*click*

Yes, this is crochet. Yes, I made it. (!!!!!!!!asdfghj!!) Yes, I spent y/day figuring it out (and I do mean all of y/day) through looking at the African Flower group on Flickr and the tute I found through Google. After browsing everyone else's beautiful work, and with Rettgrayson's rainbow flower cushion in mind, I was determined to crack this.

I messed up the first attempts (which I will not show you!) Progress commenced when I recalled manman saying that some patterns used US terminology, which differs to UK terms. Once I 'translated', things went better! With a close-up picture to fill in what wasn't clear to me in the instructions, I made the flower in the photo. I used tapestry woll (b/c that was all that was available) and wore the thin disposable gloves I wear when I FM quilt to protect my hands. If that sounds strange, I can not wear wool; I rash leik woah.

I feel satisfaction to have worked it out, and I know manman will be surprised. (LOL-- all her efforts at teaching me were not in vain!) Maybe I make her something, for a surprise, no? :- ) Only thing is, I want to Skype and share with her. Really, really.

I wonder what kind of cotton is good to crochet with...? And how I deal with ends??