Chey's Blanket was well worth the effort. Thanks to Sue Knight for asking my advice and for my assistance in the working of this beautiful blanket. I was happy to help and also find a few tiny errors in the pattern. The pattern is soon to be released and I'm sure it will be a huge success for her.
Below is the picture of both the blankets that Sue made and my version.
After completing Chey's Blanket, I looked at the mess I quite happily call my "craft corner" and saw more unfinished projects so I decided to complete more.
Rainbow Blanket was completed to the tail tucking stage, so out came the needle and I started whipping all those pesky tails in.
After finishing this blanket & Chey's I decided I just wanted to "vege" on some smaller projects. With hubby and my sons away for the weekend it was perfect time to just crochet all weekend. I completed a simple bath mat, again those pesky tails still need tucking, but being a Christmas present they can wait.
This was a simple pattern I found on Ravelry (a crafters best friend) and I decided to try my super sized hook. 15.75mm (size Q - USA) and 5 strands of 8ply yarn. Apart from being in a tangle most of the time, I was pleased with how quick the mat worked up and how super soft it was. Not sure if I will just starch it when blocking or stitch a backing piece of material onto the back. Plenty of time for that decision.
And now today I am working my way through some Monster Beanies. I made one for an order the other day, and when I delivered it, I received an order for another 5. Last night I did 3 of the beanies and once I finish making the other 2 I will start working on the eyes & horns.
And finally (as you can tell I've had a busy few days with the trusty hook & yarn) I was asked if I could reproduce the Cabbage Patch inspired Beanie and this is what I came up with. Now to make a few more of these and send them to a friend for her page. :)
