Noticing – my creative space…
& how quickly a “technique” employed out of necessity becomes a habit. It was tricky to find my chain stitches with the two strands of mohair & using the big hook. So I started marking. Now I’m marking my third chain either for back & forth or in the round. Regardless of hook & yarn size. It makes things easier for me & we all know I LOVE a rule.
I’m holidaying at the moment (& you could be too enter Mikes Crafty Getaway). I’m enjoying taking stuff in, spending time unplugged & stopping to check things out. Noticing.
Noticed elsewhere:
hand quilting – just lovely.
Have a fabulously creative day.
Don’t forget to pop in & add your link if you’re playing along this week.
Chicken Willow
1060 days ago
Gorgeous yarn, thanks for hosting.
Rosie
1060 days ago
That yarn is such a gorgeous Winter colour. Beautiful!
Little Cooties
1060 days ago
Crochet is still such a mystery to me, looks so complicated! love the colour you are using
Kylie
1060 days ago
What a fabulous idea! I need this rule. Have a great crafty holiday Kirsty
Kx
TammyJ
1060 days ago
Oh that yarn looks delicious Kirsty! I have enjoyed having a look at what you are noticing.
Kathryn Mitchell
1060 days ago
I hope you're enjoying your noticing holiday
good on you.
Chasing Purple Dreams
1060 days ago
Because I am a self taught, no patterns kind of crocheter I mark the point I go up a round in my round crocheting with a little safety pin. It helps me keep track of where to start increasing or decreasing stitches.
yardage girl
1060 days ago
Rules help CONTROL the fun! I can relate!
willywagtail
1060 days ago
Great wintery colour. Enjoy your h oliday. You deserve it. Cherrie
Jennie
1060 days ago
If it makes things easier – then that makes sense! Hope you are having a lovely break away!xx
Kellie Christie
1060 days ago
Great idea Kirsty and it obviously works so well!! I think others may follow
I hope that you are enjoying your holidays and relaxing.
little grubs
1060 days ago
I wish I could be so organised when crocheting because I'm sure it makes things so much easier! I saw the quilt in your link to RPQ earlier this week – isn't it wonderful? x
by marie-nicole
1060 days ago
A crafty holiday sounds great… enjoy!
Cotton Kiwi
1060 days ago
Great photo and I love rules too. Makes life so much easier. Hope your holiday and inspiring photos give you the break you need.x
Deece
1060 days ago
Love the yarn color. Enjoy your holiday. I could so use one.
74 Lime Lane
1060 days ago
Enjoying what you have been noticing Kirsty, hope you are enjoying a lovely, relaxing holiday.
handmadehappiness
1060 days ago
loving the last post
)) nostalgia is a very strong thing!!!! ps love the colour of wool 
)) xx
Gypsy
1060 days ago
I love rules too! Enjoy your holiday Kirsty.
Michelle
1060 days ago
Enjoy your holiday – sounds blissful!
Megan.K.
1060 days ago
Have fun holidaying Kirsty – best time to "notice" things! I think I might join in the noticing one of these days soon.
x
Lauren
1060 days ago
Loving the colour again, but oohh, that green down there looks delicious too!!
Ruby Star
1060 days ago
markers make it so much easier. I picked some little plastic ones up from prudence mapstone when she was here in townsville. I think they're clover not sure but easier than using yarn. nothing like a break away, enjoy.
Bianca
1060 days ago
Love that wool, its so wintery! Looking forward to visiting all the creative spaces this week!
xB
Cath @ chunkychooky
1060 days ago
Another fabulous idea from the House of Kootoyoo!
Screamstress
1060 days ago
I've been enjoying your 'noticings', especially the green one yesterday. Sometimes we all need to look at things a bit differently!
faeryfay
1060 days ago
Love your blog! The yarn is gorgeous. Enjoy your hols!
dash robin
1060 days ago
markers are so handy…i use whatevers near, from bread bag plastic tags to earrings! hope you are enjoying your holiday…xkate
Caroline
1060 days ago
Hope you are enjoying your holiday. Noticing is the best thing to do on holidays, makes you step back and think about things. I should challenge myself to do it at home more. Thanks for the inspiration.
Allison
1060 days ago
I so look forward to My Creative Space on Thursdays.
Thankyou for hosting.
