The blog sites of Alicia Paulson and Lucy of Attic 24 have really encouraged me to jump in to the crochet blanket world. It seems like such a daunting prospect, but one you have mastered the technique and got past the breathtaking foundation row, a crochet blanket is a wonderful slow burn project which you pull in and out of your knitting basket. Having completed a few rows they also provide a wonderful knee warmer on wintry evenings (we have had a lot). Big B has been quite cross when I have had to turn the blanket round to start the next row, whipping the snug little covering off his legs.

This little blanket began as a stash buster and then I realised would be the perfect gift for a friend of mine who is expecting a little one quite soon. It will go very well with her décor. However we have the same sofa cushions, so it would go very well in my living room…’Be a good girl Emma, and find a better home for your blanket’.

I have enjoyed it so much that I am planning my next one, a different colour scheme, and perhaps a bit larger. We will see.

The photo above was taken by the very talented photographer Lucy West, who recently took some promotional photos for me. She is a wonderful lady and very talented. Happy New Year Lucy!