Koningsdag (King’s Day) is just around the corner. Time to make some more crowns!
I followed the same tutorial as I did for Things 2, 3 and 4. However, I didn’t realize that I actually changed the pattern slightly then — instead of beginning with a chain of 80 stitches, resulting in a 10-point crown, I reduced the chain to 72, giving 9 points.
When I made the first of these new crowns, I followed the pattern and ended up with a 10-point, man-sized crown. Won’t my husband be thrilled? I made the next one 9-point. Both are crocheted with a 5mm hook and bright orange acrylic.
Just to clarify, this is not the queen of the Netherlands. This is my sister, Heather, who is visiting from Canada. I made her model for me. (If you visit me I will put you on my blog. You can take that as a threat or a promise.)
Doesn’t she make a great queen?
Cost of these Things: €5.98 (2 balls of orange yarn, enough for 5 or 6 crowns)
Cost of all Things to date: €120.69
The first picture…I don’t think it can get anymore Dutch (the orange, the tulips, the bike). 🙂
I know — it looks like an advertisement for Tourism Holland
Hurray for my two smart ,creative, clever and beautiful daughters!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You know what Dad would say, right? “Of course, just look at their mother!”