Bavarian Crochet (aka Wooleater) Blanket

I started this child's blanket quite some time ago (see its first post here).  Somehow it got put aside and forgotten.  I have rediscovered it and am trying to make some progress.  This is my current favorite take along project when visiting Dad. It is simple and repetitive and gives me something to do when he dozes off.

The idea is a rainbow blanket. I started with pinks, then moved into  purples, blues etc.  My goal was to only use the yarn I already had and not buy anymore! I have kept to that, more or less. I think, to date, I have only purchased two new skeins of yarn.  Now that's self control!

What is fascinating is how each new round of color or color family changes the entire look of the blanket and certainly how I perceive it.  Each time that  happens I go through the process of arguing with myself about whether to add more colors or stick solely the palette I've already developed.

I absolutely loved the pink, purple and blues together. I thought that perhaps I should just scrap the rainbow idea and repeat just these color rounds several more times.

But I decided to add the greens...

Wow! I loved the addition of the greens!

I was so happy that I decided to push ahead and add the greens.  I loved this even more than just the pinks, purples and blues.  Loved it sooo much I thought I should scrap the rainbow idea and

 repeat out only the pink to green palette.  I had pretty much decided to stick to this palette until I did some color experimenting...

Hmmmm... not bad.  I texted the photo to Carol and she agreed that I should forge ahead...

Wow!  Love how the yellow looks against the greens. Maybe I should stop right there...And so the argument, and, ultimately, the crochet continued...

The yellow and golds have totally changed the look of the blanket.  I began to feel a bit queazy...Did I like it as much as before... only finishing it will tell.  So its time to transition into orange.

Next,  into the reds...

Peace,

Cynthia

Wool-Eater Progress

Not too much progress this week.  The rounds are getting longer to get around!

Wool-Eater Progress

Here's the progress on my Wool-Eater blanket for this week!  Three more rounds of color. The round that looks like white is actually a light pink.  I'm having trouble capturing it well with the camera.

My Wool-Eater's evolution to date:

Wool-Eater Progress

I added two more color rounds to my Wool-eater blanket, light pink and red.  My plan, at this moment, is to work my way through the color spectrum, going from the pink and reds into purples, then blues, then greens and maybe yellow and orange.  But I am attracted to the idea of a punch of an orange right now...what to do...what to do...  Hopefully I'll have some time to experiment after the laundry is folded, the dishes done and before Daniel gets home and homework time begins.

Wool-Eater Link

Mayke's Blanket

                    

Well Mayke, if mommy is reading this post, this is the beginnings of your blanket!  My hubby, your Oom  (uncle, in Dutch)  Bobby was so thrilled to finally meet you on his visit to Holland last month that he asked me if I could make a blanket for you.  Of course!  I am hoping that it will be finished in time for Oma Joyce to bring along with her on her visit in April. I wish I could hand deliver it myself and also get to meet you, but that is not possible right now.

I decided to join in the Wool-Eater  Blanket  2012 CAL at Sarah London's blog. I'm a few weeks late but that doesn't really matter does it?  I love the texture of this blanket, and viewing the photos of all the participants has been so inspiring!

Last week was my birthday and I have to say that I had such a lovely day with friends and family.  What a blessing they all are to me!

After teaching my one class in the morning (the kids were all very sweet with their birthday wishes) I had a lovely breakfast with friends and a nice visit with Dad. He really is beyond knowing that it's my birthday, but that's OK, I'm still his little girl and he's still my Daddy.  I returned home to a lovely tea put together by my daughter Eva.  The cake in front is ontbijtkoek, a Dutch breakfast bread which I love and my friend Lois made for me.  Before I knew it Olivia and Daniel were home from school and joined in our little tea. Carol stopped over and more tea and cake was had by all.  Then it was time to make sure Daniel was packed  and ready for his weekend camping trip. My wonderful day ended with dinner  out  and much shared laughter.  The only downer of the day - doggie Luther ate the delicious hunk of ontbijtkoek I was saving on the tea tray for later.  Bad Dog!  But I can't really blame him because it really is so yummy!