Sunday 9 September 2012

Richmond Park & little christmas trees...

I've not managed much crafting this week, as on my weekday off I actually had a day out :)
I met up with a friend (who I've not seen since my wedding nearly 2 years ago!), at Clapham and we had a lovely day round Richmond park. We sat in Old Deer park and had a catch up with news.



 It was a lovely spot, not a sole around, and the sun was blazing, though a little noisy as we were sat in the Gatwick flight path.


We moved on to find Richmond park, which was ait of a trek especially in the blistering heat! We had to stop for lunch as we were sweltering and in need of refreshments.
We spent a lovely couple of hours around the park, and were surprised at the sheer size of the place.


Unfortunately we didn't see any deer except for a fleeting glimpse of one when we were leaving.



One thing that I have made a start with is a small christmas tree decoration.
I start by drawing a basic shape.


I then start to to follow the basic shape as crochet, increasing and decreasing where needed.


I then assess the finished shape and decide what alterations are needed. For this tree I needed to extend the original chain for a longer base, and to change when I did my first increase, for a longer bottom half and shorter top half.


 
This is still a Work in progress, so will see how it turns out when I've sewn two together, stuffed it and of course decorated it!

9 comments:

  1. Look forward to seeing the decorated tree, it's looking very promising already!

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  2. I can see it's starting to take shape. Can't wait to see the finished thing

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  3. The tree is looking good - looking forward to seeing it finished!

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  4. Looks like you had a great day out....sunshine, friend and a picnic in beautiful surroundings.

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  5. From design to finished product! I really like your birds on the right side - very pretty.

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  6. Yes more Christmas. Loving the Christmas makes.

    I have lived in London for near 15 yrs and I am still yet to go to Richmond park. Looks so stunning.

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  7. I wonder what you'll decorate it with?

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  8. Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

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  9. Gosh I wouldn't know where to start with crocheting never mind making a pattern.
    It's great to take some time out and spend time with a friend, it looks like you had a great day.

    Jan :)

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