My creative space…

September 2, 2010 68 Comments by Kirsty

It’s all about “on the go”.

The kids have athletics today so I won’t be around. I’m prepared though, I’ve been slowly working away on this crochet piece during swimming lessons & music lessons. It just stays in the car & when I get half an hour here & there I’ve got something to keep me busy.

Lovely space from last week right here.

Have a good day today everyone. I’ll catch you next week.

67 Comments

Chasing Purple Dreams
521 days ago

That’s what I love about crochet too, it’s great for long car trips as a passenger or just little bits here and there.

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Amanda
521 days ago

I think I need to have more on the go projects. Have a lovely week.

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Stephanie and Carlos
521 days ago

Did i tell you I learnt to crochet… I haven't blogged it yet because I want to shock everyone hehe. We have done a few trips to Sydney and waited in hospitals and I love that I can just crochet a granny on the spot. I have your beanie tutorial lined up next!! hehe

xo Steph

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Jennie
521 days ago

Another great colour there, love the navy. Have a great week!x

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Selina
521 days ago

Have fun at athletics! I used to love those days too, so long as the sun was shining!

xx

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Renee
521 days ago

Yep swimming lessons, trips in the car (when you are passenger) etc – all good excuses to crochet!

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lisa stubbs
521 days ago

I love how you use all your time so wisely and positively, My time like this starts on Saturday with swimming and footy!:)

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Gina
521 days ago

So, do the kids still where 'scungies' at Athletics?! You know, those over-underpant undies that somehow were supposed to be less rude that just running around in your daks?!

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LeelaBijou
521 days ago

Beautiful workspace, as always
I love the color of the yarn.

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Ady
521 days ago

Love the navy. I'm trying very hard to work at my crochet … getting there bit by bit. Have a great day.

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Cat from Raspberry Rainbow
521 days ago

Thats why I need to learn crochet, so many stolen moments I could be doing some thing. Cat't take the sewing machine with me.

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dillpickle
521 days ago

Portable projects are brilliant. And crochet is perfect because you can put it down and pick it up at any point! Enjoy the athletics carnival – at least it's lovely and sunny (for now!).

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Kylie
521 days ago

Great idea! Love that you have a car kit Kx

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74 Lime Lane
521 days ago

yes, i hope it is a sunny day, and a productive one!

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Casie
521 days ago

Thanks thinking my space was lovely. I can't wait to see what you come up with. I'm quite interested in crochet that doesn't produce classic granny squares.

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Bianca Jae Makes Stuff
521 days ago

Great idea Love the space from last week! Lovely little buntings.

I have my sewing machine back

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becclebee
521 days ago

what a lovely colour wool. and as always a fantastic pic!

thanks again for hosting – my creative space is always so much fun!

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the textured leaf
521 days ago

I love how you have things on the go and cope with juggling all of them! So inspiring for someone who carts her sewing machine in the back of the van to keep up,

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Jana @ The Summer House
521 days ago

I love coming here each week!

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Brighton Breezy Sarah
521 days ago

mmmm … lovely texture to that crochet – I love coming here too!

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Catherine
521 days ago

I love the colour of your crochet. I hope that the athletics goes well today. Enjoy your day:)

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natacha lee
521 days ago

Envy… I wish I could crochet or knit just for that reason: you can do it everywhere!

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june at noon
521 days ago

What a great idea to have a project that just rides around in the car for any possible crafty moment!

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JoeyNomad
521 days ago

Looks very nice! Looking forward to seeing the finished quilt too x

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Cotton Kiwi
521 days ago

Argh. Blogger is playing up again. Just discovered that my comment to you didn't 'take' before. Great idea on leaving a project in the car for idle moments. I may have to sneak a couple of sock monkeys into my car. All that toy fill takes up a bit more space than some lovely crochet though!

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'Joyce'
521 days ago

I always have knitting or crochet in the car, it seems to get done rather quickly while waiting for the bus/school/dr's. I love it on weekend when hubbie drives to soccer, I get a bit done as well. Enjoy athletics day today. My two have school photos, and this morning were deciding on what faces to pull for their photos. oh gosh!! I begged them please do nice smiles for your school photos. I promised we can do silly photos this afternoon at home and we can do a mock 'studio' up for them to play with.

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michelle
521 days ago

knitting and or crochet are always packed in my grab and go bag. your hooking is so beautiful and even. like little soldiers standing to attention

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Nikki
521 days ago

Loving the colour, Kirsty! And yes – I've taken on board what you've said about needing to learn to knit and crochet when the girl starts school and sports…. practising, practising….

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Caroline
521 days ago

Love the colour and the warm look of your creative space project. Just a last hurrah of coziness before the sunny weather really kicks in (although its Spring with a vengence in Brisbane today). Enjoy your day.

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teddybearswednesday
521 days ago

It's look beautiful, love the colour Kirst. GOod on crochet always perfect for on the go xo

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Tania
521 days ago

Don't tell the Mr, but I secretly relish gym kid comps and all the other moments (long hours) of craft opportunity, er, I mean, watching the kids play sport and perform, and er, stuff.

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Seedling
521 days ago

I think I need to learn how to crochet! I love that deep blue.

