23.3.11

crochet. crochet. granny squares



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Ever since I saw this scarf on the House Of Holland Fall11 runway I decided it needed to be my new Uni buddy for winter. The chances of me getting a hold of one of these from house of holland were pretty slim (considering I am using all my pennies to buy myself a tea a day at Uni and frankly I just wanted it now!) so I decided to make my own.

I've been posting on twitter (here) about my progress and I have finally finished attaching all the little squares together and just need to tie up the loose ends! Originally, I decided to make my scarf shorter (you'll notice the HOH scarf is dragging on the ground) but then I remembered that the model probably has 3 feet on me and my scarf turned out floor length in the end anyway. It actually turned out for the better because its an amazing long shawl that i can wrap myself up in like a cocoon.

If you wanted to make a multicoloured scarf or blanket this winter i suggest getting wool from op-shops. They usually come in bags which are great to get a variety of colours!

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mmm snuggley

emma

p.s- hopefully i will be styling my scarf in a special post coming soon to Spin Dizzy Fall! Keep your eyes peeled

26 comments:

  1. That's so lovely! You're way talented, i like!

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  2. gorgeous! will definitely add scarf making to my to-do list this winter :)

    xx cindy
    18candlesblog.blogspot.com

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  3. oh wow great job!, i've been wanting to learn to knit & crochet...this is def. driving me more, is it hard?

    The Dress Up Corner
    x

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  4. so awesome that you can knit! im afraid im not patient enough nor sit still enough to devote myself to knitting.knit me something? ;) x


    http://thatsweetaurora.blogspot.com

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  5. You are a knitting/crochet master! That thing is a beast, it looks sooo good!

    Aleena x

    http://thepapermannequin.wordpress.com/

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  6. this is awesome! I've always wanted to start crocheting

    http://alittlesincerityyy.blogspot.com

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  7. i fell in love with this scarf too emma <3 '

    you really did an amazing job, im so in awe of how well it turned out! i wanttttttt!!!

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  8. Wow, I wouldn't even know how to get started! You did a great job.
    X

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  9. congrats on your efforts with the scarf! it is bloody fantastic! I can't tell the difference between yours and the designer version! :)

    youronlyblackswan.blogspot.com

    x Your Only Blackswan

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  10. I cant believe you made this :)
    Hats off to you, it looks wonderful
    xx
    http://cap-ri.blogspot.com/

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  11. Wow, I love your blog girl! I follow you !
    Hugs from Spain
    great style ;)

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  12. Congratulations on your Who What Wear Style Stalker feature!
    I love your scarf, what a great idea to make one.

    www.toindigo.blogspot.com

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  13. well done! looks just like the HOH one.
    i remember trying to knit a scarf and it was an utter failure, looked like a cat coughed up one nasty hair ball

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  14. Hi! That is so impressive! The scarf turned out really gorgeous!

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  15. omg that's so cool! x

    isabelhill.blogspot.com

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  16. I love your motivation - that you saw it, wanted it, and made it! Tres bonne!

    xx Van

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  17. Love it, after today's weather I think I'm convinced!
    x

    http://rosemodern.blogspot.com

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  18. I just find your blog, I love it ! :)
    Your photos are stunning,
    Hope you will visit my blog :) xxxx

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  19. thanks 4 getting back 2 me about the knitting & crochet, really sweet of u 2 give me advice :)
    i think i will try crochet then (when i get time)!

    love your fan
    The Dress Up Corner
    x

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  20. Oh my God! You made this yourself? You knitted it? Yourself? Yourself!?!
    (can you tell I'm impressed)
    Ummm... can you make me one? I'll pay you good money! I'm not even going to pretend that I even have to time to contemplate attempting it myself!

    Did I mention that I'm seriously impressed?

    renewvintage.blogspot

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  21. So love those crochet blankets! Romance Was Born, man they rocked that a few seasons ago! Loving your blog, just found it and am following you now. Would love for you to check out mine.

    http://shutmyeyescantfindthebreak.blogspot.com/

    Jenelle. x

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  22. Lovely!!! You rock!!
    Hugs from Buenos Aires, Argentina:
    Roxy.-
    http://www.indicaboutique.blogspot.com

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  23. Wow, that looks fab! If it was dragging on the ground it would have taken forever, wouldn't it?

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  24. Look amazing. I definitely pondered trying to recreate the house of holland scarf myself, but am more a knitter than crocheter. Perhaps will have to dust the 'ol hook off to try my hand at this.

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