Jollying to the Sea

Today I've been going through the familiar routine of getting myself, the house, the animals and the rest of the family ready for a week away. I point blank refuse to get stressed by the volume of chores involved, even though the feeling sits there like a heavy pebble. Instead I've been calmly pottering about the house gathering together an assortment of coats, footwear, blankets, picnic and beach paraphernalia, clothing (oh so many layers of clothing, for all possible eventualities of temperature and humidity), toys, books, gadgets, magazines, refreshments, and of course yarn. On a whim this morning, I went into my studio and unearthed this collection of Stylecraft Special DK, a blanket pack that I put together over a year ago now. This yarn has been sat on my studio shelf, waiting for me to hook it into a coastal colour story.

A Coastal Blanket just has to be rippled, no question, and this morning I joyfully set out on this new blanket journey. Oh how I love to ripple! I can't wait to get going with these cool shades of blue and green, and with any luck (c'mon weather, play nice!) I will be sat on the beach next week with the sound of the waves in my ears as I crochet. Here's hoping.

I haven't packed my clothes yet (4pm, we leave in two hours), but I have assembled my Leisure Activity Kit. Two of my most favourite magazines which I haven't even peeked in yet (such restraint), a new book to lose myself in and some essential Easter snacking material. I am all set for a week of pleasure seeking.

Tomorrow morning, no matter what the weather throws us, we are going to the beach for breakfast. Here to be precise. I've promised the Little People that they can eat ice cream for breakfast, and I think I might possibly eat carrot cake washed down with several mugs of frothy caffeine.

I love love love jollying to Dorset so much, yipppeeeee for a week of sea breezes and family fun! See you when I get back ♥

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ps above mosaic from Dorset Easter 2012 x

Comments

[Julie Holder]

Hi Lucy, just wondering if you have listed the colours used in your coastal ripple, gorgeous colours!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kim]

Can you post the colors used in your sea side ripple?

[Debbie Moss]

Never been to Dorset! But always wanted too.
Have a lovely time! :)

[Kelley Hartsell]

I'd love to know which colors are in that yarn stash! Blue and green and other water looking colors are my favorite. I also have a sister who lives at the beach and it would be so much fun to make her an afghan in beachy colors like you are showing. Would you be so kind as to share the color names?

[Sonia Petitpoint]

Have a lovely break ! Your new blanket will be gorgeous !

[Mema]

Have a great week Lucy, may the sun shine all the time! Did you know that you have a link on the Deramores Blog?? http://www.deramores.com/blog/easter-knits?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=09-04-14-Blog-UK and scroll down the page (to just underneath the bunnies) to find a little flower wreath and a link to you!!

Mema

[Julia]

Lovely blog. Thank you very much for an interesting life! Your knitting is a fairy tale.

[Lesley Caffull]

Would love a list of your seaside colours; wouldn't mind a blanket in those colours myself.

lesley

[millie]

I just love how even your crochet project is right on theme! Nice beachy colours and waves. Your blog is such a delight. I'd love to go to that cafe. Enjoy!

[Wendy]

Sounds wonderful! Your 'activity pack' made me smile. My Mum used to do that for my brother and I when we went away. We always had new colouring pens, pads and activity / colouring books. To this day I do something similar for myself, plus yarn of course. Alas my boys don't share the same excitement for stationery!

[friv]

Oh Yes! I'm glad I found your article today. I recommend it to everyone .. Thank you for your work!

[Mitsa Xida]

Have fun!++

[Tara]

Have a wonderful seaside holiday!

[Michelle]

I hope you have a lovely break! Those blues and greens are gorgeous!

[Kat]

Love the color selection, very much! Have a great time away.

[Josie]

Hi Lucy!

Have fun at the coast in your Connievan! I was just frantic searching for a way to contact you on the day you posted this post because I had a veeeeery urgent question/request. I can't find an other way to contact then replying on your post and because you already mentioned IT yourself in this post I don't feel onerous at all to ask you if you an to tell us the recipe of that yummie looking carrot cake of yours! :)

[Miriam]

*loved*

[Miriam]

Yay! We shall be next door neighbours but one for the next week - we're in Fowey, Cornwall!!

My project for the holidays is my second attic24 yarn bag - just lived hooking up the first one.

Funnily enough, I was just thinking about a similar colour combo this morning in the shower when I saw the packaging (http://www.radox.co.uk/products/shower/for-men) of the shower gel! I love how the blue makes the lime green even more zingy!

I look forward to seeing your progress. Have a fab holiday!

X

[Anne]

Have a wonderful time by the sea! And enjoy your yarn-play - looking forward to see the finished blanket!

Take care,
Anne
http://crochetbetweentwoworlds.blogspot.de

[Marion]

Welcome to the South West. Hope the weather improves for you all. Have a happy holiday.

[Morag macpherson]

Have a fab time. Im very excited to see the progress on your return. I have a suspicion it will be fabulous!!

[Sally]

I spent a lovely week hooking in Westbay in an apartment overlooking the sea, October halfterm, remember the storms? We had breakfast at the watch house!
Try Rachel's for best fish and chips... A little beach hut kiosk in the harbour!!!! Yummy 😊

[Chloe Petit]

How joyous! I live by the sea in Worthing already but am unfortunately stuck to minimal movements at the moment due to being 6 days post back op. However, those minimal movements obviously can include crochet! Hurrah! However, I don't have all of those lovely seaside coloured yarns.. boo.... Have a great time and thanks for your fabulous inspiration - I have mentioned you on my FB page (alongside projects of yours that I have completed) as I am sure many others have too, Chloe :-)

[Silly Little Sheep]

I am SO envious!! What a great time you have ahead of you! Beautiful pictures and the café looks perfect, too! Enjoy your holidays! :)

[Evi]

In Greece we celebrate Easter a week later so my EAster holiday have to wait just a little bit more. Enjoy your time in Dorset! I find it so exciting that you go on holiday with your caravan! I wish I could do something like that. Have a great great time!!! (looking forward to your lovely pictures!) xx