Wednesday 2 September 2020

what's on your workdesk Wednesday #587 Retiring: crochet and cat nursing

Hi all, 
I hope it’s ok if I post on your wonderful WOYWW group again? I have now retired and have more time, and I miss you all! 
I hope you’ve kept as well as possible during the pandemic. I’m classed as extremely vulnerable, as some of you no doubt are, so have mainly stayed at home for the past 6 months.

I now have a workstation; but vertical rather than desk like. It’s a set of shelves next to my chair. My wool (apart from that stashed elsewhere😏) is in boxes. 
I’m currently attempting Janie Crow’s Persian tiles blanket, crocheted in octagons with granny squares between. I’ve had lots of fun not following the pattern re colours and have made up my own. Not sure how to put them together though. Any suggestions? I'm wondering about going from dark in the corners to light in the middle. 
I think I need 25 for the size I want, so a few to do yet. 

 My better half has made me bobbins from wine corks and dowels to make the colour changes manageable. I’m not saying we drink a lot of wine but....

I’m also cat nursing at present as Dino has come down with a cold and is feeling miserable. The vet has checked him and prescribed antibiotics. These at least are easily administered in his favourite fish soup. Thea is outside somewhere - we are privileged to see her between meals when the weather is good. 

Anyway hope you all have a great week!
Lots of love
Lynne xxx
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  1. Lunch Lady Jan2 September 2020 at 04:00

    Yay, how wonderful to see you on the desks again!! It made me smile to see your workdesk as I can imagine exactly where you are sitting to access it! The Persian tiles are absolutely gorgeous and I like your idea of dark corners to light middle - Brian's bobbins are brilliant too, he's a man of many talents! Hope Dino gets better very soon xx
    Hugs LLJ 2 xxxxx
    PS I think there's something wrong with your link at no 20, it takes me back to my blogger dashboard page. Do you want to check, otherwise you may not get many visitors xx

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    1. Lynnecrafts2 September 2020 at 04:12

      thanks for sorting me out, Jan, it's lovely to be back. My apologies to anyone confused by the multiple links xxx

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  2. Sarah Brennan2 September 2020 at 05:40

    Hope Dino is feeling better soon Lynne. Love the crocheted octagons - the blanket will be magnificent when finished. Glad you have enough time in retirement to join in again. Thanks for the earlier visit. Stay safe and happy WOYWW. Sarah #6

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  3. glitterandglue2 September 2020 at 05:55

    Hi Lynne. That crochet is beautiful. I love the colours and the shapes. Enjoy!
    Take care. God bless.
    Margaret #3

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  4. Neet2 September 2020 at 06:51

    Well, I didn't get muddled I just imagined the last link was THE one and was right. Lovely to se you here and with such beautiful crochet. I think dark to light sounds just perfect.
    Love the bobbins hubby made for you, what a wonderful idea.
    Hope the fur baby is soon up and well but I guess you are enjoying doing the nursing on your lap too.
    Hugs, Neet 5 xx
    ps thanks for the Covid reassurance - hope it wakes people up and they start obeying rules and regs. It needs someone to visit them in their homes and tell them what they should be doing.

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    1. Lynnecrafts2 September 2020 at 08:22

      Thanks, Neet, I feel so foolish - I’m not sure what has changed. Yes, it is good to be able to comfort Dino.
      Hugs, Lynne xxx

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  5. shazsilverwolf2 September 2020 at 08:14

    Hi Lynne, lovely colours in your blanket, and such unusual shapess. No help n the joining I'm afraid, not my craft, lol. LLJ or Twiglet will probably be your best people for help, or Glitter&Glue(Margaret). Yes, another vulnerable person here, not been out for months myself. Stay safe, Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #14.

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  6. Helen2 September 2020 at 12:14

    I am loving the crocheted squares for your blanket! hope you continue to stay safe and do come back again next week!! helen #1

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  7. My name is Cindy2 September 2020 at 13:19

    Lovely to see you here - hopefully things will be better soon, we are all getting a bit fed up of being at home I think. I love your blanket tiles (can't help though), so pretty and gorgeous colours. Happy Wednesday, stay safe, stay well, Cindy #15

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  8. Karen2 September 2020 at 13:58

    How pretty your blanket will be ~ Your kitty has the same coloring as my Mojo. Nice that he smiled for the camera, true cat style. I donate my corks hoping some creative soul can use them, and see you've found yet another use! ~ Enjoy

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    1. Lynnecrafts5 September 2020 at 07:21

      Thanks Mojo’s Mum! He ate for the first time today. Yay!

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  9. Felix the Crafty Cat2 September 2020 at 15:09

    We don;t care what type of desk you have as you'll see when you visit others they take many shapes including the floor. Those crochet tiles are gorgeous. I think they need a colour joining them together that will make the tiles stand out which is why I would probably go with a dark colour, even black or silver maybe. Take care and have a happy creative week, Angela x10x

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  10. Susan Renshaw3 September 2020 at 03:52

    What a good use of the corks!
    Your blanket is going to be gorgeous!
    Happy woyww, stay safe, keep well! Susan #13

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  11. Elizabeth3 September 2020 at 04:26

    Hi Lynne, nice to see someone else back again after a long period, and I'm glad to see you've come through isolation safely. Your blanket motifs are gorgeous and what great way to recycle corks. Have a good week and stay safe. Elizabeth x #30

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  12. Shoshi3 September 2020 at 10:10

    Lynne, your throw is going to be absolutely stunning! I adore the tile design. I have been thinking about making a throw to go over our new settee when it arrives, and this would be the sort of thing I'd like to do. Can you give me any details about the pattern? I haven't any suggestions for your layout I'm afraid.

    Happy belated WOYWW,
    Shoshi #12

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    1. Lynnecrafts5 September 2020 at 07:19

      Hi Shoshi. It’s a paid pattern by Janie Crow called Persian Tiles. You can buy the pattern on Ravelry. There are some colour ways only sold as kits but there are alternatives and lots of advice and videos on the Facebook Persian Tiles page. It’s mainly made of Stylecraft Life or Special DK but you could use any DK yarn you have. Lx

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    2. Shoshi5 September 2020 at 11:06

      Thanks Lynne - actually I found this pattern on Ravelry this morning while I was saving various inspirations for a crochet throw. It looks one of the most promising, I think. Like you, I would use my own colours, and probably make it in 4-ply because that's what I've got most of - it would come out smaller of course but that's not a problem - just make more tiles! It's certainly worth thinking about, anyway.

      Thank you for visiting my blog and for your kind words about my ring. I have looked in the washing machine and all around the seal and it's not there. Over a week now since I lost it and I'm beginning to despair of ever finding it. So sad.

      Shoshi x #12

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  13. Julia Dunnit5 September 2020 at 07:22

    It’s lovely to see you on WOYWW. I love the crochet project, they look fab in all the colours you’ve chosen. I’ve looked at this pattern myself a couple of times, really attracted by the tiles concept. Meanwhile, congrats on your retirement, A long and fulfilling career by the sounds of it. Enjoy your sudden lack of deadlines!

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    1. Lynnecrafts5 September 2020 at 08:06

      Thanks Julia, that’s so kind. I was a bit daunted by the pattern at first but the Facebook group is really helpful. I’ve learned a lot though doing the tiles.Lockdown was good practice for retiring - one good thing to be said about it! Take care Lx

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