Amazing…

May 14, 2010 166 Comments by Kirsty

Well here it is! The Granny Square necklace by Victoria Mason. As amazing as it looks in this photo – it’s so much better in real life. Just how Victoria has managed to make it drape & curl is beyond me.

You might remember that Victoria asked me to crochet her a tiny square & if you follow her blog (& you should because she’s so amazingly generous with her process) you will have seen it develop further…

here, here & here.

Victoria’s work is incredible, every piece she makes has a beautiful story behind it & the attention paid to every step of the process is beyond compare.

Victoria has given this to me to pass on to one of you! Amazing!

These are brand spanking new (not yet available for sale) & this one is a one-off. Vic was trialling enamel colours and has settled for a couple of different combinations for the “for sale” pieces.

How lucky you would be to wear this piece around your neck? Want to be an early adopter? Comment away people & we’ll draw a winner Monday night.

Thank you Victoria for including me in the creation of this piece, for being so clever, for being so generous & just generally for being ACE.

Comments now closed 10:44pm Monday 17 May. Winner announced Tuesday 18 May. Thanks.

166 Comments

Mary
1105 days ago

what more can I say but WOW! That is incredible. Such fantastic details. I'm so glad you introduced me to the wonders of her work all those moons ago.

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karey
1105 days ago

that necklace is obviously well-made, and very beautiful!
who wouldn't want to own that?

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Georgie Love
1105 days ago

Oh my goodness, I had to go into flickr and look at at the biggest size to check out the detail, that is AMAZING. love it!

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Claire - Matching Pegs
1105 days ago

Wow, so very cool!

I had a really good look at Victoria's blog and shop – so much to love.

I am eyeing off a peg ring (or two) – for obvious reasons!

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Nancy
1105 days ago

How absolutely stunning…

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aimeewrites
1105 days ago

Yay, what a lovely tribute to crochet! I would love to wear this.

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Gypsy
1105 days ago

Oh my gosh, Victoria's work is quite incredible, the detail in the tiny granny is amazing. What talent!

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Andi
1105 days ago

I'll have mine in red thanks.
Oh look!! It's already done.
How thoughtful!!

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Stomper Girl
1105 days ago

Her work is so beautiful. I love it. Fingers crossed then.

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hana
1105 days ago

Awesome! This is really really cool.

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Sarah. Splish Splash Designs
1105 days ago

Wow, I LOVE it. How gorgeous

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CurlyPops
1105 days ago

Oh wow, it's just divine Kirsty! I'm so happy that this one is going to be her new design.

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Polka Dot Daze
1105 days ago

It is gorgeous!

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Taylor Made
1105 days ago

There are some very talented people around this is such a sweet idea.

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Amanda
1105 days ago

OMGosh, that is amazing…I love it, off to check her out

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Suzy
1105 days ago

Oooh, it's so cute and beautifully made! What a gorgeous idea.
I'm off to visit her website now too.

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Rhiannon
1105 days ago

What a brilliant idea, I have never seen anything like it. It's gorgeous!

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Vic
1105 days ago

Oh. My. God.

I knew that whatever in that box was going to be amazing… but I really could never have guessed at just how amazing, or what it would be… wow. Wow!

I always end up so very speechless when confronted with such things – such talent & beauty that my mind kind of stops and it's all I can do to just take it in – so a perfectly worded comment here, unfortunately, is entirely out of the question, but really, that is one of the coolest pieces of jewellery… one of the finest pieces of craftsmanship, that I have ever seen.

AND, Victoria has an awesome name too. Just saying. (Great initials too, actually…)

**fingers, toes & eyes painfully crossed in anticipation**

Vic

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Cindy
1105 days ago

Are you really giving it away or keeping the address and dropping in the window at 4:30 run to claim it back – I would

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thornberry
1105 days ago

SQUEAL! Oh Kirsty, that is just divine. What a beautiful collaboration. I'll be owning one of those whether I win this one or not! Shall be dropping lots of birthday hints to hubby…

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mel @ loved
1105 days ago

Oh that really is just stunning! What a talent & her blog is great!

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Christie
1105 days ago

You & Victoria make a very good team!

I love her work, unfortunately I always buy her pieces as gifts so I still don't own one…

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Jodie
1105 days ago

Wow – that is absolutely beautiful!

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Ruby Star
1105 days ago

That is so special. what a clever lady. loves it.

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Selina
1105 days ago

Wow! I don't know why but I only just discovered Victoria's blog recently, her work is just fabulous! You must feel like a proud parent being part of the creation of this beautiful piece.

