Archie's Blanket.

My mum came up to visit me yesterday and we were chatting about Archie. Mum is a big dog lover and loves to give advice  (as most Mothers do). She suggested that I take a jumper of mine down when we pick up Archie so he gets to know my scent.

I thought this was a good idea but I decided to go one further and crochet Archie his very own puppy blanket.  Any excuse for a crochet project really. 

I decided on stripes as I've been deeply into a giant Granny Square WIP for what seems like FOREVER.  I'll show you that sometime, although you can see it on Instagram. 

I also felt that he's suit something red. So I ended up with red, cream , pale blue, beige and after a wee bit of thought and advice from some IG followers I added a darker denim blue.

Mr M had a night out last night so was a wee bit hung over this morning, so we went out for some breakfast. When we got back I was itching to carry on with 'Archie's Blanket'.

I spent the afternoon crocheting away. and it's grown quite a bit. Doubled in size from the photo above in fact.  

I also drank quite a few cups of one of my favourite teas. Black Rose from 'Coffee, Chocolate and Tea'. A wee specialist shop in Glasgow.

It's a loose tea, which I quite like as it gave me an excuse to break out this little chap.

Isn't he sweet?

He's called Mr Tea. A fancy Tea Infuser. I'm amassing a bit of a collection of these.  I tend to do that with things I like. 

You basically pull his trousers off, fill them with a the loose tea of your choice and let him wallow in your cup.

He looks VERY happy there. 

I was a bit sorry to take him out, so I balanced him on a bowl and he looked decidedly less cute.

I hope you are all having a lovely weekend?