Liz | July 17, 2010
So here is a picture of the original granny square bit I made before I realised I would run out of blue Its about the size of a cushion – see I should have realised the size issue then shouldnt I? Heres the new squares Ive done laid out on the floor, as you can […]
Liz | July 17, 2010
I’ve run into a stupid problem. Something which is entirely my own fault. I am incredibly stupid. What is it you ask? Its going to be the size of a football pitch at this rate. Each individual square I am making is around 4” square. Which at quick calculations at an 18 mini squares is […]
Liz | July 13, 2010
While I didnt do granny squares in the past, I have taken the plunge and heres the general design. Now, its not exactly going to win me craft person of the year awards, but, its going to be a mid to dark blue for the spiral and white and actually I think its going to […]
Liz | March 6, 2010
I meant to post I had finished my blanket, I will make sure I take a pic and upload it. I need to sew the ends, but it is finished. Go me!
Liz | February 7, 2010
I just remembered, I took a pic of my blanket this morning, and havent posted it yet.So, here it is: PS – Sorry for the dog under the blanket, he didnt want to move !
Liz | February 2, 2010
Im glad to report that my emergency paying on ebay for wool has arrived – so I now have 15 more spare balls of the colour I was short on. I should (I hope) have enough to finish now. Its growing well, Im now near the top of the 3rd diamond row, Im finding it […]
Liz | January 31, 2010
OK, so I have realised I seriously dont count well when it comes to wool and blankets, I either buy 20 too many thinking its going to take like 50 to make a blanket or I start out with like 25, and realise I need 20 more.. what gives? Anyway, heres my blanket so far:
Liz | January 26, 2010
So, progress is very slow, this is not aided by 1 small factor. Someone keeps sleeping on it!
Liz | January 24, 2010
As you can see, far too many balls of wool and somewhere to keep them safe, and stopping them from tangling
Liz | January 23, 2010
Well, this time last week, my blanket didnt look much different, in fact, arguably I would have to do a lot to explain just how undifferent it is, but in short, the stitch I missed was gone back to and found. The pale joiners are now 2 stitches wider, and so now add up. Sad […]