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samantha
1105 days ago

How gorgeous- I would love the red one my favourite colour.

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Karen
1105 days ago

Absolutely beautiful! So glad I stumbled upon this, thanks!
lemontart5@yahoo.com

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tong
1105 days ago

Wow, that's gorgeous! Thank you so much for introducing me to her beautiful designs!

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Danielle
1105 days ago

Oh my wordy hooley dooley, how sweet is that?? Would love this to take off amongst crafty clever people – thanks for sharing and I would love to win (of course!)

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Michelle
1105 days ago

Fabulous! Just goes to show what can happen when two clever people get together.

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SuBoo
1105 days ago

Oh wow – I just had a look at her blog and her stuff is gorgeous! I'd love to wear one of her pieces!

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Kelly
1105 days ago

Oh WOW, that is just stunning!

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Helen
1105 days ago

That is so FREAKING BRILLIANT!

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yardage girl
1105 days ago

Just gorgeous – enough to make non-crocheters like me swoon – love the colours, the idea, the execution. It's wonderful to find true artistic flair coupled with a brilliant and original idea. Love it, love it, love it! Nic

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barra
1105 days ago

Absolutely amazing, first time I've read your blog and didn't know about Victoria, going to look at her site, sure I will want lots if this is an indication of her work.

Bev

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Bianca
1105 days ago

Congrats Kirsty, what a wonderful collaboration and what a treat to work with Ms Victoria Mason. Well done you!

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Maggie
1105 days ago

wow, pretty awesome! thanks Mx

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Kate
1105 days ago

WOW! You must be so proud to be part of such a stunning collaboration Kirsty. That is one magnificent piece of work.

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sooz
1105 days ago

I love it!! Combines yarn, craft and miniturisation – that's a 3 out of 3!!

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Miss Amy
1105 days ago

That is just beautiful. I hope I win it

amy@weepantz.com

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katiecrackernuts
1105 days ago

OK, seriously, are you kicking yourself for even posting this? Surely you've tried it on? If I was you, I'd keep it. We'll never know the dodgy person in Alaska you said won it … "wink, wink".

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by marie-nicole
1105 days ago

WOW, that is simply amazing!

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Casie
1105 days ago

What an awesome collaboration. Congratulations! Must be incredibly satisfying to see the end product.

It would be a pleasure to wear no doubt.

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Jenni
1105 days ago

gorgeous, I love it!

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Ramona Burke
1105 days ago

how incredibly beautiful!

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dillpickle
1105 days ago

It's really lovely! And it must be pretty special to see something you've been so involved in creating become what it was meant to be. It would be a real privilege to wear it.

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Melanie
1105 days ago

Spectaular! Kirsty and Victoria, this is a fantastic collaboration. I love it to bits

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Kel
1105 days ago

Oooh, this is just loveliness on a silver chain isn't it! Clever clever women!

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Tracey
1105 days ago

lost for words, Beautiful xx

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Leah
1105 days ago

Oh, isn't it beautiful – and *love* the collaboration And the label 'clever people' is DEFINITELY the right one here.

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bbjbsewing
1105 days ago

……….WOW……….. Love it ……. Want one ……

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teddybearswednesday
1105 days ago

MY GOd it is beautiful. She's a freak, it's so goddamn good. Just stunning stunning stunning. I'm sure you are soo proud too, to be part of this. xo

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One Flew Over
1105 days ago

So generous!

I already have a few of Victoria's pieces, they are exceptionally well made.

xx

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Jhoanna
1105 days ago

Breathtakingly awesome! Congrats to you and Victoria on such a wonderful collaboration and thank you for hosting such a generous giveaway.

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wendy
1105 days ago

Absolutely exquisite. That cliffhanger was worth clicking back for, Kirsty!

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Martta
1105 days ago

Oh wow! I've been following exciting the making of it over at Victoria's blog. All the minute details and just the granniness of it is mind blowing. Oh wow!

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TammyJ
1105 days ago

OMGoodness that is just Stunningly amazing! What a beautiful piece.

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Kerry
1105 days ago

Thank you for introducing me to Victoria and her work/blog. I got lost there for ages!It's incredibly beautiful stuff.

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Jodie
1105 days ago

Oh hell, this is breaking my "I do not enter giveaways rule".
But its Victoria Mason and YOU ! hell it has to be spectacular!~

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ejay
1105 days ago

How gorgeous, what great teamwork…..thank you for the opportunity of entering such a fabulous giveaway.

