As a mum with a husband who works in a school, life for us very much moves in motion with the academic year. We have just had our half term break which means we all experience a shift in routine, for hubby and the kids it’s a chance for some well earned wind down time and for me it signifies less crochet time some serious adventure time. Our half term was super busy, lots of trips and experiences as well as some quieter moments too. The above shot was taken during a picnic, I spotted this beautiful blue butterfly fluttering round this bright pink flower and couldn’t resist a photo!
So here’s a little round up of what I’ve been up to recently. There was a forest walk…
a beach trip…
where I was able to try out my new crocheted beach bag.
Hubby and I enjoyed a night away without the children, something we haven’t done in a couple of years. We chose to stay in Winchester where we visited the Cathedral…
and the Great Hall…
which holds King Arthur’s Round Table (now known to date from the 13th century, but still very impressive)…
We went to the Living History Festival at the Weald and Downland Museum, a place which is very special to us. My husband and I had our marriage here 4 years ago and we visit it often, particularly when they are holding an event. We saw musketeers…
and Knights fighting…
and an amazing horse drawn fire engine…
which raced to put out a fire in a tiny wooden house…
And lastly my daughter and I enjoyed a day together on Monday, which really was so special as we don’t often have this time just the two of us. We went out for a drink, some shopping and then a picnic lunch where we did some crafting in the park together…
Such lovely memories of a super special week. I hope you’ve gained some special memories lately too.
Lots of love,
Juliet xx
Work a single treble stitch in the 5th chain from the hook, I’ve indicated above where your first stitch should be. Then work one more treble stitch in the next stitch along.
Now you are ready to work your first slanting treble stitch. Begin working this stitch in the stitch before your first treble as indicated above.
Work the first part of this stitch around your two existing trebles. This can be a bit fiddly, but just ensure you insert your hook into the chain stitch from the front (the same way you do normally) and then pull the loops loosely around your treble stitches. You are essentially working the treble stitch in the same way as normal, just pulling it around two existing trebles. You should have three loops on your hook.
Then yarn over and pull through two loops, you should have two loops left on your hook.
Then complete your stitch as you would do normally by pulling a loop through the last two loops on your hook. You now have a slanting treble around your two initial treble stitches!
Skip one chain stitch and work a treble stitch in the following chain, as indicated above.
Work another treble in the next chain along. Then work another slanting treble by inserting your hook into the skipped chain, as indicated above.
Work the start of your slanting treble around your two trebles loosely, as above. You should be left with two loops on your hook once you have done this. Then finish the stitch as normal, just as before.
Continue this way until the end of the row. You should be left with a single chain at the end of the row, see above where I have placed my needle.
Work one treble stitch in this last chain and fasten off. Now we are ready for the second row so turn your work.
Once you’ve turned your work, attach your new colour **. Chain 3 in the top of the first treble stitch.
Then skip one stitch, and work 2 trebles in each of the next two stitches, just like we did for round 1.
In the skipped stitch, begin working your slanting treble over your two trebles in exactly the same way as before.
Finish your slanting stitch the way you complete a normal treble.
Continue working this way until the end of the row. You should be left with a single stitch, as indicated above.
Work a single treble stitch in the last stitch. If you’re adding another colour then fasten off. Turn your work and repeat row 2 until the blanket is the size you want. That’s it!
And this is how your blanket will work up. It makes a lovely fabric which is light and airy so really good for this time of year, but substantial enough for you to feel secure with it wrapped round you.
