After completing my eighth blanket for Sixty Million Trebles, I have decided to spend some time on other creations for a while. However, before I put the whole project to one side, I decided to use up some scraps and make some hearts and flowers to attach to tags aimed at publicising the project:
I’m off on my travels again this week, so will be distributing hearts and roses far and wide. I have a few to finish off before I go, though:
Roses in the making
I would have finished them this afternoon had it not been for a request to do a quick test of a little pattern for Danielle at The Make-it Shop:
Penguin pieces
I think I positioned the wings a bit wrong, so it looks more like a purple sparrow than a penguin, but he’s a jolly little chap no matter what:
Happy penguin
It’s always fun testing out Danielle’s patterns.
Have you made anything frivolous recently?
The Snail of Happiness 
Danielle Lowy
/ February 25, 2017I adore your happy penguin Jan. Thank you so much for testing it and giving us feedback on changes that were needed. I’m happy for you to share the pattern with your followers if you like.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ February 25, 2017Thank you, Danielle – it’s always a pleasure to do a bit of pattern testing 🙂
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wscottling
/ February 25, 2017I’m busting through my stash of crochet thread on a shawl and it’s taking a LONG time. 🙂
I made hearts like those as decorations for my (very casual) wedding.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ February 25, 2017oh, how lovely 🙂
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katechiconi
/ February 25, 2017I haven’t made anything frivolous for a while… perhaps it’s time!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ February 25, 2017Oh, but you are going to be so busy decking out Ms L.
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katechiconi
/ February 26, 2017True, especially now that we’re actually using her and can see what’s needed!
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Tanglewood Knots
/ February 25, 2017The penguin is absolutely adorable!!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ February 25, 2017Danielle has given me permission to share the pattern – let me know if you’d like a copy!
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arlingwoman
/ February 25, 2017I love the roses and the penguin is a cutie. It’s so satisfying to make things like that.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ February 26, 2017Nice to do something super-quick… the blankets do take lots of hours.
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thecontentedcrafter
/ February 25, 2017Whether it’s a penguin or sparrow, it looks very happy – and that’s the main thing isn’t it! I’m very impressed with the amount of blankets you have made. You inspired me to use up my stash making them for people here who are in need, but I still haven’t picked up a crochet hook this year. Rather than something frivolous, it’s time for me to do something helpful!!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ February 26, 2017I’m sure whatever you make, someone will appreciate it.
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ayearinredwood
/ February 26, 2017Love the penguin!!! Yes, I’ve been busy making piglets and ducklings… madness but fun!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ February 26, 2017Oh yes… I meant to look properly at your piglets… I got distracted!
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Kitty
/ February 26, 2017Ahh the penguin is gorgeous!
Nothing exciting being made just a spot of mending on 2 pairs of work trousers.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ February 26, 2017mending is good – I have some to do, but have just got distracted by starting knitting a pair of socks in a really funky yarn!
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Kitty
/ February 26, 2017I love the way you just ‘knit a pair of socks…’
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The Snail of Happiness
/ February 27, 2017hehe… once you get the hang of them, its a very relaxing occupation!
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Laurie Graves
/ February 27, 2017Oh, my gosh! The things you make! They make me smile.
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nanacathy2
/ February 27, 2017I love your bird, perfect in every way.
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insearchofitall
/ March 4, 2017Love the hearts and flowers but the penguin is absolutely adorable. 🙂
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The Rock Vandal
/ March 4, 2017I think ‘frivolous’ knitting is the best kind. Good luck with the promo, the little hearts look great.
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Born To Organize
/ March 13, 2017Those flowers are stunning. And the hearts, too. I love that you plan to attach them to cards to spread the word.
As for the penguin, please let me know if he lands in your shop. I’ll snap him up. What a cutey.
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