Today was very hot and humid and, call me crazy but, I sat and did some crochet at lunchtime. Woollens and hot weather don't necessarily go hand-in-hand but I'm trying to get this done before winter (June 1st).
It will be a blanket for Mikayla when finished.
It will be a blanket for Mikayla when finished.
I'm using a ripple stitch and I absolutely LOVE the effect!
After a lot of searching, I found a very easy-to-follow pattern for ripple stitch over at Attic24. All I needed was the basics and it was all systems go from there. Here's a hot tip...be sure to cast on the initial chain stitches quite loose so that it sits nice and flat when the ripple pattern forms.
I've started rolling the wool I buy into balls after getting a hot tip from Tammy who makes beautiful baby afghans among other things. Shop-bought wool can unravel when you don't want it to and end up in terrible knots which can be near impossible to undo. I find the wool also rolls out so much easier as I work.
This blanket is sure to keep my little granddaughter cosy and warm throughout the winter months and knowing this makes me feel all cosy and warm inside.
~ Love, light and peace ~
I've started rolling the wool I buy into balls after getting a hot tip from Tammy who makes beautiful baby afghans among other things. Shop-bought wool can unravel when you don't want it to and end up in terrible knots which can be near impossible to undo. I find the wool also rolls out so much easier as I work.
This blanket is sure to keep my little granddaughter cosy and warm throughout the winter months and knowing this makes me feel all cosy and warm inside.
~ Love, light and peace ~
beautiful colours too
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty!! I can see why you want to have it done before the cold weather comes. Mikayla will be snug as a bug under that this winter. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Serena! Love the colours. I must get back to finishing my crocheted "twirly" scarves when I get home (where it's much, much cooler!)
ReplyDeleteOoh its so pretty!!! I want one. Gorgeous colors. She's going to love it.
ReplyDeleteHi Serena! Lovely blanket. I crochet too - especially while watching tv - nice to keep the hands busy. Odd hearing you are preparing for winter as I am longing for spring. It's been a very long, cold winter here and spring/summer can't arrive fast enough!
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SuZen
Lovely Serena..something about making someone you love a gift..makes me warm and gooey..my daughter has a blanket like this one in her treasure chest...my granddaughter is coming for a visit in a few weeks...haven't held her since July..oh what fun..take care and enjoy your granddauaghter..
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely blanket it is going to be. Love the colours you have chosen, perfect for a baby.
ReplyDeleteThat is going to be such a beautiful blankent for your Grandbaby. She will love it!! You are such a good Grandmama. Those colors are just awesome. They are some of my favorites. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteThat is a huge labour of love Serena and such gorgeous colours too. Your granddaughter will cherish her blanket. Handmade blankets are so much better than bought ones. I really like this ripple design and will go and check out the pattern, a scarf in this pattern will look great this winter I think. And thanks for the tip about re-rolling the balls, I often have the knotting problem.
ReplyDeleteLee:)
This will be a beautiful blanket for your baby grand-daughter Serena......you are so talented with your knitting, crochet, drawing and painting.
ReplyDeleteI love the ripple pattern, and the colors are so fresh and pretty. They remind me of lemons, limes, and strawberries....yum!
ReplyDeletehop a plane and bring some sun and warmth with you Serena....it's a freezing cold -36C with the windchill factored in. ..... I'm baking and hanging out in my kitchen. Today I baked Rumpelstiltskin's polymer head too...and kind of torched his ears a tiny bit...but, it's perfect. When I paint the rest of it....they will just appear a bit darker on the tips....
ReplyDeleteLove the pretty blue bottles in your header pic...
Beautiful blankie for a beautiful baby! Hugs all around
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I hope your winter is milder than our winter has been. They say it is due to Global Warming...
ReplyDeleteI like the crochet work you are doing. I like the colors a lot.
I am envious. I tried my hand at crocheting a few months ago and just could not get the hang of it. I know the feeling of working with wool when it's hot outside :) Your work is stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat colours!
ReplyDeleteouuu.. beautiful and the colors are great! ♥
ReplyDeleteI love that pattern and the colors you choose are stunning. My sister made one for me when I was school age in pinks and purples and I've kept it to this day. I'm sure your grand baby will cherish hers.
ReplyDeleteYou're such a sweet grandmother! This will be an heirloom for that little girl to cherish!
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone...I'm really pleased with how it's coming along.
ReplyDeleteLee - I was thinking this pattern would make a nice scarf too ~ :)
Vee - It sounds like Rumpelstiltskin's ear scorching was a happy accident..the best kind!
Abe - Our winters are usually quite mild compared to the US.
I can just see Mikayla snuggled up under this blanket. It even looks like it will be big enough for me to hop under with her aswell, lol.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! This looks so cozy and the colors are fabulous.
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