This blanket was made over many hours. The most memorable being those with my friend, Janet, sitting in front of her wood fire, sipping sherry, on their farm in the Winterberg.
I just love the fun selection of colours picked out by Pippa, as I made this for her little daughter.
It is just the most basic granny square pattern made with the simplest acrylic yarn and a 5mm hook. I made it to fit a single bed.
Acrylic doesn’t have to be cheap and nasty. It is durable and perfect for items that are going to be well used. The trick to keeping it perfectly soft is to not crochet too tightly. If you naturally crochet more tightly than others (like I do) then try using a bigger hook.
This is a wonderful project to sit with in the evenings. And a very special gift that will last a lifetime.
Megs J Shep 