I have had so much fun crocheting everything for Podge’s garden over the last few months. This particular project stretched my crochet skills to the max. Every detail, from the pumpkins to the strawberries, was done freeform, without a pattern. I just made it all up as I went along. Having just finished creating the patterns for the book, this was actually a welcome change. I really enjoyed the playfulness and freedom of winging it and not having to worry about keeping track of a pattern. Although, I did jot down notes for each plant in case anyone is interested in crocheting a garden of their own. Let me know if you’d like to see this and I’ll work on a pdf download to release after the book early next year.
My practice of miniature crochet last year really came in handy, as each one of the plants in Podge’s garden is pretty tiny. I used mostly sock-weight yarn and a size B-1 hook or smaller. Here are the yarns I used:
Soil: Plymouth Merino Superwash DK in Brown
Pumpkins and Carrots: Lion Brand Bonbons Beach Collection Orange, and Plymouth Merino Superwash DK in Peapod
Strawberries: Lion Brand Bonbons Beach Collection Red, White, and Yellow, and Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Sport in Grass
Lettuce: Knit Picks Stroll Fingering in Peapod
Cornstalks: Lion Brand Bonbons Beach Collection Yellow, Lion Brand Bonbons Nature Collection Green, and Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Sport in Grass
Sunflowers: Lion Brand Bonbons Beach Collection Yellow, Lion Brand Bonbons Nature Collection Brown, and Knit Picks Stroll Fingering in Peapod
Tall ‘n’ Fast Flowers: Patons Grace in Sunkissed, Orchid, Lemon Lime, Lotus, Aquifer, and Snow, and Plymouth Merino Superwash DK in Greenlake
Watering Can: Lion Brand Bonbons Beach Collection Turquoise
Now that we have those details out of the way, Podge would like to show you around her garden…
November 15, 2015 at 7:42 pm
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Join Podge as she shows us around her garden…
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November 16, 2015 at 12:50 am
i love the brassicas and the strawberries. would love the patterns.
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November 16, 2015 at 10:55 am
Thanks, lyndell! I’ll make a note of your interest in the patterns. I’ll put something together for release early next year. 😀
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November 16, 2015 at 1:26 am
Love the garden, you are talented indeed! Yes, please provide all of us admirers with a PDF to download. Thank you for sharing your lovely garden!
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November 16, 2015 at 10:54 am
Thank you! You are so sweet to say that. And I will make a note of your interest in a PDF of the garden patterns. Thanks!
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November 16, 2015 at 5:00 am
Yes please, a pattern would be wonderful. The garden is gorgeous and l enjoyed the pictures very much. Especially the idea for the little carrots made me smile!
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November 16, 2015 at 10:53 am
Aren’t those carrots adorable? I’m so glad they brought you a smile. 🙂
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November 16, 2015 at 7:27 am
What a great garden! I loved every vegetable and was pleased to see even a wee watering can. ❤
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November 16, 2015 at 10:52 am
Thanks, Sharon! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. The watering can was so much fun to make. It’s a little big for Podge, but she seems to handle it just fine. 🙂
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November 16, 2015 at 2:53 pm
😀 😀 😀 I can’t focus on any one thing to say other than I LOVE EVERYTHING!
Also I am interested in the patterns. Wow just…what amazing work. I congratulate you 🙂
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November 17, 2015 at 2:23 am
Thanks, Patricia! That means so much to me.
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November 17, 2015 at 1:09 pm
This is AMAZING!!!!! 🙂
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December 11, 2015 at 12:25 pm
Thanks!
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November 23, 2015 at 11:48 am
Hodge and her garden are fabulous! You are so incredibly gifted. Every single item is a work of art all by itself, and when put together, it’s a joy to look at. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work. :~)
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November 23, 2015 at 12:41 pm
Thanks, Holly! Your comment brought me a smile. I’m really glad you enjoy her garden. It was a lot of fun to make.
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November 23, 2015 at 11:50 am
Oops. Podge’s garden…
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March 26, 2016 at 4:42 pm
I love everything about Podge’s Garden! You have brought me joy today; thank you for the crochet inspiration and keep it up! 🙂
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March 26, 2016 at 5:39 pm
Hi, Jennifer! Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m really glad you enjoyed Podge’s garden!
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