This month’s ScrapHappy make is another blanket for Sixty Million Trebles.
All the yarn, except that in the border, was left over from knitting socks. This means that this entire project was worked in scrap 4-ply yarn… so it took a lot of hours and amounts to 19,812 crochet stitches (i.e. “trebles”). I wanted to frame the square nicely, so I used some wool out of my stash that was unwanted.
Originally this yarn was destined for my beekeeper’s quilt, but I got bored with that, so I’m going to convert the completed hexagons into a “beekeepers garden bench cushion” and pretty much all the rest of the scrap yarn collection went into this blanket.
This is the third of my charity blankets for this year.
I’ve been inspired to write this (and future) Scrap Happy posts by Kate, who provides links to other (mostly sewing) Scrap Happy bloggers at Tall Tales from Chiconia on the fifteenth of every month… do check them out.
The Snail of Happiness 
katechiconi
/ February 15, 2017….and WordPress is back from its unscheduled outage, just in time for me to comment on your lovely, snuggly ScrapHappy project! Now, I have a question for you. Do you know what a size Q crochet hook is, and whether they’re commonly available? Hook sizes seem to work differently here. I know it’s big, but that’s the idea. I want to make a rug for Miz Lizzie using the Husband’s old denim work jeans cut into narrow strips for yarn, and I need a size Q, apparently…
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The Snail of Happiness
/ February 15, 2017I think that’s a 16mm hook – huge but ideal for your task. I think the biggest I have is 9mm. Oversized hooks and knitting needles seem to be increasingly available, so I don’t think you’ll have any problems finding one.
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katechiconi
/ February 15, 2017Hope so. Otherwise I’ll have to carve myself one, or go and see the local woodturners club to see if they can make me something…
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Born To Organize
/ February 18, 2017They sell them here in several craft stores. I can buy one and mail it to you if you like. The big crochet seems to be a “thing” around here. It sure looks like fun: https://www.joann.com/boye-jumbo-plastic-crochet-hook-set-sizes-p16-q/14602247.html
Please let me know, Kate.
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katechiconi
/ February 18, 2017I’d LOVE a Q, which is the size I should really be using. I have several other pairs of jeans I can convert into yarn, and a bigger hook will make the work much easier 🙂 That’s so thoughtful of you, I do appreciate it!
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Born To Organize
/ February 23, 2017I’m off to the craft store today, Kate. I’ll let you know when it post it.
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katechiconi
/ February 24, 2017That’s so kind! I’m very grateful 🙂
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nanacathy2
/ February 15, 2017This is so pretty and will be so appreciated I am certain sure.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ February 15, 2017My current one has your square in it… I’ll probably completely it this weekend, but I might save it for ScrapHappy March since I have plans to make something for me from new yarn next.
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Isn't She Crafty
/ February 15, 2017Wow you must be so patient! Looks lovely, and the huge range of colours really work.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ February 15, 2017I was a bit surprised how good it looked in the end – I hope it finds a good home.
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Isn't She Crafty
/ February 15, 2017I’m sure it’ll be appreciated wherever it ends up
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Kitty
/ February 15, 2017I actually love this and it’s quite inspiring!
As I now possess a pair of reading glasses perhaps I can give crochet or knitting a real chance.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ February 15, 2017I think the key is good lighting – I cannot work in the evening without my craft light.
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Kitty
/ February 15, 2017Yeah maybe a bit of both.
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arlingwoman
/ February 16, 2017The mix of colors is really cheerful, and the frame makes it. Yes, I need good light for sewing, that’s for sure!
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davidprosser
/ February 16, 2017We’d better beware if next time you’re posting on the Ides of March Jan. That’s a very attractive blanket you’ve made.
xxx Gigantic Hugs xxx
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The Snail of Happiness
/ February 16, 2017Thank you David – it was a bit of a labour of love with such fine yarn. I hope all is well with you and your chest is better.
xxx hugs xxx
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crawcraftsbeasties
/ February 17, 2017Oh, that’s brilliant! A whole blanket made just from small odds and ends of yarn… And the colours work so well together that you’d think it was by design!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ February 17, 2017I’m quite surprised how well it worked – part of me wanted to keep it, but it’s gone now so I don’t get tempted!
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Born To Organize
/ February 18, 2017I’m just starting to crochet. I’m at the “frustrated” stage when I try to progress, so then I resume my single crochet so that I can maintain the every-import zen I am after.
I need to find a friend to sit with me for the next steps. Trying to learn from my book isn’t working.
I love that you are using all your scraps for a charity blanket. It’s such wonderful work and the piece so cheerful.
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