Saturday 31 May 2014

Big Stripy Blanket!

Hello and hope that you're enjoying your weekend? We've had some lovely sunshine today and things in the garden are growing like mad - especially the weeds it seems!  So the intention to do a bit of gentle pruning and tidying gradually turned into a sweaty session of trying to clear the invading goose grass that insists on clinging to all bits of clothing, hair and the cat!  I keep thinking I'd like to appear like one of those glamorous women in nice magazines that wander gracefully around the garden keeping it tidy. But I always seem to end up sweaty and grubby! Sigh.

Anyway, I said I would share a few pics of the 'Project Stripy Blanket' that I've been crocheting


It's still a work in progress, but it's growing by the day!  I'm never normally one for bright colours, but I'm enjoying adding all the lovely wavy stripes in this


The pattern has been quite easy to do once I got into the swing of it - and it's very warm!  And everyone seems to like snuggling under it already, even though it's not finished yet! 




And I'm really liking the summery bright stripes! Something to cheer us up on a dull day! I'll just add a little bit more to it and then I'll have to edge it - and then start on another project !
Hope you like the stripy blanket too.
Back soon,
Kim x 



14 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous Kim. I love the rainbow colours and fabulous wavy design.
    I enjoy crocheting too, although I don't do it so much now, I do find it very relaxing.
    Sue xx

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  2. Beautiful Kim..love the wavy stripe pattern and fabulous bright colours...someone looks cosy under it..I'm so unteachable for crocheting..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  3. Hi Kim, Oh I just love this, a real work of art I think, I sometimes crochet in the evening just to keep awake..lol.....

    This weather is suiting and your right about the gardens, I always thought it was just me sweating and looking like a car wreck ...lol....wouldn't want me in a magazine that's for sure...lol...enjoy it while it lasts..

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  4. This is fabulous Kim, what a labour of love. I have just mastered flowers so am a long way off doing anything as stunning as this!! xx

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  5. This is gorgeous Kim and so bright and it looks so cosy! Your right about the gardening!!! lol I come in holding the back sweating all over I could never look graceful hahaha huggles Sue xxx

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  6. What beautiful neat work, a fabulous project, love it!
    Hugs Jacee

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  7. Really gorgeous and such awesome stitching Kim.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  8. Oh wow this is awesome - you are really clever. I can't crochet, but one day I'd like to learn this wonderful craft.
    Hugs
    Gina x

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  9. WOW - that is gorgeous!!! Fabulous.

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  10. Fabulous Kim. Such vibrant stunning colours. Love it.
    Laine
    xx

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  11. Oh it looks fabulous! Love the bright colours :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  12. Fab blanket Kim, I've had a hankering to do some crochet recently and am just about to start a shawl, hope it turns out half as good as this, hugs, Colette xx

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  13. This is amazing Kim. I desperately want to learn to crochet but it's been difficult with my tremor. I AM persevering though- I will win this challenge. I just love your blanket. Hope you are feeling a bit more upbeat now after the toughie you've had. Take care xx

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  14. Hi Kim! This blanket is fabulous. I love to crochet too... please teach me how to make this fabulousity! :) Finally have a moment so coming to say hi! Ingrid, the GDT for Crafty Catz xx

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I love reading your comments - and thanks for taking the time to leave one!
Kim x