Over the weekend I finished working on another gift that will be added to the Christmas box. I really enjoyed working with the bright colours and of course the Lego theme was a winner in my eyes. The pattern is the crocheted 'Building Blocks Throw' from Red Heart and can be found HERE. I would recommend, if you were to do this, that you use a #3 yarn, rather than the # 4 the pattern calls for. It's a tad heavy and I think a bit lighter weight yarn would suit it better.
Another anonymous quote (and one that I think we can all identify with at times!)..."A perfect metaphor for my life would be 'someone trying to stand in a hammock'
Oh wow! That turned out so cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cathy - it was fun to make and I hope will keep a wee boy warm after Christmas.
DeleteThat is an adorable blanket, Mary Anne! And the artist in your first link makes me want to raise the bar a bit on what I make. Just a bit - I wouldn't want to hurt myself. Her work is amazing. I think I'd love to be a fly on her wall and just watch her work...
ReplyDeleteThanks Becki - it was great fun working on that blanket because I love Lego! And as for the work she does - yes, being a fly on her wall would be great. I'd love to know how she does it!
DeleteNow I understand what a Lego blankie is and this is very colorful and clever. Wow to some of these Artists! I have stitched Sashiko and really like it, however not on denim and this looks lovely. Yes, standing in a hammock would describe my messed up days which all end up upside down or at least toppled! JOYful July Dear.
ReplyDeleteLittle ones (and their grandma's!) like lots of colour, so hopefully this will be a success. I've never done Sashiko but it's on my list of things to try one day.
DeleteThe blanket is gorgeous with all that bright and happy colour, Mary Anne. It certainly brings to mind a pile of Lego blocks. Love the border.
ReplyDeleteOur youngest 'grand' is just getting into playing with Lego (albeit the larger Duplo version for now) so I hope he'll like to cuddle under this. I made the border just to use up some of the leftover yarns.
DeleteThat is a beautiful blanket! The pattern is fantastic. Nice work
ReplyDeleteI love the pattern - it's fun (and easy) to do...although crawling around on the floor blocking it isn't exactly easy on these old bones!
DeleteCongratulations on your finish, beautiful work. A blanket that will be used and loved for sure.
ReplyDeleteFunny quote, I feel like that often!
Balancing in a hammock isn't easy - sitting OR standing!! Not that I've done either one.
DeleteLovely finish!! How do you manage to craft things so fast?? wow!! Now a ludo blanket..then the kiddies can play game on them too ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you Deepa! I didn't know what ludo was so had to google it - looks like fun! As for my speed - I usually manage to have about 5 hours most days in my sewing room, and then in the evenings I do my crochet or knitting in the living room in front of the tv. I can't stand being idle so I guess that's why I get so much accomplished.
DeleteThat is soooooo cute!
ReplyDeleteSomething cute - for a cute little boy!
Deleteoh I love this...so colourful and beautifully made Mary Anne...
ReplyDeleteMust say that now the heat has finally come here, I'm glad I finished it when I did. Sure wouldn't want to be sitting under it now!
DeleteOh love the Lego blanket!! Very cool! I wonder if I could make one..... :) xx
ReplyDeleteIt's very easy Joy, so I'm sure you could. I would highly recommend using a light worsted weight yarn though - I used the #4 and (to my mind anyway) it's a tad too heavy and warm.
DeleteOMGoodness, I love it! Now I really need to learn how to crochet!
ReplyDeleteThere may be a knitted version out there somewhere but I haven't looked. It was fun to make, so maybe you should learn to crochet!!!
DeleteThat really turned out cool! The colors are so vivid. I pinned that denim project and ordered thread and needles. We'll see how far I get with it.
ReplyDeleteTypical Lego colours I think - and should interest a little boy I hope. Anxious to see if you attempt a sashiko project!!
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