Updating an old classic

Now my sofa is very comfortable. Beyond comfortable. Once you sit down you don't really want to get up again (and that's not just me being lazy!) and the matching armchair is the same. The only thing is that they are cream leather. I got them second hand about four and a half years ago from my brother's very generous parents in law. As I said they are very comfy and a classic style. Only cream leather does not go so well with either small children or people who like wearing black jeans! The last six months I've noticed they are looking a bit worn and no amount of cleaning seems to make a difference. Now, I'm not in the position to replace them and as I said there is nothing really wrong with them. A few months ago I crocheted a shawl to go on the back of the sofa and that made a slight difference 

But I was still a bit fed up with how they looked. 

Anyway, on what was a totally separate tangent I started to crochet a blanket using Lily Sugar n cream cotton yarn. It was to be a hexagon rainbow blanket 

Halfway through making it I put two and two together and decided to make it into a long narrow throw to go on the seats of my sofa. This meant a lot of hexagons and when I was about three quarters of the way through I really started to hate this project. Haha! The joining was doing my head in and not having made a hexagon blanket before the amount of ends that I knew I'd have to sew in at the end did not fill me with joy! 

I persevered however and finally got it to the length I needed. 

As soon as I placed it on my sofa I totally fell in love with it! I decided that it had been well worth the effort. I can't get over what a HUGE difference it made to my sofa. It looks so bright and cheerful. It's exactly how I imagined it. Not only that - I feel like I have a new sofa whilst still keeping my same old, lovely comfy one. 

Now just to decide what to do to the armchair! 

Oops!

Naughty me! I have rather neglected my blog for the last month. There are a couple of reasons for that but whilst I'm having a quiet day I am hopefully going to schedule a few posts to show you what I have been up to crochet wise.

First up, an update of my mood blanket. I can't believe how big it is getting. I love adding each square on and now it is large enough to see the effect of my random moods I am loving the patchwork effect it has!

Here are the squares I've added over the weekend -

Friday 25th April - grey: tired, feeling a bit meh
Saturday 26th April - green: quiet day
Sunday 27th April - pink: family, content

 And here it is in all it's glory! It's very difficult to get a picture of all it now. I think next time I will spread it over my bed. I guess that way I'll also be able to see how much it is growing each time. I'm so pleased with it.

 

You'll notice on the 6th row, near the middle there are a lot of dark colours (navy, grey and fawn) this is because I have injured my ankle (torn the ligament) and these darker colours represent the first few days afterwards.Unfortunately two weeks later I am still in quite a bit of pain and have to see a physio but I am coping better with the discomfort and boredom now so I can go back to more varied colours.

Recent projects completed

                           

Hi! I've been meaning to blog for a while but I never seem to get around to it!

I just wanted to post some pictures and show off some projects I've finished recently.

The photo at the top is a baby blanket and matching bunting crocheted with 100% cotton. I loved working with this yarn and really pleased with the finished items. This set is available to buy in my Etsy shop.

The second picture is a gorgeous infinity scarf. It's really soft and snuggly, perfect for spring and the colours are so lovely. Constructed with granny squares, it has a really textured feel to it. This is also available in my Etsy shop.

The final picture is a blanket I made as a present for my Nan. I love these colours together and I think they complement each other really well. It is approx 100x100cm. My Nan was very pleased with it.

                              

                               

Bryan the Bear

Please let me introduce Bryan the Bear...

 

This was my project for the weekend just ended. When I first starting crocheting I tried to make a few amigurumi animals but they were always a bit wonky and not my best work now I have more confidence and a better knowledge of reading patterns I wanted to give it another go. I found it much easier this time around and I am very happy with how he turned out. 

These will be for sale shortly in my shop on Facebook and Etsy but I think Bryan will be making a home with me!

  

He looked a bit sad without a body! He seems a much more cheerful chap now he is all in one piece.

Third Row Complete

  

Last week I completed the third row of my mood blanket. It had to be yellow to complete the row as the sunshine was making a rare appearance (not that it lasted long!)

I am still thoroughly enjoying this project and the bigger it grows the more I love my blanket. I am embracing the patchwork effect that it is giving and look forward to the end of year when I can see how it will look finished.

I will post my diary pages later in the week detailing the colours I used for what days and my mood (or in some cases what I cooked for dinner - yes, really!) 

Now on to March. I can't believe we are in the third month already and how quick this year seems to be going. 

Baby Blanket (Olive Rose Pattern)

I've just finished this beautiful blanket. The pattern is called Olive Rose blanket from Issue 10 of Simply Crochet magazine.

It measures approximately 70x77cm and is the perfect size for a baby shower gift etc. I have just listed it in my Etsy shop. It's made using Stylecraft DK and I used colours that I had in my stash.

I'm very pleased with how this one turned out and will definitely make more blankets in this style.

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