Wednesday 17 April 2013

Slow Progress.......

I am excited by my new little crochet project.....

...or should I say 'bigger than I had first planned' project.

I wanted a little blanket. I had an idea a while back but it had to lay in the pipeline for a bit. I thought it would be quick and satisfying. It's satisfying, but it's slow progress. As usual my lack of planning resulted in running out of yarn at an early stage and not being able to get hold of some more as easily as I would have liked. Plan people, plan! But it is fun, and I am hoping that it will look as good as the image I have in my head. I guess time will tell. 


I have a bee in my bonnet about pastel shades at the moment. Cannot get enough of them.


I am still keeping my hand in with knitting.....mainly trying to keep going so I won't forget! After my peachy pink scarf, a forget-me-not blue one is under construction (yes, I know, I seem to go overboard on a pattern when I like it!), and also a cream cardigan. The cardigan.....well.......yes.....ahem.....that may take some time to get finished. It may only fit a doll too! We shall see on that one. It is fun doing it though. I also have plans for a pastel stripe knitted scarf. Nothing fancy, very basic, but you know me and my love of scarves. And yes, I am hoping that the Spring weather will finally kick in and the mild sweet days will arrive, but I am still wearing scarves and wrist warmers and using my beloved hot water bottles.

It has been a lovely relief though, to get a little crochet back in. I REALLY want to crack on with this blanket, especially as it's bigger than I had first planned. I would really rather like to see the finished result and decide if it was worth the effort! I'll keep you posted!

Cheerio for now

Vanessa

xxx

P. S. Thank you so much for your support with my new knitty venture. I am still fairly hopeless, but i'm keeping at it and hoping that I can stick with it and become more comfortable with it!


37 comments:

  1. Blogunun harika.Sanki bahar yeri gibi.Baktıkça insanın içi açılıyor..Sevgiler...

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  2. Stunning pictures. I love the pastel shades you've used....just beautiful :)

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  3. ... a soft cosy world!!! I like it!!!
    xxxx Ale

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  4. Oh, well done! You were very brave to tackle cables so early on in your knitting career. It all looks wonderful.

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  5. oh well done you, for a beginner youre doing very well there! love that blue!

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  6. Just do what you fancy... that is how I craft - lots of WIPS, lots of success' and culls but always the feeling of not knowing what I am going to do today, it's not everyone's style but it keeps it all fresh and exciting.

    http://joeveryday19.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/such-joy.html

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  7. Hello lovely...creating anything makes you feel wonderful doesn't it....
    your photos themselves are inspiring as Autumn hits our side of the world...gloves and scarves...I'm wishing for it all for a wee while....
    crochet skills are not part of my creativity at all alas....it all looks divine from here!
    melissa x

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  8. Love your pretty pastels Vanessa. You are doing so well with you knitting, your cable scarf is gorgeous! I haven't yet tackled making a crochet blanket but I have quite a few balls of 4 ply in a beige colour, not very inspiring in itself but perhaps if I mix in some red squares the pop of colour will brighten it up.... or a red edging, I'll put it off for a bit longer I think!
    Have a lovely day!
    Rachel x

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  9. Hi there,

    Do keep going with your knitting, it will click eventually. I did things the other way around to you - was a knitter for years before I learnt to crochet, and I remember finding crochet really difficult to get my head around at first. Just keep trying, and soon you will be churning out all manner of knitted sweaters, cardigans and more!

