Crafty in the Med

I am here to enjoy meeting other bloggers and to share my love of craft ,mostly crochet, my thoughts and my daily happenings here in Alicante,Spain, my adopted country. I belong to a local choir because singing and music makes me happy. Flea markets and book shops are two of my favourite places to be. I read lots......sci´fi/fantasy,buried treasure, and off world adventures. I have a passion for history! I walk and walk and walk for about 10 months per year during the hot months I swim.

Tuesday, 28 October 2014

Unbelievable... getting stressed out with crochet!!!!

Will it ever end!!!!!

It takes up all my spare time....."don't be daft woman what spare time????"  
The spare time I sneakily steal from lesson prep,class breaks and waiting in the car moments.

I am determined I am going to finish this soon as I am getting quite cross with all these granny squares. I want to get on with the putting together bit and making other things.

Oh! horror of horrors!!!!   I am getting stressed out with my crochet.


44 done!!!    18 to go!!     I will finish it soon ....enough is enough.

As I mentioned before the squares are not for a blanket nor are they for the following:
  • poncho
  • hippy pants
  • table runner
  • cushion covers
  • sofa cover
  • bag
  • shawl
  • wall hanging
  • chair cover         so I've got you guessing.......ahhhh!    Anymore suggestions????? 


Amanda :-)
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  1. linda28 October 2014 at 21:57

    It can be very frustrating when you want to get something finished and time won't allow, I have known myself to get up at 6 in the morning and do an hours crochet before I start the day, at least that way I will get there in the end. I do love those squares Amanda they are very pretty, how have you done that diamond granny one it's lovely. Gosh you have me stumped so many guesses and none of them right...you have got me thinking it will probably come to me in the middle of the night. :) xx

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  2. Anonymous28 October 2014 at 22:24

    You will have a smile from ear to ear when it's finished... Whatever it is!

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  3. Pammy Sue28 October 2014 at 23:50

    Whatever they are for, they are pretty! I love the purple. I especially love that one with the multi-colored balls on it. Crochet is supposed to be fun! Try to enjoy your moments with it.

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  4. Steph29 October 2014 at 00:44

    Are you making an Amazing technicolour dream coat! ^_^ Whatever it is it is going to be spectacular and all of the stressy side of the making will be long forgotten.Keep calm and crochet on! XOX

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  5. Betsy29 October 2014 at 03:19

    Beautiful colors Amanda! I especially like the purple diamond one. I've been known to get stressed with my crochet and knitting because I over commit myself way too much. Always by my own doing so I can't complain. :-). I have no idea what you're making but I'm very curious to find out.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  6. Teresa Kasner29 October 2014 at 03:49

    Hi Amanda... I'm in *LOVE* with the red one with colorful bobbles on it.. wow.. I've never seen that pattern! I look forward to seeing what you do with all those luscious squares! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  7. Lynne29 October 2014 at 04:37

    Keep plugging away Amanda! Sounds like you're more than halfway done. Love the bobbley bits.

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  8. homemade@myplace29 October 2014 at 07:00

    …… quite difficult to guess ….. ???????
    …. donations for a just cause????
    I hope to discover it quite soon !!!!! ;oD
    happy crocheting, if possible ! xxxxxxx Ale

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  9. mamasmercantile29 October 2014 at 08:19

    I am so impressed with those beautiful squares I am looking forward to finding out what they are for...cardigan perhaps???

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  10. joy29 October 2014 at 08:45

    What fabulously colourful squares, I shall certainly look forward to seeing the finished object, whatever it is. Joy x x

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  11. Maggie29 October 2014 at 08:53

    It will be beautiful when it's finished...whatever it is! X

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  12. WILLIE...! =(^..^)=29 October 2014 at 09:29

    Well! Hope you don't mind...I is gonna 'ave a guess! HeHe!
    I will say it's gonna be a waistcoat....!
    Why do l say that...Because l made one some 30yrs ago,
    and that has 58 squares...How do l know it's 58....Cos l've
    just counted them! :).
    Crochet a whole string one to, still have it...But that's another
    story...! :>).

