I have been neglectful lately. Of my blog and of crocheting in general. I have lost my crojo! I hope to regain it soon but suspect it can be found somewhere in mid-September when both boys are in school.
However before my creativity went on its Summer-long vacation I did have a creative surge and I actually had a go at writing a crochet pattern, which was inspired by an invitation to a friend’s greenhouse-warming party and a little cocktail I knocked up in honour of the occasion.
For me the colour of spring is GREEN. I love to see my garden waking up after its winter sleep. Tiny buds emerge on the fruit trees, the grass looks less muddy and more zingy, the pine woods surrounding my village look less ominous and more inviting in the spring sunshine than the winter grey. So my cocktail was inspired by GREEN, not least because the mint was rampaging below my rose bushes and apple tree, and because I was celebrating a greenhouse.
Behold the Greenhouse Fizz:
It’s my take on a mojito style gin cocktail and incorporates the late spring and early summer flavours of elderflower and mint. And there’s also some lime in there because…GREEN!
Of course what every greenhouse needs, apart from a floor that has been well and truly christened with a sprinkling of elderflower, gin and soda water, is something that will remain after the party buzz has disappeared, and will hopefully provide a bit of colour in those dormant winter months so for a gift that would last longer than the cocktail I designed some bunting inspired by the lime and elderflower in my cocktail.
And here it is, hanging in my own greenhouse before going to its new home.
I’ve had a go at writing down the pattern and the following pdf includes the cocktail, the bunting pattern, and a photo tutorial for the bunting. If you have a go and find any errors please let me know. If you have any questions please ask. Hopefully the pattern is easy to follow, and if it isn’t then the photo tutorial will help.
Cheers!
The Crochiating Crow 