Finishing touches done on my "I'd rather be blue" Queen

 I did add a bit more to the length by adding extra rows on the non-fringed ends.  I used a combination of single crochet, HDC, FPDC to give the ends a bit of interest.  I also added some stitches to stabilize the sides with the fringe after adding more fringe to give it a fuller look.   First, I did a slip stitch down the sides on the surface then a row of single crochet to help secure the fringe on the sides.

 After all that extra stitching, I decided to make some tassels using the leftover bits of yarn hoping to use it up!!  I didn't quite finish it but I do have 10 tassels

I thought I was going to add 5 each to the non-fringed ends but somehow I used 9 on one end.   Maybe that is better?   Leaving one non-fringed as un-tasseled too.  That gives me an end to tug on as I pull it up.  IDK,  I haven't totally made up my mind but it is time to work on other projects.

Pandemic Project #2 -Queen Cal Part 5

 Almost Done!!   I just need to do some cosmetic work to the border.  Add some more fringey things.  Maybe add some embroidery work on the plain gray end.  I started following the "simple" chart (the plain grays section) then started to get more "adventurous" through parts 2-4 then decided to go to the  "traditional" chart for the final piece.   I am not using the published border and I decided not to do the twisted fringe.   I added some extra colorful rows on the two non-fringe ends.

I am ready to put this one aside and do something else . . . maybe start another Queen in different colors . . .  I did post about the Moroccan queen weeks ago and I have collected all my yarn.   It won't be a big blanket either but it will be pretty.

Here is most of me covered by my "I'd rather be blue" Queen!  It measures 40" x 54".

"I'd rather be blue" using colors in the blue and gray family.

Stormy Gray, Misty Gray, Slate Gray, Granite Gray, Midnight Blue, Marine Blue, Sailor Blue, Kingfisher Blue, Royal Blue, Duck Egg Blue, Washed Teal, Seafoam Blue, Champagne White

Paintbox Cotton DK yarn

Pandemic Project #2 - Queen CAL Part 4

 I feel like I am so slow but I have steadily been moving forward.   I finished Part 4 yesterday.   It has become more adventurous in this part.   I really confused myself at times but I think I pulled it out at the end.

Now on to Part 5 . . .