Swatching. ..
My next big project is going to be a crocheted throw for Lucia the camper. Now I’m not a natural hooker but I would much prefer to do something in one piece and I don’t think I have knitting needles long enough to hold all the stitches that I need 🤔
So I have been experimenting with stitch combos
As can be seen these haven’t been blocked but I’m just practising the hook movements. I quite like the trebles with the raised circles but think that might be a bit ambitious plus my maths may not be up to the task of working out the spacing evenly. I really got my knickers in a twist with the basket weave stitch but thought I could manage the chevron.
Obviously that is only a tiny chevron so ta dah
I have done a few rows to give me an idea of stitches/width and blocked it. So my throw is going to be all ziggy and zaggy😉
Woolly wishes,
Jane ♡♡♡
WOOLLY WEDNESDAY 
if you have a Lidl near you, I suggest you keep your eyes open because they often have circular knitting needles which would solve your problem of wanting to knit a blanket without it falling off straight needles ^^
Love the colour of the future crocheted blanket!
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Thank you Claire xx
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Crocheting will definitely be quicker than knitting. And the rhythm of the chevron will be very relaxing. It will be fabulous when done. I look forward to seeing you stitch this one.
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Oh thank you so much. Hoping it will be quite a mindful activity and I will have something to show 😊
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Wow! I’m so impressed! you are multi-talented! x
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I wouldn’t go that far but I will try most things – every day is a school day 😁
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that looks great!! I agree with you about the circles, they look fun, but might be a little tedious over time – the chevron seems to be a lot faster. Have fun! 🙂
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Thank you Julia xx
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Love the photos.
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Thank you. Very proud of my clematis but thrilled the bee decided to visit as I was taking a picture 😃
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Any of Lucy’s (Attic24) blanket designs are great, if you were looking for a pattern. Happy hooking!
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Thank you Nicola. Attic24 has some lovely designs. Mine is a bit DIY using what I’ve already got, fingers crossed ❤️
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I agree with Stitchingginny about the chevron pattern being relaxing to do. And it will be pretty, too! 😀
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Thank you ❤️
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I love crocheting chevrons! I’ve done quite a few afghans in them. Plus you can throw tassels on the points and make it look fancy!!
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Tassels there’s a thought 😉
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Bella Coco is the best for crochet tutes. I hope you get hooked on hooking!
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Thanks for the advice Amanda. Being a bit of a yarn junkie I will have a good stab at it 😂
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Oooh I like that and what a good idea about the tassels! Good luck and enjoy. it will look great in Lucia. I’m still off the hooks and needles – I may try a small swatch at the end of this month – I am missing it so much! 🙂
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Thank you Lisa. A little Swatch sounds like something to look forward to ❤️
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Good luck with the hooking. I’ve dabbled a bit and my first (and biggest) project was a blanket. Chevrons look great.
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Thank you. Nothing ventured nothing gained if it’s awful I can frog it and knit it onto something 😉
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I have a love/hate relationship with blankets. I love them when finished but don’t love knitting them. (Super cute bee photo!)
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I was so chuffed with that bee! Simple things… 🐝
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I love a ziggy-zaggy blanket!
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I couldn’t think how else to describe what I’m planning, obviously it’s all in my head at the moment so it could end up looking like anything 😋
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They look great. I taught myself to crochet when my kids were little. I still have a bunch of half finished blankets…I get bored after a while and want to try something new. Someday maybe I will just finish them. There are actually a few that I don’t know what the stitch pattern was!
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Thank you and I’m glad I’m not alone. I have a very low boredom threshold but now I have several projects on the go so that I can chop and change if and when boredom hits 😃
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Phew! I thought that was just me! Thanks!
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If you have yarn but not sure how far it will go a corner to corner blanket is good. Weigh the yarn – divide in half. Increase with the first half – decrease with the rest. Lots of YouTube videos out there but I used the Crochet Crowd one that covers both U.K. and U.S. terms.
Look forward to seeing this finished 💛
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Thank you for the tip 😊
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