Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Purple, Of Course


Starting up a baby afghan. (Giant granny.)
Yet another wee one about to make an appearance in the family.
Shades of blue, green, gray, cream AND purple, of course.
Using liberal doses of my niece's favorite color!

:-)




46 comments:

  1. Hi Gayle! It's SO pretty! Beautiful colors! Twyla

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    1. Thank you, Twyla! We need to make plans to get together again sometime this fall. :-)

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  2. I love these pretty soft colors...shades of purple are some of my favorites, too! Hugs!

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  3. It's a good thing you know how to crochet!

    The colors are very pretty!

    M : )

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    1. It is indeed a good thing I know how to crochet, with the baby boom going on in our family. :-)

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  4. That afghan is going to be beautiful with all those colors, Gayle.
    Have a wonderful week!

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    1. Thank you, Marigene! It's always a trick to decide which colors to use. I just keep my fingers crossed. :-)

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  5. You've picked some lovely colors. A giant granny - how fun!

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    1. Thank you, Donna. I tried to go with her favorites.

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  6. Looks like it should be lovely! :)

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    1. Thank you, Laurie! I can almost do these with my eyes shut now.... there have been so many new babies born into the family. :-)

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  7. The colors are so sweet. This is going to be lovely.

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  8. Very sweet and pretty colors!! xo Heather

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  9. Great colours, I love blues and greens! :)

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    1. Those are my favorites, too. And since my niece loves purple, we included that.

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  10. What wonderful colors together! It is beautiful, I can almost feel the softness. :)

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  11. I wish I was a baby on your gift list! The colors are so sweet and appealing.

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  12. What a beautiful and thoughtful gift! Wish I had more grandbabies coming!
    Nancy

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    1. So far only one grandbaby of my own. But my nieces and nephews have provided a whole slew of them for my sisters.

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  13. Makes me smile every time I see what you're crocheting Gayle.........love the colours another beautiful blanket to bundle up a new bub in ......xx

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  14. Congratulations on the soon to be arrival! These sort of gifts are treasured for a lifetime.

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    1. I sure hope so. The recipients seem to appreciate them.

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  15. Another beautiful keepsake. Continued blessings to your growing extended family!

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  16. What very beautiful colors!!!! Gorgeous crochet. :)

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  17. Wow! Those colors are so pretty together. What a lucky baby, to have a beautiful blanket (made with love) already waiting for it!
    Hope you're having a wonderful weekend.
    Erica :)

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    1. I am. Grandbaby visiting this weekend! :-) Makes my heart so happy.

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  18. Love these colours....congratulations on another wee one in the family. We have our first and we are so in love with him. Happy September to you.

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    1. What wonderful news for your family, Koralee! Congrats on being a Grandma. :-)

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  19. Gorgeous colours....what a lovely gift this will be for the new wee one to snuggle up in!
    Helen xox

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  20. How very pretty! These works of love and gifts will be loved for many years to come! Even after the first baby has enjoyed it, it will be handed down to others I am sure!

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THANK YOU for your thoughtful comments. Replies to your questions will be posted here, so be sure to check back soon. Have a wonderful day! - Gayle, Garden Of Daisies