Sunday 29 June 2014

When is a mandala not a mandala?

I so enjoyed Jacquie's mandala pattern over here that once one was finished I immediately started another.

But this time I couldn't stop.


I carried on, round after round, just adding extra stitches where necessary to keep the shape.


Trying to be random with the colour selection but in truth doing a little bit of fretting and changing around.


Not worrying about those stray ends.


Decreasing now to form an edge.


Until the end was in sight.


Et voila!


When is a mandala not a mandala?
When it's a hat for a stool!


You like???


Jane 
xxx

P.S. has anybody heard anything about a bloggers get together at Yarndale? I believe Lucy mentioned something on a post but I can't seem to find it. If not I think it could be a fab thing to do - any takers???

P.P.S. I've been a bit quiet over here of late but thinking about you all - looking forward to catching up with your blogs asap!

P.P.P.S. And a big hug to one and all - whether you need it or not!

26 comments :

  1. I'm going to Yarndale.Count me in for a quick get together.I will have my daughter with me(Mum to Emily and Ruby).

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  2. I definitely like! Sadly I'm too far away from Yarndale, but have a great time and hope you get to catch up with a few bloggers.
    Jane x

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  3. I like! The colours are just perfect and the stool looks fabulous! xx

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  4. That is so beautiful... I love it! Cass x

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  5. What a brilliant idea for an overgrown mandala!!! It looks really good on your stool. Thank you for the hug, sending you one back in return too!! xx

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  6. Wow, it looks fabulous Jane. I love your clever stool cover.
    Been missing you.
    Jacquie x

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  7. Ah you, you always think outside the box! I love your mandala stool cover, it is the best use for these modern doilies I've seen! ;-) Chrissie x

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  8. Hi Jane :-) Thanks for the hug! And in reply to your question... yes, I like very much indeedy. He he, it's been very quite over at my blog of late...been so busy.
    Tracey xxx

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  9. Yes, I like a lot! And yes, hoping to get to Yarndale & definitely up for a get together,
    Xx

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  10. Love the stool cover! I have one to make myself, I'm just sourcing ideas and colour ways at the moment before I start!
    And I'm on for any blogger meeting at Yarndale, even if it's only a picnic lunch or a friendshop corner to drop in at. I'd love to meet the people I've read about in real life!

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  11. I do like, Jane. What a great idea! I was just considering covering my work room stool, as it's uncomfortable if sat on for too long.
    I was thinking of using a vintage embroidery piece but seeing yours, maybe I'll think again.
    Jacqui xx

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  12. That's so pretty Jane - you clever bean ! And good to have you back.
    Kate x

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  13. Your stool looks so very pretty you have done a great job.

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  14. It looks so pretty, i love it. I made one a while back and it is drab and boring, I may need to make another one.
    hugs to you,
    Meredith

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  15. Aw, this is so cute! I think you've just started the newest craze Jane. Hugs back to you too ;) Wendy x

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  16. Oh my goodness, this is beautiful! :) x

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  17. It looks great, Jane. Well done! :o)

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  18. Jane, you've got grand colors going round and round in your mandala. No wonder you wanted to continue those color combinations.

    Did you use cotton yarns?

    Best wishes, xo

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  19. Like Like Love!
    d xx
    Yarndale is toooooooo far away for me.....xxx

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  20. Love your make. It's another reason why I should persevere with learning to crochet. How wonderful to have things in your home you've made yourself and look so great.
    Lisa x

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  21. A pop back.... is there a blogger meeting point organised at Yarndale? I really would love to meet people in real life!

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