The annual Attic24 Crochet Along is always such a lovely event to be part of. Thousands of people, all around the world join in.
There is something quite magical about being part of a group of people all making the same crocheted blanket at the same time.
I am making a lap blanket for the granddaughter of one of my closest friends. My friend and I used to collect our grandchildren from the local Primary School every Friday for about 4 years. If the weather was fine we would take them to the Park. The children played on the swings and climbing frames while we chatted and I crocheted.
A few of the children would come to watch the crochet and Miss P was always particularly drawn to the bright colours.
She was very interested in Little Miss M’s blanket, and watched it grow.
Lucy has taken her inspiration from the colours seen at a harbour in Summer. She has 9 different blues in her design. I will swap out a few blues for pinks and reds, keeping the summery feel but going with brightness for MissP, and most importantly, using yarn I already have instead of buying new..
My colour order for the first 15 rows:
Lobelia, Turquoise, Bright Pink, Spice, Aster,
Sunshine, Spearmint, Fondant, Matador, Empire,
Aqua, Clementine, Turquoise, Bright Pink, Lobelia
So Summery!
This looks like a great project ~ love how the ever-so-bright colors are flowing.
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Mothing much beats a crochet blanket for feeling cosy. They have the weight to snuggle into and the drape to cwtch (welsh word for hug) nicely. Love those colours.
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Cwtch is such a great word isn’t it! ❤
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It is!
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So bright and pretty! Reminds me a bit of one my grandmother made for me. I’m sure it will be a treasured gift.
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So lovely to know that it brings back happy memories Laurie. My Granny made one for all of her 14 grandchildren. Mine was in yellows and greens. I wonder what happened to it.
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Mine is on my bed. The blanket is forty years old. Still warm and beautiful.
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Beautiful colours and pattern
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They are warming me up on these cold foggy days.
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Wow, only one repeated color so far…this must be quite the stash buster for you! Love the colors you have chosen so far!
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Yes – my stash is embarassingly large! 🙂
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It is an attractive pattern. Could see myself using it for a blanket to use up spare yarn. Your version does look very bright and cheerful.
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It is a really easy pattern to follow and to make. Very relaxing.
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