Sunday 24 January 2016

YIPPEE IT's DONE

I am so glad my baby shawl is done.
I have been working hard on a long lost UFO and crochet project. Luckily it is a project that I will be gifting very soon. 
Look, it's finished..... And it's beautiful

It took me 3 hours to get round each of the last 14 rows. Yes, I did 14 rounds to use up all the yarn. Why have left overs. That's a lot of crochet.. The plain centre took 3 balls and the outside lacy edge took 3 balls. As I was working on the last round I was wondering if there was enough yarn. I was getting closer to the end and worrying a bit. Yes, there was enough.
Look how much of the ball was left. Not even enough for a pair of mittens so I am one happy nan.
14 rounds of lacy edge took 3 hours each round. Not much left over yarn...

I can't wait to see a little baby girl laying on this.....
On the lavender bush waiting for baby to be born

Linking with SLOW STITCHING SUNDAY even though mine is crochet.
I think it is a great OPAM too.

16 comments:

Annie said...

That is amazing Jo. One lucky baby to receive it. Love your work.xx

kiwikid said...

That is so beautiful Jo!! Well done one fantastic finish!!

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

That is stunning xx

Melody said...

so beautiful, i look forward to seeing a picture of a little baby snuggled up in it.

Michelle Ridgway said...

Oh my....simply gorgeous Jo! How special xx

Maria said...

Oh Jo that shawl is just gorgeous. Hope you post a photo of the baby on it...

Ellen said...

Really lovely Jo. Lots of time and love went into making it!

Kate said...

Beautifully done! Congrats on the finish!

Anonymous said...

Hi Jo ,wow i love this gorgeous blanket,you are such a clever chicky xx

Binsa said...

Hi Jo, I love the shawl gorgeous, regards ofaigh

Cheryl said...

A lot of work Jo, but stunning

elliek said...

It looks beautiful Jo. Lucky baby

Chris of UK City Crafter said...

This is lovely, a little baby is going to be very snugly warm and cosy wrapped in this.

Quilter Kathy said...

That is beautiful to welcome a new baby!
You really squeaked by on the yarn!!!

Narelle said...

Congratulations on your gorgeous finish!

Jindi's Cottage said...

Beautiful Jo...the perfect lacy edging...