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lisa :: the red thread
1105 days ago

Wow, that is amazing. I love Victoria's work. And what an opportune time to visit here! I am always seeing "my creative space" on blogs and I thought I'd pop over to see the original creative space. I think I might just have to play along next week.

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Chasing Purple Dreams
1105 days ago

I had an inkling it would be something to do with your granny square collaboration. Well done to both of you it looks fantastic and I am sure it is going to be a very, very popular item.

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Lizzie
1105 days ago

Amazing piece of workmanship, the detail is fabulous, and what a generous person as well as a talented one.
Lizzie
xxx

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Miss Cinti - my poppet
1105 days ago

So fab, I love it. You are both very talented. Thanks for this awesome giveaway. Will it keep me warm this winter?

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KELLY ROBSON
1105 days ago

WOW that is adorable! So cute.

xx
beforedark@live.com

PS I am a new follower to the blog

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Anonymous
1105 days ago

that is absolutely adorabubble!

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maybenextweek
1105 days ago

Golly goodness that is amazing! I already love Victoria's work but that just takes it to another level. Such a brilliant giveaway

Francesca

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cherri
1105 days ago

Victoria's talent blows my mind – I would adore that!

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Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys)
1105 days ago

Oh wow! The many uses of a little granny square are so amazing! It was also fantastic to read about the artistic collaboration behind this creation.

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*--*--*--*
1105 days ago

Yes! LOVE it! Vic, you are one clever, clever chicken. Bok bok to you, I say.

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Baa-Me Kniits
1105 days ago

OMG I am in awe!!! How amazing is that and so special. Fingers and toes are crossed I can just see myself wearing that Beautiful!

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becka
1105 days ago

Oh man, she is so clever! I love everything she does, but this is taking it to another level. Amazing!

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Frankly Feisty
1105 days ago

oooo la la…that is divine. I would be so happy and honoured to own and wear it! A daily reminder of my amazing Nonna and her brilliant crotcheing skills. Fingers, toes, legs, arms and eyeballs crossed!

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Cath @ chunkychooky
1105 days ago

Oh I love it! I have long admired her pencil shaving necklace – this is just beautiful!!

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angelique
1105 days ago

Wow look at the competition but who couldn't add a comment for this giveaway. It is fantastic!!

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Serena
1105 days ago

I'm in the U. S., so I don't know if I count for the drawing, but I wanted to say how wonderful this necklace is, and Victoria's "Lunch in the Park" ring set is one of the most wonderful things I've ever seen. Her stuff is brilliant!

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crzylady
1105 days ago

unbelievably clever! I would have never thought of such a thing, but it is such a great necklace!

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june at noon
1105 days ago

Oh, wow, it is AWESOME! What a fantastic idea, and how special that you got to be a part of it. Thanks so much for sharing the fun. I would love to be the owner of a piece like this!

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Betty Jo
1105 days ago

Beautiful…and in my favorite colour for Autumn, even better.

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play.nurture.grow
1105 days ago

oh WOW totally gorgeous – I would DIE and go to heaven………
Victoria ROCKS and so do you Kirsty!
jxx

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Shella
1105 days ago

WOW! That is truly amazing!! I've been loving crochet for the past year now, as I got my nanna to teach me last mothers day, I value that she has so much to teach and may not have much longer with us.

But this is the most beautiful piece ever!!

Would definatly LOVE to win it

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katielea
1105 days ago

That necklace is wonderful! I really think I should get the "good scissors" line…

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Lark
1105 days ago

Awwww. Vic is a superstar!!!

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garcia.sol
1105 days ago

That is amazing! and no doubt any crafter would want that, its the perfect trinket to show your love of needle craft and a daily inspiration. I love it and am sending my uber crafty vibes to pick me

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Robyn
1105 days ago

Wow that's gorgeous, My Nanna would have loved it too! Thanks for the great offer both of you.

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lundo
1105 days ago

I've come over from 'One Flew Over' and have just spent a wonderful 15minutes reading your blog. Thank you! I'm pleased to have discovered your little gem of a blog. monique

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Catherine
1105 days ago

I'm still learning to do regular-sized granny squares – this is amazing – congratulations to you and Victoria!

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Megan.K.
1105 days ago

Amazing is right! What a talented duo

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Top Bird @ Wee Birdy
1105 days ago

Wow – what a gorgeous mini granny! Victoria's designs are so detailed and delightfully original. Love it. xx

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edward and lilly
1105 days ago

This is truly amazing, she is beyond talented not to mention super clever!

