Happy New Year! Today marks the start of the new year and my blanket KCAL (knit and crochet along). Are you casting on something new, or are you picking up a project that’s been languishing? Let me know!

I’m making the Triangulum blanket first. Each triangle is a different day in 2021. They each have a grey border, then the internal triangles show the hottest and coldest daily temps.

Join in the fun using #AYYKCAL23 #AYYKAL23 and/or #AYYCAL23 to make your toots findable

I’ve had a little break from finding new blanket patterns… partly cos I’ve had Covid and have been knackered, but also cos I now have three on my list (complete with yarn bought) to make next year and I seem to be unable to avoid temptation when I’m tired 🤣

I’ve taken advantage of being bed bound and cast on my Triangulum temperature blanket early (WIPs are allowed). Will you be joining me for the #AYYKCAL23 ? Officially starting on 1st Jan

#AYYKAL23 #AYYCAL23 #Knitting @knitting @fibrearts

I’ve had a little break from finding new blanket patterns… partly cos I’ve had Covid and have been knackered, but also cos I now have three on my list (complete with yarn bought) to make next year and I seem to be unable to avoid temptation when I’m tired 🤣

I’ve taken advantage of being bed bound and cast on my Triangulum temperature blanket early (WIPs are allowed). Will you be joining me for the #AYYKCAL23 ? Officially starting on 1st Jan

#AYYKAL23 #AYYCAL23 #Knitting @knitting @fibrearts

On my hunt today I found two gorgeous baby blankets. Both use two different coloured yarns in differing ways to stunning effect. The first, Go To Baby Shower Blanket by Marly Bird holds two different coloured yarns together whilst crocheting, giving a marled effect. The second is knit on the diagonal in My Favourite Baby Blanket by Alicia DeHart. She uses two colour fading yarns in alternate stripes to get this lovely blended striped blanket.

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On my hunt today I found two gorgeous baby blankets. Both use two different coloured yarns in differing ways to stunning effect. The first, Go To Baby Shower Blanket by Marly Bird holds two different coloured yarns together whilst crocheting, giving a marled effect. The second is knit on the diagonal in My Favourite Baby Blanket by Alicia DeHart. She uses two colour fading yarns in alternate stripes to get this lovely blended striped blanket.

#AYYKCAL23 #AYYKAL23 #AYYCAL23 #crochet #knitting

Recently I showed you Persian Dreams, a blanket made of knitted colourwork hexagons. Today I found something similar and equally beautiful, but crocheted. So if hooks are more your thing, but you want to make a colourwork blanket of hexagons, feast your eyes (and yarn) on this! Coral Story Blanket by Lilla Bjorn Crochet available on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/802245024/ #OffRav #AYYKCAL23 #AYYCAL23 #Crochet #Blanket #CrochetBlanket @crochet @yarn

Recently I showed you Persian Dreams, a blanket made of knitted colourwork hexagons. Today I found something similar and equally beautiful, but crocheted. So if hooks are more your thing, but you want to make a colourwork blanket of hexagons, feast your eyes (and yarn) on this! Coral Story Blanket by Lilla Bjorn Crochet available on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/802245024/ #OffRav #AYYKCAL23 #AYYCAL23 #Crochet #Blanket #CrochetBlanket @crochet @yarn

The sun has finally been shining in my neck of the woods. Though it’s been icy cold. This Old Forge blanket is the perfect thing to make on such a day. The sun emblem mirrors the weather, and just look at those warm yellows/burnt oranges against the grey for a stunning and warming contrast. Stephen West has done it again with this pattern!

#AYYKCAL23 #AYYKAL23 #AYYCAL23 #Knitting #Crochet #BlanketKnitting #HumansThatYarn

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The sun has finally been shining in my neck of the woods. Though it’s been icy cold. This Old Forge blanket is the perfect thing to make on such a day. The sun emblem mirrors the weather, and just look at those warm yellows/burnt oranges against the grey for a stunning and warming contrast. Stephen West has done it again with this pattern!

