It has taken 4 months (not really, so many other projects got picked up and dropped along the way) but it is finally complete.
My first hexi-blanket....
The hexi pattern comes from an old book called:The Harmony Guide to Crochet Stitches published by Lyric, and the hexi is called a, 'Traditional Hexagon'. 49 lovely hexis in Debbie Bliss Eco Baby pure cotton.
It hardly needed any blocking, but I gave it a swift tweek....
By the time it came to take photos the sun had gone in...so the washing line gave the most light - now don't go looking at the 'grass' please - it needs mowing I know.. in fact there are more dandelions than grass, and what grass there is has been half dug-up by the fabulous Freddie...
I know Fred looks innocent - believe me he isn't... only this afternoon he pinched my last jelly baby!
Anyway.. I brought the blanket inside to see what lamplight does to it... all very mellow....
I'm proud of this first hexi creation - now I don't know whether to store it or sell it!
Now listen up ladies...I found 2 GORGEOUS GIVEAWAYS today and promised to reblog them..
The first I found was over at Little Woolie where Jules is giving away the most beautiful cushion which she has only just finished...you have 2 weeks to sign up so double click quick!
Isn't it gorgeous?
The second giveaway is at Lisforlove - Look what the lovely Penelope is giving away:
You only have one week to sign up for this one...Good luck everyone!
Your hexi-blanket is just lovely - I love how you've just got the colour in the first round and then the border around the edge, and I love the colours you've chosen too! So pretty :)
Lol, Freddie looks far too cute to be a jelly baby stealer, I just can't believe it! ;)
Posted by: Rainy Day Crafter | 14 September 2011 at 22:00
Oh the blanket is gorgeous! And Freddie looks like a cheeky boy! How could one resist that face I wonder?
Posted by: Karisma | 15 September 2011 at 00:32
PS> I tried to follow your blog last night and I see I am not there. It took me over to typepad and offered me a blog. As I already have 4 I declined. LOL I have added you to my link list on my Kraft blog instead so I can follow from there. :-)
Posted by: Karisma | 15 September 2011 at 00:36
absolutely beautiful, love it, love it, love it, its really amazing, enjoy snuggling into it
Lots of love Karen x
Posted by: karen | 15 September 2011 at 07:13
Your hexagon blanket is gorgeous! Beautiful colours. And 4 months is fantastic! I've been working on a hexagon blanket on and off for the last 12 months and am still going!!
:)
Posted by: Christina | 15 September 2011 at 08:52