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alison
1105 days ago

thats amazing!
i hope i get lucky…
fingers crossed!
xx bern

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Judy
1105 days ago

I love it !!!

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Sarah
1105 days ago

So talented – every time a see a new piece I love it and this time she has really done it again! Can't wait to see it in the flesh.

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DanielleQ
1105 days ago

OK that is really just wow. So glad I followed your tweet here

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feersumenjin
1105 days ago

Divine. Love it!

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handmadehappiness
1105 days ago

oh my god….. that is so cool the granny brought bang up to date i really do love it …. you must be so chuffed Kristy she is one very talented lady…. so glad the tape rip off was found x

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Mandy
1105 days ago

isn't that just the cutest thing! Very clever work!

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Carina
1105 days ago

Oh my.. that's just amazing. What a wonderful thing. The world just became a little better..

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Miss Moo
1105 days ago

Wow, that is seriously amazing. I'm going to check out her website right now!

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Jeannie Gan
1105 days ago

OMG! It's just so amazingly dainty! LOVE, LOVE it.

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Sara
1105 days ago

hyperventilating with excitement and pride over such amazingly talented and creative collaborations! I've also blogged about this over on my craft groups blog if that's okay? http://sydneycrafternoon.blogspot.com/2010/05/victoria-mason.html
I'm sure random.org won't shine on me in this comp but I am so excited about being able to soon purchase one. HOORAY!

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Jennie
1105 days ago

How wonderful to be part of something so unique! Its stunning.x

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Posie Patchwork
1105 days ago

How super clever, amazing, divine & well all round perfect!! Love Posie

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Jennifer Rose
1105 days ago

that is so cool! very neat idea

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Sarah
1105 days ago

It's just so lovely and clever and brilliant! How wonderful to be a part of something so creative and imaginative. x

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Swirlyarts
1105 days ago

Oh my – that is truly gorgeous You will have to let us know when they are available to buy because I know someone (apart from me!) who would love one of these!

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Cat from Raspberry Rainbow
1105 days ago

Wow, it is lovely

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Buy Design
1105 days ago

That is really clever and soo gorgeous. Thanks fo the directions to Victoria's blog.
Fiona

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Emma
1105 days ago

wow, that is stunning – I would never have guessed that was what was in the little box! She is very clever. I am just learning to crochet and this is inspiring me to have a go with a little bit of linen cord to make a pendant.. perhaps a flower – granny squares are beyond me

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Chicken Willow
1105 days ago

Oh, how cute!

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Amy (badskirt)
1105 days ago

clever. so very clever.

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Charlene
1105 days ago

I heart a granny square! Thanks for the chance to win!

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Kiki
1105 days ago

So, so sweet. If I am the winner I shall pass onto my lovely friend Heidi, she is a beginner craftster and this would be her intro to the world of blogging love.

Thank you for this comp!

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Lilli boo
1105 days ago

I haven't commented for a while..but couldn't resisit letting you know what a great collaboration and a very inspired necklace…love it.

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Cathy {tinniegirl}
1105 days ago

I am crossing my fingers and toes, and putting some luck karma out into the universe for this one.

It's amazing and beautiful and unique, and a collaboration between two fabulously clever, generous and ace women.

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1/4 of an inch
1105 days ago

Oh my lordy…how amazingly beautiful it is…I have to go back and sit and stare,,,xt

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AMZi
1105 days ago

It's gorgeous!!

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Susana
1105 days ago

That is really amazing. I would love to just see it it person, but to *wear* it, oh, my!

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notcharming
1104 days ago

I've been lusting after one of these since seeing it develop on victorias website!! so gorgeous!

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Frieda
1104 days ago

That is one amazing piece. The crochet is beautiful as well as the setting. Someone will be very lucky

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Kathryn
1104 days ago

That is so amazing! I know a few people who would kill to have one of those. Very cute!

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Kirsty D
1104 days ago

Wow!! Victoria has such talent – that piece is amazing!!

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Belinda Saville
1104 days ago

Thank you for introducing me to an amazing artist…Victoria's work is so beautiful, and I love that each piece tells a story. Her attention to detail is exquisite! ♥

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Wendy Sice
1104 days ago

I wasn't expecting that! Sooo adorable! And extremely clever! Wendy xx

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Mal
1104 days ago

win or not – I think that I MUST have one of those necklaces! so cute and definitely subtly says "yes, I crochet."

LOVE IT!

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Grace
1104 days ago

I'm blown away! Never did I imagine there would be a granny square on a necklace! Beautiful give away.

