Catching Up on Crochet And Craft
This week, I haven’t been making my giant crochet granny blanket, but here is what I’ve done so far. It is a pick-up, put-down type thing. I’m using up any rejected yarn scraps and leftovers. I’m determined to go as big as possible with this blanket. I’m itching to pick it up right now, but I’ll be sewing instead for the next few weeks.
I’m making loads of Christmas felt decorations for the school fayre (fair?) in about 3 weeks. The living room is scattered with lost sequins and discarded threads. The Hoover objects.
Last weekend, I got a delightful parcel in the form of Paintbox yarns. A present from Emma of Potter and Bloom. I was lucky to be one of the first to finish pattern testing for Emma’s Geoffrey Scarf, and this was my prize! It’s an aran weight, and I haven’t decided what it’ll be.
Do I focus on the colours I’ve got, or do I get silly and buy loads more to go with? For some reason, these colours are telling me poncho, but I fear it might turn out Ugly Betty. Or I could do another scarf…?
Playing With Fluffy Yarn
I met in the middle with mohair, which was tempting me recently. I wouldn’t have given any of this fluffy yarn a second look a few weeks ago, but after playing with Wool and the Gang’s Take Care Mohair, I went on the prowl for cheaper alternatives.
I really couldn’t afford to buy the lovely yarn they gave me, so I thought I’d try Drops Melody. It is a lot cheaper, but it isn’t real mohair. I’ll be tinkering with it in between Christmas decorations. I also got some Alpaca Silk stuff to compare. Drops yarn is on offer quite a lot.
And Cotton Yarn, Too
I also got a mixture of cotton double knits to experiment with. These have been stored with the fluffy Melody and are covered in yarny short n curlies. There are worse kinds. I have a crochet design to work on that I think will look good in cotton. I wish I had more time! I need more time.
Over on Instagram, I try my best to comment on things I like. Last week, maybe the week before, I casually joined in a conversation about naming some patterns for The Crochet Project.
They are releasing a gorgeous quartet of wintery patterns this weekend. I didn’t really think my comments would be considered. I’m fortunate enough to have named two of the four projects!! So I got the patterns for free!! I am so chuffed. I had no clue that there would be a gift or even that they’d like my suggestions. I’m very happy indeed.
If you see the Kelpie hat or the Selkie cowl, I named those! (I do like my fairy lore). However, now I need to get some yarn so that I can make the patterns. It’ll need to be a little bit special too. I also have The Crochet Project shawl books on my Christmas list. I want to make it all!
On that note, I’m off. I’m hoping that my next blog post will be about this weekend’s Tar Barrels. If I survive.
I’d love to know how you find that paintbox yarn, have seen it around a lot lately.
Love the pattern name many the way!
Just from squishing, I’d say it was a good acrylic. Not dissimilar to stylecraft really. Once I’ve had a proper go, I’ll deffo report back. 😄
Your granny blanket looks great. I’d like hear how you find the paintbox yarns, they seem to be all over Instagram at the moment! And how exciting to have named two crochet patterns! I always like the crochet project patterns xx
They really are everywhere. I definitely want more to try. But I’m also very happy that I’ve got these ones to play with.
I was a bit gobsmacked about those patterns. It’s a shame that I’ll have to buy even more yarn to make them! x
Those paintbox yarns are speaking to me; I see them as a granny square scarf. Maybe add in some black. A bit “Ugly Betty” but in a good way, I think!
Yeah, I want more. A granny square scarf would be pretty good. I reckon I could pull off an Ugle Betty look! 🙂
Stunning colours!
Thanks! 🙂