Lost: One Plot...
...If found return to me at Cherry Heart.
You know I mentioned a while back that I had a certain little something up my sleeve that crocheters might enjoy? Well it turns out it might be quite a big something. Maybe even a huge, massive, bite-off-more-than I-can-chew, what-have-I-gotten-myself-into something actually.
You might have also noticed that there's a link up on my menu bar at the top there that says 'Crochet Corner' but doesn't actually go anywhere very exciting just yet?
Well the two things are connected. They are to do with a plan I've been hatching for a good few months now and is sort of top of my To-Do list for this year. For the last few years, I've set myself a little challenge for the year, a something to focus on and to motivate me. That's the idea anyway.
In 2011 I started this blog (properly - not much had happened before). In 2012 I worked on the Pretty Crafty Home Project, a few of you might even remember it if you were around way back then. In 2013 I wanted to try and get some of my patterns written up and published. So here we are in 2014 and this year my plan is to work on getting Cherry Heart's Crochet Corner up and running.
'Yes, yes, but what is it?' I hear you cry!
It started out with me wanting to do a few more crochet tutorials. Maybe a few simple ones to cover the basic stitches. Then I started thinking, if I had tutorials for quite a few stitches, that would be nice. It'd be handy too, for people to refer to when using my patterns.
Then I started thinking of topics I could cover to help beginner crocheters out. The different ways to join a new yarn colour perhaps and what to do with all those ends that are left hanging out of the back of your work. Then I thought of the questions people sometimes ask me, like how do I make my granny squares and how do I keep them nice and straight?
The more I thought about it, the more and more ideas I had and the more excited I got. My plans for a few tutorials seem to have turned into a scheme for a brand new spin-off site packed with crochet information, tips, techniques and patterns. Umm, I think I got a little carried away!
I've made a start though. I'm working on a Stitch Directory at the moment. A kind of reference guide to all the crochet stitches is the plan. A go to place for when you can't remember the difference between a bobble and a popcorn. It's going quite well but I'm starting to realise just how crazy this 'little' scheme of mine is and wondering why on earth it is I can't ever keep things on a small and manageable scale?
It's quite not ready to reveal to the world just yet and who knows if I've ever be able to fill it with half the things I want to. But, I've taken the first step.
So, apart from the fact I've obviously lost my mind, what do you think?
S x
You know I mentioned a while back that I had a certain little something up my sleeve that crocheters might enjoy? Well it turns out it might be quite a big something. Maybe even a huge, massive, bite-off-more-than I-can-chew, what-have-I-gotten-myself-into something actually.
You might have also noticed that there's a link up on my menu bar at the top there that says 'Crochet Corner' but doesn't actually go anywhere very exciting just yet?
Well the two things are connected. They are to do with a plan I've been hatching for a good few months now and is sort of top of my To-Do list for this year. For the last few years, I've set myself a little challenge for the year, a something to focus on and to motivate me. That's the idea anyway.
In 2011 I started this blog (properly - not much had happened before). In 2012 I worked on the Pretty Crafty Home Project, a few of you might even remember it if you were around way back then. In 2013 I wanted to try and get some of my patterns written up and published. So here we are in 2014 and this year my plan is to work on getting Cherry Heart's Crochet Corner up and running.
'Yes, yes, but what is it?' I hear you cry!
It started out with me wanting to do a few more crochet tutorials. Maybe a few simple ones to cover the basic stitches. Then I started thinking, if I had tutorials for quite a few stitches, that would be nice. It'd be handy too, for people to refer to when using my patterns.
Then I started thinking of topics I could cover to help beginner crocheters out. The different ways to join a new yarn colour perhaps and what to do with all those ends that are left hanging out of the back of your work. Then I thought of the questions people sometimes ask me, like how do I make my granny squares and how do I keep them nice and straight?
The more I thought about it, the more and more ideas I had and the more excited I got. My plans for a few tutorials seem to have turned into a scheme for a brand new spin-off site packed with crochet information, tips, techniques and patterns. Umm, I think I got a little carried away!
