Hello my Sunny Hookers! Sorry for being a little late to the Attic with Part 9 today, we've been out soaking up some much needed sunshine and (dry) fresh air this morning after so many days cooped up sheltering from the rain and floods. We attempted our annual Boxing Day visit to my lovely in-laws yesterday but had to turn back as the road into the town was under water and not passable in the car. It's been terrible to witness such devastation in our local area, so many homes and buildings damaged by overflowing rivers and rapidly rising flood water. I've been glad of some gentle, colourful hooky these past few days, I often wonder what do other folk do when they need to occupy their hands and minds in order to find peace and relaxation? Crochet is such a fabulous feel-good thing to pass the time with, it has magical therapeutic properties and I truly love it for that.
So here we are with part 9 of the Sunny CAL, time to crochet up the last two squares of this blanket.......eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep! So exciting to be almost there with these squares! I am itching to begin the joining process but I confess that I've still got rather a lot of ends to darn in first. For that reason, I'm going to give us all two weeks now before we begin the joining and border, enough time to tidy everything up and make sure all squares are nicely blocked and ready for joining. Part 10 will be on Sunday 10th January.
SQUARE 15 (pattern HERE)
♥ 1.Spice ♥ 2. Sage ♥ 3. Petrol ♥ 4. Magenta ♥
♥ 5. Lipstick ♥ 6. Lime ♥ 7. Meadow ♥ 8. Shrimp ♥
♥ 9. Plum ♥ 10. Wisteria ♥ 11. Aster ♥ 12. Claret ♥
♥ 13. Fondant ♥ 14. Violet ♥15. Turquoise ♥ 16. Bright Pink ♥
SQUARE 16 (pattern HERE)
♥ 1.Petrol ♥ 2. Claret ♥ 3. Plum ♥ 4. Sage ♥
♥ 5. Aster ♥ 6. Bright Pink ♥ 7. Lipstick ♥ 8. Turquoise ♥
♥ 9. Meadow ♥ 10. Shrimp ♥ 11. Spice ♥ 12. Violet ♥
♥ 13. Lime ♥ 14. Magenta ♥15. Fondant ♥ 16. Wisteria♥
Make sure you keep your marker in place to tell you which is strip 1 - when we come to start joining the squares it'll be very important to get them all the right way up! I hope you have a really fabulous few weeks ahead and enjoy taking these Sunny colours into the start of a sparkling New Year. See you with part 10 in 2016!
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Useful links ::
♥ SUNNY YARN PACK - 18 x 100g Stylecraft Special DK.
♥ Granny Stripe Blanket pattern (includes Edging Base Round)
We are sending you love and prayers for a speedy recovery! You bring us so much joy! Take it easy and feel better soon. I've bean inspired to make some things following your patterns! I so love your color choices, they bring me giggles of pure joy! So rest and get better! Love from Brooklyn, NYC!
Posted by: Brigida Gee | January 13, 2016 at 04:31 PM
But loving it. Glad you and family safe from floods it so sad.
Posted by: jacqui | December 30, 2015 at 11:05 PM
Phew if I knew we were getting 2weeks to finish Iwwouldn't have been galloping nay racing to make squares as only got kit on 20dec as a birthday present up to 14.........he he
Posted by: jacqui | December 30, 2015 at 11:04 PM
Yippee I finally got the circle granny square down pat. Talk about doing the happy dance!!! LOL
Posted by: Robin Summers | December 29, 2015 at 10:59 PM
Lucy, thank you for all your effort. I just finished the squares, and they look so beautiful. I can't wait to join them together and add the border.
It turns out, I have quite a bit of yarn left over. Maybe half a ball each, except less for the spice color. I was thinking of using the leftovers to make a mini sunny granny stripe blanket for my niece's new baby. Could you possibly give me a sense of how much and which color yarns I need for the joining and the border? I don't need a lot of specifics. I'm just eager to get started on the baby gift, but I don't want to run out of yarn to finish the Sunny Log Cabin blanket.
Thanks.
Posted by: Becca | December 29, 2015 at 05:37 AM
I have been wondering how you are faring in the floods, we keep getting news here in NZ, do hope things haven't got worse for you and your family in Skipton. Yes I wonder what people do who don't have an inside hobby,we are very luckly, its great to keep in touch with you all who crochet and craft in the uk. Happy New year.
