It's time for the first Gifted Gorgeousness post of 2020. The brainchild of Jo over at Serendipitous Stitching which has been running for a while now
A post to share anything that you have gifted to others or that has been gifted to you.
Since I knitted my first pair of socks (back in 2012 I think it was), I've amassed quite a collection of sock wool oddments. Lots of the socks have been knitted and given as gifts and some of the wool used was sent to me by knitters who having tried to knit them, given up and passed on their unused wool.
Over the Christmas holidays I got all the leftovers together and made a start on a large granny square lap blanket. Every single little ball used up and a border added a couple of evenings ago here it is completed. My first finish of the new year.
No plan of what colour to add when, just dip into the basket and grab another ball randomly.
It's turned out really nice and DH is loving having it across his legs to keep him warm and cosy especially in the recent nasty stormy weather we have been having the past couple of days.
A lovely surprise envelope arrived last weekend. Justine kindly sent some unwanted stash for our craft groups. There are a wide variety of people who come along, some just want the company, others are there to learn a new skill. These goodies will be put to good use by the members. Thank you Justine for your kindness.
What's in your GG post this month? I'll come and have a look if you are in the link-up on Jo's blog. If you have not taken part before, pop along and read all about it and see if you would like to join us.
Love and blessings
Julie
Julie, I love your pretty lap blanket. The colors are wonderful and I bet you feel cozy under it. Great job as always.
ReplyDeleteThat was so nice of Justine to pass on all of those goodies for others. Hope 2020' is going well for you. RJ@stitchingfriendsforever
Lovely blanket Julie , my hubby always has his blanket in the winter months he feels the cold.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet of Justine , enjoy your goodies.
Such a pretty blanket your random selection of colours has paid off and I bet it is cosy and warm too:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous blanket, and I bet it holds so many memories of the socks you've knit in the past. It's a great way to use up your leftovers. What a lovely parcel received from Justine, some people are so kind and generous too.
ReplyDeleteWow Julie, that blanket is fabulous. I can't believe you've done all that since Christmas
ReplyDeleteI've seen a lot of these blankets showing up, lots of people want to use up every last scrap of their sock yarn:-) It looks lovely and cosy. Justine is very generous.
ReplyDeleteI love your lap blanket. It will bring joy to the lucky user.
ReplyDeleteOh I love the colors in the blanket. Just beautiful. Lovely charts. Look at those cute animals. What a sweet gift from Justine.
ReplyDeleteOh that lap blanket is wonderful! How kind of Justine!
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely Julie, so effective and much better than a bag of leftovers.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking part in GG this month. I love the idea of using all the leftovers to make a lovely blanket.
ReplyDeleteIt was very kind of Justine to send all those crafty items too.
I love your lap blanket - the colours turned out just perfectly, didn't they?
ReplyDeleteThe blanket is gorgeous and what a fantastic way of using up your leftover yarn. Perfect for these cold winter evenings. X
ReplyDeleteLove your blanket made from your leftover yarn, Julie. It reminds me a lot of one my grandmother had and now I'm wondering if she used leftovers, too. Such a generous gift of crafty goodness from Justine! I know every item will be used and appreciated. Hope you are enjoying a relaxing weekend ♥
ReplyDeleteLove that blanket. It is so retro! x
ReplyDeleteWowser that blanket is amazing, it must have taken a while doing those rounds.. it's amazing.
ReplyDeleteExcellent lap blanket, that is such a good use. I'm collecting leftover sock yarn, so will have to think of something similar soon.
ReplyDeleteThat blanket looks lovely …
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I love your blanket! I'm lucky to have a couple my Mom made before she couldn't make any more.
ReplyDeleteHow kind of Justine to share with your group, plenty to choose from!