May 2008 CAL blocks
This time it took me until June to finish the May Ravelry 2008 block a month CAL blocks, but finally they are done! The pattern is Flower Burst. As usual, the yarn is Bendigo Woollen Mills Cotton 8 ply, crocheted with a 4.5 mm hook. Although the patterns are for 12 inch blocks, because of the yarn weight and hook size I am using mine end up as 9 inches. In Lime:
and in Fennel (which was yarn meant for a different project, but now it’s made it’s way into this one):
This is how the squares are coming along so far (including a sneak peek at one of the June squares done in Fennel):
I’m about to introduce another colour – Heather, a lovely purple – since it was also in the stash (also originally intended for a different project). Hopefully it will tone nicely and balance out the intensity of the blue.
And the Multicoloured square?
I’m only going to do one more block in this yarn which will be six, enough for a small doll blanket. Then I’ll deliver the rest of the yarn to the op shop. It hurts my eyes, and isn’t worth the effort. Lesson learned – I prefer to crochet in quality yarns, preferably not acrylic, no matter how little it costs.
I think they are all looking so good together, Lara. Great job!
they are beautiful. I love the colours you have chosen – I love crochet – you have inspired me to finish mine now!
Those blocks/color combinations are lovely!
Lara, they are just beautiful, well done.
That multicolour is quite awsomely hideous, isn’t it! Love the others though. I’ve just joined Ravelry recently, am still finding my way around, and my crochet is still in the baby-steps stage, but one day…!
Oh my! what lovely colors! The blue green and cream is just perfect together! Now…I think you have the right thought with the doll blanket…any little girl would love it I am sure!
Your blocks look stunning Lara. You are so clever! I’m with Melanie – just taking baby steps at the moment but you’ve been my crochet kick in the pants. Thank you.
wow! too clever you are, they are superb!
OMG you are the crochet queen for sure! I love the muted colours and the different designs of the blocks….it’s just beautiful.
Your blanket looks amazing. Your crocheting skills are amazing too! I learnt to crochet at brown owls and am now tackling a beanie. One day I hope that I can whip up something half as lovely as your beautiful squares.
I know what you mean about good quality wool. I don’t understand why some people make lovely things – blankets, jumpers etc from acrylic?! It doesn’t last half as well as wool. I heard a quote once that rings true: the quality remains long after the cost is forgotten.
stunning! I’m very jealous 😉
Lara, no-one could say that you didn’t persevere with that eye-bleeding colourway. Send it on its way, someone will love it!
Arrrhhhhgggg! Not that square again – I’m almost blind! You know I am only pulling your leg Lara! Your blanket is so divine – it will become a family heirloom.
The colours are so beautiful. This would go perfectly in my family room.
I love your crochet work. I am very inspired.
The colours are beautiful ! Your blocks look great ! My fave is the dreamcatcher, which I have done also.
The funny thing about that variegated yarn? I’ve got some of that too! .., and I think the op shop will love it 🙂