granny blankets, home grown veg & wellies

Not a very original title for Sunday but here are some things I've been doing today (other than the normal washing and ironing) No sun today - so I can crack on with my granny blanket. No. 1 is almost finished (pic 3) with just the last row of the border to complete and no 2 is growing fast and I'm on row 30. It's been far too hot to do any of the blanket but today its cool enough :-)

granny stripe blanket

granny square blanket (Debbie Bliss Rialto DK)

granny stripe blanket (Sirdar Special DK)

more courgettes

runner beans on home-made wigwam supports

dwarf French beans (Wilkinsons)

wellie boots by the back door

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Crafty in the Med said…

Hello Amanda
Wonder why your latest post is not appearing on my reading list. It still reflects the guide dog post. A google glitch I suppose.

I just love to see another granny blanket...just never tire. There are so many variations and the colours!!! What a great array of colours beautifully summery!

keep well

Amanda :-)

21 July 2013 at 11:59

mrsnesbitt said…

LOVE the colours of the blanket. Brighten up any day.

24 July 2013 at 04:04

Anita said…

Lovely crocheting happening at your house, such wonderful array of colours mixed together. Great work on your garden too.
Cheers, Anita.

3 August 2013 at 18:52

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