Spotty Dotty Scarf and a few Mauritius pics

Dotty Scarf

2,16 meters long

60 squares hooked

363 ends weaved in (Phew!!!)

Hooksize: 4mm

Yarn: Vinnis Nikkim Colours, 8 colours used 

Pattern: Squaring the US Treble circle

Joining: slip stitch

Edge: one round sc

Oh dear, I just showed the Teen my plan for the next project, a Shortie Shell Capelet designed by Kathy North and she said nooooooo, that is for old people!   Hmmm I am glad she still view me as young; I still like the pattern, but I will come up with a new idea such as hooking up a few of the squares I intend to do a throw in for the master bedroom.  I am thinking of squares in simple sc hooked in the round (Amigurumi style) alternated with a square in a mesh pattern. I bought one skein of yarn to see how it will hook up the idea before I indulge in a full shopping expedition. I am not sure yet whether I should take the plunge and use a wool/acrylic/tweed mix.  I prefer using 100% natural fibers in my work, but the learning curve implies being open towards other ideas . . . 

Below are a few scenes I snapped in Mauritius.  I am slow on the editing since I am frustrated between using Snapseed on the Ipad and the usual pixlr on the laptop.  I am too lazy to learn Photoshop properly. Ditto a few other decent programmes.  These pics are snapshots and in many instances I shot from the hip and enjoyed the surprise when I finally took a look at what exactly I captured. 

Have a great weekend and be sure to pop over to Enhabiten and OmaKoppa to view some briliant hooky work. Cheers!

 

 

 

 

Skinny Scarf inspired by Mauritian Meat Market

Skinny Scarf

Hook Size: 5mm

Yarn: Vinnis Bambi in Sea Green; Vinnis Nikkim in Grapefruit; Kismet Strawberries and Cream in Charcoal

I will write up the pattern as soon as I am finished with the scarf - I am not sure where the pattern is leading me yet, but I simply had to reproduce the raw colours of the Poultry, Fish and Meat Market in Port Louis, Mauritius whilst the tones were fresh in my mind. 
I am glad to report that we are not big meat eaters here at the Pigtails Palace although we eat some. I cook Thai, Indian, Caribbean and Mediterranean cuisine for the most with a focus on fruit, vegetables and pulses.  Have a great week!

This is Neechee, our male Maine Coon.  He is now just over 4 months old and sport 6 toes on each foot as is the case with some of his breed!

Vessel in the making

Vessel:

Yarn: Vinnis Nikkim in Old Gold (lattice) and Midnight (sc) 

Hooksize:  The bottom in hook size 3,75mm and the top in hook size 5,5mm

Hello, we are still on holiday and this is another of those scheduled blogger postings! I will be doing a lot of blog visiting once back to be catching up with all the latest news on the hooking front. I owe someone a lovely parcel stuffed with yarn and another great hooker some interviewing answers - it will be reaching you soon!  Apologies, but I got into holiday mood a while before we left time ran out on me.

Today I want to share with you the awesome work of Enhabiten.  She creates in those exact shades of grey that I just absolutely love and her work reminds me of how as a student, I changed all the buttons on every piece of clothing I bought and then dipped everything in dye to get that raw look I have always liked. I felt so inspired by Enhabiten's work that I started hooking the above vessel! 

If you have any recommendations about the best way to achieve stiffness in order to hold the vessel without compromising the integrity of the yarn - please let me know. I am a newbie at stiffening household and decorative items and advice would be highly appreciated!

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Necklace and Mauritius!

Hello!  By the time this posting is published via the blogger scheduling option, we are enjoying a two week tropical island holiday - snorkeling, exploring lesser known roads on scooters, enjoying street food, scouting for interesting photo opportunities and so forth. Ah bliss. We felt like a simple holiday in the sun, a short flight away and found ourselves booking a trip to Mauritius for the third time. Mauritius is highly commercial, let's hope that the back streets of Port Louis deliver on the street photography front! 

The kids are on a two month Summer Holiday due to them doing an International Curriculum and we are therefore not bound by South African school years and terms. Even though it is currently winter in South Africa, the atmosphere of Summer Holidays prevails at the Pigtails Residence.  

Necklace:

Yarn: Vinnis Nikkim Colours

Hook Size: 3mm

I will be wearing this necklace with either one of three dresses in charcoal, dove grey and teal I picked up from The Space. Wardrobe wise I seem to enjoy simple, well cut dresses at the moment but sadly decent clothing shops in South Africa offering a well cut garment in great fabric is a bit thin on the ground. I used to love shopping for almost all my wardrobe needs from Nu Women or when in need for something special I favour Ann Demeulemeester, none of which is available here. I don't like shopping online so that option is out. Oh, and I will give anything to step foot into Sephora for make up shopping again!  

 

Please Note:

This necklace was inspired by the work of another hooker. I found the photo on Pinterest and the link led me here.  I am struggling to trace the original source as it has been uploaded by a pinner without reference. Please let me know if anyone recognizes the necklace which was originally hooked in grey and mustard. Stet:  The garland was originally hooked by Kaati Rockett and featured in a Holiday Crafts Magazine published by Better Homes and Gardens as per Kaati's blog.  

Thank you so much Jeanette for your reply.  I use a slightly different method to trace photos but your recommendation is much better.  Thank you for the link to the original source.