I was hooking away at about 6.30am this Sunday morning, as I woke early and decided to get up. I opened the french doors and sat in my rocking chair with a coffee and my crochet, listening to the birds and enjoying the early morning sunshine. A very large flock of geese flew overhead and I wondered if they were migrating for the winter... I really enjoy getting up early on a Sunday sometimes and just having a couple of hours to myself.
The kaleidoscope blanket wasn't "singing" to me this week and I think it was the dark purple mass of hexagons which were to blame, so I pulled them out. Is it called "frogging" when work gets unravelled? This latest blanket development is the "frog" reference in the post title... never a delightful task frogging, but satisfying overall.
Now the dark purple has gone I'm a lot happier with how things are progressing.
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/memerose/kaleidoscopic-blanket
Wishing you a calm sunny Sunday x
***Anne's comment below made me laugh, as well as making the term "frogging" make more sense:
"Yes it is called frogging from the sound of ripping it out: rip it rip it rip it....lol!!!" ***
It's looking great so far. I love the colours you have used and I like to see your progress. I'm addicted to making little hexagons now, I feel really virtuous using up my old stash, it means I can buy more and not feel guilty. Sue
ReplyDeleteOh, fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to start the day. Your blanket looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteMeredith
This color combination is fantastic--it's so "you" but at the same time the randomness is different from all the other things you've made so far and it is lovely too.
ReplyDeleteMaybe--just maybe!--you can get me motivated to starting something bigger than I usually make! :)
Have a wonderful sunday :)
xxx
I love the beautiful colours and greating from the Netherlands, Roos.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. You are so quick. As for the dark purple, I too cannot seem to crochet with it, especially with a rainbow of other colors. I tried it in my ripple blanket, and I also frogged it. It just doesn't go.
ReplyDeleteI love it like this! X Claire
ReplyDeleteThe great thing about crochet is you actually can "frog" it. From what I hear, knitting is not as easy to unravel. Friday and Saturday are our weekend so Friday is usually when I get up early before the rest of the family and enjoy my quiet time. Saturday I sleep in. And Sunday it is bak to school. Have a great rest of the day. Tammy
ReplyDeleteGreart progress... I agree about the purples... maybe because it isn't one of my favourite colours, but I do think less is more :)x
ReplyDeleteGosh that's lovely. And your early morning sounds idyllic. C.x
ReplyDeleteTe está quedando muy bonita¡¡¡
ReplyDeleteThis looks absolutely great and sometimes, when I'm really unhappy with something I've made, I kind of enjoy frogging because it means a step forward and not back as it may seem at first...have a nice day,
ReplyDeleteSimone
The hexagons are looking great. Agree about the purple in this case, but you could turn them into a cushion cover, or maybe put them around the edge? Love to see what you're up to. It inspires me. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteKathy USA
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt is looking good! I do love purple though, Maybe the odd one or two would have looked ok on the top left, but we have to be happy with what we are making or it turns the whole project sour, you just keep going with your instincts and you are going to have one stunning blanket. I love to get up early and crochet too, it's the best part of the day:)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness it is amazing, I love the way the colours flow.
ReplyDeleteLoved reading this post. SOOOO agree about time alone on a Sunday morning...time to stop and feel life...such a blessing. Your project is growing and blossoming beautifully! Hugs, Annette
ReplyDeleteIt's so gorgeous and really coming along! Yes it is called frogging from the sound of ripping it out: rip it rip it rip it....lol!!!
ReplyDeleteYour crochet time seems to peaceful!! I'm going to have to try that!! Maybe the promise of early, quiet crochet will get me out of bed earlier!! ;)
ReplyDeleteI think your blanket is absolutely gorgeous!!! Wow!!! It reminds me of those quilts that have that type of gradient coloring throughout!! What an artistic piece!!!
Oh my, that's so beautiful! Definitely a work of art. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's looking lovely!!I agree with you, it's much better without the purple, x Pati
ReplyDeletehermosos colores ;)
ReplyDeleteAlita
This is a fun posting, with lots to reply to.
ReplyDeleteIt's good that you've figured out what complement of colors suit your colorway. Yet, I do hope that you are holding on to that color you've sent to the discard pile. It's bound to find some wonderful pals in the deeper colors, either warm or cool.
Isn't playing with colors fun...and doesn't crocheting make play easier than does knitting?
Cheers!
Wow you crochet so fast it takes me ages. I love the way you have thrown in a darker colour randomly to mix it up a bit. I think it makes it more inquisitive on the eyes.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you are using and I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to let you know I've nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award!
Sam (NotYourGramsAfghan.blogspot.com)
que colores mas preciosos!!! elegran el dia solo con mirarlos, te felicito por tu bonito blog me encanta!!
ReplyDeleteun abrazo desde España!
Seu blog é encantador!
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