This was the week that I finally decided I wasn’t going to beat the bugs on my own and headed off to the doctor. So, with a large box of antibiotics and some concern from the doc that I’ve been overdoing things I’ve tried very hard to keep myself confined to the sofa. This was helped by Higgins’ favourite Post Lady arriving with my copy of Mollie Makes with a crochet project which looked right up my street.
I’ve been very focused lately on creating my own original ideas so it was nice to relax and enjoy someone else’s pattern! This garland has been devised exclusively for Mollie Makes by Emma Lamb and is very easy, and oh so pretty. I love Emma’s colour palette, very delicate and pretty and very much in the Mollie Makes style.
But I have lots of odds and ends of Planet Penny cotton in the Planet Penny palette so I’ve made my own interpretation of Emma’s garland…
Nothing delicate about this colour palette!
I thought it might be fun to try a little Mollie Makes styling for the photos…
I don’t know whether all that was strictly restful, but I am definitely on the mend now!
This is a perfect project for using up yarn from other projects, and I found the Planet Penny Cotton ideal. I’ve just been looking on line for approximate yarn prices and found that Debbie Bliss Cotton, 50g /84m is around £3.30 a ball and Rowan Cotton Glace 50g/115m is around £4.95 per ball. The Planet Penny Cotton packs are £36.50 per pack of 14 50g/125m balls making them just £2.60 per ball. I like it more than ever!
Spring is trying hard to arrive here in Norfolk, it was very nearly mild yesterday, and taking my camera out when Higgins and I go walking is essential. Otherwise I’d miss recording little sights like this…
…and yesterday’s evening sky…
And finally, I know some of you feel deprived if you don’t get your Higgins fix and he has been working very hard at being cute this week. (He needs to, he’s eaten the corners off yet another cushion!)
I’m joining in as usual with Handmade Monday over on Handmade Harbour which starts on this evening. I’m off to walk Higgins while the sun shines and I’ll be back soon….x
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What a fantastic garland. Wonderful colour combination makes it so cheerful. I’m itching to have a go but need to finish another project first. Loving Higgins resting in the sunshine. Spring is truly on its way.
I love your version of the Emma Lamb garland – it’s so cheery! Issue 2 of Simply Crochet had a page comparing cotton yarns. Unfortunately they didn’t include Planet Penny cotton – it was cheaper than all of them! Love the Higgins photos!!
I am hoping that you are feeling a bit better now? I like your interpretation of the garland. There is a place for both of them. Even I think Higgins is looking cute and I am not really a dog person! Hope you see a bit more of spring this week.
Poor you Penny, really pleased you have been kind to yourself and rested properly and are now feeling better. i think i prefer your bright cottons in the daisy chain, its very cheery for bleak February. Actually today has been blissfully sunny, I can definitely feel some Spring in the air :o) As for Higgy, how can not forgive his royal cuti-ness for nibbling those cushion corners. He’s ADORABLE in those pics Penny. Take gentle care this coming week xox P
I love Emma Lamb’s work and that really is a beautiful garland, i love the variations in all the flowers and the design works beautifully with the planet penny rainbow colours!
I’m glad you’re on the mend now 🙂 I’m sure that Higgins looking so adorable has helped to cheer you along! x
Glad you are on the road to recovery – looks like Higgins is trying to rest too :0). The daisy chain is really lovely – very pretty flowers. Hope you have a good week.
Glad to hear you are on the mend – all those colours should definitely cheer you up anyway!
I think I like your photo better, but that might be because those bunnies are so cute 🙂
Hope you’re feeling better soon. I reckon my gingery recipe cured my bug – I did a ‘recipe’ over on my blog. I’m with you on the colour front – love your vibrant flowers – beautiful.
Glad to hear you are on the mend. The garland is lovely – Mollie Makes is always an inspiring read, isn’t it?
Hi Penny! I hope you get well soon! That garland is so happy and has a spring feeling! Lovely flowers and those small beads are so cute there!
Hi Higgins – you are super! There has to be a reason to make new cushions or what. Your sunny corner looks very cosy! x Teje & Nero
I hope your feeling much better now. I’m trying not to buy any more magazines and your copy of Mollie Makes is so tempting. I love your colourful garland, nothing wrong with bright colours. The photo of Higgins staring at the camera made me laugh. I don’t think he sees anything wrong with eating cushions. Have a lovely week.
Ali x
Glad you are on the mend now and what a lovely project to help you get better! My daughter sent me this link http://ilovebuttonsbyemma.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/crochet-giraffe-pattern.html
so I could make her this rainbow giraffe. I thought your cotton would be perfect. Can you let me know how I should go about purchasing a pack? 🙂
Great way to spend some rest time. Well done too for making something rightaway from the magazine and not just reading it and planning to make the things one day (me!)
Lovely flowers, I love crocheting them, they are so cute 🙂
Lluisa x
Oh Higgins! But how could anyone be cross at a face like that.
I’m glad you are feeling better, and your crochet project is lovely. I do agree that wool can be expensive.
Your garland is delightful. So bright and cheerful. No wonder you’re on the mend !!!
Higgins is looking handsome as ever…
Your garland is really pretty and the colours look gorgeous in your photo. Hope you are feeling better x
Looks like you could swing yourself a job at Mollie Makes- love your styling! The garland is very cheerful in your Planet Penny colours.
I love your wonderful bright colours. It’s been a lovely day here (in Suffolk. It’s great to see signs of spring.
Jan x
What a gorgeous garland! Love the colours you’ve used 🙂 Glad to hear your’re on the mend. Have a good week, Simmi x
oh!!!! yes, mollie makes crochet garland – yes! I want to make one myself! the moment i opened the magazine. love yours, so nice and the colours very vibrant and summery 🙂
Lovely and bright colours is what you do Penny so I wouldn’t expect anything else. Loved the styling for the photos. Glad you’re feeling better x
Your crochet garland is fab, love the bright colours.
I think your crochet garland looks brilliant, perfect for Spring (well it is on its way – we have sunshine!)
Oh dear, naughty Higgins chewing the cushions. I’m sure he is always quickly forgiven, too cute by half that little gent.
Carol xx
Glad to hear your downtime has been enjoyable and I hope you’re feeling much better now and the antib’s are working for you x I love the garland, am creating something floral too but in pink and white, using my imagination. Not sure where its going exactly but we shall see. Higgins is cute if a little naughty x
Glad to hear that you are getting better, though I’m sure that snuggles from Higgins helped as much as the pills from the doctor. He really is a cutey even if he does chew cushions!
I love the Garlands, they help remind me that spring is rapidly approaching! I’ve been meaning to learn to crochet for some time now but still haven’t got round to it, is it quite simple to pick up?
I’ve just discovered your blog and have spent several evenings reading it all from finish to start, all 60+ pages. I really look forward to keeping up with all the loveliness from now on x
That Higgins, what a joy. 🙂
I love those flowers, so dainty. I was thinking how stimulating those colors and shapes would be to a baby hung way above the crib for them to look at. 🙂
Bad Higgins! Peanuts taste much better than cushions any old day. Feel better!
I love your interpretation of Emma’s garland. It’s on my list of things to make! Get well soon Penny.
I like your cheerful palette! Hope you’re feeling better soon – I am working on a box of antibiotics myself.
Higgins knows how to atone for cushion-chewing. He looks very cute indeed.
P.S. Gorgeous photos and I love those bunnies and cups.