Mel
1060 days ago
Now that there is pure yarn PORN Kirsty! Gorgeous yarn. Loving your noticing too. I'm guessing you've read "How to Be an Explorer of the World"? Great little book to adults (and the young'uns) starting to "notice" things …
Anna Bartlett
1060 days ago
thanks for the beautiful anna maria horner quilt link there – my hands are getting itchy to sew one of my own!
Michelle
1060 days ago
That's a good idea – I find couting stitches in crochet really hard. School holidays start here next week – can't wait. Hope you enjoy the rest of yours.
june at noon
1060 days ago
What a pretty color!
When I get in the habit of marking stitches, it's very handy. But I often skip it and endure the frustration that results. :-/
Jolie
1060 days ago
That yarn is delicious!
Anna - tillytom.com.au
1060 days ago
Love the colour of the yarn, very wintery indeed : )
Belinda Saville
1060 days ago
Enjoy the holidaying, and the noticing, and the unplugging. It's important to wind back and keep things simple every now and then. Isn't it amazing what you see when you really open your eyes to what's around you
michelle
1060 days ago
enjoy your break, enjoy noticing stuff. thanks for organising this fab soiree. you do a great job
Danielle
1060 days ago
That's such a great colour – can you let us know what the yarn is please??
Seedling
1060 days ago
I'm doing a lot of noticing too! On holiday and enjoying the different pace of life. Hope you're having a wonderful time…..
becclebee
1060 days ago
holidays, what fun! and such fabulous wool – i love the colour. and i've taken to marking things too with a bit of wool tied on. makes it so much easier to keep track of where you were!
teddybearswednesday
1060 days ago
have a wonderful holiday xo
plushka
1060 days ago
Love the colour of that yarn! Have a lovely day!
Megan
1060 days ago
that crafty getaway sounds lovely! hope you are having a great holiday
gret
1060 days ago
Gorgeous colour Kirsty! Have fantastic holiday.
'Joyce'
1060 days ago
Kirsty, thanks for hosting this each week, I have set aside each Thursday to do something creative, it slows me down, and I have something to look forward to in my week, each week. I love the yarn you are working with at the moment.
angelina
1060 days ago
i made clothing for my waldorf doll this week! xx
My One Brown Mouse
1060 days ago
I'm loving that color!
helena / little mo
1060 days ago
I love the little brown flecks in the yarn. Makes it so charming!
Kristie
1060 days ago
Happy, Happy, Happy Day this July 1, My wee little girl is 6 today, oh happy day, such a nice, creative day. giggles, cake and lollies, yay for these days
Catherine
1060 days ago
really love that yarn… enjoy the holidays!
ecoMILF
1060 days ago
i haven't figured out the art of making yet. glad it's working for you. thanks for being hostess with the mostest! xo m.
dillpickle
1060 days ago
I think Patons must be selling huge amounts of wilderness at the moment!!
I like the idea of marking every third (or so) chain, especially for foundation chains. I recently made a dishcloth that needed a dc and three tc's in the same stitch every 4 stitches – having those stitches pre-marked would have made that first row a lot less fraught!!
julie k
1060 days ago
I am loving your photos, especially the green one from the other day.
Sally
1060 days ago
Yes… me thinks it is time that I stepped up and became more pre-occupied with technique and rules. Thanks for sharing this gem.
Melissa G
1060 days ago
I love the different coloured fibres that come together to make that blue yarn.
lisa stubbs
1060 days ago
Ah fab, happy holiday-ing, I like the sound of being unplugged:)
Miss Amy
1060 days ago
You are defintely onto it with the marking, sometimes when I am knitting I wish I had marked where I started inc or dec. I have a pair of baby pants half done because I dont know where I am up to!
Cherie
1060 days ago
I bow to you crocheter's – a skill I'll never master – looks gorgeous!
Thanks Heaps for hosting this wonderful glimpse into the cleverness of gorgeous girls
Ady
1060 days ago
Oooo – lovely yarn! Love the colour. I really really need to start learning how to crochet. Have a great Thursday.
Baa-Me Kniits
1060 days ago
I thought you were having a craft free and blog free holidays??? Some habits are hard to break
Hope you are getting some down time!
donauluft
1060 days ago
beautiful yarn!
have a great holiday!
tea with lucy
1060 days ago
Have a most lovely relaxing holiday!
Posie Patchwork
1060 days ago
Simply gorgeous, love Posie
happyment
1060 days ago
Have a wonderful crafty holiday!
byebyebirdie
1060 days ago
Wish I could crochet. Will get my Aunty to teach me oneday. Somehow, I mucked up my first attempt to join creative space today, maybe I miss typed something!
