This summer I decided my project to take on our holidays would be a crochet one. I jumped at the recent summer sale The Village Haberdashery had on all their stock and after much deliberating chose these balls of yarn.
Susan
Saturday 5 July 2014
A Project Of A Different Sort
A long time ago, when I first started blogging, I used to crochet as well as sew.
But somewhere along the line sewing took over and crochet projects disappeared. I've thought about starting new projects periodically but each time I contemplate it the cost of yarn sets me back and I end up buying fabric again.
This summer I decided my project to take on our holidays would be a crochet one. I jumped at the recent summer sale The Village Haberdashery had on all their stock and after much deliberating chose these balls of yarn.
They are 100% super soft merino wool. I bought three each of the brights - lime (more lime than the sunshine is allowing it to look in the photos), peacock and fuchsia. And fifteen balls of the midnight (navy). I am hoping that these will be enough for me to make a throw. I used to never buy enough yarn due to budget. I am sure there is a way of knowing how much you would require for a project but as I have yet to decide on a pattern or size for this imaginary throw this is just me chancing it on a wing and a prayer. Let's hope it is big enough to cover my knees!
Susan
This summer I decided my project to take on our holidays would be a crochet one. I jumped at the recent summer sale The Village Haberdashery had on all their stock and after much deliberating chose these balls of yarn.
Susan
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Oooh, liking this combo!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I never have the patience to make a throw and especially not crochet but I love them. Keep going and enjoy the summer
ReplyDeleteThat yarn looks so soft and yummy.
ReplyDeleteYummy colors. Can't wait to see what you decide to make
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Sometimes they have useful info on the label as to how big an area it can knit up to - might give you a clue!
ReplyDeleteUnless your knees have grown greatly since I last saw you, I reckon you have enough to cover them!!
ReplyDeleteLook forward to seeing what pattern you will choose. I adore your colour choices!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous colours! I can't wait to see which design you pick - have fun!
ReplyDeletegood one hads :-) great colours susan x
ReplyDeleteLovely colours and I keep trying to crochet but with no success yet.
ReplyDeleteMost yum colours :-) I'm crocheting a throw too atm - (well, I'm calling it a Blankie) - so great minds & all that - I'm doing Attic 24's Ripple… very chillaxing, Rippling along ;-)
ReplyDeleteLoving your colour choices. Let me know if you ever work out how much wool to buy. I've only just started to play with crochet so am a total newby :/ hugs
ReplyDeleteAs I'm sure you know Susan I LOVE crochet, so I am really looking forward to seeing this progress. And I have tried out that Swedish yarn and it's lovely to work with. I never know how much wool you need to start with either (except that I never have enough!) but I usually stick every colour I can find in to mine so there's never a problem introducing more wool!
ReplyDeleteYummy colors! I just recently learned how to make granny squares, I think they would really good with the navy background :)
ReplyDeleteIm sure you've got enough yarn to make a throw . Not that I know anything - Im not a wool person. Love those bright colours.
ReplyDeleteLove those colours, it's going to be fabulous.
ReplyDeletebeautiful colours,just keep crocheting until you run out of wool? Many people better than me have tried to teach me to crochet. I WILL learn, eventually.
ReplyDeleteThe yarn looks so soft and squishy, I can't wait to see the throw. Have you decided on a pattern?
ReplyDeleteWell I'm proud to say that I've known you long enough that I remember when you used to post your crochet makes and you used exotic S.American yarn I think. Good to see you getting back to it and can't wait to see how you get on.
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