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Thursday Morning Crochet Alongs
February 01, 2024

Thursday Morning Crochet Alongs

It's almost a year since we started the "Coronation Keepsake Blanket Crochet Along" and the group is still going strong.  Since that first blanket we have worked on the King Cole "Rooms with a View" project followed by West Yorkshire Spinners' "Lapland Blanket".

Now we are embarking on "Fruit Garden" by Jane Crowfoot (free pattern on the Stylecraft website).  Here's what I achieved today:

Fruit Garden square 1 (partial)

And here's a view of the full blanket:

Fruit Garden Blanket by Jane Crowfoot and Stylecraft

Given that we've made so many blankets over the last 11 months, it's not certain that we'll all actually make a blanket, but the motifs are so beautiful and so versatile we're diving in anyway.  I'm hoping I'll make a lap blanket or maybe a wallhanging.  Others I know want to make a tote bag.  The beauty of this design is that you can make it into whatever you desire.

The Crochet Along group meets every Thursday from 10:30am to 12:30pm.  Cost is £3 to cover tea and coffee and heating.  There's just one rule: you have to work on crochet (we have general Craft and Chatters on Fridays - see our home page).  We'd love to have you join us. It's a wonderfully supportive group, with us all helping each other through the ups and downs of the process.

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Coronation Keepsake Blanket Crochet Along
February 15, 2023

Coronation Keepsake Blanket Crochet Along

Join us to make this beautiful crocheted Coronation Keepsake Blanket, designed by Anita of Made by Anita.  It contains a host of motifs inspired by King Charles' interests, the Crown Jewels and much more.

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Bargello Crochet Blanket Make-Along and Resources for New Knitters
February 22, 2021

Bargello Crochet Blanket Make-Along and Resources for New Knitters

Two of our favourite suppliers have come up with some fabulous ideas this month.

Stylecraft are highlighting a fabulous Crochet throw, while King Cole have been publishing some resources for new knitters.

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