Pretty in pink

 

I recently had a great-granddaughter and I made this blanket for her in various shades of pink. I crocheted this using the usual pattern with 8 ply acrylic wool with size 3.5 mm hook.

I am not over the moon with some yarns as they don't feel overly soft when finished. If you crochet, could you please tell me of other option in 8ply yarn that I can buy? thanks

Keep clicking and stitching,

Glenys

Fresh mint for Jamie

 

I crocheted this lovely fresh mint green shawl for my adult grandson Jamie when he has his first child. Again it is my favourite baby shawl pattern in 8 ply yarn on a 3.5 hook.

Keep clicking and stitching,

Glenys

Some encouragement for you!

 

Not so long ago, I developed Trigger Finger and osteo arthritis in my hands which caused my fingers to not be able to bend or straighten.

I regretfully packed away all my wool and needles and hooks and lamented just another thing that age and chronic illness had taken from me.

Then I visited my twin sister who was busy crocheting baby blankets. 

She too suffered from arthritis in the hands and she proudly flexed her swollen fingers and encouraged me to take it up again. I did.

I suffer with fibromyalgia and it is important to find something to take my mind off pain, and I find knitting or crocheting does that to some degree. 

I believe it is healthy and very satisfying to be creative and I have knitted, crocheted or sewn many gifts for family and friends.

I can actually bend my fingers now. If you are in a similar position and have given up on handcrafts, I would encourage you to try one more time. 

Keep clicking and stitching,

Glenys

Hot off the press

 

This is my latest white shawl for my friends' daughter's first baby. I finished it last night. It's the standard pattern in 8 ply acrylic yarn. I used a 3.5mm hook.

I have already started a baby blue shawl and I plan to make a pink one after that.. generally I keep the colours gender neutral...

Keep clicking and stitching,

Glenys