Thursday, January 17, 2013

A Granny Crochet Stool for a friend


Every home needs something handmade to feel cozy and warm. My friend Jenny has just moved house and what can be better than adding something handmade to her new fabulous home?

I thought about Pillows, about Hearts On A String, about putting together a Quilt even... but as I haven't seen her new home yet I found it hard to pick colors and style. So I made her a Granny Crochet Stool and she was delighted. It is now the first thing you will see when you enter her big and light entrance. Perfect for her boys to sit on when putting on shoes. It always feels extremely good to give, especially when the receiver gets so happy.

Here you can see the first Granny Crochet Stool I made. I alternated the edging a bit this time and made a simple shell edging.

Kärlek
Annette
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24 comments :

  1. ChristineJanuary 17, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Both the stool and your shirt are gorgeous! I really want a stool for our entry way but I need to wait until my little monkeys aren't climbing on everything in their site.

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  2. Shortbread and GingerJanuary 17, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    A handmade gift is always so much more special and this one is just lovely!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  3. Vintage Sheet AddictJanuary 17, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    Yay Annette, I have 4 of these in the shed, and with my new crochet skills, well I know what to do with them now....thank you! :) x

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  4. Jenni C'sJanuary 17, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    lovely!

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  5. MeredithJanuary 17, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    You might be the best friend ever, what a great gift.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  6. MagdalenaJanuary 17, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    muy bonito y los tutos muy interesantes. SALUDOS.me hago seguidora elrincondemaleni.blogspot.com

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  7. Sandra (Cherry Heart)January 17, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    Beautiful, what a lucky friend to get such a colourful and pretty addition to their new home. I love your top too :)

    S x

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  8. cristinaJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    Lovely! I looooove it!!!!!

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    I love the stool cover, what a nice gift to make for someone and lovely that she likes it so much.It's really cosy and welcoming. I think the top you are wearing is really nice too!

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  10. WiviJanuary 18, 2013 at 12:44 AM

    Ett sådant överdrag har jag virkat i massor av olika färger till vår tråkiga pall som står i hallen. Nu är den betydligt trevligare att titta/sitta på.
    Kram

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  11. DanaJanuary 18, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    yippee!!!! My hubby just TODAY made a stool in his barn that he wants me to crochet a topper for! And tonight (I just got home from work) here you are posting a pic and a tutorial for the very same thing! I promise(cross my heart!) I will take pictures *grin*
    Your stool is gorgeous as always Annette! Thanks for the tutorial!

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    1. DanaJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:32 PM

      Annette... I posted a pic on your facebook page of the 2 toppers I made for the tables that my hubs made :-)

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  12. homemade@myplaceJanuary 18, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    I'll call you next time I move!!!!
    xxx happy weekend!
    Ale

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  13. GrannyTaughtMeToCrochetJanuary 18, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    my sister is due to move into her own home..... this is a lovely idea! x

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  14. VerityJanuary 18, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Lovely colours! Your friend is gonna love it.

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  15. moleymakesJanuary 18, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    What a lovely house warming gift :)

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  16. Happy in redJanuary 18, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    It's so cool, well done!
    Esther.

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  17. Luisa Holistic Massage & HealingJanuary 18, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    It is a lovely present, your friend is a lucky one :)

    Have a nice weekend!

    Lluisa x

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  18. JolanaJanuary 18, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    You are good friend! :) Really, lovely present! J.

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  19. Cottage 1945January 19, 2013 at 12:19 AM

    Ooh! That stool is lovely. As is your blouse. Beautiful as always.

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Such vibrant colours....I read somewhere that the colours of our crafts/clothes reflect our true inner self...you must be a very bright, cheerful and happy person judging from the colours of the granny square. Wishing you a great weekend churning up more beauties.

    Usha
    usharaneem@yahoo.com

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    I am Jenny - the happy receiver of this fantastic stool from my fantastic friend Annette! What an original gift; beautiful and practical at the same time. And HOMEMADE! But I have to admit what touched me the most is the time that Annette has spent on this gift, 4 hours... for little me. To receive TIME for a mother of 3, with a house, with a husband and with two jobs in paralell... that's what I call generosity! Tusen tack Annette!!

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  22. blandina February 4, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Oh, the versatility of crochet! This is lovely, it adds color and personality.

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  23. Bhutan Knit N Crochet September 29, 2015 at 5:09 AM

    Sad the pattern for stool cover is not available any more.

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Kärlek
Annette

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