Sorry I didn’t get round everyone last week. More migraines, I’m afraid.
Neet asked what the final chevron blanket would look like.
Here’s a photo from the paid pattern from Mary Maxim.
I’ve done 9 x 2m strips out of about 12, I estimate, and then I have to join them up.
I wouldn’t pay the high price for the Mary Maxim yarn (about £12 a ball for acrylic when imported from the USA), so I’ve used a mixture of King Cole Bramble and Harvest, switching every so often with a magic knot.
I’ve been distracted this week by hook porn, buying one of the gorgeous crochet hooks from Henryetta’s hooks. They have a Facebook page and the man who makes them switches from working on orders all week (about 8 weeks wait for one) to making random ones for pleasure at the weekends. Such dedication! If you’re quick you can buy one of the random ones and receive it in a couple of days. Mine is 4.5mm zebrano with a Rain forest pattern acrylic handle. It’s glorious!
I’ve a system to avoid these hooks going into black holes, as displayed by Bella. I use a green glasses cord on the hook and attach it to my piece by a gorgeous little orang yarn stitch marker that was one of the set included with my hook. It’s the Librarian, Jan! 
And finally…
Gracie and Bella both send purrs
Take care and happy WOYWW
Hugs
Lynnecrafts xx
I am impressed by your hook porn. Well, at least I like that crochet hook. It is beautiful. Looks like you are nearly finished with your lovely chevron blanket.
ReplyDeletePurrs to Bella and Gracie from Bleubeard and Squiggles. LOVE those funnies, especially the printer. Happy WOYWW from # 5.
sorry you've been suffering with migraines again. the chevron blanket looks stunning. Happy WoYWW Helen #1
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the finished blanket Lynne. Love the new crochet hook! Meow to Bella and Gracie. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah #8
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blanket. Migraines are awful. Sending purrs back. Anne x 13
ReplyDeleteMigraines are awful, no wonder you've not felt like doing much. The chevron blanket is going to be awsome. Loving the funnies too. Have a great woyww. Hugs, Angela x15x
ReplyDeleteouch! migraines! I remember them well . . . sometimes it can be worthwhile giving up chocolate, cream and cheese! They were the foods that helped cause mine, the triggers being emotional upsets and flashing lights.
ReplyDeleteLoving your crochet and it looks as though it will be magnificent when finished. Love your hook.
Take care, especially in this heat
Christine #16
Sorry you have been suffering with migraines again. Your new hook is gorgeous and I had a look at the other lovely ones. Great funnies this week. Happy WOYWW. Angela #3
ReplyDeleteOh I used to love getting the Mary Maxim and ... Herrschners (?) catalogs and talk about yarn porn? It was a case of making a list, slowly whittling it down, and trying to stick to a budget. Sorry to hear about the migraine. I have not been cursed with those and count myself lucky. Rest up and feel better soon.
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Mary Anne (9)
Came back cause you commented as ANONYMOUS so I don't think my reply would go to you :). If you click the link near the top of the post it will show you DELI PAPER on Amazon. I don't think there is any sort of exact match for it. Parchment paper repels the ink, greaseproof paper is like waxed paper, same thing, repels the ink. I think tissue paper might work but I would say wet strength only, not gift wrap paper! I have many more experiments to try... :) Will update you MA
ReplyDeleteSorry I’m late commenting, those hooks are beautiful and I can see why you’re determined not to lose this one. The chevron strips look so effective in the blanket, it’ll be so smart when you’re finished. The funnies made me hoot, you do find some good ones. Sorry to hear about the migraines though, they’re so debilitating.
ReplyDeleteHugs LLJ 4 xx
Good morning, Lynn. I feel you on the migraines. Mine usually hit with weather changes. That chevron is coming along nicely and the hook sounds gorgeous! Creative Blessings! Kelly #19
ReplyDeleteSorry about your migraines, what a joy killer. But your crochet hook is gorgeous! I've never seen anything like it before! Mittsy and Inky send purrs to Bella and Gracie! Have a great migraine free week! Lindart #20
ReplyDeleteLove the big pictures.
ReplyDeleteLove the chevron blanket you are showing us it looks fabulous when all completed, can't wait now to see yours in those gorgeous colours. I must say the one in the picture is in lovely colours too but i do like earthy tones.
Wow, that hook is mega! Fantastic.
Hugs, Neet xx
Sorry I'm so late visiting Lynne,Bella and Gracie 😊 Migraines are awful both my laddies and myself suffer from them,leaves you feeling fragile, here's to you feeling better with the migraines leaving you in peace 🙏Toooo that hook ... how magical it is, a wee work or art in itself, looking at the grain 😍🤩so special ... if only I could learn to crochet!! Thank yooou so much for stopping by ... laughjng as I type ... nooooo I don't think a tidy desk will continue 🤣😅😆 but the dirty hands might 😆😁😆🤣 thank you for making me laugh out loud. Lots of love with the hugest of hugs for all three of you ❤️ Tracy #10 xxx
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, got a bit involved with the end of the acrylics course and seem to have signed up for a watercolour one too (wed-fri) and what with the heat and not sleeping even worse that usual, I'm only just emerging form all the stuff and the dust is settling.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely crochet hook and glad you have devised a system so you don't misplace it.
Hugs BJ#6
Hook porn, love it! Sure is a great job if you carrying o making the odd one for fun in between work work! We have zebrano worktops and patio doors. One of our fave timbers! Brilliant choice of yarns for the chevron blanket, I presumed you had variegated balls (pardon me!) so as usual, you’re doing a great job!
ReplyDeleteWho knew there was such a thing as hook porn? But I can see why you love it. Think I liked the swear jar funny the best!! Sorry I'm so late, have a good week, love n hugs Cindy xx
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