Buy Design
1060 days ago
I have been 'noticing' how quickly my time flies by when I am trying to finish something.
I have a spare 'lobster clasp' that I use to mark my stitches. It's quite effective and easy to move as you go round.
AlyshaJane
1060 days ago
Love the yarn you are using, the colour and textures.
Star of the East
1060 days ago
Nifty trics can make life so much easier
Sophie Isobel
1060 days ago
I'm just loving your beautiful images this week!
Sophie x
ArtMind
1060 days ago
That looks mighty interesting. The contrast is intriguing!
artistudios
1060 days ago
I like the color of the yarn
Have a nice time on your holliday and thanks for hosting!
xxx
Marica
Alex
1060 days ago
Beautiful color! Have fun on your holiday!
NorraSud by ROROISM
1060 days ago
love the 'dirty' blue wool!
Susan L (lily40au)
1060 days ago
it's definitely the time of year for yarny stuff.
Sabahnur
1060 days ago
love this colorful yarn,i have grey one on my space:)
Jodie
1060 days ago
I so agree. It is lovely to stop and take the time to notice
melania
1060 days ago
your yarn looks so lovely and soft! i should start marking and rule-making, maybe then my crochet will turn out straight!
立偉立偉
1060 days ago
與人相處不妨多用眼睛說話，多用嘴巴思考.................................................................
bec
1060 days ago
So sorry, just realised I forgot to link and comment last week!Where is my brain? Went north for winter, I think! great wool, i'm loving the knitting at the moment.
kylie
1060 days ago
Love to crochet. I don't do a lot and I'm still very much a beginner, but I find it very soothing and quieting to the soul. Love your blues.
Morrgan
1060 days ago
Oh my, that's a very delicious colour of yarn. =)
Nico 尼可
1060 days ago
Hello Everybody!
wild roses grow
1060 days ago
Eek, I'm sorry, I put my url instead of my name! Can I edit the linky widget? I can't seem to find it? Again, sorry
Thanks for hosting and have a great holiday!
wild roses grow
1060 days ago
Ok, so I went back and re-did it properly. Please ignore # 162. *blushing*
Debi Y.
1060 days ago
I'm enjoying visiting all the sites – hope everyone comes to visit mine.
Minky Magic
1060 days ago
This is my first 'My Creative Space' post. Please come and say Hello if you get the chance. Marie x
quilary
1060 days ago
Your rule might help make my crochet look a little neater! Thanks for hosting creative spaces. I'm enjoying visiting all those wonderful blogs and there are some lovely visitors coming my way – so double thank you!
Fruitful Fusion
1060 days ago
It's great thatyou're taking time out for extra noticing. Love it! Thanks for hosting. I do like popping in to see everyone's spaces!
Seedling
1060 days ago
Arg, I'm so sorry — I entered twice because I realized that I inadvertently left the link from an old "Creative Space"…the computer filled it in automatically. I swear I'll get the hang of it next time! xx Jen
Lucie
1060 days ago
Hehehe! I know I should mark my work when I'm knitting, next time I will remember you
Tina
1059 days ago
Have a fun-filled, rules-only-when-needed, crafty holiday.
Love the project and the markers.
Tina
Borboleta Serrana
1059 days ago
Hi, I'm Sofia, from Portugal:)
I don't write English….so I just can say….have a great holiday!
ricebabies
1059 days ago
I am in .. better late than never?
Sonia Skegg
1059 days ago
Oh if only I could crochet – must give it a try one day.
Taylor Made
1059 days ago
Thanks again for the chance to play along with so many other creative people.
Susan Being Snippy
1059 days ago
A bit late for this weeks My Creative Space, but I meant to do it yesterday and being CANADA DAY, I was so busy, I almost forgot. I have linked because this weekend I am hosting a MYSTERY quilt project, 4 steps 4 days. It did start on July 1 and ends on July 4 and is called Patriotic Salvage — hope that you can stop by.
Sam
1059 days ago
My creative space this week was covered in Gocco prints! Hurray!
Emma
1058 days ago
Better late than never!! I love your crochet and the colour is gorgeous. I love your close up shots of your work
Have a great weekend, I know yours is halfway through already!!
Emma x
Jana @ The Summer House
1058 days ago
I'm a little late stopping by but I just had to come see all the creative projects going on.
Jana
Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms
1057 days ago
Love looking at all those crafty projects. Beautiful wool btw.