The week has flown partly because I've just got home from 4 days with my 88 year old Mum. I always have to take some crafting to do, and managed to finish this Summer Days Baby Blanket, to go on the 'for sale' pile.
It's made with the lovely bright 5 ply cotton from Lidl - I love working with that yarn.
Since getting home this afternoon, I've been recovering from the 3.5hr drive by knocking up a couple of stash-busting cotton dish cloths. I used a couple of balls of cotton that I've inherited along the way which are quite fine but ok when worked together.
One ball is white, and the other pale green, but - sorry - you can't really tell from either of these pics, one using the flash and one without.
Tomorrow (Wed) I'm off to buy yarn to knit a Ravelry poncho for Mum. She feels the cold these days, and wears a shawl that she's always having to pull up over her shoulders - hopefully this will make life a bit easier for her.
I'm posting this over with Julia at http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-194.html so why not make a cuppa, put your feet up and pop over to see what everyone else has been up to.
Have a great day, Chris xx
Pretty baby blanket, glad you had time to rest up from the drive. Same distance to my sons and it's a while before I get back to normal.
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping by last week, I had computer problems so didn't visit many. Enjoy WOYWW, and happy crafting.
Pretty blanket you made. My Gran always made my pot holders, I still have a stash of them, will have to make my own soon. Have a good day. Francesca #29
ReplyDeletebeautiful baby blanket. happy woyww Jill #33
ReplyDeletebeautiful blanket you made! I love the idea of a poncho. I need to make one of sitting around the house in cause my neck and shoulders are always cold. Thanks for sharing and have a great week! Vickie #28
ReplyDeleteWhat a great make!! I am sure it will fly! Helen 5
ReplyDeleteGosh you have been busy. Your baby blanket is so cute.
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday. Susi #86
A beautiful blanket, love the colours and pattern x
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW Heather # 72
What a lovely blanket such pretty colours and I am sure your mum enjoyed your company.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very happy WOYWW
Ria #73
Love the blanket and dish towels. The Poncho will be grand.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy hopping around the world today nosing into people desks.
Lori #57
Oh how lovely being able to spend time with your mum. I miss mine so much. Your blanket looks so pretty. Have fun shopping for more yarn. Brigita #134
ReplyDeleteReally cute blanket!
ReplyDeleteThe baby blanket is lovely, I haven't done that stitch in years. I wasn't the big crocheter that the rest of my family were and are (so many have past away that I have to use both words) Love the cotton crocheted dish cloths, they are simply the best. My you do work fast, like my Mom used to do.
ReplyDeleteKrisha #21
Your baby blanket is lovely and I am sure your mum will be glad of a poncho. You will have to post it when you complete.
ReplyDeleteCarol.x
That is a really cute baby blanket. Maybe I should start one for our annual blanket Mass. A baby blanket doesn't seem so daunting.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated WOYWW!
Tertia 20
Pretty baby blanket and the crochet cloths are always handy to have. Have a lovely crafting week!
ReplyDeleteNice blanket and those colors are just so appealing. A shawl for mum is a great idea!
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