Wednesday 21 March 2012

Wool-Eater

I had terrible trouble with this pattern - just couldn't seem to understand the instructions - but I realised that loads of people HAD managed to crack it, so I persevered. This is as far as I have got at present...

wool-eater start

I like the pattern - it's very 70s, I think -  but it does require a fair bit of concentration, I find...

wool-eater, close

Hopefully I'll stick at it long enough to make a reasonable-sized lap blanket!

7 comments:

Annie said...

Keep trying cos it's really pretty. Well done you for mastering the pattern.
Hugs,
A x
ps I've acheived my aim and managed to get both babies down for a nap so I'm managing a bit of blog hopping :-)

Michelle said...

Where did you find the pattern?! That is so pretty!

Take care, good luck!

French Nanny said...

Hi Chell

The Pattern - the one I found so difficult - is here

I am doing the oblong one - the square one may be easier to follow...

Penny
x.

French Nanny said...

Well, doesn't look as if links work in Blogger comments! the pattern is here:
http://sarahlondon.wordpress.com/wool-eater-instructions/

quilterliz said...

G'day penny. That looks just lovely. Hope you persevere and get the hang of it. Take care. Liz...

Trish said...

keep going! i had a hard time at first with it but eventually you'll get the hang of it. I have about two more rounds to do before i'll call mine "finished"

Unknown said...

I have seen a few of these around the web. I love your color combination.