Tuesday 14 October 2014

Colourful granny squares blanket

I finished my blanket last night!  I'm so happy with how it has turned out...










I really enjoyed making this blanket, the colours please me a lot and I love how the white makes the colours look really fresh.  The only part I didn't enjoy was sewing in the ends...there were literally hundreds of them!  But in the end, I think it was worth all the time I spent sewing them in. 


So a few details...


I made 144 granny squares, each one had 3 rounds and round 3 in each was always white. I joined the squares together using a dc seam and then did 7 rounds of trebles, finishing off with a shell edging. The yarn used was all double knitting and was mainly Stylecraft Special and Sirdar Snuggly.  I used a 4mm hook.  It fits perfectly on our double bed.


So another big blanket finished...and I already have plans to make another!

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43 comments:

  1. Marianne that is really, really beautiful! It looks gorgeous on your bed. Well done! I can't imagine tackling a project that size! X

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  2. I am in awe of your staying power. The blanket is gorgeous and makes me want to crack on with mine. Lovely xxx

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  3. Oooh, I love making blankets too! I have several lying around the house, you can never have too many.... ;-)
    I love the one you made!

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  4. Love your blanket, Marianne, I made a similar one a while ago and love it! Pati xx

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  5. Wow that's amazing, Lovely!, I haven't started making granny squaes yet maybe 1 project for the winterx

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  6. Beautiful, the colour combinations are stunning, the white makes them all POP! Don't envy you sewing in all those ends...

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  7. Love your blanket Marianne! I adore granny squares and I'm crocheting along a mood blanket !

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  8. Gorgeous! I agree, the white was the perfect choice. It looks amazing. Makes sewing in all those end totally worth it.

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  9. Your blanket pleases me too, just beautiful. How lovely is a homemade unique blanket.
    Well done, they do take time but so worth it.
    Helen

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  10. It's so pretty! I love the freshness and brightness of it and the stitches are so neat and tidy. You did a beautiful job, Marianne.

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  11. I have blanket envy, yours is really beautiful! I am always a bit scared to use white yarn but I might just have to, it is such a nice contrast to the lovely colours you chose. xx

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  12. So lovely! I do love the colours and it looks so snuggly :) x

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  13. Gorgeous - I love it, such pretty colours! I do love a good crochet blanket - I don't think you ever have enough! Maria x

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  14. It's gorgeous! You're right about the white making the colors look so fresh and bright. A truly lovely blanket to treasure! Congrats on finishing.

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  15. So gorgeous .... I love the colours too and your right the white makes them really pop out. I bet its so wonderful to make your bed every morning. Looking forward to seeing your next project.

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  16. That is amazing and must be such a great feeling. I have to have blanket breaks! Jo x

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  17. Oh it's so pretty, no wonder you are thrilled with it, well worth sewing in all those pesky ends
    Clare xx

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  18. That is so so pretty and very you. You should be really proud of yourself. Love your top too! x

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  19. Fabulous the colours are so you! :) xxx

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  20. Really beautiful. Well done!

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  21. Lovely blanket Marianne, colourful and fresh, well done you. Here's to the next one! Enjoy the rest of your week.
    Jane xx

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  22. Your blanket is beautiful! :)

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  23. It is beautiful Marianne!!! So pretty, the colours are lovely and look great with the white. I hope that you love snuggling under it. I agree about the ends, they are the worst thing aren't they! xx

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  24. Your blanket is so beautiful. I love the pretty colours and I'm so impressed that you've finished another blanket. Well done! x

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  25. I'm super-impressed - by both the gorgeous blanket AND your patience!!! :-)
    Carly
    x

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  26. Hello Marriane

    Just beautiful.

    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  27. It looks beautiful Marianne! Love your dress too!

    Madelief x

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  28. Wow, it is just amazing.
    Well done!
    Meredith

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  29. Oh wow Marianne, it is gorgeous. I snuggled some Stylecraft Special for the first time yesterday, it is soooo soft. I love your colour choices, beautiful and that last photo of you holding it is just lovely! Sarah xo

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  30. Amazing blanket! Truly inspirational,

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  31. That is a thing of beauty. such beautiful colour choice. I can't help loving a granny blanket that is bordered with white it really makes the other colours pop. This blanket will offer such love and comfort to all who use it.

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  32. It really is SO gorgeous. I love the pastels with the bright white, it looks really fresh and clean, and the pink edging sets it off beautifully. Great job, well done. x

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  33. Your crochet blanket is really beautiful! I love how the white keeps the pastels so fresh. Your photos are gorgeous too :)
    Helen xox

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  34. Marianne it's stunning, I love all the colours and how delicate it looks, it must have taken you ages with all those little squares :-)

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  35. This is just perfect! I love the colours xx

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  36. Its so beautiful fab colours! I love making blankets too. Really like the white edging too x

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  37. Oh Marianne - a huge well done! As ever my attempt is sitting at the bottom of the basket looking up at me as if to say 'is this it?'! I think I might just be able to scrape together enough for a cushion! Enjoy x Jane

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  38. Im new to your blog and I love what I see here:) Your blanket is stunning

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  39. What a beautiful blanket, the colours are so pretty. In time for a good snuggle on the sofa watching Downton Abbey ;)

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  40. Not sure how I missed this post, but WOW! This is stunning. All those stitches, a marathon, and you won methinks :)

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  41. Oh my this is a real beauty, I am love loving this blanket, well done you it really is a gem!! xoxo

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