Despite being thoroughly in love with with my granny stripes, my thoughts are never far away from my next project. I've been enjoying gathering some images on Pinterest related to colour and I think I have picked a lovely selection of colours for my next project. Once again, I am completely breaking the mould in terms of my usual colour choices but my thoughts are also never far away from the warmer weather and I think my colour selection reflects the desire for a summer! I'm thinking warm sun and beaches, deck chairs and wind breaks, ice cream and beach towels and I can't wait to see how these colours will come together. I haven't totally decided on what pattern to use yet, but I am very strongly drawn towards an interlocking ripple......
Do you like my yarn holder thingy? It's not my idea, I remember reading about something similar on a blog recently. It's just some pieces of card wrapped with yarn, a hole punched in the corner and threaded onto a locking jump ring raided from my long forgotten scrap booking supplies!
I love the pop of red! All the yarn is Stylecraft Special DK apart from Mint, which is Stylecraft Life DK.
I'm back to work this week, but I'm feeling rested and ready to return. We are getting a new to us car this week too, which is very exciting. It's a Volvo and it's automatic and it's BIG! We are thinking of calling her Verity!
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I think your colour choices for the next project perfectly suit your summery description. I'm like you in always thinking of the next project but unlike you many of mine remain WIPs. :)xx
ReplyDeleteWhen I'm sewing, I'm thinking about crocheting, and when I'm crocheting, I want to sew. Ha! It's a great place to be, always thinking about the next fun project.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try that yarn/card thingy,it's a great idea.
Lovely blanket!
Much as I love your current blanket, the colours for the next one are gorgeous! I love the idea of the little sample cards too... easy to mix and match for planning. I just noticed tonight that it was still light at 4.45pm...that means the days have got 45 minutes longer than when I last looked... and I immediately thought..."Hmmm... cotton..." :)x
ReplyDeleteI love those colors! The red definitely does pop and it's an important addition to the group. I look forward to seeing what you make. Have fun with the new car!
ReplyDeleteI have realized I think that the projects I love and the people that have the ability to put wonderful color combos together use some type of inspiration to do so. They either take nature or a theme or a favorite item or memory. And I love yours and that's just what you did! Good for you! Also, I love Stylecraft DK....my Blackberry Salad blanket is all Stylecraft DK....I need more colors though! One can never have enough colors!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea on the color swatches on a ring! Thank you for that! You're very talented and your projects inspire mine! Thank you!
P.S. I'm having a drawing on my blog! YOu can sign up all this week.
ReplyDeleteYour hooked blankets are always at the top, Carole! Love how you organized the yarn. If I keep bits, I need to do something like that, even bigger leftovers. Sometimes I forget which brand, etc. it is.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your yarn holder - what a fab idea! your crochet is beautiful
ReplyDeleteNikki x