This is the scheduled three-weekly post for the SAL that I’m doing with several other crafty blogs. As I’m struggling to find time to do any cross stitch, plus keep up with all the crochet that I’m doing, I’m going to use these posts for the Last Dance on the beach blankets. That’ll make sure that I finish them, and then I can get back to some stitching.
Blanket one is finished! Dance under the stars.
The joining took forever so I was happy to finish that. I’m trying not to think about the next blanket that’s waiting to be joined. I’m also happy that I managed to get all the squares the right way up.
It’s very soft and squishy. I really liked the Scheepjes yarn. It’s lovely to hook with and feels beautiful. It’s going to be great to snuggle under.
The border was supposed to be a bit wider but I liked how it looked after five rounds so decided to stop there.
I’m now debating whether to carry straight on with the other blanket or maybe do some cross stitch. Maybe I’ll surprise you next update LOL
For the stitch-a-long I’m linking up to these lovely blogs:
Avis, Claire, Gun, LucyAnn, Kate, Jess, Sue, Constanze, Debbierose, Christina, Susan,
Kathy, Margaret, Cindy, Helen, Steph, Linda, Catherine, Wendy
Not everyone does an update each time, but their blogs are always worth a visit.
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April 4, 2017 at 4:00 PM
Your blanket looks great! I really like how it turned out. I’m sure it feels great to have it done
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April 5, 2017 at 11:35 AM
It does. I love making things, but it’s great to have a finish once in a while 🙂
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March 14, 2017 at 9:56 AM
Well done, that’s a massive achievement! It looks great…
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March 14, 2017 at 9:53 PM
Thanks 🙂
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March 13, 2017 at 1:35 AM
Your blanket turned out great! I combined the Stars and Beach kits to make a queen sized blanket and I also made the border narrower. I got my blanket finished just in time for cold Illinois winter weather and we’re still using on our bed, especially since we have snow coming tonight and tomorrow.
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March 13, 2017 at 1:41 AM
Oops, I combined the Stars and Rain kits
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March 14, 2017 at 9:55 PM
I bet all those colours look great together. Did you enjoy doing all the different squares?
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March 12, 2017 at 11:04 PM
I really love this blanket. It would be so perfect for our camp up in the Adirondacks. Great job!
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March 14, 2017 at 9:48 PM
Thanks 🙂
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March 12, 2017 at 6:56 PM
I had no idea you could get such great patterns with crochet! It looks fabulous.
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March 14, 2017 at 9:49 PM
There are hundreds of beautiful stitches you can do with crochet. It’s really versatile 🙂
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March 12, 2017 at 6:25 PM
Wow! What a beauty! I love the is one because it looks like a quilt with lots of different fabrics, only in wool. The narrow border also fits with that theme as it looks like a quilt binding. That’s what it does for me anyway 🙂
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March 12, 2017 at 6:53 PM
That’s just what I thought about the border too. It should be about three times wider but I don’t think it fits it as it does have that quilt-like look to it.
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March 12, 2017 at 5:13 PM
Lovely finish 🙂
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March 12, 2017 at 5:22 PM
Thanks 🙂
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March 12, 2017 at 4:09 PM
Congrats! I love all the different texture.
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March 12, 2017 at 5:03 PM
Thanks! 🙂
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March 12, 2017 at 2:33 PM
Congrats on the finish! 🙂
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March 12, 2017 at 5:03 PM
Thank you 🙂
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March 12, 2017 at 1:29 PM
Congrats on the finish. It looks very warm and snuggly.
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March 12, 2017 at 5:03 PM
Thanks, and it is 🙂
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March 12, 2017 at 12:52 PM
Happy dancing absolutely!!!!!! The blanket is gorgeous!
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March 12, 2017 at 5:04 PM
Thank you. I’m really happy with it 🙂
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March 12, 2017 at 12:16 PM
This has been an inspiring project! Thinking about your blankets, I was hunting a knit along sampler last night. The finish is beautiful, I’m looking forward to seeing rain when you finish it.
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March 12, 2017 at 5:05 PM
Thanks. I’m looking forward to seeing Rain assembled too. It’s my favourite of the two 🙂
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March 12, 2017 at 11:52 AM
The textures are amazing and the way that you put them together really compliments and showcases each square so well. The number of different stitches and techniques used really shows off your crochet skills! Beautiful!
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March 12, 2017 at 12:10 PM
Thank you. I can’t take credit for the design or layout though. It’s a CAL by Scheepjes.
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March 12, 2017 at 12:20 PM
Well done on the pattern design by Sheepjes and on your hookwork!!
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March 12, 2017 at 10:24 AM
That is GORGEOUS. I do see what you mean about standing on a stepladder to take the photo, it’s the only way to get it all in, isn’t it?
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March 12, 2017 at 12:11 PM
Thanks. I’m really chuffed with how it’s turned out. Just got to finish the Rain coloured one now.
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March 12, 2017 at 9:55 AM
so many gorgeous colours and textures with all the different stitches – well done!
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March 12, 2017 at 12:12 PM
Thank you 🙂
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March 12, 2017 at 7:50 AM
Awesome, wll done! It looks so soft and snuggly!
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March 12, 2017 at 9:04 AM
Thanks 🙂
It’s very soft and snuggly and soon to be blended with cat hairs for extra snuggly-ness too no doubt LOL
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March 12, 2017 at 7:20 AM
Beautiful finish. Love all the bright colors.
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March 12, 2017 at 9:05 AM
Thanks. Stephen picked this colour pack. The other one with the more muted colour was my choice but I do like them both 🙂
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March 12, 2017 at 6:47 AM
Fantastic finish, the colours are great. It looks snug & warm.
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March 12, 2017 at 9:06 AM
Thanks 🙂
We’ll enjoy testing it’s snuggliness next winter. Naturally I’ve managed to finish it just as it’s starting to get a bit warmer 😉
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March 12, 2017 at 9:50 AM
That is always the way
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