This week I finished making my granny squares blanket. I started this way back last year, I think it was maybe last October. It was one of those projects that I would work on for a while and then need a break from, plus I ran out of yarn and forgot about it for a while. But....I am so glad that I went back to this because I really love how it has turned out and also because it really feels quite an achievement to finish a big blanket.
The squares are simple seven round granny squares. I made 36 of them and then joined them using double crochet. The yarn used was mainly Sirdar Snuggly although the cream yarn was Stylecraft Special DK. The border is my usual shell border but I decided to make it a little different by using red for this part. I had originally been going to use cream yarn but my Miss M thought that the red would look better. At first I was unsure, but now I think she was right...the red really finishes the blanket off.
So, this new blanket is now very happy in it's new home....in the living room over the edge of the sofa! Although it has not really been blanket snuggling weather, Miss M has tried it out and she has declared it "really cosy!" What more does a blanket need to be?!
Have a great weekend everyone!
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I do love a 'granny'. Well done on completing it.
ReplyDeleteS xx
Its so lovely Marianne, quite certainly a job well done !
ReplyDeletehave a lovely weekend,
Kate x
This is a lovely blanket Marianne. In my house it is always blanket weather :)
ReplyDeleteMiss M has such wonderful tastes--the red does finish it off perfectly and it looks very cosy. Another beautiful finished project, well done!! x
ReplyDeleteI love the bright red border ! It gives the blanket just that extra touch...
ReplyDeleteMiss M has a good eye - the red trim is stunning. A fantastic make. Well done. X
ReplyDeleteA really beautiful blanket and your daughter is so right the red trim is a delight.
ReplyDeleteYour blanket is so so pretty. So glad you finished it. X
ReplyDeleteI have waiting to see this blanket completed, and im not disappointed its blooming gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The colors work so well together. Well done!
ReplyDeleteBeca
I love the red edging. It makes the whole blanket sing and is perfect for any age group.
ReplyDeleteThose colours are a treat in your house. What a great cozy blanket. Jo x
ReplyDeleteYour blanket is beautiful and worth waiting almost a year for!! Mine take that long too because I needs breaks. Love the red edging.
ReplyDeleteThe edging really makes the whole blanket 'pop' .You must be thrilled .Nothing makes me smile more than looking at my blanket on the edge of my sofa.
ReplyDeleteOh, Marianne! It's beautiful! I love everything about it. I would never have thought to make such a bold edging myself but I think it's perfect! The whole blanket just pops with it. You did a wonderful job, enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI love the blanket! And Miss M has really good colour-sense, the red is just right. Great photo's too, the one with the dark floorboards and the white chair is lovely X
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful blanket!!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend,
Madelief x
such a pretty blanket, lovely colours, well done
ReplyDeleteCaz xx
Your blanket is beautiful and compliments your living room perfectly..totally worth all the hard work, enjoy.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous and Miss M was right, the red really makes it pop. You should be really proud of yourself. x
ReplyDeleteOh wow love your blanket the colours are perfect. It looks really cosy x
ReplyDeleteWell done on finishing, I'm still sewing mine together! X
ReplyDeleteWow Marianne, what an achievement :) It's gorgeous, I live the Cath Kidstone-esque colours :) And top marks to Miss M for choosing the red, it works really well :)
ReplyDeleteYour blanket is beautiful; especially the red border.
ReplyDeleteOh yes Marianne, your blanket is so lovely with those gentle colours and the pop of red to finish off - I agree with Miss M, you did a wonderful job and congrats on your first big blanket :) xoJoy
ReplyDeleteMarianne, it is gorgeous! I love the colours and yes the red border is just right! Have a lovely weekend, Sarah xo
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, it's beautiful! I love how the red pops out of the centres and the border - it looks right at home on your sofa! Chrissie x
ReplyDeleteReally cosy sounds just perfect to me. I do love the colours, the yellow with orangey red centre reminds me of narcissus.
ReplyDeleteThe blanket is a beauty! Well done my friend.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
Ooooh very Cath Kidston (hope you don't mind me saying) it's the colours, just really remind me of some of the patterns she uses and I love them. It's definitely an achievement to finish something so big! You'll be really glad of it when it starts getting cold again x
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful Marianne, and looks lovely on your sofa!! It will indeed be great for snuggling later in the year. xx
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. I love it and the red is perfect! Bee xx
ReplyDeleteI totally love this, and am right behind Miss M as she is spot on about the red making it pop beautifully.
ReplyDeleteHi Marianne, I'd like to nominate you for the Liebster Award if that's alright with you. I'll post the details on my blog. Hope you're alright with that.
ReplyDeleteGillian
Hi Gillian
DeleteThank you very much for the nomination! Is very sweet of you and I appreciate it.
Marianne xx
Fantastic, what a wonderful blanket! Great job :D
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Nata
Very pretty, I love the red border!
ReplyDeletewhat a fabulous blanket! it looks so snuggly that i wouldnt probably leave my sofa for the whole day ha ha :)
ReplyDeleteIt is so beautiful! It has a lovely cosy, vintage feel to it. Gorgeous. x
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