Everything went well. Nothing snagged and my colours didn't run, not even the deep purple of the logwood section. The Romney singles softened nicely, although the blanket texture is still quite sturdy. She measures 107 cm x 107 cm or 42 inches x 42 inches, which is a good size for a lap blanket or a meditation blanket.
The pattern is very simple: start with your favourite granny square and keep going until you run out of yarn. I used a pattern of three double crochet, chain one, with the double crochet stitches worked into the chain one space. Each corner was increased by working three chains between the double crochet stitches (instead of chain one); on the next round, work three double crochet, chain three, three double crochet in that chain three space and continue with your regular pattern.
I'm pleased with my first attempt at crocheting a larger work. Can you tell?
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| The colours are more accurate in this photo and in the detail below. |
It's BEAUTIFUL! I'm wowed by your bravery with the washing machine! My machine is a little... janky... and cannot be trusted to not destroy all that is wonderful about hand knits. I really need to learn how to crochet, so I can turn all my left over sock yarn into a granny square blankey. :-D
ReplyDeleteThank you! It was fun to do.
DeleteThat is so pretty! I think I already said one other time that i don't like granny squares but I really like this!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely. I'm not a crocheter myself, but seeing this project makes me want to grab a hook and some of my handspun and give it a go! You're very talented!
ReplyDeleteAlso, this is my first time on your blog and I love it. It's so soothing and peaceful, and the photos are fabulous. Keep up the excellent work!
I am so impressed by people who can crochet blankets. But oftentimes they don't turn out very well because of poor color choices. I really love yours though, it looks wonderful and warm! I'm sure it will get years of good use!
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the kind comments, everyone.
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