A crochet blanket for my Mum's birthday. What do you get 'the older' generation (sorry Mum!) for a great birthday gift - most have everything they need? Something handmade, made with love perhaps... Inspired by The Patchwork Heart, I thought perhaps a small lap blanket may go down well.....
The Willow Block was taken from 200 Crochet Blocks, a book I have had on my shelf for a couple of years! The boarder, taken from Around the Corners: Crochet Boarders - a recent treat! With my colours chosen, and wool ordered - I got started. I started over the Christmas period, it's amazing how quickly the pile grew while I managed to watch a couple of films!!
Joined together using a new method, The Flat Braid Join. There are many you tube videos to view for this method.
Ta Dah.... completed with a whole seven days to go ...... I hope this is the way forward for me this year, finishing stuff and with time to spare!!!!
really lovely -particularly like the slightly frilly border, gives it a slightly antique look
ReplyDeleteWell done you - finished with time to spare