Little People and the Granny

My beloved granny blanket usually lives on the back of the sofa. I am not precious about it, it's a full time working blanket and gets used for serious warmth, comfort and snuggling by all members of the family. But on Sunday afternoon it was hauled off the sofa, spread out on the floor and given a thorough workout by the Little People.

It started out as a counting mat, but quickly became a dance mat.

Next the toy cars came out and it became a road mat.

And when counting and dancing, zooming and parking were finished with, some quiet activity with the Perler beads began.

We only discovered Perler beads a month or two ago and it has been one of the best finds for keeping little minds and fingers quietly and creatively entertained. We have a growing number of finished creations, my favorite being the heart collection displayed on our window ledge. I have to confess that a few of these hearts (including the frog) were made by a grown up Little Person.

I managed to crochet a whole two and a half stripes on my ripple this weekend, yeah, its coming on a-pace isn't it? The speed at which I (don't) get things done around here astounds me to be honest, there never seems to be a long enough stretch in the day for me to really get going with any one thing before having to stop and do something else. But then again, thats what I love so much about crochet, the pick-up-and-put-down-able nature of it.

It was the first time the Granny and the Ripple had been introduced to each other and I couldn't resist a gratuitous crochet photograph.
Squares and Stripes, I think they are going to be good friends.

Comments

[Sabine]

Hallo Lucy, my english isn´t very good :-) but i can tell you- mmh write you: I´m the biggest fan of you. Since i found your Blog daily i be there to be inspired an overwhelmed what creativ Person you are. The cosy blanket and the harmony blanket i have crochet - my love to the colours are the same as yours. Now i found this Granny Blanket with the Little flowers, my wish to you: can you write me the pattern and den Colours?
I hope you are well - an i look Forward to your next crochet things :-)
A very big hug and all the best for you and your family

[Anna]

So colourful as usual!!! I am just roaming around your blog, enjoying old posts :)

[Mari]

I love this blanket.
I knit a blanket for me.
There is a tutorial to make the granny of the flower?
Thanks

Ahhhh are divine all the colorful blankets and wool!

[Erin]

I love the beads, I used to play with them when I was younger, now I want some more! =) They never get old ;)

[vanessa]

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous blanket........... absolutely beautiful, that's a great achievement. And I love the added touch of the flowers on some of the squares, very inspiring, well done.

[Crystal]

Just found your blog and I think it is fantatic!

I am so jealous of your granny squares. They are beautiful. :)

[Maddy]

They look wonderful together, very pretty. I love the 3D flowers on your granny, it brings out the yellow beautifully.

[MarmaladeRose]

You litte tinker! Who's been pinching the little peoples Perla beads then? Well I suppose it's share and share alike, eh! After all, they use your beautiful granny blanket!!! Fi x

[MarmaladeRose]

You litte tinker! Who's been pinching the little peoples Perla beads then? Well I suppose it's share and share alike, eh! After all, they use your beautiful granny blanket!!! Fi x

[Jennifer]

I love your blankets!!! If you are a beginner in crocheting would a ripple blanket be too hard? I love your blog. You are inspiring!

[crazy jane]

OOHH!! I'm so glad to find your blog, I've seen your flikr and was inpsired to do my own crochet granny square blankie, only another 140squares to go!!!
and I live in Dorset, loved your holiday photos, I live near Bere Regis, so not quite the Bridport coast, but your post about the wonderful shop has inspired me to take a visit to bridport town.so thank you!!
I do so love your blog, it's a warm and fuzzy feeling blog, thank you