We’re still happily hooking away over here — stitch by stitch, colour by colour — and always with my favourite little shadow curled up beside me. 🐾

Amna (yes, that fluffy Sheltie face you see!) has fully claimed the crochet spot as her own. She supervises my work closely, keeps the blanket warm in between rows, and occasionally tries to “help” by gently stealing a ball of yarn… or two.

We’re working on the beautiful Canal Boat CAL by the ever-inspiring Lucy at @Attic24 — and oh, what a joyful journey it’s been! All those delicious colours, those happy stripes, the feeling of rhythm and brightness that grows with every row. It’s like crocheting a little boat ride through springtime.

There’s something so soothing about it all: the soft click of the hook, the tug of the yarn, the peaceful weight of the blanket growing over my lap… and, of course, a snuggly Sheltie snoozing right beside me.

Not sure when we’ll be “finished” — but honestly, I don’t mind. We’re enjoying the journey far too much to rush it.