Monday, June 9, 2014

Taking it easy……

Last night my sister Anne popped around to sit and sew with me for a few hours and over a couple of coffees and chatting while watching TV I started working on a new to me crochet square……..

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I managed to finish five of these squares from a book by Jan Eaton called 200 crochet blocks for blankets, throws and afghans, this block is called “Willow”". I’ve seen this block popping up on other crochet blogs I like to visit and fell in love with it so last night I pulled out my basket of odd leftover balls of 4ply and started working out the pattern.

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I started on the green block last night and finished it this morning with my 1st cup of coffee, the white, blue & red blocks soon followed. I think I’ve found another block I can become addicted to, I especially love the custard yellow colour and I can see a custard yellow blanket being made up with it for me, I know, I know it’s not red & white but sometimes you just have to try some new colour combinations and this yellow just makes my heart sing.

I hope your long weekend has been a fun and productive one like mine and you’ve found some time to work on something you love to do Smile

20 comments:

Yvonne W said...

The crotchet squares look very pretty-- I agree-- I think the yellow looks best.

Melody said...

Oh how I love your crochet and the yellow is divine

Anonymous said...

i agree with Mel Barb,so glad you are enjoying making them,hope you are having a lovely day my friend.xx

Karen said...

These blocks are totally gorgeous. Beautiful work!!

Susan said...

They are really beautiful squares.....so different. I like the yellow too, which is quite odd for me as I usually don't. Would look gorgeous as a blanket.

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

they are all lovely Barb...

marina said...

what a beautiful block Barb.

Lyn said...

What a lovely crochet design for a block..they all look good together

Sharon - Lilabelle Lane said...

Beautiful blocks Barb. Any chance you can share some of your fav crochet blogs :). Hugs

Jeanette said...

Love those blocks. They are beautiful. Hugs, xx

Kaisievic said...

The crochet squares are so cute and you are so quick at making them up!

Mistea said...

These blocks look like fun in all the colours.
I can see why you'd like a nice custard yellow blanket just for you.
Enjoy.

Terry said...

I love those blocks, and the colors you've used are so pretty! :0)

Helen said...

Love the crotchet squares and all the pretty colours .

Christine M said...

Your blocks are just lovely Barb. That is such a pretty pattern.

Ondrea said...

That is a very pretty crochet design. The muted yellow does look nice. I am going to experiment with a few more crochet patterns soon. You inspire me.

Wendy said...

Your crochet blocks are lovely, such a pretty pattern.

Fiona said...

the blocks are beautiful... a lovely design and lovely colours too.... have fun...
Hugz

Cheryl said...

You are so clever Barb - such a gorgeous design

Cheryl said...

You are so clever Barb - such a gorgeous design