Crafty Threads 'n' Yarns

franney · Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:23 pm Post subject:

Thanks ladies, i am itching to get going on the last two blocks but i have a full day today so it will have to wait until after i have made some "fridge bottom" soups cos my fresh veg boxcame today and i still have some bits left from Christmas!! Shocked

It's amazing how fresh it keeps though, parsnips, potatoes, carrots and onions, all still useable after 3 weeks! I doubt supermarket bought veg would have lasted that long!

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Cathie · Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:29 pm Post subject:

Wow those squares are gorgeous,can't wait to see the finished blanket

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franney · Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:37 pm Post subject:

Thanks Cathie Very Happy

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malteser · Joined: 05 Nov 2006 Posts: 1337 Location: Derbyshire

Those squares are gorgeous Franney. In fact i love them so much I have just ordered this book from Amazon. I can crochet but have a total block when following the patterns.
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franney · Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:19 pm Post subject:

Oh, you'll love it malteser, they really are easy to follow - i've found a couple of mistakes in the book i have but they are glaringly obvious and i only noticed it was wrong after i'd done the round and realised i had just carried on instinctively!

I would like to do a whole blanket using "Willow", it's just a gorgeous block heart

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KnittingLadybird · Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 6:42 pm Post subject:

now that is going to be one fantastic blanket. I love the idea of the 10 solid blocks and then mixing up the other 10 - v cool Cool

* I might give the 'love knot' square a go now...I guess i've been inspired hun Wink

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franney · Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:23 pm Post subject:

Oooooh, the love knot, that would be a lovely block to go on this blankie!! I will have to have a think about the solid Minky block now!!
Thanks luv! Wink

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franney · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:38 pm Post subject:

Well, the last block is finshed and i'm about to sit and sew all the ends in - so not looking forward to that bit!! Shocked

I also need to have a think about how i want to join them, i quite like the idea of knitted "sashing" but i need to research it a bit first as i don't have the faintest clue how to go about it!!
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loobyj · Joined: 05 Nov 2006 Posts: 1646 Location: Swindon, Wilts

Well done Franney Very Happy

I always double crochet my squares together - depending on whether you do right or wrong sides together depends on whether the ridge is on the inside or outside. Is that what you mean by sashing? Confused

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loobyj · Joined: 05 Nov 2006 Posts: 1646 Location: Swindon, Wilts

Doh, I just re read your post and realised you said knitted Embarassed

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