Goodness, I’ll never be a bricklayer.
I’m getting towards the top of the wall of my big furniture-related housey secret project, and I am very nearly over this whole brick-mortar-brick-mortar-brick-mortar monotony. I’m looking forward to embroidering roses scrambling all over it. Mad, monstrous roses with no inhibitions.
Also I’m looking forward to starting the garden. Some of your comments on previous posts have given me ideas…. (Thank you.) I’m also wondering about possibly a little pond with lilly pads. But now, a moment of your serious attention please, fine folks. See the two stitches I’ve crocheted in the sample below?
I’m thinking about the texture of the lawn. The toppish-leftish portion is plain ol’ single crochet (North American crochet terminology here.) Now I don’t know about your lawn, but mine does not look that neat and ordered and arranged in rows. So I had a scout around and found the other stitch in the sample. It’s called spider stitch, and although it’s exactly as higgledy-piggledy as our lawn, it’s neat and tidy to crochet. Here’s the pattern. (Obviously I’ll write/photo it out properly when I do the pattern. I’m STILL working on the pattern for the house-bag, though.)
But before I can play in the garden, I must finish off the house. We shall crochet in the car… (Thank you for doing the driving, Stoic Spouse.)….
We shall crochet on the beach…
And very VERY soon, I shall have something to show you that will either be a complete disaster or delightfully, cheerily bonkers. Or quite possibly both.
jackallcraft says
I like the spider stitch – definitely more rough and tumble gardeny grass-like rather than prefectly manicured bowling green lawn.
The Twisted Yarn says
Yup, I agree that it’s more realistically lawny. 🙂
nicolaknits says
I say use the spider stitch. Single crochet is not interesting enough!
The Twisted Yarn says
Agreed. 🙂
Sharon - creativityandfamily says
It’s looking impressive! The spider stitch is great, a really soft, bouncy, mossy lawn as opposed to a boring neat manicured lawn! x
The Twisted Yarn says
Yup. Because no lawn under my care is EVER going to look manicured.
thecontentedcrafter says
I too prefer the spider stitch lawn – it almost has a cloverish look to it – which is a favourite of mine – except for the bees – I don’t like stepping on the bees!
The Twisted Yarn says
Ah, bees and clover. Happy summer days. Wonder whether I can crochet those in detail….
prolificprojectstarter says
another vote for spider stitch from me. Looking forward to the big reveal. I’m thinking beanbag? Playhouse? Sofa cover? (with a terrace of houses along the back of the sofa and you sit on the lawns). Hmm, not sure, but I can tell it will be fun.
The Twisted Yarn says
Now I’m worried that the real thing will be a disappointment after all this build-up! I’m working as fast as I can…. (And I agree about the spider stitch.)
prolificprojectstarter says
If it’s not a sofa cover, I vote you do that next, it would be so cool!
dragontearsoflove says
Love the spider stitch…the texture gives it life…as opposed to the smooth and simple(read slightly boring) single crochet stitch;-).
The Twisted Yarn says
Yes, agreed. Though I’m sure that SOME people’s lawns are as neat as rows of single crochet. (Not mine, though.)
Jennifer says
How complex is the yard? There may reason to use both…spider stitch for more wild lawn, single crochet for freshly mowed path. FWIW my yard=spider stitch + dandelions, neighbor’s yard=single.
The Twisted Yarn says
The more I think about it, the more complex the garden will be. And I share your spider stitch yard style!
Katie Writes Stuff says
‘Cheerily bonkers’ is my favourite type of project, so I’m hoping it turns out to be that one. Good luck with all of those bricks!
The Twisted Yarn says
Thank you. 🙂 Bricks now done. Working on reverse, out-of-sighty tedious bits but want to get on with the garden.
littleblackdogsa says
It is so pretty. Love the pictures of you working and I can “see” where you are. So nice.
The Twisted Yarn says
Why, thank you. 🙂 I do want to show the process, warts and all. (I’m sure there are many, many warts to come.)
Jenny - prettycolumn (@riley_jl) says
ooo I’m so excited to see this come together! and the spider stitch lawn certainly looks better, my lawn is awwfully messy! jenny xx
The Twisted Yarn says
Yup, my lawn is with your lawn there. 🙂
E.C. says
I like the Spider stitch for the lawn.
I’m looking forward to see your project. I know it’ll be amazing. 🙂
The Twisted Yarn says
After all this build-up, it can only be a huge disappointment. (But thank you, anyway.)
atelieroursonne says
I do prefer the spider stitch. However, I am a tiny bit shocked that your lawn looks like this. I thought, English lawn is famous for its neatness. I guess, if you had a real sheep you wouldn’t need to worry how to keep your grass short and neat!
The Twisted Yarn says
Yup, I fear that the lack of sheep is the real problem here. My lawn is an un-manicured mess of moss, and dead bits, and crazy grass. Sorry to shatter your illusions. 😉
narf77 says
Tadpoles. If you have a pond you NEED tadpoles. Or frog spawn. Either way, amphibianesque requirements for your fantasy garden. Must say I am getting drawn into all of this intrigue. Hows about you hook a few strands of longer “grass” through that impeccable lawn so that art truly does impersonate nature. Keep hooking ma’am, you are doing a great job, although hooking on the beach would result in sand in your undies you know!
The Twisted Yarn says
Yes, BUT the tragedy is that things have changed so much, and the ubiquitous tadpoles of my childhood are now becoming a rarity. It’s so sad. Frogs, hedgehogs, and bees: all getting rarer. (And tee hee to your final comment. 😉 ) Oh, and yes to the genius idea of longer strands of grass. Thank you.
Serenova says
I like the second stitch for the grass!
Good luck on finishing all those bricks!
wendelika says
I really am looking forward to seeing this project when it’s all finished! Your teaser photos are all lovely. 🙂