My Instagram account tells me the first photo I shared of this blanket was 91 weeks ago. You can see that Caspian was a sweet new baby then.
It's been in and out of storage over that time, until a few months ago, when I decided to just get stuck into it and have it finished in time for winter. Last night, at 11:45pm, I finally joined the last square. 12 days left until winter!
I used DK, acrylic yarn & a 4.5mm hook. Each square is 5 different coloured rounds. All randomly chosen. Finished with 1 round of cream for the border. Originally, I was going to do black borders but I'm so glad I switched to cream. The blanket is 14 squares by 14 squares, 196 in total. It fits our King Size bed perfectly with a generous overhang.
I couldn't be happier with this blanket. I hope it will last the distance and perhaps be one a family heirloom.
Shara x
OH.MY.GOSH!
ReplyDeleteIT IS BEAUTIFUL!
SO MUCH WORK, I can't imagine the weaving in of all those colors, but so worth it.
I hope you enjoy snuggling under the blanket this winter
Shara this is just magnificent. Go you!! You can relax now and snuggle under it for a long time to come and I think you are right, it will be an heirloom.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! It is absolutely beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI just love the colors and the cream border!
Corinne
wow!!! LOVE this BEAUTIFUL blanket! well done!! I think the cream borders bring such a brightness to the beautiful colours!!! What a lovely lovely creation and bedspread!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors, great choice to keep you cheerful in winter. I've got a similar blanket my great gran made, so they DO become heirlooms.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so gorgeous. I have always wanted to learn to crochet, just so I can make a blanket like this!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishing a large project - so impressive!
ReplyDeleteStunning, well done and congratulations on your perseverance.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful Shara !!!
ReplyDeleteI love the cream borders around each square!
And thanks for sharing the pattern details too :)) xx