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Wednesday, 28 August 2013

yarn along - my blanket is taking shape.................

I decided on the colour of my joining yarn and it's a lovely soft grape shade. The grannies looked so lovely stacked in piles that I became a little bit impatient and started to join some of the squares together. I still need to make an awful lot more of the granny squares but I am so pleased with how the blanket looks........................

I've started to think about the gifts I want to make for Christmas as the weeks are flying by so quickly - I have dipped into this adorable book "Baby and Toddler Knits"which I love and I've already pulled together a list of things I want to make.


I will share my list with you soon but do want some of my knits to be surprises - hope you will pop over to visit Ginny and all the other yarn alongers......................

talk soon x
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31 comments:

  1. Louise28 August 2013 at 18:29

    I love your colour combinations Sue, your blanket is going to be so pretty :-) I've got one or to things to finish before I (hopefully) start on my Christmas makes.

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  2. Unknown28 August 2013 at 18:37

    Oh Sue, the grape yarn is just so gorgeous with your squares! I love that you didn't just go with black or white - the blanket is going to be utterly beautiful! Chrissie x

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  3. Jennifer Hays28 August 2013 at 19:43

    I just love those colors, Sue. They look very fall-like together, like a grape harvest.

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  4. Amy at love made my home28 August 2013 at 20:34

    The grape is a lovely colour, it really pulls the others together. Looking forward to seeing it finished!

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  5. Clare28 August 2013 at 20:43

    Your blankets looking gorgeous I love the colours and it coming together so quickly, it would take me an age to get this far.
    Clare x
    http://summerhousebythesea.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/yarn-along-remembrance.html

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  6. Ladybird Diaries28 August 2013 at 21:21

    Lovely colours. Looking forward to seeing the finished blanket!
    M x

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  7. Home Meadows28 August 2013 at 21:35

    Very pretty blanket, the yarn looks very soft and squishable. Love the colors. Heather

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  8. Janet28 August 2013 at 23:20

    You've chosen such pretty colors for your blanket. It's going to be lovely.

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  9. Susan C.28 August 2013 at 23:27

    The colours are delicious, and so cosy. Don't remind me about Christmas....lol....this year my little girl will be in London with her buddy and we will be home in Australia. I am hoping she has a exciting and safe Christmas over there.
    Keep up the great yarn work as you head towards Winter, we are just seeing spring appear here, love Spring!

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  10. ColourMeCrochet29 August 2013 at 00:11

    I'm loving your choice of grape colour. The blanket looks to be coming along nicely. Looking forward to seeing it finished.

    Sally xxx

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  11. Martha29 August 2013 at 01:15

    Beautiful colours and the granny squares looks so nice and cozy.
    How long does it take you on average to make a blanket with granny squares? :)

    I love DK books. One of my favourite publishing houses. Their craft books are always full of content, as I like to call it.

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    1. sweetpea family30 August 2013 at 20:09

      Hi Martha, thank you for your lovely comment, it's really difficult to say how long it takes as I tend to have a few projects on the go. I can crochet quite a few squares in an evening and then of course it depends on the size of the blanket. If you wanted to make a small one for snuggling on the sofa I'm sure you could make it in a few weeks. Just seen your lovely Mollie Makes post - I am very tempted xxx

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  12. Ana BC29 August 2013 at 01:17

    Love the purple background!

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  13. Lillie and Moss29 August 2013 at 01:36

    What a great color Sue! Looking really pretty!

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  14. homemade@myplace29 August 2013 at 02:01

    love the colours of your blanket!!!
    xxxx Ale

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  15. gilly29 August 2013 at 07:50

    That grape yarn is just the perfect choice, your blankie is looking fab & so cosy already!
    Xx

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  16. Jo29 August 2013 at 08:34

    Love that blanket, it is going to look great. Jo x

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  17. Irene29 August 2013 at 09:11

    Beautiful and stunning, and I lOVE, LOVE the soft grape, so Vintagy
    luv
    ir3ne
    zzzz

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  18. Joy29 August 2013 at 10:24

    Great colour choices Sue and your joining soft grape shade is out of this world worked around those squares - and from the previous messages it looks like that is unanimous! All the best with your Christmas list, it seems to me that with time passing so quickly these days it's never too early to begin to prepare for the occasion!
    Joy x

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  19. Helen Philipps29 August 2013 at 13:15

    Lovely colours, and the grape yarn for joining is just right! It's always nice to begin joining some of the squares together even if you have to make a lot more still......it's encouraging to see it becoming a blanket :) This one will be beautiful.
    Helen x

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  20. Hannapat29 August 2013 at 20:08

    Sue your blanket is looking wonderful and the grape colour really compliments it. Yes, Christmas is just around the corner xoxo

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  21. Swallow Barn29 August 2013 at 23:21

    it's beautiful

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  22. CathieJ30 August 2013 at 02:31

    I love your blanket. Such beautiful colors.

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  23. Ginx Craft30 August 2013 at 23:56

    Such pretty colours.

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  24. September Violets31 August 2013 at 02:27

    Those colours of purple and green remind me of African violets :) This blanket looks deliciously cozy already! Wendy

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  25. Hazels Crochet31 August 2013 at 11:34

    I love the colour theme in your project, very pretty!! And I love squares :D

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  26. Jay31 August 2013 at 21:00

    I love your choice of colours; oh goodness is Christmas nearly here?!

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  27. Emma Collins1 September 2013 at 10:07

    That looks gorgeous - I ADORE your colours, it makes me want to start a new blanket!
    Em xx

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  28. Heldasland1 September 2013 at 14:33

    Such lovely colours, beautiful theme cant wait for the finished article

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  29. Amy at love made my home3 September 2013 at 09:50

    Hello, you know already know from my comments that I follow you, but just wanted to say thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving me a lovely comment. Looking forward to seeing you again and to reading more of your adventures. Thanks again. Amy

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  30. cristina5 September 2013 at 09:22

    These grannies are beautiful! I love this purple blanket! and all his works! and photos that you take I like too! I am very grateful to him for visiting! kisses from Catalonia!

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