Monday, 18 April 2016

A Blanket for Willow

I've been working from my stash quite a bit recently, partly because I feel like I should use what I have on hand before I buy any more, and also because after finishing my Cozy Stripe Blanket (which took a whopping 14 months to complete) I need a few quick makes, a few jolts of quick creative satisfaction.

It is really a lot of fun to look in my yarn drawers, at all the bits and bobs that are in there, and dream up some hooky projects...

My first little stash-busting project was a blanket for Claire's most-loved doll, Willow.
A simple, little v-stitch blanket with a picot edge, perfect to keep Willow "warm and super cozy".
Variegated yarn is always a little tricky, isn't it, because you never quite know if the colors will spread out evenly or end up all together in a blotchy pattern. In this case, I am quite happy with how the coloring worked out.
The absolute best part of this project though was the sweet thank-you hug that I got from Claire when I gave her the blanket; there is no better feeling in the world than a hug from my girl, feeling those little arms wrapped oh so tightly around my neck....
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6 comments:

  1. Julie's Lifestyle18 April 2016 at 09:08

    Aww I love your pretty blanket you made for your daughter and her doll. I have never done the v stitch before but thanks for the inspiration! :)

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    1. Crafty Cucumber18 April 2016 at 10:49

      Oh Julie, do try the v-stitch...it is so simple and relaxing to do. I am working on another project right now, also using the v-stitch, and it is quite fun....

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  2. Sharon - creativity and family20 April 2016 at 04:56

    Such a lovely blanket and such a cutie daughter, she looks so pleased with it :-)

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    1. Crafty Cucumber20 April 2016 at 07:28

      Thank you Sharon. My daughter was so happy to have a blanket for her doll.

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  3. Gracie Saylor24 April 2016 at 20:21

    A very sweet blanket indeed! I have never tried the v stitch either, but you tempt me with your pretty example :) xx

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    1. Crafty Cucumber25 April 2016 at 13:20

      Oh do try it, Gracie. It is fun, simple, and so pretty.

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