So, here we go, the first blog post for the One a Day Project. I'll be blogging about the One a Day Project every Tuesday and hosting a 'Mr Linky' so that anyone else joining in with the project and blogging about it too can join in the fun! I am keeping my fingers very tightly crossed that it works!
The original idea of the One a Day Project was to pick a larger project and work just one element of it everyday until it's finished. There was such a lot of interest in the idea of 'One a Day' that I started a Ravelry group which you can find here. I'm loving that because it's not a tradition KAL/CAL people are using the group to work on all kinds of projects and it's so much fun seeing what everyone is choosing to use the group for. I'm really delighted that we have 220 members is just over a week too. Please come and join in if you haven't already!
So onto my project, I'm sure you all know what my project is but as this is the first of the 'Tuesday's Tallies' I thought I would just give you all the details again. The project I have chosen is Sunny Spread and my goal is to make a blanket large enough for our king size bed. From today I will work one of the individual squares everyday. Once I have four squares, I will join them together so I have groups of four. I'm using King Cole bamboo cotton yarn in lots of different colours to make the circles and then using off white to edge them all.
I have one more ball to add to this selection, which should be here soon. The very pale one on the left is actually a really nice shade of pale blue, which obviously doesn't photograph so well!I know my 'official' start date is today, but I've been busy working up one group of four so I could see how it looked. Would you like to see?
It's square in real life I promise! I've joined the squares together with a slip stitch join and then done a row of double crochet around all four blocks. I've blocked it very lightly, by pinning it so it's square and popping a damp cloth on the top.So time for the fun bit! If you would like to participate in 'Tuesday's Tallies' please add your details below, remembering to use your the link for your post rather than your blog. You don't have to leave a comment (although it's very lovely when you do!) and it would be great if you could visit some of the links too. If you are participating please could you link back to this post :)
The squares look great, love the huge range fo colours that you have
ReplyDeleteOooh, the colours are so pretty :) I'm not currently participating as I don't have any modular projects on the go, but I'm getting better at crochet (posted about today in fact!) so I might end up joining in soon!
ReplyDeleteOh that blanket is going to be amazing to snuggle under, I love the feel of the bamboo cotton yarn you've chosen. I can't wait to use it again.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty :) And clever...makes my work look so basic! I have joined your ravelry group, and I have a few WIPs, but I'll sort them out and photograph and do a blog to link in :)
ReplyDeleteooooh I have been waiting with anticipation for a first look at the sunny spread! Loving your wheel of colours, they look most awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove all those bright colours. Looking forward to linking up soon. I have not bought my wool yet but have posted a pic of the pattern I chose.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL crochet and colour choices as always :)
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I'll be joining the blogging fun! Looking at your post it made me realize I should be doing some serious blocking too! Better get to it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I'm signed up for one a day but sadly, I don't have the wool I need to get started yet. Maybe after payday (I hope).
ReplyDeletehi , lovely blog and blanket, i love snuggling into a blanket in the winter by our open fire with the candles on , its getting to that time of year again , its starting to feel like autumn is creeping up fast so ive also joined your group and will hopefully finish my new blanket to
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern and what you've done so far, and it's going to look absolutely gorgeous with all those lovely colours!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip about the King Cole bamboo cotton - I've just managed to get hold of some so I'm about to try it out!
Btw, would it be ok if I used your One a Day banner and button on my site, then I can link it to the group over on Ravelry and back here in posts?
Loving the group btw! :) x
Nice colours and nice pattern.
ReplyDeleteI will be joining in the blogging and crocheting fun, it will be a lovely challenge and a way to see many different lovely things that people make :)
ReplyDeleteI will be participating here each week. I am loving those colors you have assembled. Can't wait to see the cover unfold.
ReplyDeleteLovely colours - looking forward to seeing your progress. Love the Mr Linky too - never used it before but love the way it keeps everything together.
ReplyDeleteI love it, I am doing a Grandala blanket and was trying to decide how to join them. I may do what you are doing. love your colors.
ReplyDeleteTHIS IS SO MUCH FUN!!!!
ReplyDeleteFinally got it right :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks again Carole for setting this all up, it's been really enjoyable and I've made more hexagons this week than I have in months! I owe you :-D It's like having a little support group!
You're going to have such a fun blanket! love all those colors!
ReplyDeleteYour squares look fab! Its times like this I wish I could crochet!
ReplyDeleteI love your choice of colour so bright and beautiful. Your squares are totally gorgeous and I can't wait to see your progress. I will be updating my progress tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteOooo look at your lovely colours! I'm doing 'Sunny Spread' too...it's crochets up really well doesn't it...6 squares of cream-out for me as my daughter requested it in cream...:)x
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your blanket grow each week! I've started 3 projects I think... blogged yesterday but will do it on Tuesday from next week!
ReplyDeleteIam such a Klutz, completely forgot!!!!! Next week
ReplyDeleteI love your colours, they're so vibrant. I'm really looking forward to seeing everyones progress. Its great to have people with similar interests to share ideas with. Good luck with the blanket.
ReplyDeleteA lovely wheel of colours. I'm glad you've set this up, I needed something to help me tackle that bigger project!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this idea :) Thank you for making it a group thing! It inspires me to just plug away at a big project while I finish lots of little projects along the way.
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I love this idea and it's the first raverly group I've joined. I only hope I can complete the project I've chosen to tackle.
ReplyDeleteHi Carole, love your colours and squares. It's going to be a beautiful blanket. Enjoying the One a Day Group Joanna xx
ReplyDeleteLovely cotton! I am doing my sunnyspread in all one colour and am looking forward to seeing everyones progress, knowing my blanket is growing too!
ReplyDeleteMy Tuesday update is done, but I am not sure if I am using the Tuesdays tallies correctly. I will have to wait and see if it shows up. lol.
ReplyDeleteA slight change to my original idea of starting a ripple blanket in that I must finish a shawl first. But I guess that can count for one a day too! Thanks for a wonderful idea and to everyone for sharing their projects x
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