The Perfect Project

Attic24, my precious little patch of Blogland, is now 18 months old, and during that time I sure have shared a lot of stuff with you all. Oooooodles of it.

Scattered across the weeks and months and seasons there have been hundreds upon hundreds of photographs, thousands upon thousands of words. Over three hundred posts have made the journey from my rather scatty brain and out into cyberspace to reach you.

And in return, you have repaid me with your own words. Oooooodles of them. Over eleven and a half thousand comments to date, each and every one of them read and enjoyed. Yes, it's a time consuming job these days, but I promise you I do read each and every word you write to me. Always. And I am always thrilled to hear from you each and every day, whatever you have to say, I read your words and smile and feel thankful for your friendship and enthusiasm. It touches my heart, makes me very happy indeed.

Anyhow....to the point....(don't I just ramble on sometimes, do forgive me)....

You may remember sometime last week, at the end of this post, that I showed you an armful of rather scrumptious looking yarn?? And remember I told you that there was a Story behind it? Well today The Story unfolds.

See that fantastically wrapped parcel up above there, with its jaunty striped paper? Well it was sent to me all the way from the US, by a most lovely lady called Emily. Now I've never met Emily, and she has never met me. Yet through the fantastical world of Blogland, she pops in to "see" me most days in the Attic and as a result wished to send me "a little something" by means of a thank you.

It still seems a little unreal to me, that someone would wish to thank me for doing what I dearly love, ie blathering on day after day about my rather ordinary ideas and thoughts, experiences and excitements. But there you have it. I am not one to argue with the world of Blog and all the generous delights that it brings.

But oh. My. Goodness. This perfectly wrapped gift was Generosity on an unknown scale for me. Opening this box was like stepping in to my own personal fantasy world! So many beautiful colours and textures and ribbon-wrapped goodies!!!

There was much gasping. Much exclaiming. Much oh-my-goodnes-ing. It was utterly overwhelming, in the best sort of way possible. I do believe I swooned a little.
 
 

Emily's parcel contained a couple of fabulous crochet books...

...haberdashery of the most delectable kind...

....but bestest of all it contained yarn.

Fabulous, scrumptious, delicious, heart-skippy yarn.

In the most amazing colours.

This is yarn that I've never encountered before, a chunky merino wool that is wooly, yet adorably soft. Oh, sooooooooooooooo Soft!!!!!

Words cannot describe how this yarn feels to the touch, it is an utter delight.

I've lost count of the number of times that I've scooped this yarn up and carried around the house with me, not wanting to put it down. It just begs to be cuddled, to be loved and adored and fondled. And I have loved doing just that.

But eventually the skeins of yarn were wound into balls (a delightful job that J and I shared one Sunday afternoon), and my bag was once again full of yarny goodness, waiting patinetly for a project.

But not any old project.

Oh no no no...it had to be the Perfect Project.

I did not want to rush it.

I pondered it.

I continued to cuddle-love-adore-and-fondle the yarn.

Pondered some more.

Considered a scarf.

Decided against.

And then.......I HAD IT!!!!!!!!!!!

The most Perfect Project suddenly sprang to mind.

The time was right.

It would be Perfect.

I emailed Emily straight away to tell her of my plans, and she was as excited as I was.

And so, a few weeks ago, I embarked on my Perfect Project and began to crochet...........

...........a ripple blanket.

I sat in bed with BB one morning and began to ripple.

Ripple ripple, ripple ripple.

Delicious.

The more I rippled ,the more I fell in love with the yarn and the colours.

Did I tell you how soft this yarn is??

How cuddly and lovable and adorable it is to work with?

It's just fabulous.

Perfect even.

Perfect yarn for the Perfect Project.

The above photo was taken this morning, and I would say I am almost half way there with this ripply project.

But oohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Silly me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I haven't actually told you what the Perfect Project actually is, have I?

What these ripply ripples are to become?????

Well.........a blanket thats what.

A ripply blanket.

But not another Big Blanket, thats for sure, cos this one is much smaller.

A small, neat kind of blanket.

Neat and baby-sized.

Yes, I am making my first ever baby blanket......................

 

..............for an Attic24 Baby.

Like I say, the Perfect Project.

