Round and around by judithg

Round and around

I'm struggling to get out to take any interesting photos so I'm afraid you're stuck with domestic nonsense. I crocheted a blanket last year for a project called Sixty Million Trebles. The number reflects the number of refugees currently escaping wars and in places they don't really want to be. In order to raise enough money to get all the blankets shipped out to Syria etc they are also attempting to make the world's biggest blanket composed of 60 million treble crochet stitches or the equivalent. Some amazing ladies will stitch the hundreds of blankets together, yarn bomb somewhere significant and then unstitch it all and distribute to children in need. It took me ages crocheting my first offering so I am knitting the next one - I don't know how many trebles it will contribute to the total but it will be warm and cheerful. The work rate of some contributors to the group is mind blowing - not least that their joints are up to it!
Wow what an interesting project, I shall have to google. Much the same issue here, need more time!
January 18th, 2017  
so nice of you
January 18th, 2017  
@ruthmouch There's a Facebook group. There has been some controversy as it's year long project and some people would rather send their blankets off straight away - nothing stopping individuals doing that of course - but the ladies who are organising this are (in my opinion) getting a much greater number of blankets made in the long run.
January 18th, 2017  
I like this, it makes a change from frosty landscapes and outdoor photos too. Well done you for crocheting for such a good cause....
January 18th, 2017  
Great project. I've never got the hang of crochet. Knitting's the way to go. ;)
January 18th, 2017  
@humphreyhippo YouTube videos!
January 18th, 2017  
@judithg Ha! I've tried crochet so many times and I never get past the simple chain.
January 18th, 2017  
@humphreyhippo actually not you tube - this has the best tutorials ever! Before this I had a lot of loops!! http://www.cherryheart.co.uk/p/spice-of-life-blanket.html?m=1
January 18th, 2017  
Sounds like a great cause
January 18th, 2017  
Nice close up! I like the idea of your project.
January 18th, 2017  
What a wonderful project and a fun photo to remember it by!
January 18th, 2017  
I can't crochet either but I thought this looked more like knitting so I know nothing! You are a trouper Judith! Makes an interesting subject too!
January 18th, 2017  
a lovely and warm story to accompany your image judith
January 18th, 2017  
I love all the ways that people find to give of themselves to those who are in need, whether next door or on the other side of the world.
January 19th, 2017  
Neat shot, details
January 19th, 2017  
What a wonderful thing you do!! Love the colours
January 19th, 2017  
What a wonderful project. Your crocheting is beautiful. Wish I crocheted. I knit and love to do it. Haven't done any for awhile but keep thinking I'll find a project I want to do....
January 19th, 2017  
Good for you. I haven't done any knitting for ages. My daughter is a keen crocheter and currently making a baby blanket for her friend xx
January 19th, 2017  
Great project. Can't crochet but would love to be able to
January 19th, 2017  
I am determined to learn how to crochet.
January 21st, 2017  
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