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Friday, June 9, 2017

Wool on Sundays...


Joining in with Janine over at Rainbow Hare
 This month I have a finish...it's been a while in the making, this particular project. Last year DD1 asked me to make a throw for her best friend of many years. It was put aside 3 times when a baby blanket was needed for a gift last December, and earlier this year when I wanted to make gifts for two of my cousins who were battling cancer.

But at last it is finished...DD1 suggested purples and mauves for the colour scheme and I have rather a lot of those in my stash! 😉

And, today my daughter delivered it to her friend, who posed with her new blanket.

And, after a bit of a break from joining, I'm back to making blankets for the needy out of donated crocheted squares...

And I'm also joining knitted squares into lovely warm blankets.  I vary the way I join...the last lot of knitted squares I sewed together but this time I'm crocheting them...just for a change 😊 I've used other joining colours but find the darker yarns and black especially, always look so effective.

By next month's Wool on Sunday, I hope to have some new projects on the go. 

12 comments:

Nanna Chel said...

Maria what a lovely gift you made and I really love the colours. You are achieving much more than I am in the knitting/crochet area although I have just finished two scarves for the chilly weather we have been having.

Gail said...

Gorgeous blanket! I love the texture that stick gave you and the way it makes the colors "Pop"!
You have found a "little" way to help those in need with your joining of squares-blankets are always appreciated.

Lin said...

Gorgeous finish Maria - my colours too. xx

Chookyblue...... said...

Beautiful maria

angela said...

Love purple. My favourite colour
They look great and will be cherished by whoever receives them

Jackie said...

I love the pattern of the shades of purple blanket. It looks very cozy.

God bless.

Dorothy said...

Hello Maria .. The blanket you made for your DD1's friend turned out lovely. Interesting stitch - does it have a name? Good on you for joining all those donated squares. I have to admire anyone who does that as I don't enjoy joining and avoid it at all costs :) xox

doodles n daydreams said...

Well done Maria, the blanket looks like the perfect gift and much appreciated.

Diana

Carol- Beads and Birds said...

I like the purple/ mauve color combo. It's such a pretty pattern too. Looks like three happy people. You, your daughter and her friend. Joy and gratitude everywhere.

Hope you are having a great weekend. We are melting in Northern Indiana USA!
xx, Carol

Sharm said...

Nice blanket! Those squares should keep you busy and I look forward to seeing what your next yarny project is ......

Soma @ inkTorrents.com said...

Beautiful colours and a very lovely gift. She looks really happy!!

-Soma

Janine @ Rainbow Hare said...

Your throw is stunning, Maria. DD1 must be thrilled with it. The other blankets also look great. Thank you very much for linking up with Wool on Sundays :)