And I came up with this color scheme and layout (using stash yarn):
The color representations aren't completely accurate (e.g. it's hard to convey "dusty" and "clear" in the colors that are those), but I think this graphic is a fair approximation of the colors I'm planning on using. And I kind of like it so far. Of course, I reserve the right to change my mind about any of the colors as I go. I've already learned that two of the colors I have yet to crochet squares for are discontinued, so right out of the gate I'm adapting my plans.
If you'd like to join a current CAL for this blanket, we're working on it together in Our Happy CAL Group on Ravelry. We just started the second week (second square) today and the CAL will go through the end of December.
Each pattern is worked 4 times, so at the end of each week we should have four squares completed, and at the end of 12 weeks (which will be the end of December), we should have 48 squares! And then a couple of weeks in January will be dedicated to joining and crocheting the border. Wish me well! And come join me, if you like!
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As if that wasn't enough of a project to start this past week, I was inspired to try a square from the Stardust Melodies Blanket by gifted crochet designer, Polly Plum. And after I crocheted that square I was so impressed by the video tutorial and how perfect and nice the square turned out, I decided to consider making a small blanket of some of the squares in this collection.
The first square I tried is called Don't Fence Me In:
The first square I tried is called Don't Fence Me In:
I followed Polly's video tutorial (which is available at the link above) and I must say she is thorough and her instructions are easy to follow. I look forward to making more of her designs.
Note: Polly has published an e-book that has many more patterns (and accompanying video tutorials) for a large Stardust Melodies blanket, so check it out if you think you might be interested and want more than the 12 free patterns Polly generously provides on her website
Note: Polly has published an e-book that has many more patterns (and accompanying video tutorials) for a large Stardust Melodies blanket, so check it out if you think you might be interested and want more than the 12 free patterns Polly generously provides on her website
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And finally, I decided to pull out a long-languishing project. Okay, I know some of you have projects that have languished a lot longer than this one, but I hadn't worked on this Fairly Isleish sweater since trying to block out the seriously crooked center-front edges (that was in June, I think).
What used to look like this:
Now has a straight button band on one side and a button-hole band on the other side of the center-front:
And the beginning of a toddler-sized long sleeve:
I'm going to try to get this finished! If not by the end of this week, then by the next. There might be a little person out there who'd be warmed by this cute little sweater and it will soon be turning chilly here.
And that's it here in my little corner of the crochet world. The coming week promises to be busy and if I think to take some pictures, I may have something new and interesting to show and tell about next week.
Hmmm... aren't you curious now?!? 😉
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