Crafty in the Med

I am here to enjoy meeting other bloggers and to share my love of craft ,mostly crochet, my thoughts and my daily happenings here in Alicante,Spain, my adopted country. I belong to a local choir because singing and music makes me happy. Flea markets and book shops are two of my favourite places to be. I read lots......sci´fi/fantasy,buried treasure, and off world adventures. I have a passion for history! I walk and walk and walk for about 10 months per year during the hot months I swim.

Saturday, 13 August 2016

August is for catching up.

Finally finished!!!  
Painters have come and gone!!!  Cleaning up finished too!!! phew..... too hot for cleaning.

I think I started this shawl about six months ago.


 


It was meant to have been a gift for my Cookie baby's grandmother ( my counterpart) who lives in Florida. However as it grew and as it got nearer to the date that my daughter and grand-daughter were going on their holiday to Florida (that was April) I began to have doubts about it and whether it would be the right sort of gift  and I turned to this instead and put the shawl to one side.

Blocking was rather awkward as my largest space available is the spare bed. As you can see I had to go down the sides too.







I actually ran out of thread so I had to forgo the last row (little trebols). I think it still looks nice.

I used a 4.00 hook and a new thread I had never used before but I will certainly use again!


It is a 3 ply cotton thread and a delight to work with.

The end results modeled by Cookie baby (aka Rebecca)

 



 I am off now to enjoy my holiday delights.....cleaning my oven....and then the pool and in that order.

keep well!!!



Amanda :-)









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12 comments:

  1. Mum13 August 2016 at 15:36

    It's a beautiful shawl and expertly modelled! Can you add - clean my oven - to your list?
    xx

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  2. linda13 August 2016 at 19:23

    It's beautiful Amanda, lovely colors, I hate housework! I hope you enjoyed cleaning the oven mine needs doing too, have a lovely weekend. :) xx

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  3. mamasmercantile13 August 2016 at 20:33

    Its beautiful, love the subtle mix of colours. I have a lot of housework to catch up on too.

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  4. Betsy14 August 2016 at 07:11

    It's gorgeous! I love those colors. It makes me feel cool, like a dip in the water. I'm so happy to have a self cleaning oven. It makes life just a bit easier. :-)
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  5. Sweet Posy Dreams15 August 2016 at 01:06

    Lovely shawl, so light and airy. Pretty colors, too.

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  6. Susan15 August 2016 at 01:50

    I love your shawl, especially the colors. How wonderful it will be to wrap in when it turns chilly, XOXO

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  7. Amy at love made my home15 August 2016 at 09:40

    I adore the shawl, and the colours you chose, most beautiful!!! xx

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  8. Chrissie15 August 2016 at 12:53

    Lovely shawl, love the colours. I think cleaning the oven must be the most hated of household chores, along with bathroom duties lol. Enjoy the pool xcx

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  9. Ashley cramp21 August 2016 at 17:50

    Amanda that is a stunner. I have been to hot even to crochet lately, today is cooler and my hook is calling......best as ever xxx

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  10. Teresa Kasner23 August 2016 at 23:30

    That turned out fabulous! The recipient is sure to wear that often. I love my shawls and can't imagine doing without one. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  11. kjsutcliffe30 August 2016 at 12:41

    that looks lovely and cool perfect for hot evenings - the colour is gorgious.

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  12. Summer6 September 2016 at 23:37

    Your shawl is so very pretty! Really wonderful job ♥

    summerdaisycottage.blogspot.com

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Thank you for your comments. I do read them and try to reply to all as well.Please keep them coming. Amanda :-)

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