Monday, September 23, 2013

Pumpkin Porn

Welcome to my pumpkin patch!  As you can see, I have been busy with pumpkins and leaves. 

And what goes best with pumpkins?  Owlies! 

Last week I shared a link for the little crocheted pumpkins, and I see some of you have been making them.  I decided to add some leaves to mine I thought it dressed them up a bit.  I found this pattern for the maple leaves here.  The name of her etsy shot is Golden Lucy Crafts.  I love her patterns!  These leaves look complicated, but her pattern makes it so easy, I can make one up in about 40 minutes. 



 






I love the little green one.  With all this "pumpkin porn" I filled up my etsy shop and started making more for myself.   This is such a great way to use up that leftover acrylic yarn we all have.  I am tempted to run out and pick up some more yellow because I am just about out.  I keep telling myself I don't need it, but then the other side of my brain tells me I DO need it.  LOL

I did a search on pinterest for "crochet leaves."  Holy Crap!  There is some cool stuff on there I want to try. 

Just for fun I did a little Jack-o-Lantern to go with the "Franken-owl".  Notice the little bolts coming out the side of his head!  LOL! 

As promised, I wanted to share my finished sweater with everyone.  I have the buttons on it, it has been blocked, and I have even worn it once already!
 It fits me perfectly.  I can wear it like this..... or....
with the collar up.  I have learned so much from knitting this!!  If anyone is new to knitting sweaters I would definitely suggest this pattern.  Look, I even got brave and added pockets!

I am off of here for now.  I am sure I will be back next week with some more crochet.

Dawn

 

10 comments:

Tanna said...

Love me some bright happy colors!! Wonderful, fun, and beautiful projects. I love your sweater... might be tempted. Might. Thank you for the eye candy! blessings ~ tanna

CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS said...

Hello Dawn. Your wee pumpkins are multiplying by leaps and bounds. They are all gorgeous. I really like your leaves to but they look a bit complicated to me. VBG Happy Autumn. Hugs Judy

Pammy Sue said...

I love the way your leaves look on your pumpkins. And the big flat leaves are very cool. Neat pattern. You did such a good job on that sweater! Way to go. I'm very impressed that it is knitted too..something I have never been able to do. Now I have to go see what's what on Pinterest with the leaves. I have to know.

Melissa said...

HeHeHeHe....you said porn....
I love your little pumpkins and the pictures of your sweater do not do it justice...It's gorgeous!!

30 more days....

Unknown said...

I love the colors! I like the collar up.

Cherity said...

Simply adorable!

Casa Pearl said...

I love the cornucopia of pumpkins and your sweater is fabulous. Congratulations on some wonderful finishes.

Kris said...

Love those pumpkins and leaves!!! So pretty!!
xo KRis

Hindustanka said...

Dawn, your pumpkins are great! I loved the pattern with ribs on the sides!
The sweater - oh my! I would never be able to knit such... I wish I had more time for my hobbies!

skapa och inreda said...

I love the colors! Your pumpkings are gorgeous :)