Granny Blanket tadah

I can now show you the gifted blanket. I have to say I am very happy with how it turned out. I have hundreds of photos of my progress over the last 7 weeks. I've enjoyed every single moment making it, even sewing in the ends!

Here are some of the photos, not too many crochet porn!

The sun is shining here in Kent and gardening planned for Sunday, lots of new plants to plant out thanks to my sister dropping off lots of plants she has grown for me. I'll post some pictures over the weekend.

two blankets on the go

quiet crochet time and a cuppa

lots of circles to start of my granny squares

round 3

tadah and its finished with a picot edge

I taught myself crochet pom poms at lunchtime today

Comments

Lazy Days & Sundays said…

I love this blanket it's gorgeous. I need to learn to crochet pom.

1 April 2016 at 08:40

Poppypatchwork said…

Lovely colours in your blanket.

1 April 2016 at 08:55

mamasmercantile said…

Impressive pom poms. Love the blanket, such lovely colours, a real delight.

1 April 2016 at 09:53

Ingrid K. said…

Hi Amanda!

What a lovely granny blanket!!
Beautiful!

Ingrid xx
Myfunkycrochet.blogspot.be

7 April 2016 at 12:34

Jill at emeraldcottage said…

Lovely blanket! Think I am new to your blog, looking forward to more yarny posts :)
Jillxo

12 April 2016 at 14:13

Eight by Six said…

Hello Jill and welcome to my Blog
I am currently finishing my granny blanket and I'll post some photos this weekend x

14 April 2016 at 13:20

Eight by Six said…

Hello Ingrid
Thank you ❤️ I'm really looking forward to finishing my one. I have posted some photos on my Instagram account x

14 April 2016 at 13:21

Eight by Six said…

Thank you - I'm sticking to picot for now but will practice Pom poms again soon x

14 April 2016 at 13:23

Eight by Six said…

Thank you I'm pleased it's finished and gifted to its new home x

14 April 2016 at 13:23

Eight by Six said…

Thank you - I tried to make Pom poms again but they didn't look so good, beginners luck!

14 April 2016 at 13:24

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