A Spoonful of Sugar: Sew 20 Simple Projects to Sweeten Your Surroundings Zakka Style

A Spoonful of Sugar

Make. Bake. Create.

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Menu
  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertising
    • Press
    • FAQ
    • Disclosure
    • Grab a Button
    • Contact Us
  • Crafts
    • Crochet
    • DIY
    • Embroidery/Cross stitch
    • Gift Wrapping
    • Knitting
    • Miscellaneous
    • Paper Crafts
  • Holidays
    • New Year’s
    • Australia Day
    • Back to School
    • Valentines Day
    • Easter
    • ANZAC Day
    • Mother’s Day
    • Father’s Day
    • Halloween
    • Christmas
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Bars & Slices
    • Bread & Pastries
    • Cakes
    • Cookies
    • Confectionery
    • Cupcakes & Muffins
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Ice Cream
    • Jams/Preserves
    • Main Meals
  • Sewing
    • Sewing Tutorials
    • Quilting
    • Sewing & Quilting Patterns
  • Family
    • Back to School
    • Family Fun
    • Our Home
    • Parenting
    • Travel
  • Shop
    • Etsy Store
    • Craftsy Store

Hexie Love Actually Rug (Part 1)

July 3, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 18 Comments

Yarn

Each winter I generally start a crochet or knitting project to work on in the evenings in front of the TV. This year I am working on a Hexie Love Actually crochet afghan. I can’t resist hexagons so this pattern really caught my eye. I wanted to make a colourful rug with random centres, so I selected 7 colours from the Heirloom Cotton 8 ply range. That gave me 42 combinations to use in the centre of the hexies, which created variety but also gave the rug a cohesive look. I used a round of white yarn to join the hexies. I love how the white gives the rug a fresh look and really helps the colours to pop.

Hexielove

I have been sharing crochet photos on instagram, but wanted to share them here as well so you can see the progress I am making.

Hexie Love

I have joined just over 100 hexies so far and estimate that I am about halfway. I am trying to sew in some of the ends as I go so I am not left with that task at the end.

Crochet Progress

I haven’t had much energy over the past few months as I recover from cancer treatment, but crocheting is something that is very therapeutic and can be easily picked up for short periods.  It is the first time I have attempted the join as you go method, and it is coming together so well.

Hexie Love Actually

I will be sure to share more photos when the rug is finished. This one has already been claimed by Sarah. The pattern is Hexie Love Actually by Pink Stitches. Yarn is Heirloom 8 ply Cotton from Yummy Yarn and Co – they have a gorgeous selection of yarns and offer great customer service. When I have completed the rug, I will provide details on the number of balls used.

Edit: Head over to this post to see the finished crocheted blanket.

Hexie Love Actually

You can see the crochet rug I made last year here.

Crochet Rug 2

Filed Under: Crochet Tagged With: crochet

Never miss a post.

Get fresh new ideas delivered right to your inbox!

« Sew Along Fun
Sew Along Fun (Part 2) »

Comments

  1. Melanie C says

    July 3, 2016 at 11:41 am

    It looks beautiful!!! I hope you recover and feel well again soon!

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      July 4, 2016 at 6:09 am

      Thanks so much Melanie!

      Reply
  2. Fiona says

    July 3, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    It’s looking good. Last years looks lovely. I must learn to crochet. 🙂

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      July 4, 2016 at 6:11 am

      Crochet is easier than it looks and is so relaxing!

      Reply
  3. Susan says

    July 3, 2016 at 8:10 pm

    Very pretty – I’m tempted to make one too and love to do handwork while watching tv. Great idea to weave in the ends as you go otherwise, it takes a long time. Keep feeling better and inspiring us!

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      July 4, 2016 at 6:11 am

      Thanks so much Susan!

      Reply
  4. Susan says

    July 3, 2016 at 9:09 pm

    Sorry to reply again, but I wondered with crocheting all the ends, how do you do it so the ends stay put and will not come out? Will the afghan be fragile due to all the little hex shapes? Thank you!

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      July 4, 2016 at 6:13 am

      I thread the ends onto a needle and bury them under a few stitches. A the hexagons are actually crocheted together as you do hte final round, they will not come apart. Hope that helps to clarify.

      Reply
  5. Lulu says

    July 4, 2016 at 2:57 am

    That’s beautiful, your colour choice is fantastic. It looks so fresh and pretty. Sorry to hear of your illness. Best wishes for your recovery.

    Reply
  6. Kristin says

    July 4, 2016 at 5:00 am

    I had no idea you were recovering from cancer treatment. I’m a breast cancer survivor myself. I wish you a speedy and complete recovery!

    I love the blanket and especially how the white ties it all together.

    xo,
    Kristin

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      July 4, 2016 at 6:15 am

      Thanks so much Kristin for your kind message.

      Reply
  7. Louise Buller says

    July 4, 2016 at 6:26 am

    I didnt know you had just undergone cancer treatment either. Sorry to hear that…..Sending you lots of good, healthy vibes over the internet and best wishes for a full recovery.

    Reply
    • Louise Buller says

      July 4, 2016 at 6:28 am

      Your blanket is beautiful by the way! I’m going to wait until I get a bit more confident and then tackle this pattern…..I’m having real trouble understanding patterns at the moment! Its like double dutch….

      Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      August 8, 2016 at 10:57 am

      Thanks Louise – much appreciated!

      Reply
  8. Nan says

    July 4, 2016 at 7:38 am

    This is so pretty & delicate looking. I’m a knitter & have never crocheted. My mom knitted many things like this that I now have & cherish.

    Reply
  9. Lois S says

    July 4, 2016 at 8:27 am

    What a beautiful rug!!! I was wondering if you use any non-skid fabric or coating on the back side. I’m making rugs from tshirt yarn and don’t want them to be skidding hazards!

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      July 4, 2016 at 9:12 pm

      Hi Lois. In Australia we use the term rug to also mean blanket or afghan. It is not a floor rug so no non skid coating is needed. If you are making a floor rug, you can buy some anti skid rug backings from Ikea.

      Reply
      • Lois S says

        July 5, 2016 at 3:35 am

        Just a bit of Aussie101!! Thanks for the clarification!! I like it even better as a blanket! My bad!!

        Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
Follow on Bloglovin

My Book

Sweet Sponsors

Instagram

Load More…Follow on Instagram

Featured Pattern

Travel Sewing Kit Pattern

Featured Tutorial

Harvest Drawstring Bags

Featured Recipe

Lemon Pound Cake

Subscribe via Email


A Spoonful of Sugar on Etsy

Categories

Archives

Connect

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Popular Posts

  • Pot Holder Pattern Pot Holder Pattern
  • Crocheted Scarf {Free Pattern} Crocheted Scarf {Free Pattern}
  • Triangle Pouch Triangle Pouch
  • Business Card Wallet Business Card Wallet
  • How to Make a Pencil Case How to Make a Pencil Case
  • Retro Drawstring Bag Retro Drawstring Bag
  • Winter Warmers Winter Warmers

Copyright © 2019 - Powered by Genesis Framework and a Creative Life - Designed by: Bellano Web Studio - Log in