So I finished this blanket a few days ago now and I am so pleased with it! I couldnt decide if the circle motifs were dots or spots so I decided I would just name it the dotty spotty blanket and that should cover it! It has been so dark and dismal here lately, in fact some days it has barely been getting light at all so getting the opportunity to photograph this blanket was a little tricky! Anyway, I managed to take a few snaps during some brief light spells. Even if I didn't blog or use Instagram I'm sure I would still photograph my makes as I love having a reminder of how something looked when it was finished, before it gets given away as a gift or is used (and sometimes abused!) at home.
This is going to be a gift for a special work colleague of mine and I really hope that she likes it. I certainly enjoyed every moment of making it for her.
The pattern for the squares used in this blanket can be found in Granny Squares by Susan Pinner. I love this book and there are so many projects in it I want to make! Actually, I have found myself going back to my craft books a lot lately for crafty inspiration and I have stopped using Pinterest completely for ideas. I'm not sure why that is? Maybe the novelty has just worn off for me and to be honest I actually I find there is just too much to look at and it becomes overwhelming.
Anyway...back to the blanket! The circle motifs were a joy to make and surprisingly quick too. I used a 4mm hook rather than a 5mm as suggested in the pattern. I made 49 squares and joined them using a double crochet seam. I then did 2 rounds of trebles and finished with a shell border.
I really enjoyed making this blanket so much. As you can see the chosen colours were once again influenced by the Cath Kidston colours as my friend loves these colours too.
I can see me making another in a softer colour scheme to keep for our own home I think...
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Absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMadelief x
I love it, I am a great fan of the Cath Kidston palette too.
ReplyDeleteIt's another beautiful blanket, Marianne! Your friend is one very lucky lady!! x
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how quickly you knock these blankets up! Amazing! Gorgeous! X
ReplyDeleteSå nydelig teppe! Du lager så mye fint!
ReplyDeleteKlem fra Signe.
Gorgeous colours! Thank you for sharing xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLluisa xx
A beautiful blanket and a wonderful name for it too!! You really must tell your friend the name as she will love it too I am sure!! I have that book and really must make some things from it! xx
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty! I love the way the colors just pop out, especially the red. I really love your blanket and you did a great job with it. I just got that book for my birthday a few weeks ago and I'm thinking about making a hexagon blanket from one of her patterns, eventually. I've never tried hexagon squares before. I'm looking forward to trying something new, though I have a lot of other projects to finish first! :)
ReplyDeleteStunning, my first thought when I saw it was it's very CK, so I'm glad that was you're inspriration, I'm sure you're friend will be thrilled with it
ReplyDeleteClare xx
Wow. I love this blanket. I am going to make one. But first I must finish Attic24 Cosy Blanket (doing the CAL), Ripple Blanket (started last spring) and Seaside Blanket (yarn still in bag) :0)
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with you about Pintrest, I spent all afternoon yesterday cruising and I love the simplicity of using books. Pick it up, peruse for a few minutes then mark a page, simples.
What yarn did you use? All my blankets are Stylecraft packs so very inexpensive. But, I would love to use a cotton or a cotton mix. I am making stars and snowflakes with a lovely cotton that I buy in Portugal, thus I have to holiday there twice a year ;0)
Hugs
A really gorgeous blanket, and what a wonderful gift it will make! I love the pattern and the colours you have chosen. I am sure your colleague will be delighted with it!
ReplyDeleteHelen xox
Wow what a lovely friend you are to make such a gorgeous gift. I am sure that she is going to be thrilled. I have seen this book in my local library I am going to have to reserve this one I think.
ReplyDeleteYour co-worker will adore it! What a wonderful gift to give! Oh and I really like the name you chose :)
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Anne
http://crochetbetweentwoworlds.blogspot.de
It's gorgeous Marianne, I love the colours you've chosen. I have the Susan Pinner book too, it has some lovely projects. I'm sure your colleague will be thrilled with her new blanket xx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful blanket and generous gift, I would be very tempted to keep it!. Love the colours and dotty, spotty design, hope your friend loves it.
ReplyDeleteIt's really lovely, Marianne, I'm sure that your colleague will love that blanket. xx
ReplyDeleteShe is not gong to like it she is going to love it because it is so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
How do you effortlessly slip yellow into that mix - so clever. I can never get yellow right with other colours. It is a lovely blanket. Jo x
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. What a wonderful gift for a lucky friend. X
ReplyDeleteI have always loved your blankets... The Neapolitan is still my favourite but this spotty dotty is so pretty too x
ReplyDeleteAnd it's been made up so absolutely beautifully, it's obvious how much care has gone into making it. x
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ReplyDeleteWow, great blanket - love the colours and the pattern! Your friend will definitely love it, and all those hours you have put into too
Caz xx
That is absolutely gorgeous. Really beautiful, a gift to treasure.
ReplyDeleteI also find the sheer amount of stuff on pinterest quite overwhelming and like old fashioned books, magazines and blogs for inspiration. x