Tuesday 19 March 2013

Finished granny blanket

At the weekend I finished the crochet granny blanket I was making. I loved making this. I loved the colours and I found it so relaxing working round after round. I honestly didn't want it to end, as I had so much enjoyment just from working on it each day. When I was sewing the ends in at the weekend, I was a little worried it may have been too small but anyway it is now all finished and blocked and I think the size is just right. I am really pretty pleased with it...

I felt the blanket needed a border so I worked a round of double crochet in each colour and then made a pretty picot edging. I used the pattern for the edging of the Flower Cot Blanket in this gorgeous book.

Here is a little note of the yarn I used:

  • Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK 4 x 100g in Cream (shade 812)
  • Stylecraft Special DK 1 x 100g in Apricot (shade 1026)
  • Stylecraft Special DK 1 x 100g in Clematis (shade 1390)
  • Stylecraft Special DK 1 x 100g in Lemon (shade 1020)
  • Stylecraft Special DK 1 x 100g in Sherbet (shade 1034)
  • Stylecraft Special DK 1 x 100g in Fondant (shade 1241)
  • Stylecraft Special DK 1 x 100g in Spring Green (shade 1316)

I am so so happy with my new blanket! I just need to get the cushion finished to match now! Miss M has now requested a blanket for her bed and I am more than happy to oblige... I feel a little yarn purchase may be made very soon!

 

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19 comments:

  1. It's beautiful and I really love the colours you have used :O)xx

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  2. It's lovely...great colours, such a lot of work in there, well done! :) x

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  3. Love your blanket, it looks fab. Beautiful colours and so neat. I hope mine turns out half as good!

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  4. That is so very beautiful - the colours are so pretty together.
    Claire

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  5. A beautiful blanket with gorgeous subtle colours.
    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  6. I love the pastel colours and the edging. Well done for finishing, I'm envious, so many projects at the moment that need finishing off I don't know where to start! Have a great week. Chel x

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  7. The colours are really Spring like - well done you on a finished blanket! Jane x

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  8. It looks adorable! You made a lovely edging. Liefs Else X

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  9. It's lovely - pretty colours! Sounds like you are hooked - just realised that is a terrible pun.

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  10. how pretty, I love the colours you've used. just fabulous!

    Nikki x

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  11. It's beautiful and in very pretty colours ... you must be delighted ... Bee xx

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  12. So pretty and fresh and I love the border - it sets the whole blanket off beautifully. x

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  13. This is beautiful! I love the colours. I've not used Stylecraft yarn before but I've seen quite a few lovely projects made with it so I think I'll be making a purchase before long :) Elisabeth x

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  14. What a lovely blog you have! I know I was going to like it just from the name!!! :-)
    I love your blanket! I'm a beginner crocheter, and I've just started on a granny blanket. It's slow going, but fun!
    Until my next visit.....
    Carly
    x

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  15. It's totally gorgeous! I love the pastel shades you've used, and those rows of double crochet in the border are very effective. I keep hearing such good things about stylecraft special dk, I need to try it. On a really big blanket! x

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  16. Any reason to go shopping for yarn is a good one! :)

    Such a beautiful blanket, the colours are wonderful.
    I recently finished a granny square blanket, and I absolutely loved sitting down at the end of a long day and just doing a few rounds. So relaxing.
    I did start another one, but since I've gotten a laptop again, my craftyness has gone down a little, as I'm busy looking at other people's crafts online. Must put the laptop away lol.

    Happy Easter!

    Hannahx

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  17. That is so very pretty, well done you. I've just completed my first Granny square blanket so I know how you feel.

    Lovely blog.
    Peg x

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  18. I popped by as I've been searching for a pretty edging for a blanket I'm making and when I saw yours, it was perfect for what I wanted! I've just ordered the book you recommend :-). I love your blanket too, so pretty and much inspiration for my next project!

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    1. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Hope you enjoy the book, it's one I go back to time and time again.
      Marianne x

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