I've started a new blanket. I've been working on this for a little while... since we got back into our house in fact, and I was able to unearth some yarn from my stash. I missed having a blanket to work on... there is security in knowing exactly what you will be working on for the next few months, especially when you have the vision in your mind and all you are doing is bringing it to life. That's how I've felt about this one anyway, I can't wait for it to be finished but I'm also enjoying every minute of the process.
I've called it the Moonlit Night blanket because of the soft grey colourway. I'm using the join-as-you-go method too which I'd never tried before and it's brilliant! Because of that I've gotten into a good routine of sewing in the ends on each square before the white round goes on, and then I sew in the white ends as I go. So there won't be such a massive end-stitch later on.
This is a basic granny square, the most simple crochet design out there which makes it great for working on while watching TV. I'm currently watching Orphan Black season 2, which I've nearly finished and then I'll start on something else, either Sleepy Hollow, Vikings season 2 or Orange is the New Black season 2.
And to top it all off my hyacinth is blooming! How can I not be happy surrounded by cozy crochet and pink flowers. Hope you've had a great weekend too!
Hi Ruth, your blanket is looking great. I've just finished knitting another beanie and am wondering if I should now venture into some simple (really simple!) crochet work. I was thinking about doing your hot water bottle pattern but I'm not sure I can work it out! Perhaps I'd better try something really small to start with!!
ReplyDeleteThat's great that you're going to try some crochet! I would suggest for your first projects, do something where the finished measurements don't matter, like a scarf or granny square blanket. Then move on to something like the hot water botttle cover. (It's not hard, but it can be a bit challenging when you have to make it to a specific size.) Actually I think granny squares are the perfect first project, because there are thousands of different ones you can make to try different patterns, and then you can make them all into a blanket. Good luck!
DeleteWhat a lovely pink hyacinth, Ruth! Wowwwww!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite colour :)
DeleteYou're creative Ruth! The blanket is getting pretty and I love the colors you've chosen. It's pity I can't do it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I bet you could do it! If you're anything like me you've got too many hobbies and too little time though... :)
DeleteYou did a great job,again, Ruth! Come to think of it, I've never seen such a black-and-white blanket, which is so cool and chic!!! And the pot with cyclamen looks lovely. Love those shabby chic taste!
ReplyDeleteThanks Keity, I love grey... and it goes so well with pink! Bet it would look good in your house too :)
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