tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post9046218911589177478..comments2024-03-26T09:40:32.468+00:00Comments on Through The Keyhole: Blanket UpdateJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-55812270707280170772013-05-20T10:19:20.178+01:002013-05-20T10:19:20.178+01:00This year is slipping by so fast, it hardly seems ...This year is slipping by so fast, it hardly seems possible that we'll soon be in to June. I thought the blankets may be too heavy and warm to work on once spring was here, but there's been no problems at all since it's only just starting to warm up now.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-43429564235871083392013-05-19T19:48:44.094+01:002013-05-19T19:48:44.094+01:00Hi Jo, I'm finding it hard to believe that we ...Hi Jo, I'm finding it hard to believe that we have had 137 days already this year.My goodness, it will be autumn then christmas before we know it! Your blankets look lovely.I have only just taken our crocheted blanket off the bed this last couple of weeks, it has been so cold!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462752559193522943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-41664338524470207142013-05-19T09:52:06.291+01:002013-05-19T09:52:06.291+01:00I don't think boys see these things as we do, ...I don't think boys see these things as we do, I'm far more excited about the ripple blanket than Daniel is, yet it's for him that I'm making it. I'm really enjoying working on it actually, it's such a relaxing pattern to follow.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-69116306639673840342013-05-19T09:50:12.959+01:002013-05-19T09:50:12.959+01:00Crocheting is so relaxing, you must book yourself ...Crocheting is so relaxing, you must book yourself on a course soon and learn, I'm sure you'd enjoy it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-18779918111480070312013-05-19T08:06:24.458+01:002013-05-19T08:06:24.458+01:00My boys have a blanket each that comes out at wint...My boys have a blanket each that comes out at winter time but to them it's no big deal. The Princess has her own and plans to make one herself soon! I loved making them.<br />Got to say I am feeling blanket itch to make another one for the living room! I love the ripple blanket!Angel Jemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915392156232711695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-13674530814421977642013-05-18T22:49:05.820+01:002013-05-18T22:49:05.820+01:00You have far more patience than me - they are both...You have far more patience than me - they are both beautiful. I wish I could crochet :(<br />JuneJunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07519222546233157254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-2898390223994046752013-05-18T15:16:23.600+01:002013-05-18T15:16:23.600+01:00I do like the ripple and I'm really pleased wi...I do like the ripple and I'm really pleased with the colours I chose for it. I just hope that Daniel likes it as much as I do.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-32794999341624971832013-05-18T15:10:04.796+01:002013-05-18T15:10:04.796+01:00Looking good, especially the one for Daniel. Flig...Looking good, especially the one for Daniel. Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-22039438246952943042013-05-18T12:50:26.533+01:002013-05-18T12:50:26.533+01:00I don't think I'd be able to concentrate i...I don't think I'd be able to concentrate if I had too many projects on the go, though having these two going at the same time does give me a bit of variety. I usually have some knitting on the needles but haven't started anything for a while so I'm sure I'll come across something I want to knit soon.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-71806069477417269692013-05-17T22:01:52.267+01:002013-05-17T22:01:52.267+01:00Both blankets are looking good and I can't bel...Both blankets are looking good and I can't believe how disciplined you are with only two things on the go. I know that I'll never be like that, but I suppose it makes the world interesting that we are not all the same. Well done.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-30178975094959266202013-05-17T19:50:49.051+01:002013-05-17T19:50:49.051+01:00I've kept saying that I'm going to take pa...I've kept saying that I'm going to take part in The Big Knit but haven't got round to it yet, perhaps this will be the year. The thing I'm enjoying about my One A Day blanket is the fact that I'm not expecting it to be finished any time soon. It's nice to have a project which I know is supposed to be completed at a relaxed pace. Do you have a blog yourself?Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-12377490076236613812013-05-17T18:50:35.167+01:002013-05-17T18:50:35.167+01:00As you say one square a day is not too difficult t...As you say one square a day is not too difficult to achieve. I have been doing the Big Knit with innocent drinks for a few years and this year promised myself to make one a day from when I had notification that they were organising the event again this year. I knit very simple ones and they take under half an hour each, but like you have missed a couple of days. My blanket is not growing as quickly as I would like but I am a very impatient person!AlisonB43https://www.blogger.com/profile/08351165562595634549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-68684593671596004732013-05-17T18:20:20.138+01:002013-05-17T18:20:20.138+01:00The patchwork one is so so squishy. It's amazi...The patchwork one is so so squishy. It's amazing how the pattern affects how the yarn feels. Daniel and Eleanor used to love Elmer the Elephant, always a favourite in our house, so I hope the blankie is too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-78949215167331403892013-05-17T18:17:43.595+01:002013-05-17T18:17:43.595+01:00They are both coming along so wonderfully well.
