The colours remain impossible to photograph sensibly, but I'm pretty pleased with how it is looking. It used up 4 balls of stashed yarn that I had no idea what to do with, gave me a chance to practice a new technique and was kinda fun to make.
Plus, lots faster than a knitted blanket *laughs*
I haven't blocked it, so it looks a bit wonky, but it's a blanket and I'm ok with that ;)
Pattern: None. I made some granny squares in different configurations and then put them together until I liked how it looked ;)
Yarn: Random Sirdar acrylic from stash
It's only a small blanket, definitely more of a lap blanket really, but perfect for when I need a little bit of extra warmth. I made the squares on a larger hook than the yarn called for, so it's really light and traps lots of air.
For my first large (ish) crochet project, I'm really quite pleased with myself *grins*
Did you say orange?
ReplyDeleteI love it. I've been working on some knitted squares from leftover handspun. One day they will become a blanket.
Yay for crochet, I've been doing a bit of it myself. Addictive because as you say, it IS faster than knitting. Oh how I love instant gratification. Lap blankets are the best, well done.
ReplyDeleteIt is finished already? Wow you were quick to finished this prettiness! It looks fantastic, I can tell that it will have a proud place on the couch from now on!
ReplyDeleteThat was quick! I like to keep a little blanket like that in the car. It's amazing how many times we use ... for warmth, as a cushion, to wrap things... very handy!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great.
ReplyDeleteI really need to get over my fear of the crochet hook. That blanket is so fun!
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Cute :) I have to admit that I started knitting a blanket, then ended up frogging it and crocheting it instead - it was just taking far too long!
ReplyDeleteLove all the granny squares :). It's so good when a practice project also gives you something useful!
Love blanket! The colors are really bright.
ReplyDeleteOooh, very bright and cheery, just the thing for a long winter's evening.
ReplyDeleteThat is fab! I am making a granny blanket at the mo. Can't wait for it to be finished.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Granny's are addictive and the orange and black is nice.
ReplyDeleteHOORAY for a finished blanket! I love the different types of granny squares
ReplyDeleteWow that is majorly orange. I can imagine just how bright it is in the flesh, as I have that Sirdar Orange in my stash too.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about blocking, it's acrylic so the first time you run it through the washing machine/tumble dryer it'll straighten itself out.
Very orange! Congratulations on finishing it! I also finished a stash blanket this week...
ReplyDeleteI love it!!
ReplyDeleteNice Job! ... but I must say that as I sit hear in nearly 100F, a blanket is the last thing I want to see. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI love this! Perhaps I will use this idea for the HUGE basket of yarn in blue and yellow that my aunt just gave me... Grannies are definitely classic, and I love how yours looks.
ReplyDeleteBet that was hard to work on at night without natural light. Congrats on getting it done. You can still block it, it will lay nicer; plus be softer. I'm always impressed how much one little washing and a bit of blocking can do with a crocheted afghan made of squares...even with acrylic yarn.
ReplyDeleteThat looks very fun! Great job.
ReplyDeleteI really like the colors and the style. There something about making up your own. Come and share it with me on my Saturday and Sunday Sharing.
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Carrie "The Handmade Homemaker"
yaaayy! Congratsies!!
ReplyDeleteAnd omg i'm blind!! LOL
Your blanket looks great! Is the color lighter IRL? That's certainly a blazing orange from where I'm sitting.
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