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Machandra Stokes "Nicky"
1104 days ago

This is a beautiful piece.

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Helmitarha
1104 days ago

So warm and cosy! Love it!

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deb
1104 days ago

What an amazing thing to do! I would be very honored to wear something like this! deb

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Vera
1104 days ago

Surely that's too pretty to be real! I'm not one to usually wear my heart on my sleeve, but a granny square on my neck. Oh yes please!

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anka
1104 days ago

It's a magnificent piece, just like all of her work. I already have some of her items on my wishlist

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goosey chew
1104 days ago

That is truly amazing! Might have to hint at the hubby for a possible birthday present this year?

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Megan
1104 days ago

absolutely gorgeous and so unique- i love it!

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Countrygal
1104 days ago

This is the sweetest necklace!! adorable!! keeping my fingers crossed…

Fulvia

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Sarah G
1104 days ago

This is amazing… I have always wanted to get one of her pieces!

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carla
1104 days ago

it's so pretty

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Margaret @ Konstant Kaos
1104 days ago

The necklace is truely lovely. My gran would just love it!

Put my name into the hat!

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chococatania
1104 days ago

This is such a beautiful necklace and it is very clever…I love checking in on this blog!

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AMM
1104 days ago

I would love to win this beautiful creation – I have long admired Victoria's work, and the collarboration behind its birth is a wonderful thing.

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Mary
1104 days ago

What a great conversation starter this would be with students! Who wouldn't love to win this! Count me in!

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deb
1104 days ago

So beautiful and perfect. It is really a lovely piece.

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Yana
1104 days ago

its gorgeous! would love to have it!

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manda
1104 days ago

That is so so cool.

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Tas
1104 days ago

Oh wow oh wow! That is just divine.
Love it.

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Gelsey
1104 days ago

Oh my, that is amazing! So sweet.

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mazspazz
1104 days ago

As usual Ms Mason has outdone herself…this is absolutely gorgeous…

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suesueb
1104 days ago

This is certainly gorgeous and amazing! I'd be so lucky to win!! Thanks for the chance!

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tikki
1103 days ago

Oh WOW!!! that is absolutely sensational!!! I was NOT expecting anything that cool, Victoria has certainly outdone herself there!!!

Man, if I won that I'd never take it off!!!

Thank you for such a generous competition!

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CarolineB
1103 days ago

OMG! It's absolutely stunning. I can't get over the detail!

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JenniferSylvie
1103 days ago

Just wonderfl, I would love to own somthing like that.

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apathetichousewife
1103 days ago

way way way to delicious for words. as a can't-yet-master-crochet-er the attention to detail and delicacy of the necklace (and the work on which it was based) just blows my mind. count me in to the draw, pretty pretty please?

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Madeleine
1103 days ago

This is such a WONDERFUL giveaway!! Thankyou for the chance. Such a fan of Victoria's work. You are both soooo clever.

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bubbachenille
1103 days ago

I cant really say much more…Amazing!

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Leah
1103 days ago

Wow…is all I can say!

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Notchka
1103 days ago

Well done Kirsty and Victoria on a very original and 'goooorgus phing'! Like everyone else I would be thrilled to win this, but if not I'll be working out ways to treat myself to one….maybe she will barter for clothes? hehehe

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Kirsty
1103 days ago

Gorgeous!

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Lexi:: PottyMouthMama
1102 days ago

Is this the world's biggest competition?

Outstanding, as always!

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Vanessa/NessieNoodle
1102 days ago

This is so amazing!
My mom would love this and it just so happens to be her birthday coming up

thank you for sharing~

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Stephanie and Carlos
1102 days ago

Falls to the floor in absolute disbelief….

xo Steph

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Rachel
1102 days ago

Wow! gorgeous necklace! Happy to enter

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Kylie
1102 days ago

That is simply amazing – how lovely – your work is devine and now it is has been cast – please enter me:)

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Frou
1102 days ago

How gorgeous is this! I so admire people who are able to create beautiful but whimsical things

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Sarah
1102 days ago

Wow this is the coolest thing ever!!!! I would love to have this little beauty around my neck

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Sherrin
1102 days ago

Wow, it is gorgeous. I agree- how amazing that she has managed to make to drape and curl like that.

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Mirabel
1102 days ago

ooh I hope its not too late to get my sneaky name in the draw!

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gnomeangel
1102 days ago

SWEET LADY GAGA!!! I want one!

Please don't let me have missed the cut off.

I waaaantttt!

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