Posted by: Carolyn Jackson | December 29, 2015 at 03:13 AM
Have just learnt how to crochet (have been a knitter for about 10 years), and am very happy to have found your blog again. I'm going to buy the pack to make the Granny Stripe blanket - I've always wanted to make a blanket, but have never fancied knitting one. I also wanted to say that, looking through your photos, we have the same puzzle as you (the Corner Shop one) and the same owl cushion (a present from my sister-in-law)! Anyway, thanks for sharing your beautiful blog and patterns with us :) x
Posted by: Clare | December 29, 2015 at 12:36 AM
so lovelly, lively colors for a beautifull géométricalplaid:, vitaminée et si jolie couverture géométrique.
FleurBelge
Posted by: fleurbelge | December 28, 2015 at 07:12 PM
Those are such gorgeous colours, they go together so well.
So sad about all the floods especially bad at Christmas. Glad people are safe that's the main thing.
Posted by: winifred | December 28, 2015 at 06:32 PM
Good luck with the floods! Happy thoughts from Brussels!
Posted by: Laureline | December 28, 2015 at 12:23 PM
MERCI BEAUCOUP! c'est très beau et j'aime visiter votre blog...
Bonjour de France !
Posted by: Nanou | December 28, 2015 at 09:45 AM
My daughters gave me 2 packages of the coast yarn from wool warehouse so that I can make a blanket for my bed. I am so excited to start it. Still keeping watch on your weather and wishing you safety.
Posted by: Charlotte | December 27, 2015 at 09:25 PM
I am so glad to see that you and the family are okay. The remaining squares are beautiful. I hope you had a lovely Christmas. Happy New Year!
Robin in the USA
Posted by: Robin Summers | December 27, 2015 at 08:56 PM
Last Monday I ordered the Sunny blanket and just before Christmas eve the yarn was delivered in Wijchen.
Today I finished the first square , so nice all the colours.
Relaxing time.
Thank you for sharing your patterns.
Posted by: Astrid | December 27, 2015 at 08:53 PM
You are having floods and we are having fires! May we all be safe. Dora from Australia.
Posted by: Dora Berenyi | December 27, 2015 at 08:35 PM
I was pleased to read your blog this morning (in Sydney) to see you and your family are ok. The flooding around you must be dreadful. Keep safe and dry!!!
Posted by: Ann | December 27, 2015 at 08:16 PM
We've had flooding here as well(pics on Flickr)no going out Christmas day at all, driveway under water along with many roads. If this flooding keeps up, we may both need a boat! Keep dry and hook on! x
Posted by: Angela-Southern USA | December 27, 2015 at 07:20 PM
I read it in our French paper yesterday, this question of the flooding in Yorkshire, so I went to see your blog... you were speaking of a lot of rain, but the pictures of Skipton today are impressive... Wishing your area a lot of sunshine, and happy 2015 last days...
Posted by: emelire | December 27, 2015 at 06:38 PM
I did wonder what it was like where you were after seeing the fields around Skipton just before Christmas. Hope you're staying dry and everyone nearby is safe xx
Posted by: Winwick Mum | December 27, 2015 at 06:33 PM
My husband has been following the news about the floods. I can't get my head around it, houses half under water. Stay dry and carry on crocheting! Best wishes from Canada.
Posted by: Nicola | December 27, 2015 at 06:07 PM
Beautiful! The colors are so rich (AND bright as per usual!)
You are such a crochet mentor, so generous with your patterns and your verve for the hook!
Posted by: Pom Pom | December 27, 2015 at 05:52 PM
I thought as I was ready about the storms/floods that it must be near you. I'm glad you're ok! I love your blog!
Posted by: Jean Isiminger | December 27, 2015 at 05:51 PM
I've been wondering if you had escaped the floods, Lucy. Your part of Yorkshire looks particularly bad according to the reports from the EA. Stay safe and keep hooking!
Posted by: Corinne | December 27, 2015 at 05:29 PM
My lovely husband got me your Sunny pack for Christmas but I have other plans for it, one being a bright cushion for my Son's teacher when he leaves her in the summer! Just watching the floods on the news. Much love from Cornwall xx
Posted by: Lynn Walsh | December 27, 2015 at 05:19 PM
Speaking as one with a broken arm who cannot sew, knit, or crochet for relaxation at the moment....there is always the choice of curling up with a down comforter and flannel sheets and a good book. Thanks for your ray of sunshine post!
Posted by: wintunancy | December 27, 2015 at 05:13 PM