February 3, 2024

This blanket went into hibernation for a while, but I picked it up again on February 1 since it is next up on my pre-2024 WIPs to finish before I start any more projects. So far I’ve kept up the plan to only work on one project at a time as well.

I just finished Part 1 - Cockles and Whelks and now I’ll do a shortened version of Part 2 so I can include the Seahorse Soulmates pattern in the middle.

February 4, 2024

I finished the shortened version of Part 2 - Scallops today, and the Seahorses to row 10. It’s Sunday, and I probably spent too much time crocheting this weekend, but I find these colors very soothing and the pattern is fun.

February 9, 2024

It’s Friday evening and the Seahorses are done and I’m glad I added them. I worked 10 rows per night after work and learned it takes me on average 15 minutes to complete a row. I’m looking forward to a relaxing weekend after a crazy week at work so I can make some more progress on this. Having to follow a chart makes it an ideal relaxation project since it requires just a bit of concentration.

February 11, 2024

Sunday again and I’ve finished the inverted Scallops after the Seahorses.

Now I have to decide whether to continue with the Razors and Trellis shell patterns, as designed, or repeat the Whelks and Cockles (inverted) to make the blanket more balanced. I am leaning toward the Whelks and Cockles.

February 19, 2024

It’s Monday, President’s Day, so I had the day off from work. Perfect opportunity to finish the border on this fun blanket!

As you can tell from the pictures, I decided to go with the inverted version of charts 1 & 2. I printed them off and flipped them over, and then used a sharpie to add X’s to the pattern using Knitter Knotter’s instructions.

As usual, the double border took a long time, but it was worth it to make a nice edge and avoid needing to sew in all those ends. I like the extra weight of the border too -- it makes it cozy to cuddle with. I went down to a 3.5mm hook as recommended for the border.

In the end, I used an extra Parchment from my stash for the Seahorses section, and have an untouched skein of Duck Egg left since I only did part of the scallops. I only have little scraps of all the other skeins.

I still need to throw it in the wash and add the tag, then it will be ready for gifting!