I've made a start though. I'm working on a Stitch Directory at the moment. A kind of reference guide to all the crochet stitches is the plan. A go to place for when you can't remember the difference between a bobble and a popcorn. It's going quite well but I'm starting to realise just how crazy this 'little' scheme of mine is and wondering why on earth it is I can't ever keep things on a small and manageable scale?
It's quite not ready to reveal to the world just yet and who knows if I've ever be able to fill it with half the things I want to. But, I've taken the first step.
So, apart from the fact I've obviously lost my mind, what do you think?
S x
I think it's a great idea, I've been after something like it because, quite frankly, I have a mind like a sieve! Really looking forward to seeing this launched, all the best of luck xx
ReplyDeletesuch a good idea : congrats and good luck with the entire project!!!!!! ;oD
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Wonderful idea! Can't wait to see it progress. x
ReplyDeleteSo exciting!!!!!! I will follow you with great excitement with your new endeavor., Best of luck,
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Congratulations Sandra!!! So excited for you!! I can not think of anyone better than you to produce a project like this. You are one of very few people who have a knack for teaching, and who is very generous in offering advise, and help. All the best sweetheart xxx
ReplyDeleteI certainly don't think you have lost your mind at all. It's a brilliant idea and also very generous - like a online crochet workshop :0) You are very good at explaining how to do things so this will be a very useful place for people to refer to and I'm sure you will get millions of hits!! Maybe a few knitting tips....??? My aim for this year is to stay sane - each day I'm not carted off to the asylum is an achievement!! Sam xx
ReplyDeleteSuper! You have not lost the plot at all - you are making one! This will no doubt be the go-to resource for all happy hooksters out there, a place for sharing tips and ideas, tutorials and patterns, all with your signature lovely style! I can't wait! Chrissie x
ReplyDeleteWow!!!! what an amazing idea. Utterly brilliant. As a newbie to crochet a reference to stitches, etc. would be great (and very much appreciated). It's quite a task you've set yourself Sandra, but one which I'm sure will be very much worth the wait. Good luck, and I can't wait!
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I think it's brilliant! I can't wait to see what all you've done once you open it to us.
ReplyDeleteI think it will be a perfect resource for everyone - there's lots of sewing directories around but not many user friendly crochet ones (that I know of anyway!). I need to set my goals, just can't decide on what they are!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds very exciting Sandra! Can't wait to hear more!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the idea. And some projects are big, but that doesn't mean they never get finished. I love the idea of a place where I can check back on stitches.
ReplyDeleteI think it is wonderful. I use to crochet years ago and then turned to knitting. I am now crocheting more than knitting and this would be a great tool
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh!! I am a quilter and now teaching myself to sew dresses for my 22 month old granddaughter, but I started crocheting several years ago and I still drool over your creations. I am so darn excited to see that you are going to jump into "Crochet Corner" because its exactly what I need; I can't wait to see how this goes.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing!! I wish you all the luck in the world for this! Im very exited for you ^_^ x
ReplyDeleteOh! I just love the sound of your "Crochet Corner" under construction! I think it's a fabulous idea and one I know I shall enjoy visiting! It'll be like an online crochet café!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great idea, and I admire your courage in tackling such a vast and ever-growing topic! I love writing/photographing/filming tutorials myself and always have more ideas than I can keep up with. Good luck to your project. :)
ReplyDeleteAbolutely brilliant idea!! Yaay! You are so incredibly good at explaining stuff clearly, I'm really looking forward to the Crochet Corner progress, it will be fantastic. I'm excited!! :-) xxxx
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fantastic idea to me Sandra! Maria x
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You Go Girl! Would love to see all that written down in your very own book someday!
ReplyDeleteoh my! This is wonderful Sandra!
ReplyDeleteYes! I'm agree if you lost your mind in this way, ... the best for us ! Great and thank you a lot sharing your talent ! You've just a knack to well explain and create. Congratulations and many thanks!
