Each year in January, Lucy of Attic24, has a Crochet Along and I love to join in.
This year Lucy took the colours of a harbour as her inspiration. Although I liked Lucy’s colour choices, I was making this for Miss P, who absolutely LOVES bright colours, so I had to go BRIGHT.
Well – maybe not quite that bright.
Starting row of Chain 150, I have made a Lap Blanket
In Stylecraft Special Double Knit (SSDK) and a 4.5mm hook
In Lucy’s Easy Eyelet Ripple
Lapis, Bright Pink, Clementine, Empire, Fondant, Sunshine, Cornish Blue,
Spice, Turquoise, Matador, Bright Pink, Aqua, Lapis, Clementine,
Sunshine, Aster, Fondant, Spice, Empire, Matador, Aqua,
Turquoise, Lapis, Fondant, Aster, Bright Pink, Sunshine, Aqua,
Clementine, Empire, (a random blue yarn from my stash, but this could be Cornish Blue is sticking to SSDK), Spice, Matador, Fondant, Lapis,
Bright Pink, Turquoise, Clementine, Aqua, Empire, Matador, Fondant,
Aqua, Sunshine, Aster, Spice, Bright Pink, Turquoise, Lapis
49 colour stripes, each of two rows.
Border:
First row to fill in the ripples – Cornish Blue.
1 row of double crochet (US) – Empire – I love that colour!
One row of Single Crochet (US) – Bright Pink
Final row of Half-double crochet – Turquoise
The final measurements are 50″ x 40″ or 127cm x 103cm
In March I spent a glorious day with friends at Sculpture by the Lakes, we hired a private space there, The Pavilion, it was glorious.
and I took the blanket out and about for its own little photo shoot
I hope Miss P will like the blanket. I think her sister might want one as well, I wonder what colours she will choose.
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stunning all round (Playing blog catch up)
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The blanket is electric! Making it must have been satisfying, and I like how you twirled it, draped it and rolled it for the photos!
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Thank you!
It was very satisfying to make.
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I love the colors!! What was her reaction!? It’s simply lovely!
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Well, long story short, I didn’t get to give it to her when intended. Hopefully we will meet in a couple of weeks.
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Absolutely zingy! Miss P will adore it!
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You’re amazing! Beautiful work. Miss P will be so pleased.
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I am giving it to her on Wednesday – fun! 🙂
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What a star! I love the idea of a blanket modelling for a photoshoot!
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HaHa!! 🙂
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Those Christmas lights were wonderful, as was the private use of this spot – what a lovely idea! And of course your blanket has come out so well – Miss P will justifiably be thrilled, I am sure.
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I am not a fan of Christmas, as you might remember, but I do love taking the children to see the gardens of Kingston Lacy ablaze with gorgeous colours.
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Do they change the display each year?
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Yes, each year is different.
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Gorgeously bright & vivid colours – am certain she’ll adore it!
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I am fairly confident! 😉
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I think Ms P will love it
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My, friend, her Granny, thinks she will too. We just have to find a date when I can give it to her.
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🙂
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Great blanket and choosing Simon and Mo’s for a photo shoot is a great choice!
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Isn’t it a wonderful place! 🙂
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Lovely colours, bright and cheerful, I’m sure she’ll love it!
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I am excited to see her reaction.
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Gorgeous blanket in an amazing place
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Thank you Margaret. It really is a wonderful place to spend a day.
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Lovely and vivid, especially against the background with barely leaves on the trees. Hope she likes it! I especially like the colours in the last five rows. Like Lucy, you are good at choosing colours. 😃 The location for a day with friends looks lovely too.
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Thank you Cathy. Playing with a requested colour palette, is one of my favourite aspects of making blankets.
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Gorgeous colours and a fabulous location.
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Sculpture by the Lakes is a wonderful place, if ever you are down this way – we must go!
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