Shade Squares

This week I have been playing with colour

lots of tiny squares in nearly 60 shades

have been giving me so much fun!

Oh the satisfaction

 I have had from playing with these is unbelievable!

 I have made rainbows,

 greens, blues, purples, pinks, browns and neutrals 

and all are equally delicious!

My default yarn for blankets is 

Stylecraft Special DK

I love it for its huge colour palette of 60 shades,

 it is so soft, machine washable and very affordable.

This makes it perfect for baby blankets and throws

 and a delight for any crochet artist who likes to dabble with colour!

 I have not made all 60 shade samples just the colours I like to use.

I plan on labeling my squares with the shade names

 which will make for easy photography when I share my colour recipes, 

which I know have become so popular.

This weekend I was asked to make a hot water bottle in bright colours.

I had great fun playing with my colour squares and came up with a recipe of

spice

petrol

raspberry

meadow

lipstick

aspen

and

saffron

inspired my a favourite Cath Kidston mug!

I needed 7 shades

 so I replaced the lipstick and raspberry with pomegranate

 which is a nice half way measure

 and added cream for brightness

Just look at the fabulous stitch definition

oh so yummy

I love this yarn!

One day when I do not work full time

 I will write up this pattern for you all as I am frequently asked . . .

 but I'm sorry for now it is still in my head!

Christmas is fast approaching

 and I am busy trying out new decorations this year.

 Last week was all about baubles . . .

 if you missed that post you can read it

 HERE

this week is all about stars!

I have used a wonderful pattern

 which I bought on Etsy from ATERGcrochet

you can find it

HERE

I highly recommend it for a few pounds,

 it is very clear and easy to follow with lots of photos!

The yarn is Rico Essentials Cotton DK

oh wow

this is new to me and I am smitten!

It comes in 42 shades

 and has a beautiful rich sheen perfect for decorations!

Im sure I will be making more!

2 weeks of school to go and then I will be a crocher queen again ... oh I cant wait ... but now Monday looms and I must love you and leave you to prepare

Wishing you all a blessed advent 

Happy hookin my friends

Heather

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