Wednesday 21 September 2016

Color Block Blanket Update

Stitch after stitch, row after row, color block after color block, I have been working away on my blanket.
It is the perfect "on-the-couch-watching-TV" project...perfect for right now when I am completely engrossed in watching Broadchurch (bloody good (British) show).
I'm working on the yellow block right now and while I was originally planning on doing a white block next, I'm not too sure if this is the best plan, if a huge block of white would look proper. I purchased some lovely indigo blue cotton yarn on the weekend which I think may be a better option - another darker color to balance out the dark purple - and then perhaps I'll save the white for a simple border.  Lots of thinking and considering as I go along, but that's okay.
I'm very happy with my blanket so far. It is simple and colorful and going to look fantastic in my crochet corner when it is done.

I'm joining in with the Winter Project Link Party at Thistlebear.

14 comments:

  1. I love all the color! It is gorgeous!

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  2. What a cheerful blanket! I'm glad to hear you like "Broadchurch" -- it's on my to-watch-soon list. I'm a total sucker for British dramas and I'm hoping I can get my husband to watch this one with me. :)

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    1. Thank you Lindsay...making this blanket is a lot of fun. And I would definitely recommend Broadchurch; I just finished it and it is so good.

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  3. It's beautiful, Rachel. I really love the yellow, it's so cheerful. I loved Broadchurch too. I hope they come back with a third season. Thank you for joining in with my link party. :)

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    1. Thank you Jennifer. And thank you for hosting your link party - it motivates me to keep going on my projects...

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  4. Love your blanket! I really like block colour blankets.
    I was hooked on the first series of Broadchurch, truly gripping stuff. I didn't think much of the second series though. If you like that you could try Hinterland, which is a Welsh crime drama. It's next on my list of things to watch and supposed to be very good!

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    1. Thank you for the blanket love.
      I agree, the first season of Broadchurch had me at the edge of my seat, while the second season not so much....
      Thanks for the suggestion...I will have to check out Hinterland...

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  5. Hi Rachel, I just popped over from Jennifer's, I am loving that color block blanket. Lots of stitching!!!
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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    1. Hi Meredith! Thanks so much for visiting. I've always wanted to make a color block blanket so this project has been a long time coming. I am really enjoying it.

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  6. I have never made a colour block blanket but seeing yours, I really want to. Love the bold fabulous colours.

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    1. Thank you Christina. I would definitely recommend a color block blanket - it is such a great project.

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  7. Hi Rachel! Your yellow block is so cheery! I have not tried a color block blanket before, and will enjoy seeing how yours progresses. I also have not watched Broadchurch, but have been wanting to check it out...while stitching :)

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    1. Thank you Gracie. And do watch Broadchurch, though I must warn you that you may not get too much stitching done as you will be on the edge of your seat.

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