Thursday, 7 February 2013

Finished blanket - 400g

My Granny Stripe blanket for Greenfields Africa's Mama Bag Project is finished. It has used up lots of odds and ends to a total of 400g in all. I ave really enjoyed making this and will definitely do another - maybe a bigger one for snuggling into in Lucy colours - once I have cleared enough stash to make room for some more! ;-)

Next stashbusting endeavour - making 8" squares to be made into blankets for Syrian refugees in Turkey. More details here: Love In the Language of Yarn


Yarn at start of year: 31,034g
Yarn gained: 450g
Yarn busted: 1564g
Yarn given away: 100g
Yarn in stash: 29,820g
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14 comments:

  1. linda7 February 2013 at 21:16

    it's beautiful Julia, I'm sure someone will love it. I have just been talking to one of my friends who managed to escape from Syria, it was lovely to hear from her unfortunately I still have others who haven't been as lucky and are still there. I'm going to be making some squares too thanks for the link :)

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    1. Unknown7 February 2013 at 21:26

      They use 64 squares to make a blanket so I'm trying to muster up a blanket's worth from here.

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  2. Ali7 February 2013 at 23:12

    Wow your blanket is amazing - love the colours. I'm a huge granny fan...but not sure if I would have the patience for such a big project - maybe one day....!
    I'd certainly crochet some squares for a Lily blanket if you'd like some...
    Ali x

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    1. Unknown8 February 2013 at 08:19

      This blanket is only a metre square, so not a HUGE project. If you want to make some LILY squares that would be fantastic - could you send them direct to save double posting? If not I'll give you my address and dd them to mine.

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    2. Ali8 February 2013 at 14:44

      I'll post them direct, thats fine. As you have done this before..do you have any advice on the type of yarn to use - would acrylic be best - or a wool based yarn?
      Thanks
      Ali x

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    3. Unknown8 February 2013 at 18:25

      I'm using acrylic because it's what I have most of. I haven't seen anything so far that states a preference for this project.

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  3. Ana BC8 February 2013 at 00:30

    Yes, Julia, you should make more of these granny striped blankets They look great and so colorful!

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  4. moleymakes8 February 2013 at 14:17

    Fabulous blanket. I'm sure it'll be appreciated at its final destination.

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  5. Tammy9 February 2013 at 10:45

    I love the scrappy look of this blanket. So colorful and beautiful. And for such a good cause. I enjoyed reading about the blankets for Syrian refugees, too. Will look more into the cause since I live in Kuwait and have many Syrian friends who have been affected. Wishing you a wonderful day. Tammy

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  6. Babajeza6 March 2013 at 05:02

    Lovely blanket!

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  7. Ana Mª21 March 2013 at 21:42

    Unos trabajo muy bonito s y originales . Enhorabuena por tu blog , hay mucho arte .Un saludo

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