Now that the frenzy to complete projects for the holidays are all but over, it is now time to decide on the next big project for YOU! I have already started my project and I have been working on for a while in bits and pieces.

I am doing a "puzzle blanket." What is that you ask? It is my own stitch study with some of my favorite yarns I have collected along the way, but never knew what to do with them. Each square is a different size and a stitch. I have been making squares for awhile and decided today was the day to start assembling. I am stitching each square together using Lion Brand's Jiffy in Apple Green using a single crochet for added texture.

I've always loved geometric shapes - square, rectangles, circles and the like. When I occasionally doodle, I often start with a rectangle and then keep adding and dividing that rectangle to continue to make geometric shapes. That's my inspiration for this project. Another reason is that while I hate making "big" projects, I love the warmth of a blanket on my lap. By making small shapes I can work on it when I want and not feel guilty staring at a huge WIP (work in progress). A friend joked once I have "crochet ADD." I think she's right. This satisfies my ADD and my crochet-blanket need at the same time!

So, what are your plans for your first "me" project after the holiday season? I would love to hear about it!