Multi-tasking

Been granny-square making this afternoon, busting that stash and building those piles.

Am almost done with the making (eight more squares to go, plus twelve half-squares), then it'll be time to stitch it all together.

I had a go at laying all the squares out earlier to get an idea of how they are going to look patchworked together, and I have to say I think this is gonna be one Sweet little blankie.

 

Something else thats very Sweet indeed is the business of Multi-tasking. Much to my delight, I discovered this afternoon that I can very effectively Multi-task if I Prepare in Advance, if I get myself set up right.

On the sofa, squishy cushion behind my back. Little table to the front with cup of tea and scissors, cushion underneath on which to rest my arm. Yarn and hook to the left, Little B right there resting his sweet head, doing his thing.

And hey=presto!

I can simultaneously apply myself to being a Milk Tanker and a Hooker!!

Oh Happy Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's hoping you all have a great weekend, whatever tasks you have in mind :: have fun!

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Comments

[Robbie]

You are Making it all work and doing it beautifully!!! Many blessings to you and family, Robbie

[Rachel Howdle]

You are all getting on so beautifully. I wish I had some speed behind my woolen crafts, I'll be knitting squares till the cows come home, I can only manage 1 an evening if that I'm soooooo slow that snails go faster!

[Katharine]

Wow you have been busy!

[Marie]

Lovely blog and lovely home and family : )

[Ana]

Hello Lucy, Greetings from Spain. As an absolute crochet beginner I started to surf the web and bumped into you AMAZING blog. I spent a couple of hours looking and admiring all the wonderful things you do. Congratulations! Through your blog not only you show a wonderful skill with the hooks but also you transmit lots of positive energy, creativity, joy and above all LOVE. Be sure I'll be your follower from now onwards. I hope your babies are fine!. Ana

[Claudia]

That´s a wonderful picture to see, Lucy! Little B. seems so calm and cosy... I can´t imagine how you manage time to do all you do! I´m so happy for you! (and for us... rssrsr... cause I thought you´d be away from your hooking for a very long time... but now here you are!!!!)
:)

[Marian M-S]

Beautiful :-). You, your crocheting, your pictures, and of course your little B. Lovely, lovely!

[Bethany]

I just discovered your blog and I love it! I laughed when I read about your multitasking because I am always crocheting while nursing the baby! Except I usually have a cup of coffee on the table.

[kalladawn]

You are Super Lucy!

[April Hamilton]

Isn't it amazing the things we figure out to do so we can keep on crocheting?! You little one makes me want another one so bad! I think if I smell in deep enough I can smell that fresh baby scent! Oh it smells so good!!!

[Richa]

Hi Lucy,
I am from India and got your blog link when searching top craft blogs :)
first of all, heartly congratulation for the little one. I just love your blog. I am also a newbie in crochet and you really inspired me in every way (I am new stay home mom) Its very true that you have a one Rainbow-blog.
Cheers, Richa

[Becky]

What amazing things Mothers can accomplish! Love the sweet little head and can't wait to see the finished blanket!

[Cattoo]

Hiya - just wanted to let you know I've nominated you for the sunshine blog award... http://lifeofcattoo.blogspot.com/2010/02/sunshine-award.html

[carolinep]

I got that multi tasking down to a fine art - until my little one started flailing her arms around to get my attention :) Long my it last for you - I miss the snuggly nursing time!

[flot d'or]

Hello, thank you for this blog it is so delicious. it gave me some ideas and I started making "crochet" I'm french so my English isn't very fluent.

[lisette]

Ohhh that's a lot of joining together... But it will be sooooooooo beautiful!

[victoriag]

How adorable is that??? Mothers = Multitasking...yep, that's it!

[Kylie]

Those squares look fabulous there - looking forward to seeing them all attached. Yah for multi-tasking! K

[margie]

i love .love love the granny squares...the jacket the blanket you are making ...thanks for being amazing and so inspiring...

[Mihaela]

Well done, dear Lucy!
A Milk Tank and Crocheter in the same time? And a blogger, too.....I can't believe that!... ;)
I'm very,very glad that we can chat more often.
I wish you to have lovely days,only!

[Mellie]

Thank you for finding blog time as well dear Lucy. Although more a knitter and sewer, I find your chats so sweet and relaxing. When I get home from work I like to check to see if you have making and chatting again. Not only multi tasking, but being creative and inspirational as well. Cheers from Australia

[Stacey]

hahahaha... Milk Tanker and a Hooker!!! Awesome!

[Nicole]

Little B. is so cute!
I used to multi task too when I was breastfeeding my son. Although I didn't crochet but read books. He was drinking for long stretches at a time so I had the time to read a whole chapter or more during one feed.
Love your Granny's too by the way!

[Sharon]

Love the picture of Little B's head...it brings back wonderful memories of sweet baby head fragrance from about 14 years ago when my kids were little like that. Please show the blankie when it's finished :-)

[Ines]

OMG, this is beautiful ;) Sorry for asking, but do yoz breastfeed? ;)