Wednesday 7 May 2014

Yarn Along

This week I have been recovering from a rather nasty virus, that leaves you feeling exhausted so not much to show either on the yarn front or the reading front.

After weeks of looking at a rug that I had made for the nursery, I finally sat and weaved in the ends.  I had hoped the fairies would come along and do it for me but they are obviously busy elsewhere.



I backed it with a rug liner to stop the slipping.  I won't know how effective that is until one of the little people come to stay (I mean one of my Grandchildren not one of the fairies!)
 
I had started a blanket for a new arrival but was not happy with it so that has been pulled.
I then went on to a striped blanket, which I am a whole lot happier with.

It is a simple project that I can pop in my bag and take anywhere, so once I am feeling a whole lot  better it will be a project I do alongside something else.  I am looking for a baby shawl pattern but as yet have not found one that appeals, any suggestions?
 
What have you got on your needles?  Joining in  withGinny at Small Things

22 comments:

  1. what a nice blanket! I am so sorry you were ill; that is no fun! Love the rug! Great idea about the rug backing...! :) Hope you have a good day today! thanks again for visiting my blog too!! :)

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  2. I've had days like that too where I don't much feel like doing anything. Sorry you're not feeling well. Your blanket is turning out nice. I like projects like that that are soothing and can be easily thrown in a bag. Hope you're feeling better soon.

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  3. What an utterly sweet little room! And I love making stripy blankets -- something so soothing and satisfying them.
    Blessings,
    G

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  4. gorgeous rug! I've never made one before, but yours makes me want to do it. Lovely. I hope you are feeling better now or at least seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Hopefully no one else will catch it!

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  5. Love the rug! I will have to try one this winter when I need something to keep me warm! Love the colors in the blanket!

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  6. I'm sorry you are under the weather! The rug and the blanket are wonderful!

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  7. Your rug looks great, and I really like the colours of your blanket. Lets hope that the fairies come and sew your next lot of ends in instead! xx

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  8. I love the rug and the blanket. I know what you mean about tying the ends in though!

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  9. I have been wishing for a new rug in our nursery and I don't know why I never thought to make on myself! Yours is very sweet! The blanket is also lovely!

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  10. Your rug is gorgeous, it looks so cosy in the room :)

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  11. I sure like your rug--and I really like the little room you have all ready for your Grands! I wish I had space to do that for my little Grand Girls. I have never visited you before, so I stayed awhile and really enjoyed my visit here! :)
    xoxxoo

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  12. I hope your recovery is a speedy one...Love the rug... is it made with a chunky yarn? It looks perfect in the room. I love your choice of colours for the blanket too :)

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  13. I love this rug, fab colour choice. I hope you feel better soon.

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  14. I'm sorry the fairies didn't visit but the rug is beautiful. I like the color combination of your new blanket.

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  15. The rug is so pretty! I love the colors too!
    Oh... and so is the bedroom! :0)
    Hope you are feeling much better by now!
    Greetings all the way from England

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  16. The rug is really lovely. I think you'll find those rug gripping mats will do the job. Unlike those darn fairies! Where are they when you need them most! xx

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  17. the fairies have not been here either, I really need them. gorgeous rug and I love the rocking horse so cute.
    hope you feel better soon

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  18. I love the color combination with your project - it's awesome!

    Thanks for your visit and sweet comments today!

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  19. Your rug looks great - it really finishes the room. I wish fairies did exist to weave in ends- it's a pain, isn't it?
    Hope you're feeling better x

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  20. Hope you're feeling better soon.

    And I love the rug!

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  21. Thank you for your comment on my blog. I love the colors you are using for the blanket, it looks soft en cozy.

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  22. Nice blanket, beautiful colors. I loved your combination. Greetings and congratulations!!! :)

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