I had plans for this weekend – some clearing up in the garden, cleaning the interior of the limery and general outdoor sorting out. However, Saturday morning dawned with my nose running like a small stream and frequent fits of sneezing. Plus, outdoors it was raining.
So Mr Snail lit the fire and made me frequent cups of tea and I snuggled up on the sofa with a crochet hook, a box of wool and a pattern. You may remember some months ago I mentioned my plans to make a Sophie’s Universe blanket out of 100% British wool. At the time, I shared this preliminary picture:
all set to go
I had made a little start on the project on Friday night, so I began with this on Saturday morning:
part 1
By Saturday afternoon, I’d drunk a lot of tea and got this far…
progress
It was too dark to photograph my work when I went to bed, but before the light fades today, this is the current state of play:
part 3 completed
So, the garden may still be awaiting my attention, but I’m not so sneezy and I have had a very creative weekend.
-oOo-
The wool is a combination of Cambrian Mountains Wool, WoolyKnit Blue faced Leicester and West Yorkshire Spinners Bluefaced Leicester (yes Woolyknit write it as two words and WYS as one).
The Snail of Happiness 
Ann Pole
/ November 5, 2017Such creativity when you are all sneezy. Well done Mr SoH for looking after you and you for starting on what looks like a beautiful blanket. Today saw the completion of a bit of crazy paving that we’ve been meaning to do for ages. Yes, I will photograph it when dry and write a bit about it, and I know I still owe you a bit about the Peach House. How many words is a good size? Incl photos I assume? Get well soon, and enjoy your book when it arrives. XXX
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The Snail of Happiness
/ November 5, 2017I’m feeling better today than yesterday, so hopefully I will be completely recovered by tomorrow… in time for work… hhmmm.
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nanacathy2
/ November 5, 2017A lovely way to spend a sneezy weekend. Get well soon.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ November 5, 2017at least I feel I’ve achieved something, rather than sitting about feeling sorry for myself (and the garden!)
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Nice Piece of Work
/ November 5, 2017Hope you are feeling a bit better by now. Lots of liquids and lots of rest 🙂
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Wild Daffodil
/ November 5, 2017You’ve started!
It looks beautiful, just your colours. I’m really going to enjoy watching your progress. I expect you know there is a Sophie’s Universe group on FB. I belong, I love seeing how different colours make the pattern look. Do hope the sneezles are retreating swiftly.
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iamsimplyhooked
/ November 5, 2017This looks wonderful. I was really hoping you would share your progress with us. It is certainly a silver lining to feeling poorly. Get well soon!
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katythenightowl
/ November 5, 2017Hope the cold gets better quickly for you, Jan 🙂
I bought my Sophie book ages ago, and still haven’t made a start on it, so it’ll be nice to see your one progressing, while I procrastinate 🙂
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coppicelearner
/ November 5, 2017Glad to hear you are feeling better. The blanket looks great and the garden will still be there next weekend.
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thecontentedcrafter
/ November 5, 2017Your colour choices have not suffered due to having a cold – it is already looking most attractive! I’ve always wanted to make one of these things – have I said that before I wonder 🙂 Maybe you will inspire me to finally commit.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ November 5, 2017It’s rather a lovely pattern – so well written and easy to follow.
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Murtagh's Meadow
/ November 5, 2017Beautiful. Hope you are feeling much better soon.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ November 5, 2017I think two days in the warm without exerting myself has done the trick… just in time for work tomorrow!
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Catherine
/ November 5, 2017I hope you are feeling better. It sounds like you’ve had a very good nurse! You’ve made great progress too 😊
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The Snail of Happiness
/ November 5, 2017I didn’t have to make a cup of tea all weekend – what more could I wish for?
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Mags
/ November 5, 2017I love the Sophie CALs. It’s my plan to make one some day. Well done on being productive, even when ill!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ November 5, 2017It was really nice to have an excuse to spend two days crocheting… even having a cold can be a positive!
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katechiconi
/ November 5, 2017That’s lovely, like a deep purple pansy with white bits. OK, not very eloquent, but you get the idea. Poor Snail, I hope you’ll be feeling better very soon, but at least you put the sneezy downtime to good use.
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davidprosser
/ November 6, 2017Obviously downtime means nothing to you. Tat’s a really pretty pattern and colour choices,
xxx Massive Hugs xxx
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The Snail of Happiness
/ November 6, 2017The hooking took my mind off the sneezing and snuffling, so it was a win-win situation. Sadly, the garden still needs sorting out.
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KerryCan
/ November 6, 2017That’s so pretty! How large will it end up being?
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The Snail of Happiness
/ November 6, 2017I think the pattern will make it about 4-5 feet square, but I will probably make it bigger… I have plenty of yarn.
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redappleyarn
/ November 7, 2017So Sorry…. I’ve had it too…There is a down side of being with real people!!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ November 7, 2017I knew there was a reason to only socialise online!
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painterwrite
/ November 8, 2017I love the color combinations! Will the finished blanket be round or does it get squared off at some point?
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The Snail of Happiness
/ November 9, 2017It becomes square eventually, which I think makes it more useful.
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painterwrite
/ November 9, 2017Unless you were making a blanket for a turtle 🤔
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The Snail of Happiness
/ November 9, 2017I will take that into account if I ever get asked to make such a thing!
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Emma
/ November 24, 2017Those colours are wonderful 😍
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