ReplyDeleteI think it's wonderful and needed, obviously because I thought popcorn and bobble stitch were the same thing! LOL! See, I learned something already. I think you are wonderfully generous and I don't know about others but I am always uplifted and re-energized when I stop by. I needed a "pic-me-up" today so thank you!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! That is a fantastic project you have on your hands! I'm excited to see the reveal!!
ReplyDeleteIt's a blooming wonderful idea! Blooming in the true sense of the word! I can hardly wait to see it. It should make writing tutorials easier for you. So you will be able to do lots and lots of more wonderful, original, yummy crochet patterns for us! Yes...I REALLY like the idea! And yes, there is definitely a possibility that your madness might just save ours! Thank you Sandra. Don't stop the music!
ReplyDeleteOh, I am super excited about it!! So wonderful!! I am looking forward to it! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteThat sounds wonderful. I wish you much luck! Can't wait to see what it looks like when you're ready to share :-) I've recently taken up blogging and I'm still trying to find my footing. I love your idea of working towards annual goals. Thanks for the share. Please visit my blog http://way-d.blogspot.com :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, that is some undertaking, however, when you pull it off I just know it will be brilliant. Well done you :)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds very exciting :) Though you really do seem to be taking the "more ideas than time" concept to a whole new level :P
ReplyDeleteSandra, this is awesome! You are an incredibly talented and generous person. I love your patterns and tutorials - wish I had time to make them all!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea, thank you!! xo
ReplyDeleteTwo words: Awesome Idea!
ReplyDeleteI don't think that you have lost your mind. I think that this is a wonderful idea and it will be a great resource! Hope that you are able to get it all done to your satisfaction and that it goes really well. xx
ReplyDeleteI'm laughing as I read this post. I think all of us can identify with the process we go through when we hatch an idea - it grows to mammoth proportions. It must be especially true for creative people. Anyway, I love the idea. As you described the idea you had for the new site, my mind was mentally scrolling through questions I've always wondered even though I've been crocheting for a long time. I'm always interested in how other crocheter's deal with certain things so that I can gauge whether or not I am doing a certain thing the most efficient way.
ReplyDeleteI already love your blog and visit it at least once a day - can't wait for the new extension.....
I think you're ambitious and fabulous! That's what I think! I'm sure it'll be a huge success. Glad you are getting to do things YOU want to do. Very exciting!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fantastic!!! Good luck!! :0)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! I do crochet but have so many 'how do you do that' moments! And as for learning the proper names for stitches that would be awesome. Good Luck. I will be waiting with baited breath
ReplyDeleteYippee! I finally (after years of making scarves only) learnt to crochet in the round - thanks to one of your step-by-step blog posts last year so naturally I think Crochet Corner is a fabulous idea!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great idea to me :-)
ReplyDeleteTracey xx
Wow, that looks wonderful! I will definitely be sending people this way if they want to learn to crochet. I love your clear photographs and the new site looks so organized (which is always a bonus!) Good luck with the rest! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea! Kinda...ok a lot geeked about tjis being a newish crocheter
ReplyDeleteThis sounds wonderful - definitely a Good Idea!! I shall wait patiently and look forward to seeing the results. Oh, look! I've found your plot and........here it is back to you! Go For It!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea, Sandra! It is going to be very useful indeed
ReplyDeleteMe? I think you are a) awesome b) a little bit mad c) an inspiration and d) enviably good at crochet. Good luck with it ... I just know it's gonna be a hit x
ReplyDeleteHello Sandra! I'm now catching up with my reading of your latest posts and would like to join (a bit late) to the cheering and encouragement for your Crochet corner. I think it is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love your little one poncho/cape by the way!
wishing you a lovely Easter, Pati x
Fantastic idea - I bet it will be loads better than what's currently available too (which is patchy, I think).
ReplyDeletepLeAsE pLeAsE help me keep my granny squares straight!! they begin twisting after about 5 rounds, and I'd rather not have to turn them (although I will accept this if it's inevitable - sigh)
I'm working on a blanket right now and it's causing quite a bit of consternation!!
Good luck with this, I look forward to reading it :o)
Well I am massively excited by this plan, I think you're definitely the woman for it! x
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