Earlier this year I became involved in a wonderful initiative that (like many other wonderful initiatives) started with a single idea by a single individual and has blossomed into a Worldwide phenomenon. It's called 67 Blankets for Madiba Day and some of you may already have heard about it but if not, HERE'S a link to a short Youtube video about how it started and what it is..... please have a look.
So I decided to knit a blanket using all the odd bits and pieces that I had in my stash. I didn't think I had very much and I envisaged buying at least 4 balls of wool at some point. I was wrong. I have completed the blanket without buying a single ball!!!
Take a look ....
I wasn't too bothered about colour co-ordination and literally just used up every scrap of yarn that I had. At the end I laid it out on my bed just as the squares came out of the bag and started crocheting them together.
Then I decided on a simple edging (thanks Lucy)....
And I could see it finally coming together.....
A quick swirl around in the bath with some Woolite and out on the line to dry....
My Beautiful Blanket for Madiba Day!!!
Til soon....
x
Madiba would have been proud of you! A lovely colourful item, very much in keeping with his preferences, i feel.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea! Had a look at the YouTube video - inspiring and so heart-warming to see so many people knitting and crocheting together. There's just something about a handmade blanket that says "I care" isn't there? Have a happy week, Laura! E x
ReplyDeleteWow, that's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWell done.
Beautiful blankie! and also quite big :) Great job! I am your new follower, I liked your blog a lot! I also crochet and blog about my life...but in India. Have a nice day!
ReplyDeleteWell done! Your blanket looks great!
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