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quilary
521 days ago

I love how portable crochet is too, and it doesn't take too much time to get progress happening, which is very satisfying.

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Janine
521 days ago

The whole reason I recently learned to crochet… feel much less guilty sitting around when I have a hook in my hands!

A project that lives in the car… now that is creative! Great idea.

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rachel @ tea with lucy
521 days ago

on the move and whilst breastfeeding. . . a winner in my book!

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Vic
521 days ago

Such neat & pretty crochet… jealous! I need to have a 'take with' craft handy at all times too I think, last week I was stitching away in the car & the time went much faster, it's just getting organised enough to take something with me…!

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dl
521 days ago

Good idea and fantasitc link thanks!!

dl

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mel @ loved
521 days ago

loving the dark yarn, a bit of a favourite for me at the moment. I always take a little project to swimming too, trouble is, it never comes out of the bag, there's always someone up for a chat, I don't suppose it would be rude to talk & work a little hook at the same time…

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Chicken Willow
521 days ago

I don't have an on the go project at the moment. I like the look of yours though. Thanks for hosting!

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Melinda
521 days ago

I always have a book in the car for the very same reason. And I take my ipad and listen to podcasts while waiting for the kids and soccer, swimming, guitar etc.

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julie k
521 days ago

I just had to rip back on a mindless crochet project. Guess it wasn't mindless enough! Love the color of your project.

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gretchenmist . . . {belinda}
521 days ago

will remember this idea for a few years down the track!
have fun

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Melanie Gray Augustin
521 days ago

Love that colour – so rich! I need to get myself a portable craft, I'm going to need to learn to crochet/knit before by the time my little one starts sports/dance/swim events.

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Brenda @ Mira Narnie
521 days ago

crochet is definitely my portable craft – going with me wherever i go – it's amazing how much you can get done in short bursts!

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♥ w o o l f ♥
521 days ago

magnificent midnight blue, that. happy crocheting!

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Kerry
521 days ago

I haven't been game to take my crochet out of the house…must be brave and try!

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Leni and Rose
521 days ago

Thats the beauty of both knitting and crochet – just take it with you. I better learn. It's just not practicle to take the sewing machine in the car…!

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Carmel's Closet
521 days ago

I have a similar piece which has done a few trips to swimming and is due to join me tomorrow at the athletics carnival. This is all new to me, but it dawned on me the other day that I could have knitted or crocheted a field by now, after 12 years of early childhood and sitting in playgrounds, swim pools and various halls. Looking forward to seeing what this one is.
Have a lovely week.
Carmel

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Maxabella
521 days ago

I enjoy your "My Creative Space" so much. I look forward to it every week. x

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Baa-Me Kniits
521 days ago

I never go anywhere without an on the go project that I can take with me

Have fun at athletics!

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Angel.Pearls
521 days ago

First time taking part! It's good to have a 'creative-work' in the bag..I always crochet on the bus. Love your pictures. Thank You / Eva

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Morrgan
521 days ago

Oh my, that's a lovely dark blue shade of yarn you've got there.

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Star of the East
521 days ago

Always good to have a 'waiting' project near by!

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linda
521 days ago

I just realized we are all over the world and that's why some post seemingly so early and many of us later…haha…duh! Thanks for doing these weekly, I really enjoy checking out the spaces!

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Kate
521 days ago

Hope the kiddos did really well and that you were looking up in all the important parts. The hooking is looking so good(ing??).

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Danielle
521 days ago

Beautiful colour! You always have the best wool. I must learn to crochet.

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Jules
521 days ago

I love how portable crochet is, I take it to the kids basketball and hook away from the side lines! I see a few other mums doing the same too!

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Lucie
520 days ago

I don't crochet but I knit, and I agree it's my only crafting project that I can do outside of my home!!!

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Antje
520 days ago

Today I am really late, but it had reasons, best, Antje

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Steph @HCC
520 days ago

Yes! That is what I love about my knitting – the 'on the go' factor! I have 2 pieces going usually – the 'by my favorite chair' piece & the 'in the go bag' piece.

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Buy Design
520 days ago

I've crocheted many a project while my daughter swims for an hour at her swimming club. And the good thing is that you can chat and crochet at the same time. Multi-tasking mummies rock !!!

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Emma
520 days ago

Wow, I'm late this week, only 2 hours of Thursday left… but at least I got there this time! Sorry I've been away for a while, although there's not been much to post recently…

I love the colour and texture of your work this week. Its so lovely and even – I do admire your talent for crochet!

Have a great weekend xx

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Teek
520 days ago

Great idea! I think I need to have a little craft living in the car.
Thanks for hosting yet again
Tanya

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feresaknit
520 days ago

I think the car project is such a good idea but I don't think I'm patient enough to leave it there. ;D

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Posie Patchwork
520 days ago

Oh good luck at the Athletics. I like time keeping, so much fun. Happy crafting, love Posie

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Cute as Buttons
519 days ago

Hmm. Crocheting in the car…watching athletics…that is sounding a bit like something Mrs Myrtle & Eunice would do. You're even higher on my list of clever people, now! Lisa.x

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Sam
514 days ago

hmmm can't seem to add mine this week

Newbie and all too

Sam @ http://samssnips.blogspot.com/2010/09/my-creative-space-ive-been-productive.html

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