Blankets Akimbo ………Finally A Blanket For Marc ……..

I am loving my £4 crocheted blanket/bedspread, it didn’t make it to my sofa, it’s a keeper in my bedroom, a bit hot at the moment, but just think how cosy it will look and be in the winter.

Marc asked if I found another would I make a considered purchase on his behalf ………… and low and behold I then  found this one (below)……….

……. again only £4, but a little too pastel and pale for Marc’s macho image, however perfect for my sofa (as I said above) for snuggling under when it gets a little chilly in the evening.

It’s beautifully crocheted and finished off and sooooooooo warm, but what about poor Marc, it seemed very unlikely after two finds in one week that I would find another one the following week ………

…….. but I did and in macho Marc type colours, he’s dead chuffed!  It’s absolutely mahoooosive and the price, £2.50????? It was paid for and bundled into my Nanny style shopping trolley before you could even say crochet hook, then in the washing machine with at least half a bottle of fabric softener.

I am now thinking about going on a mission to save all crocheted blankets and find them new homes (but then …….what are the chances of finding any more after such a brilliant run?)   Marc has told me about cottage core, something I’ve never heard of  - “As a concept, it embraces a simpler, sustainable existence that is more harmonious with nature. Aesthetically, it’s a nod to the traditional English countryside style, romantic and nostalgic,” – which has quite a following and a market on eBay ………. I’ll let you know how I get on in my quest as and when anything comes my way again……..