Yes, I know.
A blanket is so not me. They take too long and I am something of a crochet butterfly, flitting between quick projects with the greatest of ease.
Or so I thought..
Then I came across lots of people talking about their #crochetmoodblanket2014 on IG, started by Stacey at FroFunky.
The idea is simple, yet genius;
Choose a motif. You make 1 motif a day, choosing your colours as your mood takes you.
T'is all.
By the end of the year you will have a huuuuuuuge blanket.
Even I can manage this in amongst all my other projects.
I decided on the African Flower Hexagons, following instructions from Yvestown's blog. Aren't they great?
Needless to say, I am a little behind- I have been working on a new pattern for the shop - but still, I am enjoying seeing this grow immensely.
I will keep you posted on my (hopefully impressive) progress throughout the project.
Here's a teaser: Fancy making a little mouse?
Coming up in my next post will be the link to another free pattern! Yay!
Have a wonderful week, everyone!
Sarah x
Hi, I love the blanket idea and I love your African flowers. I'm so tempted to join in too ...there's still plenty of days left in 2014 !
ReplyDeleteLove your mouse too. off to find out more on the blanket thing, thanks for sharing.
Jacquie x
Im loving the mood blanket.....but my ambitious one a day has failed! Im going to try and catch up but failing that I will change to one a week x
ReplyDeleteCute mouse squeak! x x x
it seems like evrybody is making at least 1 blanket nowadays.. here in holland there are over 1600 women(including me) that crochet a striped blanket.. each week you get the pattern of 3 till 5 rows!!!!
ReplyDeletei love your african flower.. and looking forward to see the pattern of the mouse!!
Aww your mouse is adorable!
ReplyDeleteMaking one square a day is a brilliant way to get a blanket done. I'd started a hexagon one in 2011 and it was taking forever so I got bored, but when I only had to make one hexagon a day it became much less of a chore :-)
I'm a crochet butterfly too - not sure if I have the concentration or stamina for a large blanket? Absolutely love the idea of the mood blanket though …
ReplyDeleteFabulous mousie, you clever sausage.
Heather x
Pretty motifs :-) I've seen lots of squares and stripes, so I love how unique yours will be. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThe mouse is so cute :-)
Take care.
African flowers are a great motif to crochet for a blanket!!!! your colours are gorgeous, too!!!
ReplyDeleteHave fun crocheting your huge blanket, little by little!!!
I'm not a huge fan of mice, but your is really sweet!
xxxxxx Ale
I am slowly but surely working through my African flower hexie blanket too...it is a huge commitment, when, like you, I'd rather be hooking little dollies and critters and scarves! I need instant gratification...Chrissie x
ReplyDeleteOh wow!!! I didn't realise you were joining in too! That's fantastic! Can't wait to see your progress!!
ReplyDeleteLove your mouse too. off to find out more on the blanket thing, thanks for sharing.
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So very glad you did start a blanket! How very cheerful it will be when finished up. Those flowers are gorgeous. Love the little mouse too :)))
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Danette
ooh - lovely motif - that will make a fab blanket! I'm doing a mood blanket too, great fun!
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