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Thursday, 14 August 2014

Crochet V Stitch Travel Blanket - My latest crochet WIP

v stitch crochet travel blanket double crochet together method hook yarn wool bright vintage

Hey guys

Today's post is to show you the first installment of my latest crochet project, I have decided to make my very own vintage v stitch travel blanket!

I first saw these on Instagram on a few fabulous crochet pages and instantly fell in love. Crochet blankets can often have a lot of holes but I lve that this type of v stitch crochet blanket is a lot tighter.

Also, I think that they just look amazing!

A fellow Instagramer kindly shared the pattern that she followed for her blanket (there are tonnes of variations on the internet, different ways to crochet a v stitch) and I was away.

I genuinely havent looked back since and am totally obsessed with crocheting a bit more of this blanket every spare minute I get.

I will keep you up to date with my progress as and when I have made some (shouldnt take too long) as I want it to be a full length travel blanket for when I go on holiday travels etc so it will need a lot of rows and I am determined to keep up with a different colour on every row as I love the effect it gives.

Have you made a v stitch crochet blanket? I would love to see yours!

Tuesday, 12 August 2014

My Purple Crochet WIP Basket With Handles Four Strand Crocheting with 8mm Hook

crochet basket with handles purple four strands yarn 8mm hook

crochet basket with handles purple four strands yarn 8mm hook stitch marker

Hey sparkles

I wanted to show you my WIP basket I made last week. It was surprisingly quick and easy to make using a free pattern I found on Pinterest.

I decided to give mine extra rigidity by crocheting in a thin washing line cable which I must say has worked a treat!

I worked with 4 different colour strands of yarn and an 8mm crochet hook, and most of the basket was done using the half double crochet stitch. Four strands was a bit fiddly at first but I soon got the hang of it and was wizzing through.

We are currently plastering and decorating our new living room and the colour theme is purple, so this is going to be perfect for sitting by the fireplace with my WIP and crocheting away a cosy sunday afternoon.

Have you made a crochet basket before? I would love to see your photos!