Sunday, 29 June 2014
Crochet Afghan Blanket
I have completed my crochet Wonky Afghan or blanket. I used acrylic yarn and four loops to each stitch so it is a thick warm blanket and took quite a while to do. I used a lot of yarn and as many colours as I could find. It measures 72"x 72" approximately give or take as the sides are wonky though I think it adds to the design. I should have counted the stitches but kept going. This will cover comfortably a double bed with good amount of overhang at the sides. I am wondering whether to add an edging though with the loops it won't hook easily and it may not need it as it looks just as good as it is. I am overall very pleased with it and it is very colourful!
This is the pattern I used. Chain however many you need for the size of blanket you want.
Beginning row: Make four loops into 3rd chain from hook then draw through all four loops making a nice plump stitch (for the first row only in every second chain stitch to end)
First row: Make four loops and draw all four loops do this for every stitch.
Second row: One single crochet miss one stitch to end
For a little change of pattern as a decorative edge a few rows from each end of blanket.
One, four loop stitch, chain one, miss one four loop stitch to end.
You can see the side here is a little bit wonky and there are still ends I have to weave in before I can style a photo shoot and list it in my shop for sale.
This is the reverse you could show either side.
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That looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWould love that on our bed but think our cats would love it too, and claws and wool don't mix so well.
Heather :)
Thank you Heather that's true cats and wool don't mix ha :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on this finish. It looks really thick and warm and I love the stripes. Thank you for sharing how you made it and thanks, too, for linking up with Wool on Sundays :)
ReplyDeleteWow oh Wow!! I love your beautiful afghan blanket. All those colours shout gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Janine and Kim :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks so bright and warm. It would be the perfect way to brighten up anyone's winter :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Willit :)
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