This is so relaxing to make and I’m enjoying making up the colour order as I go.
I started from the top of the picture with sky:
Cloud Blue, Sherbert, Cream, Soft Peach, Sherbert, Cream, Buttermilk, Soft Peach, Silver, Cloud Blue.
Then the sea:
Denim, Petrol, Storm, Denim, Aster, Cloud Blue, Petrol, Aster, Cloud Blue, Sherbert.
Breaking waves in Cream, Sherbert, Cream
onto a sandy beach: Buttermilk, Camel, Buttermilk
and one row of pebbles in Silver.
All in Stylecraft Special DK (acrylic) and a 4.5mm hook.
Pattern: Cosy Stripe by Lucy at Attic24.
I have made this pattern before when I joined in with Lucy’s Crochet Along (Cal) and I’m loving making another.
Graphite rocks will come next and then some grassy cliffs, followed by more sky …………
and so to choose more pink for the sunrise/sunset
Soft Peach is in the first bit of sky. Do I keep it calm and soft and gentle by just adding Pale Rose
Or liven it up with the corals of Pomegranate and Blush
Or go wild and vibrant by adding Fushcia Purple and Pomegranate
Which I think would require a more colourful sea beneath it, so I would add Empire into the blues. That Empire blue is much more vibrant in reality – you can see all the colours on the Wool Warehouse website here. But even there it is difficult to see the true colour. Blush is much more peachy pink than it looks on the website.
Which pinks would you choose? I’d love to know!
As Miss E would say when she was about 2 “cany’elp me?”
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This is beautiful ❤
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Thank you Rebecca
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Definately think it is time to add some stronger shades, love your idea of adding the Empire blue then moving into the pinks. Having said that all the colours are gorgeous so whatever combination you go with will work in the completed project.
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Thank you for your comment, it is fun discussing colours – I’m always tempted to go into stronger shades, and I have not used corals for a long time …… so maybe I’ll go down that route ……. decisions, decisions!
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Wild and vibrant!! Zippity-doo-dah!
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Whey hey!!! A woman after my own heart – I think I might have to make two! one for calm and cosy one for Coastal High Jinks!!! Surfing at sunset!! Thanks Kerry!
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Very pretty. I’ve been staring at it trying to decide what colours I would choose. I’m going to go for the pale pink, and then repeat all the existing shades of blue, which are lovely and calming. I’m obviously not a very exciting person. I wouldn’t want to liven it up at all. I suppose I like a quiet life too. All the best. Very thought provoking. Karen
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Thanks so much for your considered reply Karen – I just love conversations like this. I think I am leaning towards keeping this blanket calm and cosy. I love bright colours but sometimes the balance of calm is needed.
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Such wonderful detail!!! How long did it take for you to make?
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Thank you Cee, this is the sort of crochet that I can do whilst doing other things like child care and watching TV so I always think of it as taking no time at all. As I have multiple projects on the go and dip in and out of them it is hard to say how long they take. 🙂
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Very pretty!
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Thank you AJ.
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It’s looking great! I really don’t know which colours to go for but I’m sure you’ll figure it out. I love the idea of having all of the different elements.
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Thank you Mrs C.
I’m enjoying working in this way – inspired by Lucy Attic – she calls them storyline blankets.
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Colorful, fun and creative. Love it.
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You can come here again!!! 🙂 :-D.
Thank you for your lovely comment.
❤
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My pleasure! *smile
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xx
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Perfect for today lines! As for colour options, you’ve given me too many choices and i can’t decide!
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Oh lawks! You have hit the nail on the head – that’s what I do to myself ALL the time!!! 😉
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:):)
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Soft colors, knitted goodness! Excellent submission for this challenge!
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Thank you Robert. Which pink would you choose, or would you stay away from it?
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I like the soft peach and pale rose. I never hide from pink, anytime… bring it! 🤓😎
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HaHa! Great! Thank you. 🙂
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I love the names of those colors.
janet
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Great aren’t they – thanks for dropping by Janet. 🙂
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I’m torn between jazzing it up and keeping it soothing. Good luck!
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Me too Laurie – I might have to make two!!!
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If you wanted a sunset related colour that wasn’t too vibrant have you thought of Shrimp? It’s a sort of orangy pink. I think it would go with the other colours. I am quite liking the gentle colour feel to the blanket. The brighter colours could be interesting but would definitely change the feel of things. Just my opinion.
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Love having your opinion Jane! ❤
Hadn't thought of Shrimp as I don't normally go for those shades – will go and have a look now. Thank you.
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It really does look like the coast, so given the British weather I think we need some thunder clouds and some lightening, maybe a bit of hail…., plastic waste, some Beryl Cook figures, icecream, deckcahirs and wind breaks….
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HaHahahaha!!!!!
You are so funny!!!!!
And no help at all – which PINK!!!??????
Love your comment Cathy! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Actually looking at it again I wouldn’t add pink, I like the tranquilty of it. But maybe a white half naked torso going lobster red….
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I am laughing! ……. a lot!!! ;-D 😀
There is a whole website of patterns for nude knitted figures – I’m going to see if I can find it again – hilarious!!! I feel a Silly Saturday brewing! Watch out!
And remember it was you who set me off!!!!
Ha!
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Found it: http://nudinits.com
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Pattern Book: http://nudinits.com/index.php/home-top-row/nudinits-bare-bottomed-fun-from-the-village-of-woolly-bush-book.html
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hahahahhahahahahahahahahahhahahahahaha. Go for it , they are wonderful. Just what this blanket needs. Forget pink, go lobster.
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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 you are egging me on now! The book is on order!
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The tears are streaming down my face. Mr E says we are very naughty. I shall have to get myself a copy too. I love them.
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HaHaHa!!! Naughty but nice!!! Is that not so Mr E. 😉
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Well, the first bit is very calm, like a soft hug, the new colors are lovely, and would make it more of a joyful song. Depends on the day for me! Maybe that’s why you are struggling to choose! Either would be lovely.
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Thank you Cathy. Maybe it is ok to have different moods within the same blanket. I don’t usually go for coral and peachy pinks, so I am unsure about them here.
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Well they certainly show up in sunrises and sunsets, so I think they will work. If you hate it, you can always take it out.
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Thank you – yes, it would be good to try them out.
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Gorgeous! And I’m no help on picking a color — I love them all! LOL!
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Ha!Ha! I think that is why I’m finding it difficult to choose! I too see the merits in all of them.
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I can’t give an opinion as I think any choice you will make will be fabulous!
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Thank you Pauline! Sometimes it sings out at me and I just know – and sometimes I flip flop back and forth with decisions.
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I did exactly that – flip-flopping – when I was choosing my colours for the Persian Tiles. I made my choice, second guessed myself, third guessed, reverted to the original choices and ordered, then thought I’d have to order more colours because I’d got it wrong…… Eventually after playing with what I had I got the combination right. Gah!! I think as it was a gift from The Snail, I felt the pressure to do it right 🙂 I think you will intuitively know what is right, the beginning of this blanket is so perfect and you chose those colours!
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Can send us a bit crazy can’t it! Ha! Ha! Thank you for your lovely comment ans confidence in me getting it right in the end. xx
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