    Jen x

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  10. You are doing great keeping up with your knitting and crochet. I love them both, some items are perfect for knitting and some just have to be crocheted. Now you can do both.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  11. You are doing so well Vanessa! I also like pastels, a lot, but then other times need bright colour. It's just how the mood goes isn't it. Your blanket is coming along nicely and looks very cosy already. All the best with whatever craft takes your fancy on any day! Joy

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  12. I love those pastel colours, so gentle and soft! I am however working on a brightly coloured crocheted blanket at the moment so I'll have to wait until it's finished to indulge in pastels!xx

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  13. You seem to be progressing better with your knitting than I am with my crochet. Lovely, lovely pastel yarns. Philippa xx

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  14. Hi,
    Love the pattern you chose for your crocheted blanket! Would you mind sharing where you found it? I'd like to make one too. :)
    I have not been crocheting long, and am currently making baby hats for the local NICU. Would love to try making a granny square blanket next!
    Thanks,
    Zuzu

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  15. Hi There, love all your soft pastel colors!! It looks very Springy!!! There doesn't always have to be a plan or a place for something - just do and you will find a place, even if it's not at home!!!!
    Love
    AMarie

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  16. Looks so pretty and soft! :) Happy day to you! xo Holly

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  17. Beautiful photos! I love your projects and your colors! So happy I discovered your blog!

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  18. Gorgeous photos... I bet that afghan is going to be worth it!

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  19. Love the colors! And your knitting is looking great :-)

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  20. Your crochet blanket looks beautiful! And, your pretty knitting pastels are lovely!! Have a wonderful and crafty week! xo Heather

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  21. I just love seeing what your up too. The crochet blanket is looking very soft and sweet. Cant wait to see how it turns out :) Your knitting is going so well. BIG pat on the back on sticking to it.

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  22. Hello Vanessa~
    I have always LOVED pastels too and go through phases where I cannot get enough of them either. Your blanket is turning out so lovely. Well worth the extra time! And yes ma'am ~ you keep those knitting needles going too. You are doing a beautiful job!!! As always, I love everything that falls off your fingertips :)
    Still waiting for Spring to land here too, by the way.
    Take care Dear,
    Danette

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  23. Looks so lovely....I really love all the pastel and spring colors.... So lovely and romantic.

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  24. It's great that you're keeping at it with the knitting. I've tried and tried to crochet and I can't really get the hang of it... But I knit almost every day! :)
    x x x

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  25. Those pastel colours are just like sweets. I love them. And the yarn looks really soft too. i thought that I was bad for starting a lot of projects at once but now I don't think that I'm alone there! :)
    Rosie

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  26. Love your yarn - very spring!

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  27. Good luck on your new project! It looks promising! Beautiful coloured yarn.

    Madelief x

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  28. I like what you are doing with your little blanket! Soft and delicate. :) I know what you mean about planning ahead. I just crocheted a scarf and decided to embellish it with beads .. started to work and discovered I don't have enough of the beads. The store where I bought them is out ... so now I am running around. Plan! It's good advice.

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  29. Love those pastels! So pretty....x

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  30. Look at all those pretty pastels! Your knitting looks amazing you clever thing. And your blanket is gorgeous! Can't wait to see the ta-da post.

    Have a fab week hon. School hols here which means lots more noise, mess and requests for food! It's kind of nice to not have to rush in the mornings getting everyone out the door. It's not so great for sneaking the odd few minutes to crochet though!!

    Leah
    xx

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  31. amazing !
    Greetings from Poland :)
    Katarzyna



    www.sajuki.blogspot.com


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  32. Love your knitting. Your blog is such an inspiration. I have bought some knitting needles and am making a pretty pastel pink scarf for my lovely sister in law. I live in Melbourne Australia and she lives on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. Thanks for all of your wonderful inspiration. xxx PS Are you able to share the pattern of the 'peachy' knitted scarf? Thanks, Michelle.

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  33. Love your knitting!!! What was the 1st thing you ever knitted? And what would you recommend to someone who wants to give it a first try? Love love LOVE your blog!

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  34. Me encanta tu blog, felicidadas

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    Siga-me e pegue o meu selinho!!!

    Obrigada.

    Beijos Marie.

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  36. Hi Vanessa,
    Love the gorgeous shade of that blue wool, you seem to be making so many gorgeous things lately, I love the pastel shades too and am contemplating a pastel-ish crochet bag for the summer.

    Hope you're well, sending love
    Julia x x x

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  37. Qué lindos trabajos, me encantan los colores que usás. Un saludo desde Argentina. Alejandra

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