I've made huge amounts of progress on my 'Gankie'. I've just completed my 29th row and have thoroughly enjoyed each and every one. I've also got some yarn details to share with you.
Top Row - Sirdar Snuggly DK - Gold, Annell Rapido - Blue Grey 3236
Second Row - Stylecraft Luxury Wool Rich DK - Petrol - Autumn Glow, Stylecraft Life DK - Mint - Fern
Third Row - Stylecraft Special DK - Parchment - Pale Rose - Camel - Walnut
Fourth Row - Khaki - Graphite - Copper - Silver
Fifth Row - Grape - Claret - Mocha
I'm not sure how many rows I'll make it, perhaps 70, maybe a few more. I'm already excited about the border!
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Beautiful. Is the chalky colour true? 'Cause sometimes the PC/camera plays tricks. Love the colours.
ReplyDeleteNo, it's not as chalky in real life. The top photograph is 'unaltered' so the colours are true in that one.
DeleteIt is stunning Carole, and crochet is there as a peaceful pick-me-up whenever you have a spare few minutes. I for one am totally thankful for the professionalism of the vast majority of the health profession. Keep up the great work! Fiona x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! Love it already now :-) ♥
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I made one last year and it was just so lovely to do complete each line. The blanket became HUGE though with so many lovely colours. Lovely and warm in this cold weather we are having. Chel x
ReplyDeleteYour colour choices are just heavenly. I bet its keeping you cosy as you crochet away. Take care and enjoy the rest of your time off before work again xox Penelope
ReplyDeleteThat is *gorgeous*: I haven't embarked on a full-size blanket yet, but whenever I look at your blog, I want to!
ReplyDeleteI love your "Gankie," Carole. It's beautiful. I hope you are able to get lots of rest on your week off.
ReplyDeleteYour Gankie is fabulous. As a fellow NHS worker you have my heart-felt sympathies. I know it doesn't always feel like it, but we do make a difference.
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Looking beautiful Carole!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so focused, Carole and my gosh, a night nurse and juggling everything else? This Gankie is all kinds of wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOh, it is SO pretty! I made one not too long ago in really bright colors and now I'm starting to like a little more muted like yours! Thanks for mentioning the yarn and colors as I have terrible color sense...I just know what I like when I see it and I love yours!
ReplyDeleteMy Mom was a psychiatric nurse and nights is really hard....it's not a natural time to be up for one and all the "crazies" really are out at night! I used to tell my children, "nothing good happens after midnight" trying to tell them to stay off the streets at that time of night as they got older.
The flu is really big here and 19 people have died just in my state alone. I have no immune system so I get a flu shot and try and stay out of public places...so far so good!
I hope you keep blogging regularly although it must be hard with all your responsibilities. I truly love your projects!
Wow it's looking amazing :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful palette! Your blanket is looking just gorgeous. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteI hope work gets a little easier for you...at least a bit!
I too work nights and feel
ReplyDeleteYour pain, although I don't mind when my job (police lady) means we come to a hospital and see others working and not sleeping :-) oh to be crocheting instead. Beautiful blanket! Xx