Our dishwasher is becoming more and more frustrating. It doesn’t completely not work… instead, it works three times out of four, therefore lulling us into a false sense of security that all is well with the world, before deciding to leave dirty trails of washing powder and greasy mess over everything!
So, the thought of a new dishwasher, led to the obvious decision that it’s time to replace the whole kitchen. Yes, I knew you’d understand and agree with me 😀
I have no pictures of the kitchen in it’s current state, nor will I take any ~ it’s a little embarrassing – but think cheap country kitchen circa 1970. Yes, that’s about it.
So, whilst husband prices white goods (actually stainless goods), and designs cupboards, and researches bench tops and floor paints… I focus on the important things ~ we will need new crocheted place mats ~ of course we will! Yes, I knew you’d understand and agree with me on that too 😀
Yep, you’re right, it doesn’t look much like a place-mat, does it?
I started with all good intentions, and a lovely merino Koigu yarn in gorgeous pinks / greens / mustards … but using a 3mm hook and half treble, it was just taking so loooong, and the thought of doing another five was just all too much.
So, please meet our new fruit bowl 😀
A Conversation with Moo 
Beautiful love it!
Great idea. No need to waste your work, turn it into something else!
Have lots of fun planning the new kitchen.
How exciting for you, a new kitchen! Love your new fruit bowl 🙂
….maybe you can crochet 5 more fruit bowls, or not???? ;oD
xxxxx Ale
I love your fruit bowl! I agree sometimes you are so close to being done that you just say enough it’s done!! I can’t wait to see your new kitchen when it’s done! Hugz Blondie and Bear
Just gorgeous! Good luck with the kitchen renos.
Love the crochet fruit bowl. Perhaps you should advise your husband it’s a 3D mood board created to help him design the kitchen around it…
I have nominated your blog for the Liebster Award! Your blog always makes my day
just loving that yarn and the fruit bowl made is gorgeousxx
Oooh! How exciting! I’m in 100% agreeance to all of the above. What culinary wonders would you like us to whip up in your new kitchen next time we come to visit??? 😉
Your fruit bowl looks beautiful!
Great lateral thinking and a beautiful result!