98 | http://www.crochetnow.co.ukalways take the opportunity to discard the
unnecessary items that have piled up in
closets and corners and start afresh. I begin
by airing my blankets out in the sunshine
for a few hours while I tidy up, then
rearrange them.There’s also something about spring that
makes me want to try something new. It can
be a new project, or some new bright and
colourful yarn I haven’t tried before – so I can
set the tone for spring and catch the good
vibes too!This is the spirit behind my new project for
Stylecraft’s MAL, the Peerie Blooms blanket.
Peerie means small in Scottish, and this
make uses an array of small fl owers to make
a lovely colourful blanket that will brighten
your day and help you embrace the season.The yarn I used for this project is also new
to me. It is Stylecraft Special Aran, in some
of the new colours that have been added
to the range. I love the brightness of the
Cornish blue against the mustard hues.
Combined with a sprinkle of Pomegranate
and Fondant this colour combination really
makes me smile.I also loved using an aran-weight yarn, as I
normally opt for DK weight for my blankets.
The slightly heavier yarn makes your squaresgrow quickly. They are so easy to make – it
is the perfect project for crocheting in the
sunshine. Take it outside with you, sit under a
(fi g) tree and enjoy!DAY TO DAY WITH THE
BLOGSTARS
Lucia Dun
Lucia Dunn is looking forward to spring and all
the inspiration this time of year brings!
http://www.luciasfi gtree.com
S
unny spring days are on their way and I
cannot tell you how happy I am. There are
so many things I like about spring, such as
the longer days, the freshness in the air,
the fl owers in full bloom...Of course, winter has it perks. I really enjoy
Christmas, wearing oversized coats, wrapping
up in my favourite shawl and sipping hot
chocolate. However, by the time February
comes around, enough is enough! It is time to
enjoy the spring colours, the fresh air and for
nature to return to our lives.Spring, as we know, is the season of renewal,
and this makes it the perfect time to freshen
up your craft area and your stash of yarn. A
fresh workspace will give you a new outlook
and help keep you energised and focused.That is exactly what I do in my studio; ILUCIA’S CROCHET CORNER
Lucia is originally from a small village in
northern Italy. She started to crochet
when she was young, during her
summer holiday in Tuscany with her two
grandmothers and their cousin Mariuccia.
They and several other ladies met under
the shadow of a large fi g tree for a few
hours every day, and this became an oasis
for learning crochet and knitting (as well as
chatting and sharing cooking ideas)! Lucia
now lives in Scotland, but she decided to
create a virtual fi g tree where crafters from
all over the world can gather together and
learn from each other.grow quickly. They are so easy to make – it