#AYYKCAL23 #AYYKAL23 #AYYCAL23 #Knitting #Crochet #BlanketKnitting #HumansThatYarn

@knitting @crochet

I’ve got a cute and fun offering for todays blanket: Zookeeper’s Blanket by Justine Walley. You could have the whole menagerie or cherry pick your favourite faces. I especially like the jelly fish! Which is your favourite? #AYYKCAL23 #AYYCAL23 #crochet @crochet #knitting @knitting #crocheted #crocheting

I’ve got a cute and fun offering for todays blanket: Zookeeper’s Blanket by Justine Walley. You could have the whole menagerie or cherry pick your favourite faces. I especially like the jelly fish! Which is your favourite? #AYYKCAL23 #AYYCAL23 #crochet @crochet #knitting @knitting #crocheted #crocheting

Would you like some bright colored to cheer up the dark days? How about these two blankets? Double Vision is two color held double for each square and Hue Shift Afghan is two colors in alternating stripes within each mittens square. Both create a beautiful rainbow palette. #AYYKCAL23 #AYYKAL23 #AYYCAL23 #Knitting #Crochet @knitting @crochet

Would you like some bright colours to cheer up the dark days? How about these two blankets? Double Vision is two colours held double for each square and Hue Shift Afghan is two colours in alternating stripes within each mitred square. Both create a beautiful rainbow palette. #AYYKCAL23 #AYYKAL23 #AYYCAL23 #Knitting #Crochet @knitting @crochet

Edited to correct spelling mistakes and autocorrects 🤦‍♀️

Have you ever tried mosaic crochet? I’ve not had a go at it yet - but the effects are stunning! Look at this blanket by Tinna. It’s called Azul and you can get the pattern here https://alexanderjarl.myshopify.com/products/azul-digital-pattern #AYYCAL23 #AYYKCAL23 #AYYKAL23

Have you ever tried mosaic crochet? I’ve not had a go at it yet - but the effects are stunning! Look at this blanket by Tinna. It’s called Azul and you can get the pattern here https://alexanderjarl.myshopify.com/products/azul-digital-pattern #AYYCAL23 #AYYKCAL23 #AYYKAL23 @crochet @knitting

I’ve just discovered you can follow hashtags on Mastodon, so why not follow #AYYKCAL23 #AYYKAL23 and/or #AYYCAL23 for daily doses of blanket inspiration and to join in the Knit/Crochet Along starting on 1st Jan!

I’m going to be making the Triangulum Blanket by Ellie Jones using Scheepjes Colour Crafter yarn.

I’ve just discovered you can follow hashtags on Mastodon, so why not follow #AYYKCAL23 #AYYKAL23 and/or #AYYCAL23 for daily doses of blanket inspiration and to join in the Knit/Crochet Along starting on 1st Jan!

I’m going to be making the Triangulum Blanket by Ellie Jones using Scheepjes Colour Crafter yarn.

This one’s a super squishy blanket: garter stitch and Aran weight yarn so it’ll knit up quickly. Inspired by the traditional log cabin blanket, this has slight twist in that there are mitred squares in each corner. I imagine this would keep you super snuggly whilst you knit! Log Cabin-ish by @EverydayKnitter #AYYKCAL23 #AYYKAL23 #AYYCAL23 #Knitting #crochet @knitting @crochet @yarn

Here’s the next blanket pattern, knitted this time. It’s called Persian Dreams (by Jenise Hope) and it’s been in mine for a good few years now! It looks beautiful with either a white or a black background. I think the black makes it look like stained glass windows. I’m really hoping I can make one of these this year too. I’ve now collected enough yarn to make it, though I’ll need to dye up some black. #AYYKCAL23 #AYYKAL23 #AYYCAL23 @knitting @yarn @crochet #Knitting

Here’s the next blanket pattern, knitted this time. It’s called Persian Dreams (by Jenise Hope) and it’s been in mine for a good few years now! It looks beautiful with either a white or a black background. I think the black makes it look like stained glass windows. I’m really hoping I can make one of these this year too. I’ve now collected enough yarn to make it, though I’ll need to dye up some black. #AYYKCAL23 #AYYKAL23 #AYYCAL23 @knitting @yarn @crochet #Knitting