Cue Drum Roll…

…Fanfare? …or just a plain old Da-daa?  It’s a show and tell moment. Blanket time!  I’m feeling very happy about my blanket.  As someone who has been known to struggle with finishing something (that butterfly mind thing where I find a new project before the end of WIP) I’m feeling just a little smug…

And it’s a happy blanket. Lovely summery colours which are going to be very cheering as we go into gloomy old winter.

It’s a good size too.  The right size for a single bed or a throw over the sofa and also perfect for curling up in front of the fire.  I used 17 different colours, 100grams of each and it was almost exactly the right amount.  I then bought a couple of extra balls to do the edging and I really liked the greek fishing boat blue shades.

I thought I’d do a bit of an arty shot in the garden, but I had a slight problem with my photographic assistant…

He didn’t quite ‘get’ what I was trying to do…and then got very tired…

I thought it might look rather nice in the studio…

Ahem,  excuse me, can I just get past please…? Thank you…

So if you are ready..here we are…

And also, on the bed…

I’m almost, almost but not quite looking forward to cooler weather now!Ii’m still in love with the colours so I’m very tempted to buy another batch and have a bit of fun with matching cushions.

But now I have one or two other little projects on the go so I can’t rest on my laurels.  I’ll tell you about those next time…

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About penny

I live in Norfolk, England in a cottage on the edge of the Norfolk Broads where it can be peaceful and beautiful, or wet and muddy, or occasionally wild and windswept. With me is husband Tim, Henry the elderly and opinionated tabby cat, and Higgins, the miniature dachshund with a massive personality. You’ll find me chattering on about wool and textiles, knitting and crochet, recipes, books and patterns, exhibitions and shopping and of course, the adventures of a small dog! Planet Penny has a Facebook Page, you can find me on UK Handmade and I am featured on Channel4/4Homes Favourite Craft Blog List.

21 thoughts on “Cue Drum Roll…

  1. vanessa

    Hello Penny, I can’t believe I’ve missed so much on your blog! Your blanket looks absolutely FABULOUS! Love it in your studio, what a wonderful thing to see when you first walk in. Just read about the Norfolk Terriers, I’m sure they’re fine, those dogs are very valuable, worth about £1100 each, so someone will have been looking for them with great urgency I imagine. They’re lovely dogs aren’t they. Some wonderful pics of darling Higgins on your blog. I’m totally smitten by Higgins and Alice’s cat, Raymond, on her blog crochet with raymond, he’s a charismatic siamese, wonder what he and Higgins would make of each other! Good to see you’re back to form with your blogging, was missing you in my regular check ups on your blog. Big kiss for Higginsxxx Love Vanessa xxx

  2. Gina

    I love your blanket. I’m making a granny stripe one with the same yarns but still have a long way to go. But already I’m thinking how much I would like squares like yours…

  3. Toffeeapple

    Penny, your blanket is stunning,I love the way it looks in your studio and, of course, when modelled by Higgins. I love the colours that you chose to make it with.

  4. Jane

    That is one beautiful blanket!! I am always so impressed by people who can do such things.Higgins is as adorable as always, and sets off the colours of the blanket very well indeed.
    Jane

  5. Penelope

    Oh Penny it’s simply DIVINE, and looks like its been made with love and happiness. I think its very beautiful in your studio ( I also noticed the Aardvark poster – one of my favourites!) You have inspired me to try and finish my grandala cushion cover this weekend, much love, Penny xox

  6. Annette

    Hi Penny :0) Thanks for popping over and saying hello. I’m so glad you did, I have been having a lovely look around your blog. Your blanket is just stunning, congratulations on finishing it, look forward to seeing the matching cushions ;0) I have to say I do love the balls of wool wound like that, you make me want to go and do the same to mine, LOL!! And the photo of the adorable little dog with his ears back makes me giggle! I am off to google that wool you have used, to see if it is available around here somewhere (Australia). bfn Annette :0)

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  11. Lynn

    Love your granny square blanket !! The brighter colors really make it stand out and of COURSE you pup makes the blanket look cozy 🙂

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