More Incoming Froggy Swap Blocks

Happy late Friday to everyone out there! I have been busy with many things this week, so I'm extremely glad (for several reasons) that I can share with you more of the blocks I've received from my fellow froggy swappers.

 

 

Here's a closer look at the block on the left - isn't is pretty?

 



 

This is the Flower Burst Square, and while there are some really nice interpretations of it in the Ravelry database, I do like it a lot in these froggy colors.

 

This next block is Jan Eaton's Zig Zag Bobbles block. Her blanket blocks collection is a great resource for block patterns. And I readily admit that I'm biased - Jan Eaton's various crochet books have inspired and informed me for quite some time.

 

And I've saved one of the best for last - another Jan Eaton block pattern, I absolutely love, love, love this Chocolate Box pattern:

 

 



Done in these greens and espresso, don't you feel like you should be biting into a peppermint patty?

In case you haven't yet made it over there, do hop on over to the Wonder Why Gal's blog to see what Andrea and the rest of the gang are biting into this Fee-Fi(ber)-F.O. Friday.

Busy Behind the Scenes ...

... at chez Voie de Vie. In fact, preparations have been, and continue to be, ongoing for a very special project. I'm not a big one for supplying much information about upcoming projects - for a variety of reasons, including the fact that I'm just not that comfortable talking about in-process stuff.

Nevertheless, I provide you with a healthy sneak peak. Enjoy ... and stay tuned. 

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More Blocks Have Leaped Off The Lily Pad

My frog-themed block making continues, and this Friday I have four more to share with you (all which have been sent out to their intended swappees) :

This is the Embossed Bunny block from Nicky Epstein's Knitting Block by Block. I would rate this an easy block - it's a seed stitch border, with stockinette and reverse stockinette stitch used for the subtle bunny shape. I think the button eye actually provides a huge visual aid in identifying the bunny. This pattern isn't yet in the Ravelry database, so I'll need to add it. Other than color, this doesn't have too much to do with a frog ... however, this recipient's blanket will be made for a child, so I'm hoping she likes bunnies.

This is the Framed Flower Block, another of Interweave Crochet's Chain Reaction block patterns from 2010/2011. This went with the Embossed Bunny block, so I do hope it's well received. The block looks a little wonky because I have it sitting on top of a bush, but it is square and I do love how the colors played nicely with each other. I'd definitely rate this block, as well as the final two in this post, intermediate level crochet blocks.

This next block is Amelia Beebe's Yarn Clouds block. I love her use of post stitches to form the "clouds," as well as the corner treatment. In these colors, it's very soothing. I modified the last round I worked, using stitches smaller in height, in order to achieve a 10" square. This is definitely one of my favorite blocks worked thus far.

Finally in this set, Robyn Chachula's Lotus Blossom block, another from the Chain Reaction project. One can't go wrong with anything Robyn Chachula, and this block definitely didn't disappoint. I love it in this green tea-ish color with a little espresso around the edges for contrast.

I am so enjoying making these blocks. I've been able to craft from my magazine and book shelf, as well as make blocks that have been in my queue for quite some time. For me, it's providing a sense of fulfillment to do the above as well as share them with others.

Now I do hope you'll hop on over to Andrea's blog, where I'm sure all kinds of fun projects are being discussed.