This week was back to school
so new pen pots for my desk
were in order
to brighten up the classroom
Now . . . a run through my week
to show you what I've been up to
here at Patchwork House
a beautiful Cath Kidston inspired ripple
has been a treat to make
followed by these pretty spring colours
for a starburst pram blanket
OOOHhhh
I always love the texture created
by the join as you go method!
then a cheery rainbow
was to brighten my week
I'm always soooooo excited
when I get a rainbow order
as I just love to choose
the colours from my stash!
The first week back at school took for ever . . .
the holiday is now a distant memory . . .
the weekend couldn't come fast enough
and my weekend treat
is some selfish hooky!
I am taking part in the 2014 crochet along along on facebook
making the As-we-go stripey blanket
I chose this as a personal challenge to learn some new stitches
and I am totally addicted!
The pattern is written in English
by Hannah Davis on her blog
and you can find it
it is really well written
with clear instructions
and many photos to help
but do note
that it is written using US crochet terms,
however the English equivalents are given!
Here is my progress so far . . .
My favourite stitches have been
the bobble, the star and the zig zag
I am planning
a little each weekend on this
and will give you regular updates as to my progress!
Next week sees the start of a large bed throw in raspberry and plum
Have a good week my dears
and do pop back next Sunday for my weekly update!
Happy hookin
Heather
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10 comments:
Goodness - that's a lot of crochet this week. I managed to finish a wrap / scarf with some yarn from Yarndale. And am just about to start the same blanket, and am making some squares as a portable project which I shall make in to a blanket to give to charity. But I'm sure my progress won't be as fast as yours.
Goodness - that's a lot of crochet this week. I managed to finish a wrap / scarf with some yarn from Yarndale. And am just about to start the same blanket, and am making some squares as a portable project which I shall make in to a blanket to give to charity. But I'm sure my progress won't be as fast as yours.
Wow, such loveliness, love your blanket! :) x
Beautiful makes Heather! I think the ripples are in the air for everyone is making them lately
xx Shari
Wow! That's an awful lot of crochet! I absolutely love the selection of pink and plum yarn that you have in your basket ~ looking forward to seeing your progress :O)x
Lovely goodies, gorgeous colours! I think I may join in the As-we-go Stripey Blanket CAL, thanks for highlighting the link. xx
Pat @ Sunshine and a Sewing Basket
What a lovely load of hooky goodness so much colour it really cheered me up on a winter day.
Clare x
More stunning makes there. I love the idea of that crochet a long blanket if I didn't already have a squillion things on the go I might make that, I think ill pin it for next year. Hope this term is a quick one for you and you get some hooky time back soon xx
Beautiful crochet as always Heather...I love the blanket too...have just been reading the link and it's just gorgeous...will look forward to following your progress...love your colours!
Hope you're having a great week,
Susan x
I'm not very good at crochet, but I love, love, love your work. You inspire me to get better. Thank you x
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