Yarn Thing Podcast: Simply Crochet: Tallula Top

And...we're back :-) That's right, the next stop on the Simply Crochet blog tour stops in here today for the last time. So far you have seen some of the simply WONDERFUL crochet that can be found in this book. I don't know about you but I find it inspiring. Behind the designs there is a collection of talented designers that is amazing. Not to mention the uber talented Robyn Chachula herself...it is no secret that she is my absolute favorite crochet designer and I am thrilled that I can call her my friend.

So, let's get on with the party :-) I told you all about the Botan Placemats that I did as a 3 ball project but I didn't tell you about the other project I did.

The Tallula Top is a little girls top made out of the timeless beauty of crocheted motifs around the body coupled with textured griddle stitch, makes this a perfect piece for every little girl. I made it without too much fuss or frill so it will look great made oversized and worn as a dress or fitted and worn as a top. I do want to mention that if you are making this for a little girl who still puts small objects in her mouth choose a different closure than the buttons as I don't want her to choke...okay?

I used the wonderful Spud and Chloe Fine and I have to tell you I simply LOVED it! Such wonderful luster to the yarn, it felt great in my hands and it blocked beautifully. I would put this yarn on my top ten. Yes, I loved it that much.

So, how long did it take me to make this? It took me about a week of working on it consistently. Actually, while my youngest was in preschool I would go to a place called Einstein Bagels and work on my projects. Which means I can honestly say that I spent a week of 4.5 hours a day on this project. Not long at all if you think about it.

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