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Saturday, July 10, 2010

I do other crafty stuff , really I do .

Still school holidays here and with a house full of teenagers
 it is just easier not to try and do anything too serious.
I have become a little obsessed with crocheting this blanket and
 it's been getting dragged around with me just like a security blanket .
The beauty of doing something like this is I don't have to think just hook away merrily !
As I am also the teens taxi driver how do you think they'd react if I turned up in this beautiful wagon .
Bit of eye rollng I think !

25 comments:

  1. MichelleJuly 10, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    Oh I don't know throw some hay on the back add some horse power and off you go! Lol. The crochet blanket looks great too!

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  2. SusieJuly 10, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    Im picking up the old crochet needle next month at crafty coasters, on the gold coast, i havent crochet'ed since i was about 12. I am inspired by your Blanky!! though mine wont be quite so good somehow.

    Have a lovely weekend.

    Susie
    I Just Love That Fabric

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  3. BeckJuly 10, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    Gorgeous blanket! I know what you mean about a project that allows you to zone off/out and not have to think too much. I started a blanket recently but had to pull most of it out as it wasn't quite working. I must get back to it as it was so fun! Love the wagon xo

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  4. ShayJuly 10, 2010 at 10:16 PM

    I am the most unsympathetic mother EVER. I'd be saying get in the wagon or walk.

    Your crochet is lovely ...why wouldnt you be carrying something that stunning with you wherever you went?

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  5. SallyJuly 10, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    I adore the colours that you're using - your blanket is wonderful.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 10, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    I love your blanket!!! I just have to have yet another go at crochet, I REALLY want to be able to do it

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  7. Sew Useful DesignsJuly 11, 2010 at 12:48 AM

    Lovely blanket!! LOL... I'd love to see you driving that cart Clare! Great taxi!!

    Vikki xoxo

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  8. Miss MugginsJuly 11, 2010 at 1:26 AM

    I am working on a mindless crochet patchwork blanket for the same reason!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 11, 2010 at 1:40 AM

    I'm the same with my crochet, you can just work without thinking and you're creating something beautiful :).

    Lovely colours in your blanket btw x

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  10. CraftdrawerJuly 11, 2010 at 3:44 AM

    I have to agree. I like using scrap yarn to crochet blankets and see what I come up with. Your afghan is really nice!!
    http://craftdrawer.blogspot.com/

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  11. Elderberry-RobJuly 11, 2010 at 5:19 AM

    I love it, would like to wrap up in it by an open fire!

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  12. janjanJuly 11, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    There must be something in the water Clare. I'm trying very hard to break away from crocheting, its all I seems to do at the moment. I love hows its so portable. But i'm running out of family and friends who I haven't made a blanket for.
    Rather than throw the smalls bits of yarn in a bag I use them to make flowers, ifs its yellow I make lots of circular flower centres, green I make leaves and then when I have petal colours i finish off the flowers and then throw them into a box. I make them up as I go along.
    Sorry I didn't get into Tuesdays treasures this week. Hit a few pot-holes in my life at the moment, but I promise I'll be there this coming tuesday.

    Keep on hooking

    Jan

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  13. Kiwifruit-ShireeJuly 11, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    off to market then huh!!

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  14. BubzRugzJuly 11, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    The blanket looks lovely - we are having some really cold nights and it is just the thing to wrap over knees and work on at the same time. I love the contrast with the blanket draped over the faded wood of the wagon.... Hugz

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  15. Vicki ♥July 11, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    It certainly would be different thats for sure. I love your colourful blanket and its coming along nicely :)

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  16. mel @ loved handmadeJuly 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    Your rug is beautiful, I like the rainbow stripes!

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  17. Apple Avenue QuiltsJuly 11, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    Your crochet blanket looks great. Sound soothing.

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  18. AllieJuly 11, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    Ah GORGEOUS blanket. I think I'm done being a taxi driver - my oldest got his license yesterday, and today took his brother on his first solo drive. Oh my heart - the palpitations - but it's kind of nice not to have to get dressed to run to the store for bread!

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  19. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueJuly 11, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    I think my teens would run away screaming if I arrived in that mum's taxi... so where do I get myself one of those Clare - LOL.
    Beautiful crochet.
    Hugs ~ Kerryanne

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  20. MisteaJuly 11, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    Where has the teens' sense of adventure gone??

    Beautiful blankie - they'd be able to snuggle under it to keep warm.

    Enjoy the rest of the holidays.

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  21. CyndiJuly 11, 2010 at 11:25 PM

    That blanket is lovely...I love crocheted blankets! And that wagon is to die for...wish I had one like it! Don't have any kids, but I know my dog Noah would love to ride in it! :o)

    XOXO,

    Cyndi

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  22. wonderwomanJuly 11, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    o wow, your crochet blanket looks amazing and the colours are lovely!
    xx

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  23. Indigo BlueJuly 12, 2010 at 2:40 AM

    I am crocheting a blanket too at the moment having seen one over at Attic24. Yourse uses a different stitch, and it looks really good in these pictures. How big is it going to get?

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  24. Copper PatchJuly 12, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    The blanket is looking amazing. Love the wheels!

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  25. Copper PatchJuly 12, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    The blanket is looking amazing. Love the wheels!

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