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For my next crochet project I'm going to make another starry-shaped throw to try another pattern, this time in bulky weight yarn.The pattern is the Blooming Flower Blanket by Liz Salazar for Premier Yarns, and calls for five skeins of Premier Puzzle.

Since I have only two Premier Puzzle skeins I'm going to use my Amigo Chunky from Hobbii in colors that should look nice with it, and make it stripey.

I am still working on the sea green Ocean Tranquility throw for a friend, and the Azalea scarf, too. I'll likely finish the scarf this month but the throw will take longer, especially with all the additional complications my summer has already acquired.

It's good to have lots to crochet, but after I finish my two long-term WIPs I think I'll go back to doing one project at a time. It just suits me better to finish one thing before I start another.

Image credit: The second image in this post came from the free printable Blooming Flower Blanket pattern on the Premier website.

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