The Melburnian coldsnap is definitely on its way - and as I have now caught my SECOND cold this Autumn I quickly came to thinking that the ONLY solution is a big fat WOOLLY blanket, complete with the predisposition to fatten oneself for hibernation on bowls of Pumpkin Soup and an endless supply of Tea.
Here's the first of many granny squares to come (I'll need around FORTY for the blanket), which uses only recycled yarns, that I have purchased from op shops, jumble sales or re-claimed from old garments. I do just LOVE working with materials this way, NEVER knowing what i'll turn up in the next op shop, it keeps it mysterious and makes for an interesting piece.
I must admit I keep having visions of this blanket, quite casually inviting me to snuggle under it and fall asleep on the couch infront of the TV. After the cup of cocoa of course..
Ah, the things we associate with a good blanket - they really do have quite a presence in our lives when you think of it.
From making forts and secret dens, to rolling up our siblings or being there to hide under, for relaxing on, to go camping with, to have picnics on and to wrap ourselves up in....blankets are always there.
