Burton Mere 1st pic
I love this time of year when a hint of Spring is in the air! After the torrential rain of the last few days it was so uplifting to see sunshine this morning. We are lucky though, that we don’t live in a flooded area and I feel very sorry for all the families who do, it must be very miserable.
As it was so bright we went for a walk today to enjoy the air. The two photos here were taken about 40 minutes apart and show how quickly the light deteriorates in February, and with it the warmth as it went from comfy to chilly as well! It was beautiful at Burton Mere though, it has a very quiet and peaceful atmosphere.
Burton Mere 2nd pic
I haven’t done as much of my ripple blanket (Attic 24) as I hoped as I have also started another blanket which is a pattern of mitred squares based on the pattern (here) – which I will then make up into my own pattern for the blanket.
Mitred Squares
I can’t seem to stop the beginning corners curling up so I will have to steam block them before I join them all up I think. I must make the foundation chains too tight, but I can’t seem to not do it!
Lastly here is the Ripple! I bought some more wool as I felt I needed more pinky, raspberry shades!
ripple-blanket-week-7
I do like colourful blanket-making when it’s cold and rainy but don’t think it will be as much fun when it’s warm when you are a menopausal hot flush machine!! – so I need to get cracking while it’s still only Spring!!
As usual I am linking up with Handmade Monday!
My comment box is still not fixed – it does work even though where you type your name and site appears not to let you – the text will be there when you publish your comment! So please don’t let it put you off as I love reading the comments!
Both your crochet creations are lovely, I think ripple blankets are gorgeous. I can’t wait to see the mitred square blanket, I’ve not seen this design before. Your first photo of Barton Mere is beautiful I love the reflection of the trees in the water. Have a lovely week.
Ali xx
Thank you, I’ve not seen the mitred squares before either till I saw one on Facebook last week and it was so amazing I wanted to try my own!
Great ripple blanket, one of these days I might get round to making one! Lovely photos, hope spring doesn’t take too long coming!
Thanks! It’s certainly a good project to keep you warm!
I absolutely adore all of the lovely bright colours you are using, really brightens up the grey days.
We need it at this time of year. Hope you’re not flooded out down south!
The blankets look lovely, & such neat work.
I’ve just started teaching myself to knit this weekend & my stitches are soo untidy.
I’m stuck in the middle of a pattern actually – I don’t suppose you’d be able to help?
Hi, thank you. I have tried to leave a comment on your blog explaining how to do it but it didn’t seem to work, unless there is a time delay?
I’d never heard the term ‘ripple blanket’. I think it’s lovely! As is photo no 1. Such a contrast to the second one. It was quite sunny where I live today too. Looked at the sheep in the fields. They seemed to be munching merrily. Wondered how quickly the grass gets yummy once the weather improves 😉
Hi – Ripple Blanket is the name Lucy from Attic 24 gave it – it’s her pattern. I have credited it each week I’ve shown the progress but forgot this week! You’d think it’d take a while in spring for grass to get tasty but who knows unless you eat it!! 🙂
Lovely pictures, I love taking my camera with me when I go on walks.
Jan x
Yay, 3rd time lucky with my comment above, it worked when I un-clicked the ‘Authenticate’ box 🙂
Jan x
Thanks! It’s two people who have unchecked an authenticate box but I haven’t set up my comments to have a box called that so not sure where it comes from!
Thank you so much for sharing the metered square pattern. I hope to try this pattern. Your blanket is absolutely lovely the way the colors blend together. Wishing you a wonderful week,
Pat
Thank you, hope you enjoy making something with the pattern too!
Its sooo lovely when the sun shines isn’t it, the world is a different place in the sunshine!
Your squares are looking fab, i love the bright colours and as always i adore your ripple blanket! x
Wow ! The ripple blanket is really taking shape – looks great!
S
The contract between the two photos is stunning. Mother Nature at her best 🙂
I love the ripple blanket. The colours really work well together. Always wanted to try a ripple blanket but it looks so difficult. Just seeing your mitred corner has brought me out in a cold sweat !!! xx
PS fingers crossed with posting this comment….
Yeah, it worked !!!!!!
I love the ripples! Stripes are so addictive 🙂