my seashore cushion, but the look is very different. It's so great how we can all be doing our crochet and coming up with our very own creations :)
    Love Jane x

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  10. Hi Andrea, glad you are well enough to be able to indulge in a bit of hooking - what an awful time you must have had of it, so glad you are on the mend.
    I love the little stripy kimono, its so sweet!
    The colours of your SILs blanket are lovely and earthy, have fun finding a good pattern!
    Gill xx

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  11. Love it!!! I am always amazed at how much you can get done!!! Beautiful colors as always : )

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  12. I love the colors, what a great job :)

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  13. Love your kimono. So cute. And my daughter would die for a blanket in those colors and with those waves. Perfectly tigerish as she loves any big cat out there. Preferably leopards but anyway. Curious to see about your triangles theme...

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  14. Love the little jacket - very very cute! Hope you are feeling better x

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  15. You do such lovely crochet,and fast!I like the colors on the little kimono.

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  16. Awwww poor you! Hope you feel better extra fast, and that you have some wonderful people making you tea. That wavy pattern is gorgeous - would look great in pastels ;) x

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  17. Glad your doing well.
    Gorgeous little wrap.
    Chris

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  18. Oh this is a real cutie! Perfect squashy baby wear. Hope you're feeling better. Cx

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  19. Hello again, I love your little cardi. I amy even come over for a lesson as crochet definitely more attainable that knitting. x

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  20. That little cardigan / wrap is sooooo cute. ooo I want to try to make one. Hope the convalescing is putting you on the road to recovery extra quickly.

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  21. Oh Andrea that kimono is soooo cute, lovely colors !
    I'm curious at the blanket for your sister in law :)

    Thank you for your compassion Andrea.
    Many work after that rain poeh ! and many things to throw away !
    That water came from the street into our basement !! :(
    We have already worked every day ! And also going to the laundry cause my daughter's clothes for wash and iron became wet and ... our washmachine is defect , also our dryer ! Sewingmachines and many things in our craft room.. My son in law , his tools !! ...
    Enough now .. no more whining ! :)


    Andrea have a lovely Holiday !! xx ... look the sun is shining !! :)

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  22. Love the kimono and I've printed the pattern. Did you use a 4.5mm hook?

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  23. That's a lovely kimono cardi and the raglan sleeves look great. I shall certainly be trying one for Baby Stash.
    Glad to hear you're on the mend.

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