For some reason it didn't click in until now that it's September and I need to finish this blanket fairly quickly. It's almost time for me to be giving it to the guy for our anniversary. Since I have only 25 out of 80 blocks done plus there is the assembly to deal with I may be cutting it close.
Yes, I know I'm slow.
I'm also planning on starting a cardigan soon due to the cooler weather coming. I found a nice pattern so now I just got to pick a yarn and hope that I can actually crochet well enough that when I'm done it will look like a cardigan and not a mess. Both arms the same length and everything.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Books and an Update
I've finished about 20 1/2 out of the 80 blocks I need for Underneath the Stars. I haven't been able to sit down long enough to do more. Hopefully that will change this weekend.
I should also be taking pictures of one block in each of the colors to post. I'll also post the original pattern for the block or the link, I just need to double check what the designer's wishes are regarding the sharing of the pattern. Then explain what I ended up changing.
Moving on...
Today when I was browsing Ravely for new patterns I realized that I have very few pattern books. I mainly only have ones I was given as a gift.
I guess this isn't a huge problem. There are tons of free patterns on the internet and a lot of designers give you the option to buy their patterns online and I will gladly buy from them. It's also nice to be able to just buy patterns you want and not have to pay for the ones you have no use for.
But I must admit sometimes it's nice to have a book you can take with you when you're working on projects away from home.
I should also be taking pictures of one block in each of the colors to post. I'll also post the original pattern for the block or the link, I just need to double check what the designer's wishes are regarding the sharing of the pattern. Then explain what I ended up changing.
Moving on...
Today when I was browsing Ravely for new patterns I realized that I have very few pattern books. I mainly only have ones I was given as a gift.
I guess this isn't a huge problem. There are tons of free patterns on the internet and a lot of designers give you the option to buy their patterns online and I will gladly buy from them. It's also nice to be able to just buy patterns you want and not have to pay for the ones you have no use for.
But I must admit sometimes it's nice to have a book you can take with you when you're working on projects away from home.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Underneath The Stars
I started making a blanket about two weeks ago. It's a gift for my guy for our anniversary and I've calling it Underneath the Stars.
I'm making it with 40 8inch light blue star shaped block, 40 8inch star blocks in a darker blue, and then putting them all together with a nice navy blue. It's for a queen sized bed but I'm purposely making it bigger for cuddle time on the couch.
The odd thing is, I started with a pattern for the blocks and they were supposed to be square. I messed up somewhere and they ended up keeping the star shape. I figured out where I went wrong and tried the regular shape, but I like the stars better and they suit the title.
I'll post some pics soon.
I'm making it with 40 8inch light blue star shaped block, 40 8inch star blocks in a darker blue, and then putting them all together with a nice navy blue. It's for a queen sized bed but I'm purposely making it bigger for cuddle time on the couch.
The odd thing is, I started with a pattern for the blocks and they were supposed to be square. I messed up somewhere and they ended up keeping the star shape. I figured out where I went wrong and tried the regular shape, but I like the stars better and they suit the title.
I'll post some pics soon.
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