Having so enjoyed working with the soft pink and green on my egg cosies last week I
suddenly had a real urge to start something else with a similar colour scheme.
A quick dip into Pinterest found these three heavenly pictures ...
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( ... adore this picture - how cool to be able to get away with wearing something like this ! )
A little spring coloured patchwork blanket was quite definitely needed.
( a new project however was not, having three on the go already -
but hey, sometimes you just have to go with the flow. )
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A rummage through the wool stash turned up some rather scrummy
Sirdar Baby Bamboo in cream, pink and green and I was off...
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I ordered some of the same wool in a soft grey to add a bit of depth and I think the
colours all sit perfectly together.
Nothing too complicated, just squares of garter stitch.
I am quite in love...
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Something about this colour combination makes me think of sweet shops, fairy tales,
sticks of rock and of course, mini eggs !
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What's not to love ?
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I'm not yet sure how I will place the squares when I have enough to start sewing them together, and I have to confess to being a little nervous about this what with my neatness and symmetry obsession - but I'm sure all will become clear as it happens.
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I have a few more squares to go yet, its not going to be a big blanket, I think I will aim
for a lap size square.
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After a week off from work its all back to normal from 7:00am tomorrow morning,
and I have to confess to just wanting to stay right here on my sofa and knit ...
and how perfectly do these little badges sum that up ?
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The other thing that has been calling me this week is the book I am reading at the moment - its got me gripped, I'm having to make myself put it down other wise nothing would get done.
I have now read several of JoJo Moyes books and I can honestly say that I have felt
like this about every one.
I love her style of writing and each of her books have been quite different in their themes and characters.
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The first one I read was Me before You, and it completely blew me away.
The research and detail she puts into her stories is so thorough that you cannot help but get totally engrossed in what she has written.
The Girl You Left Behind opened my eyes to things I had never even considered before.
It was quite breath taking.
With all of her books I find myself still thinking about them for a long time after having read them - the ultimate sign of a good book I think.
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Just a quick note to say it has been lovely to have lots of you following me on Facebook for those smaller Pootles that don't quite justify a whole post to themselves. If you would like to do this just click on the icon up on the right hand side bar and this will take you to my Just Pootling page.
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Love the colours of your new knitting project !
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If you like Jojo Moyes, you should read The Ship of Brides, I ready it a long time ago, but really enjoyed it. It is one of her earlier books. Love the colours of your knitting, they look so lovely together and just right for spring. Love the badges too of course! xx
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DeleteYes, I have read that one too and LOVED it, shes such a good story teller isn't she ?
Have a good week,
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I love the colours you have chosen :-) No matter how hard I try I always seem to end up with brights.
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Thank you Tracey, K x
DeleteAh... green and pink, my favourites (and those shoes are beautiful). Your squares look so soft and bouncy, looking forward to seeing the finished blanket. Off to check out JoJo Moyes xx
ReplyDeleteHi Cheryl, Yes if you get a chance to read one of her books absolutely go for it , they're brilliant.
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Pretty colours! Your new blanket is going to be lovely.
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Thank you Marianne, a bit different to my norm but I'm loving it so far. Have a good week, K x
DeleteYour new knitting project is looking lovely, such gorgeous colours! Love the little badges too :)
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Thank you Helen, the badges are great aren't they !
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I loooove pink and green, it's my favorite combination and I use it all the time! Your blanket is going to be beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jennifer, K x
DeleteHi Kate, I love the simplicity of your garter stitch squares, I think that little lap blanket will be much used. I have a little pile of garter stitch squares made by my daughter when she was nine and learning to knit. Seven years on and I think it's about time they became a little lap blanket too! J x
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DeleteI think its such a good stitch to start on isn't it ?
Have a good week, K x
Perfect colours...but you knew I'd say that, didn't you? ;-) When I learn to knit this autumn, I'm gonna make one just like it! Cxxx
ReplyDeleteThis would be such a good project to start on Chrissie, its so easy to learn garter stitch, you'll pick it up in no time.
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Love your post Kate and the colours are so summery - thanks for the book recommendation I'm going on holiday in May so will have the opportunity for a good read x
ReplyDeleteCan't recommend them enough - Real un-put-downable books !
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I have recently discovered your blog and it is so lovely. Everytime I read a post I'm inspired to get cracking with my WIPs! I love your choice of colours and particularly your use of grey x
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The colours are lovely Kate, your knitted squares will make a lovely blanket. Love the green ones. Have a lovely week.
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Thank you Jane, you too, K x
DeleteI love that colour combination, especially with the addition of the grey. I think I have those colours in my stash, that'll be another project on the to-do list then!
ReplyDeleteI've recently started my blog, would be lovely to see you over at emeraldcottage.blogspot.co.uk, Jillxo
Always good to have a list !
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Those colours are dreamy - those sorts of pastels always make me think of ice cream for some reason! I love a patchwork blanket, it's going to be gorgeous. x
ReplyDeleteYes - you're right ! Neopolitan ice-cream !
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Beautiful colours in your lap blanket!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the 'heads up' on Jojo Moyes. Have just reserved some of her books from the library.
Oh good, I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.
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What a lovely spring like post! I love pink and green together, and the grey to add a little depth is perfect. Grey is such an underrated colour and isn't used enough! But I think we both have the same passion for grey!
ReplyDeleteI hope the sun is shining where you are today and have a super rest of a week!
Vanessa xxx
Thank you Vanessa, its so lovely to have you drop by. Oh yes, I definitely have quite a thing for grey, but loving the Spring brights too at the moment.
DeleteThe sun is certainly shining here today - hope it is where you are too,
K x
It's going to look gorgeous whichever way you put it together - those spring colours are so pretty. I thoroughly enjoyed Me Before You...want to read those other ones now!
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Thank you Amanda. Me Before You is quite brilliant isn't it ?
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Ooh, yes I love those colours Kate (and the third pic is reminding me of something I'm working on at the moment! :-) )...I haven't used the Sirdar Baby Bamboo but your squares are looking gorgeously soft and smooth..x
ReplyDeleteI'll add your book recommendations to my list...I definitely don't read enough fiction these days...x
Happy Thursday!
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Hello susan,
DeleteOoh I'm intrigued now as to what you are making ! Will need photo's !!
Quite enjoying the Sirdar Bamboo, it is lovely and soft, but got a feeling it may not be terribly forgiving in terms of showing up all the little hiccups - will let you know.
Have a good Thursday,
Kx
Such pretty spring like colours. It's going to be a lovely blanket. xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colours Kate, they will make a lovely blanket. I've tried Sirdar Bamboo before but not come across the Baby Bamboo, must look out for that!
ReplyDeleteAlways good to find new authors, thanks for the recommendations.
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Love the beautiful colors that you picked! I`m new at blogging and I`m looking forward to meet other people so I`m stopping by to say hello! :))
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see how you stitch them together ... this is going to look fab.
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