Granny Stripe :: the end

Been trying to squeeeeeeze in a little hooky time earlier today, and let me tell you it's not been easy. These days I have to be be extremely determined, very excited, and just a weeny bit desperate to try and attempt any daytime hooky with my daytime Little Buddy beside me. He certainly challenges my hooky capabilities, not to mention my patience.

But oh my goodness, yes I was quite desperate today because of being on the edge of The Edge. And it's always extremely exciting and a little bit desperate being on the edge of The Edge. Cos the end is in sight.

I was thinking back to last year when I was working on the edging of my Big Blanket, remembering those oh-so-nearly-finished feelings so well. And oddly enough, when I bobbed back into my archives to read about the final finishing off of BB, I realised it was exactly a year ago (look :: the 20th and 23rd July 2009). I think the third week of July must contain magical finishing off powers.

So anyhow, this afternoon I made slow progress. Sloooooooow. And really that's how it should be, cos Little B does deserve to take priority over a blanket.

But once my kiddiwinks are tucked up in bed, evening time is my official hooky time, and this evening I have been working like the clappers. Like really, really hooking that Edge as fast as my little fingers could go.

And at 9:20pm it happened :: the edge of The Edge was complete and it was The End for the Granny Stripe. It's too dark now to take photographs, but let me just say that I am waaaaaaay beyond happy with this latest blankie. It's quite heart-stoppingly gorgeously Gorgeous.

I'll be taking a whole shed load of pics as soon as the light and Little B allow (tomorrow hopefully), so we will be ta-dah-ing with gusto very very soon. oooo. eeeeee. ooooeoeoeoeoeoeoeoeoeooooo. I am so very very very excited I may very well not sleep tonight.

Excited oooeoeoeoeoeoeoeoeoeeeeeeeee yes I am!!!!!!

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Comments

[nanaofnc]

You are as cute as a button, love your lack of fear of color (I'm a bit colorphobic), just made my first granny square baby quilt and see how folks get hook on making these, love your blog, adore your sweet and cozy home. There, I think I remembered to say it all! So glad I found your blog!

[Queen :: Grandma]

I have been following your blog for quite some time now --- ever since I ran across it in search of a crochet flower pattern! Your fun ideas & happy writing can snap me out of the most fowl mood! Thank you so much for sharing all the GOOD THINGS. I love:love:love being reminded to have fun, relax, & enjoy the little things in life.

[reina_lynn]

It is gorgious! Be proud!
smiles :)

reinaknits

[tammy]

hello! i'm not sure if you read through comments on older posts, but here goes:
i love this afghan!!! i happened upon your blog through the a reference in another blog and felt immediately at home. i am mostly a quilter, but crochet scarves in the winter (new york cold) for everyone far and wide (i am sort of a one-stitch-wonder at scarves...). well, i read through your posts and decided i HAD to try this blanket. the only problem i had was tracking down the proper sized hook; my girlies (aged 4 and 9) steal my hooks to practice their patronus charms, so locating hooks is a big scavenger hunt in this house! the 'h' hook looked slightly sad and stretchy; finally the 'g' hook is making progress. thank you for the wonderful inspiration!

[Antje]

Whar a lovely blanket! And: there is a dutch translation, thanks to Karinaandehaak. And thank you Lucy. We alle love Lucy!

[lisa]

Hi lucy,

Still loving your blog as always, anyhows i was cyber window shopping :@) and i came across this and thought u would like it !

http://www.tch.net/wooden-stool-with-crochet-seat-storage-compartment-green-by-rice.ir?cName=living-dining

[Maribel]

Preciosa tu manta Lucy, me encantan los colores que tienes.

Besos ^-^

[Fabienne]

Well done on the blanket! I check in on your blog every once in a while and just love your happy outlook and keen eye for what's just plain pretty... I thought I'd post a comment and give you a link to a shop I've got my eye on that might have some things you might like too. Here you go: http://www.sassandbelle.co.uk/
All the best
Fabienne

[stephanie]

bonjour à toi...
tout est magnifique ici...
peux t-on te passer commande ???? comment procédes tu ?

[stephanie]

bonjour à toi...
tout est magnifique ici...
peux t-on te passer commande ???? comment procédes tu ?

[Saencrea]

As always it.s lovely..

[Debra]

I found your blog a few days ago and I am in awe of your creativity. I usually just knit but now I am crocheting a hex blanket. I would love to crochet the granny square with the flower center, do you have a tutorial? I am sorry to be such a bother but I now have the bug. Thanks

[Nicoletta]

nice ♥

[rulla]

You're right; your Granny Stripe Blanket is amazing, delicious indeed!

[Alice @ Crochet with Raymond]

Hello Lovely Lucy! Granny circle tutorial posted with love!
many blessings to you... I am so in awe of parents... it must be so full-on especially with three... I hope you're having a marvelous time and enjoying being mother of the year to yet another little darling. Can't wait for your next post, you're a star. XXOO

[Renee - spear401]

You have an eye for color, just gorgeous!

[jsrdrnr]

Totally awesome. I now know the pattern I want to use for my husband's afghan! You do amazing work. I love reading your blog. You have wonderful insight. Keep on keeping on.

[angelina]

your blog, and you, are super duper lovely. xxxxxx

[liset]

You have such great time management!! And the blanket is becoming so beautiful, beautiful!
*liset

[jeane]

wow u make my heart skipped too!!!
thanks for making this happened ^^

[Patti Johnson]

The blanket looks great!
Congratulations on the finished project!

[Anne]

Hi Lucy,

Hope you are enjoying your holidays and finding some time for your crochet. Low phases can be a bit overwhelming but they do eventually pass, I've been there. Take care, Anne xx

[Kathy K.]

The colors are beauuuuuutiful! :)

[katrina]

Love the pics so far Lucy. I'm only on row 40, so a loooooooooong way to go yet. How many rows did you end up doing??
Can't wait to see the 'ta-dah' pics too xx

[Simone]

Hi, Lucy.
Did you post the tutorial of this blanket? I can not to find it. :/

xoxo