How long does it take to construct a house? Roughly the same amount of time regardless of whether the house is built of bricks and mortar or crocheted with yarn, it would appear. There are too many houses going up on the fringes of our village, and their progress pretty much matches that of the house I’m crocheting which is, by the way, going to be a bag.
The front of the house will have all the fancy windows and climbing roses and details and neat roof-tiled shenanigans, whereas the back is plain brick, like this:-
So now that I’ve nearly done the back, I get to play with windows. And a door. And a chimney. And rambling roses. I’ve swatched these elements again and again… and again, and I think I’m finally ready to work up the front of the house. It’s going to be proper fun, so it is. 🙂 My only worry is about the lack of architectural authenticity in my design, given that what works in brick doesn’t necessarily work in double-knit cotton, but maybe I’m taking the project a tiny bit too seriously. The architectural style I’m working towards could best be described as trying-too-hard-eclectic – pretty much like some of the new-builds round here. (Oops, did I type that out loud?)
Anyway, you’ll be the first to see the finished cottage in all its rose-smothered cheeriness, and the first to have the pattern, should you wish to make one too.
Meanwhile, the stranded skirt I’m designing grows steadily:-
And that project bag it’s living in? This morning’s easy make from some spare curtain material.
(Can you tell that I’ve been off work today? 🙂 )
arlingwoman says
March 19, 2015 at 10:18 pmI love your bricks and can’t wait to see the climbing roses. Are you going to line the bag?
The Knitting Scientist says
March 19, 2015 at 10:27 pmThe skirt is looking amazing!!! A bit too advanced knitting for me eheh
eclectichomelife.blogspot.com says
March 19, 2015 at 10:28 pmA Thursday and not at work. Woo hoo. An extremely productive day. All looks so unique and wonderful. Can’t wait to see the big reveals x
mrsmulkey says
March 19, 2015 at 10:51 pmOoooo bricks… So today a house, tomorrow a castle, yes? With a tower and a dragon and a princess in the window? Or Belle and the Beast? Oh, you must do Belle and the Beast! You can’t very well start crocheting bricks and roses and not incorporate Belle and the Beast. I’ll sit and here wait until you’ve completed the whole design. Annnnddd go.
GreenElephantCrochet says
March 19, 2015 at 11:25 pmWhat great use of a day off! Love all of those wips! Looking forward to seeing the finished bag x
jackallcraft says
March 20, 2015 at 12:03 amYou’re quite right about all these new build estates with their higgeldy-piggeldy rooflines and weird angles and far too many different styles all crammed together in too little space. They’re just plain wrong. I’m quite sure your little yarn house will be eclectic in a pretty and quaint sort of way. I’m so looking forward to seeing it.
Katie Writes Stuff says
March 20, 2015 at 1:01 amThat is going to make one amazing bag! I can’t wait to see the finished product.
cricketfox says
March 20, 2015 at 1:12 amLove the pattern. looks thick
Deb says
March 20, 2015 at 6:07 amI am sensing we have the same attitudes about development …….
pomegranateandchintz says
March 20, 2015 at 8:15 amWhat a good day’s work.
Gallivanta says
March 20, 2015 at 8:31 amBrick by brick, row by row, gonna make this knitting grow…..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3FkaN0HQgs
KerryCan says
March 20, 2015 at 2:24 pmOh my, Gallivanta! Great minds (or quirky ones) do think alike! I had that song in my head the moment I saw the title!
Gallivanta says
March 20, 2015 at 11:26 pmBrilliant! I couldn’t help myself. Glad you were singing along with me.
Allison says
March 20, 2015 at 12:55 pmWhat a productive morning! I’m just lucky I finished my coffee and made it in to work!
KerryCan says
March 20, 2015 at 2:29 pmIt’s so clear to me your brain is working all the time! Now to mention your busy hands!
t.e.d.d.y. says
March 20, 2015 at 5:43 pmBeautiful stitch! Nice work
narf77 says
March 20, 2015 at 5:47 pmKeep up the good work Ms Twisted. That skirt is almost to “decent” level.
seasons55 says
March 21, 2015 at 12:41 amI can’t wait to see your bag completed, climbing roses, lovely windows and a door. The skirt you are knitting is lovely and inspires me to improve my knitting skills. Great use of the left over curtain material.
creativityandfamily says
March 21, 2015 at 4:12 pmReally looking forward to seeing the finished bag! The skirt is beautiful but I think I’ll be sticking to crochet, I’ve had a disaster with that as it is this week! Sharon x
Woollen Wildnerness says
March 21, 2015 at 7:50 pmSo glad to hear you’re designing a stranded skirts, there aren’t nearly enough patterns for this out there!!
Alicadabra says
March 29, 2015 at 5:47 pmThey both look fabulous – can’t wait to see the finished articles!