Sunday, April 20, 2014

The One I Nearly Forgot..

Well here we are - a second post in less than a week! What is the world coming to?
 
Happy Easter everyone! We have been celebrating the weekend at our wonderful Church and making a toilet roll resurrection! The little peeps loved this activity although I found it hard and humbling to put Jesus on the cross at 12pm Good Friday. They were excited to put him in the tomb at 3pm and even more excited to roll the stone away this morning! Yay!! Jesus is alive. He is a good God.
 
 
Yesterday we headed for the beach which is over an hours drive from us at Formby. What a stunningly beautiful day. Here are a couple of snaps.
 
 
 
I realised that there was a blanket I finished a while back which I completely forgot to photograph and post up. How could I forget it. It is one of the most beautiful blankets I have made so far in terms of colour and simplicity. Obviously, I love all my blankets. Uh huh - every single one has its own character and feel and has a story all of its own. This one was inspired by a picture on Pinterest. This one I think it was. I adored the colour sequence and wondered if I might be able to find some similar colours here in the UK. You may remember the post I began it.  Well, here she is in her finished glory!
 
I really think I could make her a few rounds longer but I had kind of had enough by this point although I have left off the edging as 1) It looks pretty enough as it is and 2) I can always add later rounds. Hope you enjoy the pics!
 
 
 
 
 
It really is the most snuggly blanket ever. It really is a wool eater blanket though so be warned!
 
I think I cracked it. Don't you?

18 comments:

Julie said...

A lovely beach, looks like a lot of families had the same idea as you.
Vibrant and colourful blanket.
Easter Blessings to you.

Vickie said...

AWESOME! My husband and I love that blanket. Good job! I hope your Easter was very nice.

Blu said...

What a gorgeous blanket! I love the colours and the pattern is very pretty.

Shebafudge said...

We went to Formby last year for a school trip, it's a lovely beach.

That blanket is absolutely gorgeous. I love the colours and the way it drapes. I'll send you my address so you can get it in the post to me...hehehehe.

my4lilgirls said...

Beautiful stunning blanket, really like this, will definitely have a look at the pattern & see if I'm brave enough to attempt it.
Looks like a wonderful day at the beach, great to get the weather :)
Karen x

Nicole said...

I love your blanket!! I have the yarn and I'm soooo tempted! :)

Margaret said...

That blanket is wonderful! Hope you had a good Easter!

stitchersanon said...

Very cute puppets..love the beach and the blanket is gorgeous x

stitchersanon said...

mm funny, I thought I had left a comment...I love the blanket, it is stunning!

Chris said...

Beautiful blanket. Lovely seaside pics too.

Andrea said...

A beautiful blanket. It's surprising how warm they actually are. Great beach pics.

Bernardeena said...

I really do love that blanket, it is beautiful

Terri said...

I love, love, LOVE your blanket! I really need to find some DK weight yarn so I can do one that looks decent! Yours is beautiful!!

Karoline said...

Gorgeous blanket, congratulations

Brigitte said...

It must have been a wonderful day at the beach. And your blanket is just gorgeous with gorgeous colours.

Louise said...

I really , really wish we lived near each other so you can show me all the crochet techniques I need to learn! Your work is stunning Hazel!!

Louise xx

Jeanne said...

Hazel I think this is your most beautiful blanket yet - the colors are awesome!! No, I'm not going to be tempted to start crocheting....no, not going to be tempted...not going to be tempted....no no no....... :-)

Helen Philipps said...

Hello Hazel I love your new blanket, it is truly amazing!! Love the beautiful rainbow of colours and the fantastic stitch effect almost like a smocking stitch....how clever!
Lovely to catch up here too, and see the happy times you have been having x
Enjoy your week.
Helen xox