The blanket pattern is from the book Weekend Afghans by Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss. I like the pattern so much this is the third blanket I've made using it. It's a nice feminine blanket that is airy and light. What I really love about it, though, is the pretty edge the pattern makes along the length of the blanket...
and a nice scallop on the top and bottom edges...
And now with that completed, I'm chomping at the bit to begin the Mandala Madness CAL that actually started a week ago - so I've got some catching up to do. I may also start The Midwife Blanket as it's been calling out to me for some time now and having recently seen a pretty edging I want to try on it, I almost can't wait to start...
But first we celebrate Easter today. First thing this morning we enjoyed Easter breakfast at church followed by worship and a baptism. And now it's home for a bit of a rest before preparing for sons and guest(s) to come for a supper meal and some games. Yesterday my 20 year-old son and I colored and decorated eggs. The activity was almost contemplative compared to younger years when dying eggs carried a level of excitement with it.
We'll see which egghead is the hardest in a game of egg wars later (a tradition from hubby's childhood family). Then it's into an egg salad with these babies. Mmmmm.
A happy, joyous Easter to you! To see what other Yoppers are up to, visit this week's thread on Ravelry.
Wow what lovely eggs, and what a great tradition. I absolutely love the blanket, both the colour and the drape of it - well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lucy. :^)
DeleteGreat job...we never played the egg game, but I've seen it a lot on social media this weekend...
ReplyDeleteIt's funny that for years I thought my DH's family was unique in this tradition. Don't know why as it's such a simple little game. Simple, but it can get downright raucous. ;^)
DeleteHappy Easter, Becki! You are so right - this blanket is really feminine and romantic. I can imagine snuggling under it with a cup of tea, chocolate cookies and Jane Austin...
ReplyDeleteOh, that does sound wonderful, Alina. Hopefully we'll have some cool days/night yet ahead this spring (even though it's been unseasonably warm the past two weeks), and I can enjoy snuggling under my new blanket a bit.
DeleteI did not know about the egg head game. We may have to try that for next year, too fun. Your blanket is lovely. I can see why you have made more than one. I have the midwife blanket on my favorites on ravelry. I have to finish my granny squares first. Have a good week, Lisa
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lisa.
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