Just last post I was musing about how to feel connected to a community in the midst of this crisis. And who should come along but my wonderful friend Astri, hosting a crochet-a-long on her blog Apple Blossom Dreams. I have been following Astri since I was 14 years old, and she has been nothing but kind and gracious to a young beginning crocheter. Me and my mom did Astri’s first ever CAL, and I participated in the Rockman CAL a few years ago. So as soon as I saw this one I jumped on board.
This CAL is called the Isolation Blossom Blanket, very aptly, haha. You just make a donation to a COVID-19 relief charity and Astri sends you the pattern. The goal is to use yarn we already have on hand, because getting out to the store should not be happening. In fact, Oregon, where I live, has issued a “stay home, stay safe” order. This means that you may not leave your house except for necessities like groceries or medications. As it happens, I am currently away from home and I only have a small bucket of yarn with me. So here is what we’re working with:
I ordered a few skeins of white and green yarn online. The white will be for the background of the flower squares, and the green will be for the leaves – I want them to all match. But the rest will just be made out of these yarn scraps. There are a few skeins not in the picture, but for the most part, this is it.
Here are the flowers I’ve made so far. I got the pattern at about 5 pm yesterday. Not bad for a day’s work? I love making these flowers so much. I really needed some peaceful crochet.
Because my green yarn isn’t here yet, I decided to start making some regular granny squares as well. So then I can make the leaves while everyone else is making squares and catch up that way.
Granny squares are so soothing, you guys. I missed repetitive patterns like this. I’m still on spring break from college for the rest of this week and weekend, so I have nothing but time. And when classes start (online), I sure will need the distraction.
You can come join in the Crochet-A-Long if you wish. Just check out Apple Blossom Dreams and hop on board. I can’t wait to see what everyone else is doing!
Beautiful! These will be so pretty with the green leaves and white background. Good job to my long time crochet friend.
Those are some pretty awesome Granny Squares!!
I can only do a basic one 🙂 I’ve got a HUGE stash of yarn that I’ve been staring
at for years. I started to participate in a Granny Square challenge a couple years back. It was supposed to be 1 a day for a year, I think I got 2 months worth lol. I was trying to think of something productive to do with all my yarn during this time, this gives me an idea for something to try.
PS: I loved your crocheted rosary post!!! It turned out lovely. I want to make a chaplet/bracelet type.
That looks so cool! And it’s a great idea – what a crafty way to stay connected. Can’t wait to see your progress! 🙂