I think the one thing that put me off was the weight of the blanket. I used 8 ply wool and it is quite heavy (and a little expensive) so I am looking for alternatives. Something that is not so heavy, preferably not acrylic and has a good range of colours. Maybe Bendigo 8 ply cotton? Does anyone have any suggestions?
Blogger is being a bit weird and loading this sideways, but this blanket is my favourite pattern in there.
The Japanese are always so good at crafting. That is a very pretty crochet blanket.
ReplyDeleteThe hexagon granny squares look very enticing! Looks like a lovely book.
ReplyDeletethe bendigo 8 ply cotton is really lovely to work with and is not too weighty. don't you just love those japanese crochet books!
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That blanket is gorgeous! You MUST make it!!!! x
ReplyDeleteI keep thinking that I should learn to crochet as I really love the look of the hexagonal granny square blanket and ripple blankets. Perhaps I should think of a learners project first.
ReplyDeleteBendigo is hard to beat for value...saturday i was in 'knit' in cottesloe and jo sharp had some fabulous bargain basement wools, all different weights...limited colours though...might be worth visit or phone call..
ReplyDeleteI go through phases of wanting to crochet and then putting it away. When I see something as pretty as that hexagon blanket is inspires me all over again! Such pretty colours!
ReplyDeleteBendigo cotton is lovely
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