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Granny blanket

I started a new blanket last week (I think) I have so much Stylecraft Special DK and I like the new blanket journey. Its growing a little now I've got some motivation to crochet and I love it when its big enough to cover your knees whilst you crochet. The weather is turning colder this week in the UK so its the perfect tv companion. I've been knitting so much that crochet took a back seat. Its funny how adding a few brighter colours lifts your mood and makes you want to go and add more colours.


a new blanket begins


Today I put up the Christmas tree, early for me but we are all craving some twinkle lights its going to make the house feel cosy as I'll be working from home from next week. It's going to feel strange working again after and eight month break. This week is perfect for cleaning and getting the house ready as I'll be busy and tired learning new processes. I ordered a new coffee machine but its held up in the black Friday backlog, it was such a good price I guess everyone took advantage, its my Christmas present to myself ;-)


the lights work

Moss helping me check the lights today! He follows me everywhere and I've moved his new bed into my new office space (the dining room) and its going to be nice having an office dog.


just one more row

my new office space


Stylecraft Special DK colours I've used so far :

mustard
storm blue
candy floss
buttermilk
bluebell
fuchsia purple
duck egg
mustard
denim (not Stylecraft)
mushroom
fondant
meadow
wisteria
pistachio
fuchsia purple
mustard
storm blue
clematis
turquoise
duck egg
parma violet
bluebell
magenta
fuchsia purple
spearmint
mustard
 

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