Just Pootling

♥  Sometime soon... ♥

Now, I know we're only in January and I know we could still be faced with an icy,

 snowy blast right up until Easter but already there is a little part of

 me that is willing Spring on.

Don't get me wrong, I love all the seasons and the various stages they go through

 but the January and February period is a tough one isn't it ? 

So, what to do to counteract those somewhat grey days ?

Why, crochet some Spring of course !

From wreaths, to garlands to zingy green hearts the possibilities are endless.

 This Spring Wreath is the one I designed for the Simply Crochet Magazine 2019 Calendar

 and you can find more details here

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The wreath below is one that I made last year for Crochet Now magazine

 and this is the one that is currently hanging on my kitchen door, willing Spring along. 

You can find more details here.

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Of course, the flip side of a grey day is a cosy evening in crocheting and if, like me, 

you have a fair few balls of yarn stashed away how about hooking up some

 of these little amigurumi hearts to be strung on to a ribbon ? 

They are simple and quick to make and you can find the pattern here

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If one thing then leads to another and you find yourself wanting more

 evening crochet projects, what could be more Springy than a little Polar Bear

 dressed up in a Spring Flower crown ?

Originally I designed this bear as a Christmas Polar Bear ( pattern here )

 but with the winter accessories whipped off and some bright pastel flowers added ......

.... ta dah, Spring Bear !

You can find the patterns for tiny flowers and leaves here

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One of the very first garlands I made was a Spring one. 

It was a combination of both knitted and crochet flowers ( you can find the detail here )

and it still comes out every year to decorate our fireplace. 

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So, what Spring crochet have I got planned for this year ?

Well, right now, deep inside my head somewhere, there is a little seed growing for

 a crocheted snowdrop wreath design, 

and anytime soon I just might have to set to with hook and yarn

 and let the idea burst out !

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