Friday, January 30, 2009

I can do it!

Recently I saw these really cool crocheted slippers on Etsy and I ordered a pair of grey ones but the seller never replied after my first message so I still don't have cool slippers.
Then I told my friend Stephanie about it and she told me that she would knit some for me. You must know that she has been spoiling me to pieces with her beautiful knits and I'm a proud owner of a scarf, fingerless gloves, a bag and a cowl already. So sweet of her to offer but somehow I just I have the urge to learn to crochet myself. As a child I was tought how to do it in school but it is definately not like bikeriding, as I completely forgot.
So, yesterday, I searched for crocheting patterns for slippers and I found some which I thought would be quite easy... NOT! I was a bit frustrated not being able to do it...
I shouted on Twitter that I couldn't do it and people suggested that I would start easy so I picked up the hook again this afternoon and crocheted a little flower! :)
Yip, I can do it! Just need a bit more practice before I start on the slippers I think...
Was being a bit ambitious thinking I could do it from scratch! LOL :)
Thanks for the encouragement everyone! :)

I bought this pattern as I just love these slippers! :)
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17 comments:

  1. GreetJanuary 30, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Art, If you can crochet these flowers then you can crochet everything!!!!!! good luck!!

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  2. lillyellaJanuary 30, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    wow, those are awesome! I can only go in a straight line hahahha

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  3. PeggJanuary 30, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Ohh good for you, the flowers are beautiful! i would love to learn how to crochet.
    I can't wait to see your slippers!!

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  4. Lila Ruby KingJanuary 30, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    I love these flowers, they are so pretty! Imagine all the exciting projects you can do with these!

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  5. VeganosaurusJanuary 30, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    What a pretty flower! Doesn't look like you lost touch at all to begin with. Can't wait to see the slipper when you make them! :)

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  6. glasfadenJanuary 30, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    Yayy!! Pretty flowers! Looking forward to your slippers. Yes, you can!! :)

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  7. ingermaaikeJanuary 30, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    That is a fantastic pattern indeed, if you want to make them non slip and sturdy get some liquid latex from the craft store and spread that on the bottom. It makes them a lot more hard wearing too, and waterproof.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    Those are gorgeous! I wish I could crochet!

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2009 at 4:14 AM

    ha ha Mitsy you know I wouldn't mind knitting you a pair of slippers at all, but I can't wait to see crocheted slippers!! I'm so jealous that I can't crochet too! -Next thing you know I'll be begging for some of your beautiful crochet work :)

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  10. ginaJanuary 31, 2009 at 5:10 AM

    So fragile and cute!

    I used to know how to crochet when I was a girl too... maybe I'll give it a whirl. And speaking of whirl- I love that small whirl bowl you featured a few posts back!! I heart bowls!!!!!!!!

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  11. belinda marshallJanuary 31, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    you are a natural! those are very neatly done. agreed you could make those slippers tomorrow.
    i had to re-learn crochet too :)

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    What nice crochetted flowers, Mitsy. You have very nimble fingers. Well done!

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  13. LittlellamaJanuary 31, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    lol!

    Think big, start small. You will get there, I know you will :)

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  14. limonadaJanuary 31, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    Wow! Your crochet is way better than mine!!! And I've been trying to learn it for years now..

    Good Mitsy! Carry on!

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  15. OotyJanuary 31, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    =0) I think you are just on your right way to your own made slippers =0)

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Amazingly beautiful!

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  17. antigoniFebruary 1, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    aah! so you will amaze us in that field also????
    Bravo Art!!!

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