When the ombre yarn was all used up, it was hard to find it in the craft stores. When I did find it some time later, it was a slightly thicker yarn and it had a different feel to it. It lost that little bit of sheen to it and was duller. The multi-colors were almost similar.
I didn't think it would work, so the project was stashed. I felt this year to go back and complete some of these projects and hopefully would look alright.
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| Striped Basket Weave Blanket |
The new ombre colorations blended together well when crocheted, and to the untrained eye, you wouldn't know the difference on the last few diagonals. The ombre was used as a simple border in single crochet for 3 rounds, alternating direction to prevent that dreaded "edge rolling". A simple edging gives stability to the edge, and it doesn't distract from the pattern of the blanket.
It worked out better than good.
This adorable blanket is luxuriously soft, and the large size will bundle a baby with warmth.
Accomplishment, and a successful project, gives a boost of confidence to continue on the journey to resurrect those "old projects" that are stashed away. They are jewels and treasures.
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