Monday 8 June 2015

Daisy Blanket - TaDah!

Hello all - I hope that you had a good weekend and that your start to another week has gone smoothly?  A quite relaxed weekend really, we enjoyed some sunshine yesterday (along with some gardening, lol!) and it's been a lovely, bright day today.  Just a shame I missed a lot of it whilst being in an office!  But it's been so busy at work that I don't exactly get chance to gaze longingly out of the window lol!  My son has had another full day of exams and I can hear a bit of relaxation time going on upstairs as I'm typing this - i.e. he's playing his guitar! I'll be pleased for him when he's finished.

And I did manage to finish my baby blanket this weekend. I really enjoyed making the crocheted daisy granny squares. It's quite a simple pattern but has a lovely effect. And then I tried the joining method that Heather gives a great tutorial for on her fabulous blog, The Patchwork Heart.  And please forgive the overload of photos!


I loved using all the different colours, and then used white for the joining rows.


I've used Stylecraft Special DK yarn, which I love using - great value and a great finish. It seems to wash and wear well too. The finished blanket measures about 40" x 28", and I've added a sweet edging to it.


If you've never tried crocheting, please give it a go! It's such a relaxing but rewarding craft! 


I hope the new owner of the blanket likes it.  In fact, I may make another one for me - it's a great 'stash-buster' of a pattern, to use up all the leftover yarn that it's so easy to acquire! 
Thanks for looking - and thank you as always for your comments and support.

Back soon,
Kim x 





15 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous Kim, makes me want to get my hook out. Need more hours in a day!
    Hugs Carole x

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  2. Stunning Kim! it's really gorgeous huggles Sue xx

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  3. This is so beautiful Kim. The daisy design is so pretty and I love the colours you have used.
    I will definitely be putting this design on my list of things to making. I am half way through making a ripple pattern blanket at the moment. I agree with you, crocheting is such a relaxing craft.
    Thank you for the inspiration.
    Sue xx

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    1. Thanks Sue - glad you like it! And I look forward to seeing the ripple blanket! I always call crochet my 'yoga' - as I'm sure I'd be a lot more stressed if I didn't do it!
      xx

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  4. oh Kim this is so so pretty xx

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  5. Wow this is beautiful... Xxx

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  6. Gorgeous! love the colour mix, so pretty
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  7. Your blanket is beautiful Kim. Love the Daisy and the gorgeous colours.
    Have a lovely week.
    Hugs Sharon. x

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  8. What a beauty Kim. Love the white contrast, it somehow enhances the daisies. I am really enjoying teaching myself the art of crochet, largely inspired by your fabulous makes actually, so thank you for that! Oh and helping me to spend money!! xx

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    1. Sorry to cause more spending! But so pleased that you're enjoying it! X

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  9. This is gorgeous Kim and your colours are so pretty! I used to crochet but haven't picked up a hook for years... a shame really because I used to love it.

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  10. This is so pretty Kim. Love the gorgeous colours.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  11. Such pretty colours Kim. Looks lovely and soft.
    Laine
    xx

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  12. I love it Kim, I adore the design and gorgeous colours.
    Hugs
    Gina xx

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  13. Oooh what a beautiful blanket Kim, love the colours!

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