I've just realised I haven't photograph the CAS layouts that I have done so far for Hubby's 60th in Spain but since I'm running late I'll post about my crocheting instead.
I finally finished the Dahlia Granny Square Throw, I find making the square easy but the border is hard for me to hold and I end up having to work with craft gloves to stop my hands from hurting so much. I'm not very good at borders it seems this time I've added two many stitches. I will bear that in mind next time. But its going to my niece for her Macmillan Coffee afternoon
My first attempt at a minion, I found the yellow wool even though its double knitting its thinner than the rest of the wool, so there's no room for a mouth. So I'm making another and using different size hooks seems to be working at the moment.
We off again to MIL again soon and I need something to crochet in the car, so here the colours of my next granny square blanket. Love that the Woolwarehouse send the wool in these bags, I put my blanket above in one, makes a nice finishing touch.
Hahaha I love your Minion, gorgeous Dahlia squares too :)
ReplyDeleteHow lovely Debby and super colours, years since I did any crochet but you just might have nudged me.
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Love your crocheted dahlias, Debby! Your niece is a lucky girl to get this beautiful blanket. Looking forward to seeing more of your crocheted works of art in the future.
ReplyDeleteThe blanket is gorgeous. I used to love crochet and knitting. Haven't done any for years. I had a problem with borders and getting the number of stitches right. So in the end I used to do it seperate, by casting on enough stitches for the depth and just work on those. You can do a piece for each side and then either stitch on or crochet it on the the sides. You don't then have the weight of the whole blanket for your poorly hands. Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeleteYou are one very talented lady Debby, I am so loving that flower on the blanket.
ReplyDeleteFabulous crochet Debby, your Minion is so cute.
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Such a gorgeous blanket Debby and the dahlia is amazing. I am very tempted by the new Attic 24 Harmony kit from WW. LOVE your minion!! xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flower blanket, Debby! You are a lady of many talents! My mom crocheted blankets like this, but I never learned!!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, love the centre flower, I have my MIL's crotchet blankets and the are real heirloom treasures, I'm sure this will be too. Love your minion, such fun, with or without his mouth,
ReplyDeleteYour blanket is gorgeous and has such a lot of work in it. I love your minion too, very sweet.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
What a gorgeous blanket Debby, the colours and design are so lovely, great toy too, hugs Kate x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blanket Debby and the Minion is fabulous. Love the colour combo for your next blanket.
ReplyDeleteToni xx
Wow! How beautiful the throw is Debby and the colours are so pretty! I love the Minion too as he is so cute. I am still finishing a throw I started at Christmas time and have just got all the end to sew in, the worst part of the making I think, so I think you are far more prolific than me. I love the colours you have for your next make too. x
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous blanket, I love the colours and the flowers look stunning.
ReplyDeleteYour Minion is fabulous too!
hugs Sue xx
Gorgeous blanket Debby, love the colours and your little minion is adorable.
ReplyDeleteluv CHRISSYxx
Fabulous work Debby!
ReplyDeletehugs Jacee
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These are fab Debby x
ReplyDeletethanks to you and Youtube, I've been inspired to start crocheting! love your granny square blanket - so far I just go around and around but I really want to start trying to add flowers into some squares and make a lap throw for Mum. Those shades of lilac are gorgeous, and just what I need to get for Mum's room!
ReplyDeletehugs, annie x
ps - loving the cards too!