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Edited to add :: more details to follow, I am quite overwhelmingly emotional at the moment, so will tell you more very soon I promise. I just can't manage it today!

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Comments

[Rebecca]

I started reading your blog 2 weeks ago, and wanted to start from the beginning so I have not read any of the up to date posts yet. However, I did read that you have 3 kids and have been waiting for this post! Even 7 years on I can still feel the excitement! Am looking forward to getting up to date with your life very soon!

[TB]

:) :) :)
(I am so behind... *g*)

[Facaderens]

Congratulations you have a nice and excellent woven. I hope that you will continue doing it. Thank you!

[Sonja]

I'm veRRy happy for you:)
Congratulations!!!

[sumea]

Congratulations dear Lucy...I must say You have a very pretty bump there :o)

[Pernickity Witch]

Wow, an Attic24 Baby! How delightful - I nearly cried! Congratulations,
pw x

[Judy G]

Oh, how wonderful!!! And what a wonderful way to announce the news to us.
Hugs, Judy - an Anglophile from across the pond

[Rona]

Congratulations!!!!!! Wishing you a wonderful rest of your pregnancy, and a glorious birth!

[BethAnn]

Congratulations!! Lots of happy thought going your way.

[Millie]

I haven't checked in for a few days and this is what happens!
Huge congratulations to you all.

[Renata]

Congratulations for your baby from a your italy fan.
Renata

[Lori]

When I looked at the picture of you holding the yarn, before I read all the way through, I thought to myself, "She is pregnant! Did I miss the post about this wonderful news?" No I just had not read it all yet. Congratulations!

[Sandy]

Lucy,dear heart, my heart is brimming over with happiness for you and your family...most babies are sheer surprise then delight after the reality settles in, I think!!! What a lucky little bump to have four such sweet family members ready with hugs and kisses.
much good health and the very best to you all, your friend from Wilmington,Delaware,USA,

[hjd]

OMG!!! *squeeeeeee!!*
I am so excited for you! When are you due? Do you know the gender yet (or are you waiting?) What do the Little People think?

What fantastic news to discover on a Monday :)

[Melodie]

Congrats........I too had a surprise baby, and what a blessing..she is now 26 and still a joy...love your blog and especially your use of color...I'm in heaven when reading your blog...oh, and your vacation was to die for..I live in the US and England is a love of mine...so, thanks for letting me travel with you!!!

[Joyce]

Oh! I forgot something...do you have a pattern for the bag too? I love it!

[rosie graham]

Congratulations to the Attic 24 family! How wonderful. Don't worry about the age difference of the children I had my last one 15 years ago when his brothers were 14, 12 and 10, they all doted on him and still do! x

[Joyce]

Congratulations!!! :) I'm a newer reader, but this is wonderful and I LOVE the yarn! Will have to find out where I can get it locally. What pattern do you follow for your ripple blankets? I'm yet to find something I can actually DO! lol :) If you could help that would be great.

[Georgina Lewis]

Dear Lucy
What a lovely post, beautiful words and beautiful pictures...and what a lovely bump :-)
Big hugs and kisses,
George

[Kathie S]

Lucy,

Congratulations! Lovely News! You have been an inspiration to me. I LOVE to read your blog, can't wait for the next posts. I read your blog from Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Best Wishes to you and your family.

[KK]

Lucy,

I found your blog about a month or so ago. I had googled "crochet flowers" and your blog came up.

I used your flower pattern...I love the step-by-step instructions. I also spent some time checking out all of your crochet posts. You have completely inspired me, and I wanted you to see some of the projects that I have completed using "happy colors".

Thank you for making crochet exciting for me again! Keep the posts and beautiful projects coming!

Lots of love from Texas,
KK

[Sharon]

Congratulations, Lucy! I am so excited for you. I look forward to more baby hooky goodness.

[AnnaPaula]

P.S.Me too I did it for a little princess..
Kisses
Annapaula
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[Jane]

Hi Lucy,
Well what a wonderful surprise! I'm sending many, many congratulations and lots of love...
Jane
xxxxxx

[quiltingmama]

Congratulations! Lovely lovely news! I too have a new bump so I might well join you on a ripple trip...I had a sneaky suspicion when you said you were feeling tired but just fab to hear some good news on a cold day!!