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    1. Crafty in the Med29 October 2014 at 14:40

      Sorry Willie not a waistcoat. Would like to see that waistcoat how about uploading a snapshot to your Blog :-)

      thanks for visiting
      A x

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  13. Chrissie29 October 2014 at 10:22

    Love all the different patterns of your squares, there is never enough time in the day for crafting is there? You are nearly there though, what ever it is it will certainly be worth the work :-) xcx

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  14. Ljubinka29 October 2014 at 14:11

    Beautiful squares,fantastic!!!
    Have a nice evening.:*

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  15. Maria Elena29 October 2014 at 15:00

    I know all about not having any time. Lately, I just don't seem to be able to catch up either. It looks like you are doing ok, though. Take care. Maria

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  16. gilly29 October 2014 at 17:02

    So funny! Sorry you're feeling stressed by it though - doesn't that kind of defeat the object? ;-) Hmmm... so what is it... are you planning some renogade yarn bombing perhaps? Either way, it looks lovely in those pretty bright colours.
    Hope the rest of your week is decidedly less frantic,
    xx

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    1. Crafty in the Med12 November 2014 at 21:22

      You are so right Gilly!!! It does defeat the object and I don't like feelig streessed with my crochet so I don't think I'll be doing anything really large for a long time!!! xx

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  17. Eight by Six29 October 2014 at 17:16

    loving the colours and I can't wait to see the finished item. Go on give me another clue ;-) Amanda x

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  18. Zana30 October 2014 at 05:17

    Hi Amanda, I so know that feling! I love the red one with the bobbles but they are all so pretty. Are they bunting flags? I have nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Details on my blog, and do feel free to accept or reject as I know time is limited for you.

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    1. Crafty in the Med12 November 2014 at 21:21

      Many thanks Zara ... many thanks indeed for the mention. I have to reject unfortunately which makes me feel quite uncomfortable as I would like to but just getting here to just read posts is hard even! My time is so limited. I am hanging on to my presence here by a thread which I am determined will not been severed. xx

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  19. Amy at love made my home30 October 2014 at 22:04

    I was thinking a cover for a cube shaped beanbag footstool, but as you said not a sofa cover or cushion cover I guess it isn't my idea after all. Whatever they are destined to be I will look forward to seeing it as they are great squares. xx

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  20. la30 October 2014 at 22:04

    Brilliant, Willie commented on your blog. Love him!!! :o) Loving those squares too, can't wait to see the final outcome....you are a tease Miss Amanda :o) xxx

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  21. Fat Dormouse31 October 2014 at 09:40

    Yesterday I saw a woman in Bureau Vallée (local office supply store) wearing an entire outfit made of granny squares - stylish skirt and flowing tunic top....so is that what you're planning? I can imagine it!! Or maybe some bunting? I can only stand in awe - my crochet experiment was a failure - I couldn't do it! I can knit (badly) though and will be starting to knit cat blankets for Spanish Stray Cats - it's getting cold! I suppose I should do it in the summer so that they are ready for winter rather than waiting till now!

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  22. Meredith31 October 2014 at 16:57

    How about a granny jacket?
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  23. forgetmenotsblue1 November 2014 at 23:03

    Wow busy busy you. All looking brilliant x

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  24. Unknown3 November 2014 at 22:54

    Hello Crafty,
    I have been reading up on blogs about the famous Yarndale, and although I think that the bunting was from Yarndale 2013, I have found yours, pride of place on Lucy's table in the Knit and Knatter section on someone else's blog. Did you ever get yourself a photo? Here it is....... I was so excited for you when I saw it. Congratulations.
    http://lindacraftycorner.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/come-visit-yarndale.html

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  25. Mylittlepieceofengland4 November 2014 at 21:22

    Love the bright colours, and especially the squares with bobbles... intrigued... x

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  26. Gracie Saylor5 November 2014 at 20:04

    I especially love the red square with the popcorn x and purple undertones...how did you do that, Amanda? You have me SO CURIOUS now with two questions to ponder :) xx

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  27. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOM8 November 2014 at 12:26

    Gorgeously bright and cheery colours for this grey Saturday morning here Amanda...I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the end result of all your hard work as I think you've already ruled out all my possible guesses! Beautiful crochet and I love the one with the bobbles too :-)
    Hope you have a lovely weekend,
    Susan x

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  28. Pat9 November 2014 at 06:18

    Most intriguing dear Amanda!!! I love the square with the bobbles ... or are they puffs or .... quite often I don't know my puffs from my popcorns ...... sounds like that's where your at :) :) xxx Pat

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Thank you for your comments. I do read them and try to reply to all as well.Please keep them coming. Amanda :-)

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