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

[Tineke]

Lucy, what a wonderful news. Congratulations for you, your husband and the little people!

[The Curious Cat]

wow! congratulations! You really built up the suspense there!!! Love it! So intrigued by crochet and knitting - reckon it is next on my list of things to learn how to do - it would be wonderful to then make a ripple blanket for my one day baby too! xxx

[Gudny Bra]

I just found your blog and love it. Congratulations on the baby, lovely blanket you are making.
I´m starting with crocheting myself and find all your tutorials very helpful.

[Kimberly-Ann]

Aaaah! Congratulations :D

[Fancy Elastic]

oh wow! hurrah and hooray!

[AnnaPaula]

Great!!
Kisses and congratulations..
AnnaPaula

[Bodil]

Congratulations on your wonderful news! I am from Norway, and have been following your blog for a couple of months now, mainly because of the beautiful colors, your interesting and nice comments, your inspiring projects and the tasty recepies (the caramel shortbread tasted lovely!). All the best to you and your family : )

[margie]

i haven't commented before..i have a friend lee who pops in often and excitedly rings me and tells we that i just must look at this wonderful creation that you have completed or a wonderful picture you have taken, so today i get she is having a bundle phone call....now we have never met...and we probably never will...but we feel like ole friends who are so excited for your little addition a little one who is going to wrapped in those wonderful creation...so we send you love to you from australia...

[Josette]

Oh, that blanket is so cheery looking!! Such lovely colours.

[Theresa]

Congratulations

[The Girl from Mozambique]

Lovely! Congratulations!

[suzie sews]

Hello Miss Attica, I have heard about you from numerous places and last week took a good long look at your blog home and fell in love. So inspired was I, I pulled out my yarn and started to follow your tutorials and I am on my way to yet another project. As I sit here tonight, crochet hook in hand, I popped over to see how you where doing. What a lovely post. Many congratulations, just a perfect day to end a perfect weekend.

[Trina]

oh Lucy what wonderful news.
Congratulations and best wishes...put your feet up at every possible moment and enjoy this precious time. much love to you all xx

[Teresa]

Congratulations. What a wonderful surprise.

[Dani]

Oh! Oh, I just went gooey all over. This seems to be the season for babies...

I'm pretty new to your blog, but I love coming here, it's such a lift to my day.

And the preggy picture was the best!! Congratulations and best wishes!!

[Liz]

Hi Lucy!

CONGRATULATIONS! I am new here to posting a comment but not new to your site. I absolutely love and cherish your blog and all you share. I have made a lovely granny square blanket and throw because of what you have shared with all. Thank you so much for all your sharing! Again, congratulations! xoxoxo Liz

[Maureen]

That would explain why you weren't feeling so good earlier this summer! Congratulations. I can hear the pitter patter of yummy little feet already.

[IngunnAO]

Dear Lucy, Iam a norwegian woman (age 45, working mother of two teenagers) who discowered your blog early this summer. And what a joy! It is such an inspiration. I enjoy all sorts of crafts, mostly quilting and knitting, but this summer thanks to you I have been crocheting, my own cotton version of your BB, I enjoy it so much. Next summer we are planning a trip around England, and your pictures form Dorset and Northumberland is also great inspiration/ trip advice. Having no blog of my own I feel a bit like a spy reading blogs, but with this comment I want to say hello and let you know that I'm out here.. and to thank you for a wonderful and truly inspiring blog!! All the best for the new little one in the attic.

[Dawniella]

What joyful news Lucy!
Many good wishes to you and your husband.
I'm still enjoying visiting Attic 24, you do me a world of good!

[Mikaela]

Very many congratulations on your wonderful news!

[LP]

Quelle somptueuse laine, les coloris Sont superbes et quel beau projet.

[Kelly]

That was the best pregnancy reveal! Wonderful news, congratulations to you and your family!

[Andrea at Opulent Cottage]

Congratulations, Lucy! You are such a sweet little mommy. What a lucky baby to have his/her Momma make such a darling baby blankie! I wish I had known how to crochet when my daughter was little!
Cheers, Andrea

[Red]

congrats! and how wonderful to have the perfect yarn for the perfect project for the best purpose in the world.

[Alison]

many, many congratulations:-)