Friday, July 18, 2014

Granny Stripe crochet blanket

A year ago, I saw this pretty creation on pinterest


Granny Stripe blanket created by Lucy at Attic 24


On April 29 my Bendigo Woollen Mills 8ply cotton yarn arrived

Soft cotton, delicious colours!


My colour inspiration was from Corrie at retro mummy


From memory, my foundation chain was 198

I used a 4mm crochet hook




Once the first few rows were complete 
it was an easy blanket to crochet


This was the first time I had crocheted using cotton

It was so soft to work with and didn't annoy my skin


The pattern is in UK terms!

Use the correct UK or US terminology you are used too


All up it took 11 weeks for me to complete my Granny Stripe crochet blanket

I crocheted most nights and spare moments I had during the day


It measures 169cm x 118cm

Perfect size for snuggling on the lounge with hubby or the kids


I thoroughly enjoyed creating this beautiful crochet blanket


* Inspiration for the border and edging 

* I learnt how to crochet shell border stitch

* Video tutorial ~ crochet shell border stitch


My current 'work in progress' is a blue, white, grey baby blanket! 



Have you recently started or finished a crochet or knitting project?

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