When I turned on my computer this morning and read Lucy's latest post on Attic24 I couldn't believe my eyes.... for there was my latest project!
I had started to tell you in my first draft of this post that I have wanted to make a dark edged blanket since I learnt how to crochet and I have finally started one edged in midnight blue. Then I went on to tell you that I decided on the pattern after looking at blankets on Pinterest and just made the pattern up by looking at this blanket. It wasn't till I read the post on Attic24 that I realised it was Lucy's Granny Wheel pattern but with four rounds. I think the synchronicity of the two posts is rather wonderful and is the perfect example of the "circle of inspiration" Lucy is writing about.
So here is what I have made... I like the results so far, and it is lovely to use any colours I fancy and not worry if they go together or not. It is going to be called my "Blues chaser blanket", as the cheerful colours are brightening up these grey January days and making me H.A.P.P.Y.
I have been using the Clover hook for the past couple of days and I do find it much better than the metal hooks I have been using, so thank you again for taking the time to offer your advice.
Happy Thursday x
What a stunning blanket! I was toying with the idea of a dark blue background too...and now my mind is made up! :)x
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely rich colours. The dark blue makes the others really "pop".
ReplyDeleteI'm loving those bright colours and as serendipty said the dark blue really sets it off.
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of the crochet fashion pieces seen on the catwalks recently.
Jemma-Jane
Great blanket the dark color sure is effective, makes the lighter ones so striking
ReplyDeleteKaren x
I LOVE Clover hooks. I can't imagine anyone working with those pesky metal hooks ever again after they used a Clover ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat pics too btw!
xo,
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That's a beautiful blanket. What kind of yarn are you using?
ReplyDeleteI'm using all the odds and ends I have already Deborah, so there is a mixture of wool, acrylic and acrylic wool mix. The dark blue is Stylecraft acrylic in midnight blue.
ReplyDeleteSynchrnicity in and of itself is inspiring, I believe.
ReplyDeleteYour new blanket is beautiful! I LOVE the midnight blue.
I love your blanket, the dark background really brings out the colours. I use clover hooks too, much more confortable to use than metal ones:)
ReplyDeleteI think that both your granny square projects are beautiful. The black background definitely makes all the starburst colors pop, but I really love the cushion cover with the blue background...all its colors just sing.
ReplyDeleteI just might have to have a look at these clover hooks. I'm very used to using my collection of vintage crochet hooks and love their feeling a part of my hand. However...perhaps the clovers might make this connection even better.
Many thanks for the tip.
xo
Gorgeous, love your blog too, lots of hooky inspiration!
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Found your blog today, so many nice things and inspiering colours! I added you to my bloglist and hope that is okey with you! Stop by at "my place" whenever you have the time!
ReplyDeleteAnn-Charlotte in Sweden
Really beautiful blanket.
ReplyDeleteI think blogland is in sync on a few themes this week - the circle, books and SMILING! Your blanket would bring a smile on the darkest day.
Carol xx