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| Scrappy Granny Squares Lap Blanket |
My stash busting scrappy granny squares lap blanket is done! It measures approximately 38 inches by 38 inches, which is a good size for a lap blanket, I think. My daughter said it was "So fun and eclectic" and Dancer has given his seal of approval:
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| Dancer Approved! |
My yarn stash is much depleted now!
Here's the before:
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| Yarn Stash: July 2023 |
Here's the stash now:
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| Yarn Stash as of August 24, 2023 |
Just a bag of some odds and ends of Christmas-y yarn, a bag of 100% wool yarn (probably just enough for a pair of socks), and the little bit left from the purple variegated yarn as there wasn't enough of it to do another row of the border with it. Maybe it might become the beginning of another granny square, eventually! Or, it might get used to darn the heel of one of the knitted socks.
But, now that I've used up most of the yarn stash, I am giving myself permission to buy new yarn! LOL! I can always do with another new sweater, right?
The blanket is lovely! It's very cheerful and bright. I'm very glad Dancer approves! He has such excellent taste in cosy blankets. And of course, now you must buy more yarn and replenish your stash :D
ReplyDeleteThank you, Celie. I'm very happy with how it turned out and glad I was able to use up most of the leftovers in the stash. :)
DeleteOh, yes, I'm already looking at yarn sales online! :D
Good for giving new yarn purchases the go ahead!___Anne
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anne. There was a sign at the yarn store when I was last there in person (pre-Covid), which said, "Yarn is cheaper than therapy"! I fully agree! :D
DeleteThat turned out great! Love those colors together! And if Dancer approves, it MUST be good! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mandy; I'm happy with how it turned out. Yes, Dancer's the chief quality control officer in the house! :D
DeleteSplendida quella coperta.
ReplyDeleteAccording to Google Translate, you said, "That blanket is gorgeous".
DeleteThank you, Stefania. :)
Your lap blanket s really nice and Dancer loves it too :) Of course you must knit yourself anther sweater.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Eileen. Yes, Dancer gave his seal of approval! :D
DeleteYes, I must knit myself another sweater and my daughter has requested one, too! We already selected our yarn and it has been ordered! :D
The blanket is gorgeous. I'm not surprised it has Dancer's approval. Xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jules. I'm pleased with how it turned out and, of course, getting Dancer's approval was the icing on the cake! :D
DeleteDancer is definitely the quality control of the house. I'm not surprised that he approves the fun, colorful blanket. How's Dancer doing with his meds and eating?
ReplyDeleteYes, he's the chief quality control officer at this end! :D He's doing much better with his eating, although he's become quite fussy about which brand of canned cat food he prefers and which flavor! His thyroid medication strength was increased and he will be checked again in another month or so for that. The arthritis injections seem to be helping him - he is able to climb onto things with less of a struggle and he races around the house more often! :D
DeleteThat's good to hear. The arthritis injections didn't help my cats much, but I'm glad to hear that Dancer is benefiting.
DeleteThank you, June. I'm sorry the injections didn't help your cats. How is Annie doing these days? Has she adjusted to her solo status?
DeleteI like your title. I think you just described a new genre of granny square creations. It is such a delightful blanket and you may have to fight for it with Dancer!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bushlady. I'm really pleased with how it turned out! I think I might have to fight with both Dancer and my daughter for it! :D
DeleteWhat a fun blanket you made. You whipped that project up pretty quickly. And with Dancer's valuable seal of approval too - a real winner of a project.
ReplyDeleteWhen you tell us of your being cold in your home and sitting in front of your heater wrapped up, we will be able to picture one of the (many) things you are wrapped in lol
And look at your stash. You have to look closely because it's almost nonexistent. Congratulations on using all of your yarn.
Absolutely it's time to check for some yarn sales for you.
Thank you, Debra. I really like how that blanket turned out! And, yes, Dancer's seal of approval! LOL.
DeleteAs for the stash ... well, I found a bit more yarn (pink and white, leftover from a baby blanket I crocheted last winter) in another bag, after I finished this blanket! I was sneaky and added that yarn to my daughter's stash! LOL. And...when you read on, you'll see that I didn't waste any time buying more yarn! :D