Look what arrived last week:
It's the yarn for my Scheepjes Mystery CAL blanket!! I'm so excited!
Needless to say, I've been a little preoccupied. I only wish I wasn't so busy at work or I'd have crocheted far more. As it is I have at least completed the first part of the pattern - 6 squares. They are quite large, about 20cm x 20cm, so it took a while. I'm still very much behind (about 2 or 3 pattern pieces) because my yarn arrived so late. Hopefully I'll still manage to catch up, but if not there is an alternative November start date that I could join.
This is the start of pattern piece 2. Popcorn stitches... So far I'm not entirely sold on this, but I'm sure it'll be fine when combined with the rest of the pattern pieces.
In all the excitement I haven't quite forgotten about my Garter Yoke Cardi. It's coming on nicely - managed to do a few inches during Downton Abbey on Sunday night, so sleeve #1 is nearly done! :)
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The cardigan is beautiful and the CAL is a delight, love the colours.
ReplyDeleteYour garter yoke cardigan is lovely and i love the selection of colours for your blanket.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty cardigan! That yarn will look great for a blanket.
ReplyDeleteA lovely cardigan! And it must have been such a delight to open that parcel! Lena x
ReplyDeleteI want some.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. I am meant to following the CAL too but I struggled with the first block. I was seduced by the beautiful colours of the yarn before I thought about how many things I had on the go. I'll restart after Christmas. The cardigan is turning out well too.
ReplyDeleteLove that yarn...looking forward to following your progress x
ReplyDeleteI do so love a large package of yarn!! That looks fabulous and the garter yoke cardi is coming along nicely - nearly done!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, lovely parcel - and nice cat too!
ReplyDeleteThat package is AMAZING!!
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