Wow - where has this week gone to? Cannot believe it is a week since the last Five On Friday. Once again I am linking with Amy at Love Made My Home - please do go and visit Amy where you will find links to many more 'Five' posts.
This week I am going to show you my colour selections for my next five charity blankets. I like to think ahead!!!
I have made these yarn pegs to help me plan my colour schemes for the blankets that I make so thought I would show you the schemes I have come up with, it is always possible that I might change my mind when it comes to the actual project but I like to have everything planned to ensure I have enough of the correct colours in stock (what better excuse do I need to purchase yet more wool)!
I use Stylecraft Special DK for my charity blankets, this yarn is inexpensive but lovely and soft to crochet with, it is also machine washable and can be tumble dried which I think is a big consideration when they are going to be used for the elderly in care homes. As you can see from the above photo it also comes in a wide range of colours.
Number 1
I have a completely new design in mind to use these colours with so watch this space to see what I create, I have a cot blanket to make for a work colleague first but then this one will be coming off my hook.
Number 2
This colour scheme is going to be used to create the cozy stripe blanket designed by Lucy at Attic24. As Autumn is rapidly approaching I have chosen autumnal colours that remind me of fields of sunflowers.
Number 3
The square for my next blanket is designed by Sandra from Cherry Heart. I have put together my own colours to crochet this blanket and I hope they work well together.
Number 4
I have been looking forward to creating a blanket using this square for a long time but as it is a snowflake design I decided to leave this one until the end of the year. I do like to reflect the current season as I am crocheting so hence this one will probably be the one I work on during December. I am still a bit unsure about the colour scheme for this one but for the moment I am liking these colours together. Initially I had thought to do it in just two colours but then thought it might be a bit boring but you will have to watch this space as to which colours I end up using on this blanket. I might even change this square into a hexagon shape with six points to the snowflake to make it a true snowflake shape instead of the eight sided one in the photo below.
Number 5
This blanket will definitely be a next year project and I have tried to choose bright colours as I think that after all the Christmas festivities are out of the way it will be good to work on something vibrant and cheerful during January. I came across this square on Facebook and it is designed by Nana's Crochet Creations.
My plan at the start of this year was to produce twelve blankets to donate to a local residential care home at Christmas. I am just about to finish the edging on blanket number ten so if all goes to plan I might be able to deliver more than twelve blankets to the residents. I have so many more ideas and blankets I want to make so will be continuing to make more next year for this worthwhile cause.
Have a great weekend and see you next week for another 'five'.
Oooooo. I love number to - but I think I'm feeling quite autumnal at the moment and it suits my mood. Nice colours - and a clever way to work out your colour plans.
ReplyDeleteLove these colours and so well organised! Looking forward to seeing your autumnal projects and how you use that lovely snowflake design.
ReplyDeleteThey all look wonderful. The stylecraft looks so delicate in your squares almost like cotton thread, I don't know how you do it. x
ReplyDeleteThey are all wonderful colour schemes it must be a great pleasure to sort them all out and then begin your project. I like the sunflower colours one and the one with lavender colours too:)
ReplyDeleteWow, they are all impressive designs, I love them all and the stunning array of colours that you have chosen is a delight.
ReplyDeleteLovely! I really like how you have all your colours on the pegs. Such a great idea.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend!
They are all going to be beautiful and I look forward to seeing them grow. Number 3 is probably my favourite but love the snowflake too - it is just too difficult to choose!
ReplyDeleteLovely colour schemes and designs Jan. Those yarn pegs are a great idea for colour planning. Look forward to seeing the finished products :) B
ReplyDeleteI love the first set of colours, they are so cool and feel quite autumnal too. I also like the bright colours you have chosen for your blanket -so pretty! have a lovely weekend xx
ReplyDeleteI could look at those beautiful yarns all day. I love color and these combinations are superb.
ReplyDeleteLovely colour combinations. I'm on my third blanket for family use crocheting with inexpensive yarn, but thanks for the point about using material that makes the finished item easy to wash and dry. I have noticed Stylecraft yarn is good to crochet with.
ReplyDeleteLove all your colours Jan. Really like the purple squares they are very pretty.
ReplyDeleteLucy's cosy blanket is on my list too - such gorgeous colours. Your snowflake is beautiful. xx
ReplyDeleteYour plans are lovely, Jan! I admire your goals and your skill and am cheering you on as your crochet :) Currently I am knitting a baby blanket for a preemie baby at a local NICU and like you I find this a worthwhile project. I am much pokier than you though, and I will be amazed if I finish three blankets this year!
ReplyDeleteYour work is stunning. I love the way you have organized your yarn and now you are ready to work, work, work. Can't wait to see the finished product.
ReplyDeleteThe peg idea for playing with colours is brilliant! I like all of your blanket projects, but the snowflake one really appeals to me. You must be a fast crocheter!
ReplyDeleteHi Jan, you are so clever! Your work is beautiful. I love your Cherry Heart colours but your autumn colours sent my heart aflutter, they are my favourites. Happy crocheting. x
ReplyDeleteYour crochet is very pretty! Nice work ♥
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