Th...They are both coming along so wonderfully well.<br />The patchwork on reminds me of Elmer the elephant!<br />Lisa xLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286339918056081955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-58746430030984459742013-05-17T16:28:52.886+01:002013-05-17T16:28:52.886+01:00It's amazing how fast a blanket grows even whe...It's amazing how fast a blanket grows even when just one square each day is added. The texture of each blanket is totally different. This is my first ripple and I love the feel of it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-1828472192832873662013-05-17T16:22:11.164+01:002013-05-17T16:22:11.164+01:00Beautiful, both of them. I love the "one squa...Beautiful, both of them. I love the "one square a day" project, it's a great idea. I can't believe how much it's grown already! And the ripple blanket is looking fantastic. xGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-7837902470166629812013-05-17T15:58:15.023+01:002013-05-17T15:58:15.023+01:00I love applique, it would definitely be something ...I love applique, it would definitely be something I'd do if I could sew. I never tend to make knitted home furnishings, I should really knit some cushion covers to go with the crochet ones I've made.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-69961488845992503842013-05-17T15:55:20.667+01:002013-05-17T15:55:20.667+01:00I'm not a very fast crocheter so it's nice...I'm not a very fast crocheter so it's nice to do some progress posts along the way. I'm sure they'll both take me a while yet to finish.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-67004494668260925822013-05-17T15:54:03.368+01:002013-05-17T15:54:03.368+01:00They're beautiful Jo. I'm busy with a knit...They're beautiful Jo. I'm busy with a knitted cushion cover for KL to take to uni . I can't wait to finish it as I have an appliqued one in mind for her aswell.Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01729719876504930455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-58347003443226412352013-05-17T15:48:23.369+01:002013-05-17T15:48:23.369+01:00Love seeing the progress on your beautiful crochet...Love seeing the progress on your beautiful crochet work.Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-86032656542570147372013-05-17T15:05:45.427+01:002013-05-17T15:05:45.427+01:00I must admit, that was the plan. I really like the...I must admit, that was the plan. I really like the idea of Daniel taking his off to uni with him, but he wasn't actually bothered about me making him a blankie in the first place, so we'll have to see.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-71018827356961496492013-05-17T15:04:14.509+01:002013-05-17T15:04:14.509+01:00Thank you. I'm using Stylecraft Special DK and...Thank you. I'm using Stylecraft Special DK and it's wonderfully soft and squishy. I'm enjoying working with it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-29328177049968612112013-05-17T15:03:17.770+01:002013-05-17T15:03:17.770+01:00Thank you. They're both so different from each...Thank you. They're both so different from each other that it's nice to work on each of them.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-66830255288018698712013-05-17T15:02:02.701+01:002013-05-17T15:02:02.701+01:00I really like them both. Is the plan that Daniel ...I really like them both. Is the plan that Daniel will take his to uni as 'a little piece of home'? Have a good weekend. JxJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341377291617694838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-48032070389718363452013-05-17T14:41:10.348+01:002013-05-17T14:41:10.348+01:00I have to confess that I've slipped behind a c...I have to confess that I've slipped behind a couple of times on my One A Day blanket, but I've caught up again in no time. I'm enjoying the steady pace of that blanket.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com