Friday, 25 September 2020

Incubation time again!

 Happy Friday, Lovelies!

Miss Augusta has the right idea this chilly morning! 


It's absolutely bucketing down here in Cape Town today. Winter is lingering. I'm trying not to complain. I know how much I will miss these cool, moody, cloudy days once the African Sun is blazing down on us again, drying out all the lovely lush greenery and sending the Winter birds away to cooler climes. I will miss them so! I absolutely love the Cape in the Winter months. The colours, the wind, the clouds, the ocean...sigh.






I'm working on two more cosy cowl designs. I need to get those out of my system but also, working these simple, quick cowl patterns helps me to unravel all the ideas incubating in my head for a new blanket design! As the ideas swirl about the challenge then is to get them into some sort of order that makes it possible to manifest into something tangible. Usually, I like to picture the completed design in my head. It's simultaneously exciting but nervewracking! 

By the way, I'm loving some of the beautiful colourways you Lovelies have chosen for your Nomad cowls!

NOMAD 💗Made by Urooj Umar

NOMAD 💗Made by Marilyn Warczak



THANK YOU, so much to all of you Lovelies who left a comment on last week's post. I just want you to know that even if I don't reply I do read through them all and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all your comments and snippets of news from your patch of Crochetland. Our Giveaway last week was the Duchess Cowl...and then I forgot...and made both the Nomad and the Duchess Cowl freebies for our Heritage Day! I hope you all took advantage of that? If not, let me know?

Today, our Giveaway is another of Noelene's adorable tassel designs. This time, the Passionflower Tassel HERE! Don't forget to leave your Ravelry name if you do comment.

Wishing you a fun and leisurely weekend filled with all good things!

💗 Jen

PS: this made me laugh so much. Nisha completely fixated on my current screen saver! 😆









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  1. Justmegan25 September 2020 at 04:52

    I’ve never made a tassel before!
    Noelenes look sooooo amazing!
    Justmegan1

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    1. Jen25 September 2020 at 08:29

      Me neither! :D Noelene makes adorably gorgeous tassels, well worth a try. Happy weekend! xox

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  2. MirjamAnnaars25 September 2020 at 04:54

    Gorgeous pictures. Where i life autum just arrived. I love this time of year. Rav name MirjamAnnaars

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    1. Jen25 September 2020 at 08:28

      I love it too, Mirjam! Happy Autumn weekend! xox

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  3. Kim crook25 September 2020 at 04:55

    ��������OH Nisha you make my day. We are ready for bed and my husband had dropped his teeth whitening device when I showed Nisha pictures.
    Thanks for sharing Jen. Love your stories and photos.
    Raverly acc: bunsa
    Ps!Raverly acc name meant 1 of my favorite dish back home I dream to eat all the time (leaving in different country now). Nisha was reminded me the craving mood is����������������

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    1. Jen25 September 2020 at 08:28

      Hahaha...Kim you made me laugh too now! Happy weekend my dear! xox

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  4. Mary Ann La Falce25 September 2020 at 05:01

    our designs have been a lifesaver. Had a accident and needed to exercise and doing your cowls have been great. N2qbq

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    1. Jen25 September 2020 at 08:27

      Aw, Mary I'm so sorry to hear that you had an accident! I hope it wasn't very serious? Happy that I could be of some help even in a small way. Wishing you a super speedy full recovery. Happy weekend! xox

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  5. Rowan25 September 2020 at 05:05

    Hi, the autumn has arrived here and I look forward to long evenings and snuggling under blankets!! Just need a cat on my lap and it would be purrfect!! Enjoying the revealing of your cowl patterns but gutted that I missed your offer on Heritage Day!! Best from the UK,

    Rowan. (aviatrixuk)

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    1. Jen25 September 2020 at 08:23

      Have you checked your Ravelry? I think a Fairy flew by and left something for you. :D xox

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  6. Anonymous25 September 2020 at 05:08

    Ohhhh a tassel would be super cool! I want to try one of your cowls, I love the size and the sense of whimsy. Rav: jennyforward

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    1. Jen25 September 2020 at 08:22

      I think my personal favourite is the Nomad Cowl but the one I'm making now is also pretty whimsical. Perhaps wait until that pattern is released? :D Happy weekend! xx

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  7. samantha25 September 2020 at 05:12

    I love you Jen Tyler! A light in the dark.

