I haven't posted anything about this project, but I have been crocheting this dang blanket for almost three months! I only crochet when I sit down to watch a show on television (I have a very difficult time just sitting and watching something - that's probably why I don't go to the movies very often). This blanket consists entirely of single crochet, which if you crochet, you know that is a very small stitch so it takes a lot of them to accomplish much. Whew! I love the blanket, it is a throwback to the 1970's when they were very popular and many, many colors were used in the blanket. It must have been a way to use up yarn scraps. I remember my mother made one for our sofa. Anyway, I like the updated minimal coloring used in this one and chevrons are extremely popular right now in home dec as well as scrapbooking and crafts. Here's a close-up of all those little single crochets:
This was a free pattern from All Things Bright and Beautiful I used Red Heart worsted weight (4) acrylic yarn and a size "I" crochet hook. There are 8 sections of white, 6 sections of green, and one section of blue - each section consists of 10 rows of single crochet. The blanket is 45" x 65".
I love love love this blanket! The colors and pattern are fantastic. I think it is time to teach myself to crochet.
ReplyDeleteI crochet and couldn't imagine tackling an entire blanket of singles! Round of applause to you! I really like the updated look of the blue and green.
ReplyDeleteThat would look good in my house. *ahem*
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I never learned to crochet much more than a basic scarf. I'll have to try my hand at it again.
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