Since going back to school after the Easter holidays I’ve been counting down the days until half term! However, despite the fact that I’ve been desperate for a holiday, I’ve made no plans at all for this week. So, in order to avoid just frittering my week away on Facebook, I’ve decided to set myself a challenge – I’m going to make (another) blanket.
I’ve been drooling over several gorgeous patterns on Pinterest and have decided to have a go at making a blanket using these blocks…
The first five rounds are the Willow block from Jan Eaton’s 200 Crochet Blocks book (a birthday present from my parents).
I then experimented with the outer rounds (in grey) – the one on the top is a slight adaptation of this pattern found over at Annie’s Place. It was actually her solid willow block blanket that inspired me in the first place. The one on the bottom follows the rest of the original Willow pattern. After some dithering I decided to go with the more solid block, although I really like the other one too.
I think this may be a slightly ambitious project for just a week, but it’s always good to try to do impossible things!! And after all, I have already completed the middles of eight blocks – how hard can this be?!
And yes, I know I could finish one of the five unfinished blankets I’ve got lying around the house, but that would be the sensible, grown up thing to do, and therefore sounds like no fun at all!
I’ll keep you updated on the progress. And pop over to my Facebook page for more pics. Have a lovely week!
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