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  8. Helen Daisy25 September 2020 at 05:21

    I’m gonna make a pair of tassels to keep my nipples warm �� ravelry name helenbrain

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    1. Jen25 September 2020 at 08:16

      Hahahaha...that's a brilliant idea Helen! I made a whole range of " nipple warmers" for my youngest daughters shop a few years ago...and they sold out! :D She called then Nippy Cozies! :D

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  9. Crochet Villa25 September 2020 at 05:23

    I love your designs! Best wishes for your future projects ❤️

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    1. Jen25 September 2020 at 08:20

      Thank you so much! Please drop me your Ravelry name so that I can enter you into our Giveaway? Happy weekend! xox

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  10. Tineke25 September 2020 at 05:45

    Oh Jen, some comments not fitting your site! My goodness, how on earth did they find you? Tsk tsk tsk. Isn't that weather lovely, fall arrived here and the wind, splashes of rain and utterly warm sun between the clouds is so happy making. I found our summer absolutely horrible. Rain rain rain and then 3 weeks of 40 degrees Celsius and then rain rain rain. Last two weeks were gorgeous, a normal 25 degrees and time to sit outside. Slowly my garden revives from the heat and starts to get autumn colours. The nights are so good to sleep, no heat melting you.The cats totally agree XD. Noelenes tassels are stunning, are they. Have a lovely spring time Jen ;>*

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    1. Jen25 September 2020 at 08:19

      Oh, shame, Tineke! That is CRAZEEEEEE hot for Holland! We expect those temps down here in Africa. I'm sure you are looking so forward to Autumn and Winter. If I could, I would follow Winter around the world. Happy weekend my friend! xox

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  11. Eastside45925 September 2020 at 05:46

    Your cowl designs are just beautiful! Waiting with anticipation for your new blanket ideas! ❤️
    SheriJohn

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    1. Jen25 September 2020 at 08:12

      I hope all the ideas in my head come together to make sense so that I can begin. At the moment, it's all a jumble! Happy weekend! xox

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  12. dbooo25 September 2020 at 05:57

    I love these cowl designs - I bought the Nomad pattern but missed the Duchess freebie! Doh! Nolene's tassels look really pretty too..

    Dawny (dbooo)

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    1. Jen25 September 2020 at 08:11

      Ah, no Dawny! I'll send you a freebie! :D xx

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  13. Pvergiza25 September 2020 at 06:17

    I’m working on a cowl now, the tassel looks very interesting. Pvergiza

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  14. Myownworld25 September 2020 at 06:21

    I would love to have your rain and cool weather. Here in the desert it’s so incredibly hot. We won’t see any rain for a few more months. Please enjoy it for me. Myownworld

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    1. Jen25 September 2020 at 08:10

      Oh my goodness, I would not survive! Where about are you? I hope you have a lovely weekend and stay cool! xox

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  15. hmbaz25 September 2020 at 07:15

    Ohhhh! Another cute tassel from Noelene. How sweet.
    Our weather is attempting to submit to fall, and the cooler temperature is quite a relief from summer. Can't wait to curl up in something cozy. I believe I'm part cat, which is not a bad thing. Meow!
    Ravelry name - PettigruHooker

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    1. Jen25 September 2020 at 08:08

      I'm definitely part Cat for sure! :D Enjoy your lovely Autumn days ahead! Yummy. right? Happy weekend! xx

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  16. Finou25 September 2020 at 07:18

    After lots of Sunny Days, it it Autumny weather over here in The Hague, Holland; rain clashing against the windows. Great to stay indoors and Tassel this wonderful company to your Fabulous Flower Fairy Tassel.

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    1. Jen25 September 2020 at 08:07

      Finou, that sounds so hygge! :D It's pretty rainy and cold here too still, so still time for fireside and hotchocolate! Happy weekend! xx You didn't leave your Ravelry name!? :'(

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  17. Anya Roche25 September 2020 at 07:20

    Coming into Spring here. The tassels remind me of all the colours of the spring flowers here in Australia. Not as big as those in South Africa but just as colourful. Am looking to make a tassel for my mum.

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    1. Jen25 September 2020 at 08:04

      Our Spring is taking it's sweet time to arrive. :D Noelene's tassels are adorable! Please don't forget to drop your Ravelry name so that I can enter you into the draw! :D Happy weekend! xox

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  18. Anonymous25 September 2020 at 08:03

    This tassel is sooo cute. I can see it hanging next to some crochet mandalas. Or attached to one of them... or some other place... Can't decide but will definetly have a go at it.
    Love your patterns as well, Jen.
    Thanks for all your work.

    Ravelry mel179

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    1. Jen25 September 2020 at 22:46

      You can definitely use the tassels as hanging ornaments off door handles or keychains, or curtain tie-backs, cushion corners, throw corners, ends of scarves... :D xx

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  19. Darts Finland25 September 2020 at 08:34

    hej again from Finland <3 I like reading your posts here, just beautiful , also the Pictures, Winter will be soon here I guess and I will have my Harvest in and hooking away with your patterns ;) a great pattern also from Noleane , I wouldt love to do such tassels on the Arcadia that will be a blanket some day , thanks for all the beauty you share wfR Darts Finland on Ravelry , wishing you a nice Weekend

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    1. Jen25 September 2020 at 22:44

      Hello, Darts! I love what you did with the Nomad pattern...and those handwarmers are adorable! Your colourway was very folk-art...I loved that too! Happy weekend and enjoy the last days of harvest. I wish I was there too. I am NOT a Summer person at all. :D xox

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  20. dbooo25 September 2020 at 09:35

    It's not letting me 'reply' for some reason.. but I got the Duchess - thank you very much indeedy! x

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  21. Sweet crocheter25 September 2020 at 11:03

    Hi Jen, I just love the picture of Nisha and the computer. My pup also will watch my computer at times.

