I've been a monogamous crocheter this week and I'm glad to say I finished the blanket I've been working on before my self-imposed finish date of April 1st!
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.
See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will He not much more clothe you—you of little faith? - Matthew 6:28-30
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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