I did love making this blanket and it feels wonderful to have finished it.
Started on 30th September, this year. A Crochet Along really helps to get a project done.
Ta Dah!
16 Colours used of Stylecraft Special DK:
Spice, Tomato, Vintage Peach, Blush, Parchment, Lincoln, Storm, Duck Egg, Cream, White, Clematis, Soft Peach, Buttermilk, Stone, Petrol, Cypress.
The colours were inspired by Flamingos on a cushion.
The pattern is by Helen Shrimpton and comes with an excellent video tutorial.
This photo was taken at an earlier stage
I love the texture and using colours that I would never have thought to put together. I am so looking forward to giving to my niece when I see her later this month.
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Stunning and awesome result…
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Thank you.
I like the way it turned out.
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Beautiful
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Thank you. 🙂
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That is gorgeous. I haven’t tried crochet with extra texture but maybe I should!
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There are really good videos to go with this pattern, which is free.
Worth giving it a go.
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Beautiful colors, but that edge! Wow!🥰
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Yes, it is a great edge.
I might use it again, it has picots!
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Even though the colours were chosen for you , you have put them together beautifully as always. Sure your niece will love it.
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Thank you RJ. ❤ 🙂
I asked her if she wanted it mainly in the rich dark colours, or the softer lighter colours and she chose the latter.
I do love creative collaborations!
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I love those colours together. Lucky niece.
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Without the prompt from the flamingo cushion, I would never have put these colours together, but I am really pleased with how they turned out.
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beautiful!
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Thank you
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Ooh, the textures are gorgeously rich and nubbly. Pretty colours (you know me, I’d go for something much more eye-searing!), very harmonious and soothing. What a great present!
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Yes, I’m with you Kate on the colour front, but these are the colours she chose to go with her flamingo cushion. I’m looking forward to seeing the cushion and throw together on her sofa.
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Absolutely gorgeous. The colour palate is lovely, and I appreciate the hours of work you put into this gift. Lucky niece.
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Thank you Cathy.
Kahlil Gibran wrote “Work is love made visible”, in this case it’s ‘Crochet is love made visible’. 😉
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What a beauty! Lucky niece.
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Thank you Laurie. I know she is going to love it and I’m excited about gifting it to her.
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On my bed is a blanket made by my grandmother many, many years ago. Probably 40. The blanket still keeps me warm.
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That’s lovely!
I see my blankets as my ‘life after death’, so I’m pleased to know of your example of love lasting in the form of a blanket. They are like giving a big hug. 🙂
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Yes.
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Beautiful blanket 🙂
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Thank you Lucy.
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It’s lovely! The colours are very calming and your niece is going to love it!
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She has seen photos and is very excited!
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