Monday 8 June 2015

Jelly Bean Blanket






I finished Miss M's blanket over the weekend.  She has named it the Jelly Bean blanket which I think is as good a name as any!


The pattern for the squares is from the book Granny Squares by Susan Pinner. I really, really love this book and can't recommend it enough. The projects are simple to do but turn out so pretty. I think this is my fourth time using this particular pattern in a blanket...I just love the effect it gives.


I made 36 squares and joined them with a double crochet seam. The border is 2 rounds of trebles and then a row of shell clusters. I used a 3.5mm hook and all the yarn was from the Stylecraft Special DK range (love this yarn so much!). The colours I used were cream, lemon, spring green, clematis, candy floss and cloud blue.


So another blanket finished...I guess that means on to the next one then?!


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21 comments:

  1. Beautiful colours and so well made. Jellybean is a great name for it.

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  2. It looks amazing, beautiful colour combination. I really must get a hold of that book.

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  3. It's so pretty. You did a great job. I love the name too, it's really cute and very fitting. This blanket is perfect for your girl. I love that book, by the way, and have eyed this pattern many times.

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  4. It is gorgeous, and the name Jellybean is adorable! So lovely to finish a pretty project like this...and then to have fun choosing the next one :)
    Happy new week, Marianne.
    Helen xox

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  5. Its lovely Marianne, I'm sure Miss M will love it. Hx

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  6. It is truly lovely. I never know what colour to do the final rounds on grannies but you have nailed it with that cream. Jo x

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  7. What a pretty blanket and the name is just right for it! Lucky Miss M :-) xx

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  8. Absolutely love the blanket. The colours are so pretty. Joan at www.aviewtothefells.com

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  9. Beautiful! How do you manage to make them so quickly Marianne, I'm sure it would take me months and months to make a blanket! X

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  10. It is so pretty and I love the name!! I am sure that Miss M will love it a lot! xx

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  11. Another scrumptious blanket - you always choose the prettiest patterns and most beautiful colour combos! I love that book, too! Cx

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  12. Love the blanket and its name x

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  13. absolutely gorgeous! I love the bright colours, very pretty without being overwhelming.

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  14. It's so pretty Marianne, I love the colours you've used - and the name. It's a great book isn't it. Have a lovely week. Jxx

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  15. Jelly Bean blanket is the perfect name-- so sweet and colourful. Miss M will be very cozy using this. She's such a lucky girl! X

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  16. Gorgeous blanket sprinkled with pops of colour!
    Caz xx

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  17. Beautiful blanket and I love that pattern - I can see why you've made it so often. x

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  18. A lovely blog, what a great name for


    What a lovely blog, jelly bean, a great name, all those.colours. I too have that book and use it a lot. Carolyn nz

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  19. Hi Marrianne, thanks for buying my book, and I'm so glad you have enjoyed several patterns from it...great name for your blanket. Hope you have seen the alternative options
    S for the patterns in the first book that I have been posting on my blog..lots to play with. New book is just out too, very exciting thanks again

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