As the year draws to an end, I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful, blessed 2016! This last year has been an amazing crochet journey, and I have made some wonderful new friends. Jenny and I would like to thank you for following the blog and sharing/liking/commenting on the things we share.
Crochet Christmas Tree
This ‘crochet blanket Christmas tree’ is a celebration of my crafty year. I really wanted to take some nice photos of it for this post. One nice photo, actually, but it ended up being a bit of an adventure, this photo-taking business, and there were so many photos that I couldn’t just choose one.
The first time I tried to take photos, Xander decided to photo-bomb them. Just look at that face!
You will notice that he is wearing a knitted blanket as a cape (inside-out)!! It was a gift and he loves it :)
Apart from the cheeky photos above, the ‘photo session’ proved unfruitful (I am still getting used to my new Canon 6D, which I LOVE). So yesterday I thought I would give it another go and I am pretty pleased with the final photos.
Below you will see (from top to bottom): Crochet ball (tutorial will be available on Craftsy next week), Esme’s Winter Cottage, Ten-Stitch Crochet Blanket, Sophie’s Universe (Small), Sophie’s Universe (Small) by Esther Dijkstra from It’s All in a Nutshell, Sophie’s Universe (Medium), and the Block a Week Blanket from last year.
Mr Lookatwhatimade’s blanket is not in the pile, because he hasn’t finished it yet. My Manghan isn’t in the pile, because I can’t find it (I think Xander hid it somewhere ‘safe’). And Summer in Swanage is also missing, because the mini-me’s were sitting under it and wouldn’t let me take it.
The little owl was a gift from my friend Alison Livesey from The Crochet Tree by Alison Livesey.
She also made the Christmas Cat. She showed me a little cat like it (without the Christmassy bits) when we met up at the Yarn Retreat in November and I begged her to make me one.
Alison doesn’t sell online. She prefers the personal interaction of selling at a market. Her stalls are always festive and beautiful. If you would like to find out more about Alison and her crochet pieces, please visit her Facebook Page. There’s a really cute Sleigh and Reindeer set on there!
Before I go, and while we’re talking cats, I just have to share one more photo with you. Kettle the cat decided to photo-bomb my second attempt at taking the photos and I couldn’t resist including him in this post.
Have a wonderful festive time! If you are blessed enough to be able to share this time with family and friends, make the most of it! If you are far away from your family (like us), be good to yourself and treat yourself to an awesome present!!
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Celeste says
Hello, I love your projects and your eye for color and design! I’ve looked through some of the blogs and comments, because I don’t want to ask a duplicate question, and I can’t find the answer. Do you anticipate doing a CAL afghan this year? I love Sophie! Thank you for your blog.
Dedri Uys says
Hi Celeste. I am not going to do a CAL this year, but maybe next year :)
Alison says
What a lovely surprise, when I opened my newsletter, to see my little cat and owl on your Crochet Christmas Tree. Thank you Dedri.
Dedri Uys says
Thank YOU for making them :) Feel free to use those photos. If you would like the originals, please let me know x
Amanda says
Hi Dedri hope you and your family had a blessed Christmas. I’m here in SA but I know what’s like to be far from family – spent 5 yrs in UK. Thank you so much for your wonderful patterns and inspiration, please don’t use less colours, I always love your colour combinations – so pretty and cheerful. See you in the New Year and lots of blessings for 2016 xx
Dedri Uys says
Hi Amanda.
Thank you for taking the time to comment! I don’t think I will abandon colour. I am just trying something new to see how it feels :)
MaryT says
Love, Love, Love every piece and picture.
Everything you post is always so very lovely.
Merry Christmas and a very wonderful New Year to you and your family.
Dedri Uys says
Thank you, Mary :)
BillieBee says
I don’t crochet much anymore, but love looking at your blog…..Merry Christmas.
Dedri Uys says
Thank you, BillieBee
Willow says
I love your Christmas tree. It is everything I feel the holiday should be all warm and cozy and colorful and fun!!! Here’s to a joyous holiday for you and your family. Thanks for all the incredible beauty you have shared with us this past year, and I cannot wait to see what’s in store for 2016!
Dedri Uys says
Thank you, Willow. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas :)
Rachel says
have a wonderful family time. i spent 20 yrs a long way round the world from rest of my family. we made our own traditions which I see my own four boys are carrying on with their littlies. Thanks for all your inspiration. happy Christmas
Dedri Uys says
Thank you, Rachel.
Nancy Burt says
Thank you for making this year extra happy for me. I had so much fun making Sophie’s Universe and following you on FB, etc. You are a very special and gifted woman with lots of joy and love to give others.
Dedri Uys says
Nancy, you are most welcome! Thank you for taking the time to comment :)