    Unfortunately, I missed your Heritage Day surprise. Love your designs.
    Ravelry name is cksteffen.

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    1. Jen25 September 2020 at 22:41

      She is such a funny Cat! I have a small sticker of a unicorn cat on my wall and she stares at it for ages, sometimes reaching up and meaowing at it. :D xx

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  22. janice25 September 2020 at 12:32

    Beautiful tassel. I love all the cowl combos. purselover

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    1. Jen25 September 2020 at 22:39

      Noelene's tassels are each one of a kind. I love them! Happy weekend! xx

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  23. Helene25 September 2020 at 14:34

    I love Noelene's tassels. Winter is lingering here too in southern parts of Australia even snow fell down to very low levels that dont normally have it. Heddy56

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    1. Jen25 September 2020 at 22:39

      Whaaaat!? Snow down under! That's amazing! :D I love Noelenes cute tassels and their are so many ways to use them too. Happy weekend, Helene! Stay warm, xox

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    2. Helene1 October 2020 at 13:17

      Yes snow is lingering they had more last weekend in the mountains it was so cold there are 6 or so areas that can get snow each winter and a few other town areas that sometimes get a a little but it doesnt last. a couple of the snow resort are a couple of hours away from us but no we dont get snow.

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    3. Helene9 October 2020 at 14:10

      Thank you Jen and Noelene for the lovely tassel pattern I rarely win anything can't wait till I can get to make it

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  24. Yunita Wiriani25 September 2020 at 15:39

    Aww, i love seeing Mrs. Augusta sleeps comfortably on that blanket. Nisha was probably wondering why the mouse was not afraid of her. Hehe I also love the cooler weather, Jen. All the reason to snuggle under a comfy blanket. Thank you very much for the beautiful patterns Jen.xoxo I'm currently trying to put my plan for a Nomad/Duchess top into actions. Soo thrilled. I just need to make up my mind on which colorway I should use. Hehehe.
    Wishing you a lovely weekend. Xx
    Ravelry : Yunsup

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    1. Jen25 September 2020 at 22:37

      That sounds like a very interesting project, Yunita! I hope you share your progress to our Group? :D Aw, Miss Augusta and Miss Nisha keep me entertained...they are such funny Cats! :D I'm the same when it comes to choosing colours...I can never make up my mind. :D Happy weekend my dear. xxx

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    2. Yunita Wiriani26 September 2020 at 15:30

      I'll share my progress to our group. Thanks, Jen. A Lotta love to you.. xxx

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  25. elizabeth25 September 2020 at 19:16

    Our cat mrs claus is giving us dirty looks as shewas curled up on my husbands lap sound asleep and a bird hit the window well it scared us but frightened her out of her wits, but of course when we laughed it was our fault, our day here is going from sunshine to rain and spring sunshine is warm of course then freezing cold hail in the sun yesterday but like you we will miss it on hot summer days. Firethreads on raverly love her tassels have made two faries so far will possibly do another later today to go on my new cushion cover.

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  26. Jen25 September 2020 at 22:34

    All the seasons in one day and Cats to help us through it all. :D Happy weekend and stay warm, or cool, or both at the same time! :D xx

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  27. nicolakretzschmar26 September 2020 at 01:55

    Oh No! I can't believe I missed out on the Heritage day freebies... The Nomad would be so lovely and warm with the wind being so chilly and wild at the moment. It was my birthday yesterday, so I made a long-weekend out of it. We went to Clarens for the day and I was so inspired by all of the beautiful handcrafts there... that I am now itching to buy some yarn and start some of your amazing Cushion designs. Ive made the Pondoland and Im totally inlove. Thank you Jen for the beautiful designs and also your blog. I love reading your blog and seeing your pics. nicolakretzschmar

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  28. Sher26 September 2020 at 12:55

    You always show us the most beautiful pics of where you live. Seems like it would be easy to be creative surrounded by such beauty!
    Happy weekend :)
    clashhewhe

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  29. Mama2Moody28 September 2020 at 05:33

    I've never made such a fancy tassel and this one looks amazing.
    My Ravelry name is Mama2Moody.
    Sorry if this is posted twice... I've never commented on a blog before 😬

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  30. Maria Parrish Ott14 October 2020 at 22:54

    Your designs are so beautiful. I love the flower details. I would like to make the tassel to enhance my crochet. Ravelry name is MariaParrishOtt

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