Since I started working on my granny stripe blanket (to use up the yarn I’ve already got…) I’ve been hankering after making another one. Yes, I know, I haven’t finished this one yet.
But yes, I’ve been completely preoccupied over the past few days with the idea of a new blanket. With posh yarn (i.e. not cheap acrylic). Proper yarn.
So… after pestering forumites online, and browsing various online yarn stores, I gave in and went to John Lewis to see what they had.
Don’t worry, I was accompanied by a Responsible Adult: Matt came with me to keep an eye on what I bought, and to say things like “that’s £6.79 per skein, put it back…”
It was a good idea going with Matt, it really was. Not only did he help keep my spending within reason he also got to choose some of the colours. Quite important as this blanket will be living at his flat once it’s finished.
Do you want to see the yarn? I bet you do…
1st row (left to right):
- Rowan Pure Wool DK – 111 (navy)
- Rowan Pure Wool DK – 032 (gilt)
- Rowan Pure Wool 4ply – 450 (eau de nil)
2nd row (left to right):
- Rowan Pure Wool 4ply – 457 (quarry tile)
- Rowan Pure Wool DK – 042 (dahlia)
- Rowan Pure Wool DK – 028 (raspberry)
3rd row (left to right):
- Rowan Pure Wool 4ply – 426 (hyacinth)
- Rowan Pure Wool 4ply – 419 (avocado)
- Rowan Pure Wool 4Ply – 433 (honey)
4th row (left to right):
- Rowan Pure Wool DK – 023 (shamrock)
- Rowan Pure Wool 4ply- 456 (framboise)
- Rowan Pure Wool DK – 006 (pier)
5th row (left to right):
- Rowan Pure Wool DK – 002 (shale)
- Rowan Pure Wool 4ply – 436 (kiss)
- Rowan Pure Wool DK – 037 (port)
I can’t wait to start work on this blanket! I must be good though and finish the current one first…
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