I have been a hooking fool, ya'll. Since my last post about my crochet square project, I have made fourteen more squares. This has become my evening relaxation -- sitting in a comfy chair, watching a movie, and crocheting a new square. One evening last week, we rented "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" through OnDemand. That was one of the most enjoyable movies I've watched in a long time. I liked it so much that I watched it again the next day (and worked on another square!) as I was waiting for the carpet man to stop by for measurements. Since I watched the movie, I have found myself thinking, "Everything will be all right in the end. So if it is not all right, it is not yet the end." Isn't that a comforting philosophy? How intriguing to think about setting off on such an adventure when one is "elderly and beautiful." If you have not seen the movie yet, I highly recommend it. If you have, what did you think of it?
Here are my latest squares from
200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans by Jan Eaton. One is even called Marigold! Bear in mind, these have not been blocked yet, so they are a little curly and misshapen.
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Top row: #80 Blocks and Shells, #31 Primrose Square, " 83 Diamond in a Square.
Bottom row: #100 Pastel Delight, #137 Criss Cross, and #113 Wisteria |
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Left column, top to bottom: #20 Colorful Bobbles, #149 Solid Square, # 87 Peony. Middle column, top to bottom:
#85 Lemon Stripe, #51 Bright Flower, # 78 Briar Rose. Right column: #209 Marigold and # 22 St. Petersburg. |
I love that first one and the one with the polka dots. I have to learn how to do this. Looks like so much fun.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors - and the wisteria is my favorite square! I have that movie on my list. Anything Judy Dench usually works for me, so I'm glad to hear that you liked it!
ReplyDeleteLove the one called Bright Flower, and the bobbles! The nice thing about crocheting squares is that you're finished quickly and doing different ones means you're never bored!
ReplyDeleteI love #51 bright flower...haven't seen the movie will see if our library has it! I am always up for a good movie.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, you have been on quite the roll! You are surely leaving me behind in the dusk. I've got to catch up. These squares are simply beautiful. They are going to make a really lovely afghan. Wait, is that what you're making? Or pillows?
ReplyDeleteThey are all great but I think I like the St Petersburg, Shells best of all. I loved the Marigold Hotel, such wonderful characters, a real feel good film. I really think that Judi Dench & Maggie Smith a brilliant actresses and Celia Imrie plays the vamp so well. Highly recommend it to anyone that wants to feel positive about getting old
ReplyDeleteOoh, these are ALL so fabulous - am going to have to add that book to my "wanties" list. I missed the movie when it was on circuit but definitely need to pick up the DVD..soon!
ReplyDeleteLook forward to seeing all your lovely squares put together.
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I love your squares - they will look really lovely together!
ReplyDeletePomona x
Oh how fun!! I just can't WAIT to get to the yarn store and stock up. This is my favorite thing to do this time of year too- get cozy with a good movie and get to work! I LOVE your color scheme- so bright and cheery!
ReplyDeleteI love all of the squares! I can see why you are hooked. I bet you can't wait to see the finished square as you start on a new one.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" yet. I'm tempted to buy it before watching it. The trailers looked very intriguing and had many of my favorite actors in it.
Wow!!! those are amazing!!! I saw that movie yesterday :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen the movie but seeing you watched in twice in 24 hours, I really must see it. I love your squares. I used to love to knit for the same reasons you crochet. It's so relaxing and a great thing to do while watching a movie xx
ReplyDeleteI love all of the turquoise, and the bubbles square is too cute. Having a great movie to watch while crafting is always enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous squares.. love the color combinations! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteI admire your crocheting talent! There was a time in my life that I desperately wanted to learn to crochet, but never stopped and took the time to learn.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of the movie. If it's a tear jerker, I'll have to pass.
WOW, you have been busy! i really love the colours you've chosen. I never did do more that 3.....maybe I should start again although that would mean stealing my book back off my friend :)
ReplyDeleteThese are like mini works of art. The colors, the designs...fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI left a surprise for you on my blog. Check it out on Thursday morning. :-)
ReplyDeleteI am longing to see that film!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blocks! I especially like the colour matched five at the bottom of the last picture :D
So totally cool- it's amazing how different they all are! I'm going to have to check out that movie also!
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Angie
These are so colorful and pretty. You are so very talented.
ReplyDeleteGreat squares! I love the one with the colorful little dots. I've not seen anything link that before. What a cute project that would make! Pillows would be so cute!!!
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