I have been completely obsessed with these flowers.
The brilliant thing is they are so quick to make, but the finished product looks really intricate and detailed. I can make about 50 in an evening which is enough for the whole bag or a pillow front (my current project). I think what really excites me is there modular nature - you literally could make anything. Some of the things I have been thinking about are big travel bags, mats, headbands, soft furnishing coverings, totes or even jewelery there must literally be hundreds and thousands of ideas.
After my sneak peak a couple of weeks ago... I finally have the finished product - a handy bag. This is going to be a pill bag for my grandmother – who is a keen knitter and a closet crochet lover, she once told me about two suits her mother crocheted for her that she wore for years and re-dyed every time they were looking a little worse for wear. She loves flowers, and her garden is always a riot of colours! Absolutely stunning!
So these are Mollie Flowers in her honour.
They are also very easy to sew together, I have perfected my technique since the bag and now the flowers sit really proudly and you get the full effect of the puffiness.
This is the first of a coaster set for my summer dining table to bring a little light and life to even the wettest Glasgow summer. I am also thinking about making place mats, although i am a little worried they will get stained – Maybe scotch guard would work?
If anyone is interested I can write up the pattern? I would just love to see what others could do with it? Although you could just whip them up - they are just 6 puff stitches of 6 lengths each in a magic loop with 6 sc
hey! i'd be interested to see the pattern!
Posted by: Cindy | April 20, 2009 at 10:29 PM
You'd better write up the pattern, or else. Joking
Those are adorable.
Posted by: Carrie | April 20, 2009 at 10:36 PM
I am hopeless at puff stitch. It defeats me every time!
These look lovely though.
Posted by: Moominmama | April 20, 2009 at 10:40 PM
These are lovely, I can think of a million uses for them! I'd love a pattern, I've never actually tried puff stitches.
Posted by: Aveen | April 20, 2009 at 10:54 PM
They are so cute!!! What's a puff stitch?
Posted by: Nandini | April 20, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Yes, please! These are so cute - I'd love to see a pattern! I don't know how to do the puff stitch either. Maybe these would make a good puff stitch tutorial?
Posted by: Toni | April 20, 2009 at 11:06 PM
I would love to see the pattern. Those look amazing all sewn up, I can't wait to try and make some up.
Posted by: Krista | April 20, 2009 at 11:20 PM
oooh, yes! I'd love a pattern - plus a tutorial, as mentioned by some others up there. they are too cute!
Posted by: susan | April 20, 2009 at 11:32 PM
Would absolutely love a pattern. Anything you can make 50 of in one night is tops in my book!
Posted by: Michelle | April 20, 2009 at 11:32 PM
these are too cute - I'd love to try them out!
Posted by: Thea | April 20, 2009 at 11:53 PM
i would love a tutorial! i am a novice crocheter and the more detailed instruction i can find, the better. i love your site. so inspiring. and the patterns are too cool.
thanks for sharing your craftiness!
Posted by: margaret@themkings.com | April 21, 2009 at 12:19 AM
Ooh, I would love a pattern! Looks like a great way to use up my odds and ends. I'm especially interested in seeing the sewing and weaving in ends part...
Posted by: Amanda | April 21, 2009 at 12:39 AM
Yes please on the pattern! I know puff stitch but I'm not sure I know what you mean by 6 lengths. You make the cutest things!
Posted by: KC | April 21, 2009 at 01:56 AM
I love these little puffy pretties! I would like to see the pattern. ;)
Posted by: Kendra | April 21, 2009 at 02:15 AM
OOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I would love to see a pattern!! These are so cool! My mind is already spinning with ideas!! =)
Posted by: Jennifer | April 21, 2009 at 02:40 AM
They're exquisite and I love your choice of colors as well! I'll echo the requests for a pattern.
Posted by: Shoveling Ferret | April 21, 2009 at 05:34 AM
this is so lovely, those tiny flowers are so gracious, i'm interested by a pattern too
Posted by: Marimi | April 21, 2009 at 07:16 AM
I'll have to give these flowers a go!
Posted by: tintocktap | April 21, 2009 at 09:35 AM
i would also love a pattern. these are awesome
Posted by: rachael | April 21, 2009 at 01:28 PM
Very cute!
Posted by: Guinevere | April 21, 2009 at 01:43 PM
Oh, please do write up a pattern! I've been wanting to learn how to make these ever since I saw them on an adorable purse.
Posted by: La Mañosa | April 21, 2009 at 01:58 PM
I would love that pattern!
Looking forward to it! :-)
Posted by: Allison | April 21, 2009 at 04:52 PM
I can't wait for the pattern! They are adorable.
Posted by: marte | April 21, 2009 at 05:40 PM
I love your work! - and it would be great to see a pattern for these.
Posted by: Carmen | April 21, 2009 at 06:49 PM
how does one do a puffstich?
ps. check my blog for a pic of my spring chick by your patter:)
Posted by: makealife | April 21, 2009 at 10:13 PM