This blanket started last year.
I was working on a couple of projects for friends and family
that involved a lot of grays and browns and muted colors
that are just not my personal preference.
I was working on a couple of projects for friends and family
that involved a lot of grays and browns and muted colors
that are just not my personal preference.
Even with projects that were deadline projects
(birthdays and Christmas) I had to start a colorful blanket.
Seriously, I mean, I really HAD to!
(birthdays and Christmas) I had to start a colorful blanket.
Seriously, I mean, I really HAD to!
I love the Sunshine yellow edging.
It really brightens up these dark gray
days
.
There is no rhyme or reason to this blanket…
just a
bunch of my favorite colors grabbed out of my
odds and ends basket and hooked
using
Lucy’s granny stripe pattern, an oldy but goody!
I know have three Queen Sized Bed covers.
I have 2 more that I am working on and hope
to finish sometime this year. I love
being able to change them up…
a very cheap makeover.
It really changes the whole feel of the room.
So after a good washing and blocking, it is now at
home on our bed. When I was downloading
these pictures I noticed there was a lump under the owl pillow... I went back to the bedroom and in my haste to
get the blanket on the bed, I made it up over the TV remote. I started to re-take the pictures without the
lump. But this is real life and
sometimes you make your bed up with the remote still tucked in…or at least I
do.
As soon as I had woven in the last of the ends,
this happened...
It was urgently needed in the tent
I think I protested, but I am so thrilled when
something I make
gets used and loved. (And with these three, it was seriously used!)
gets used and loved. (And with these three, it was seriously used!)
"Thanks, Nene!! This is the bestest tent blanket ever!!"
I love these little people!
Linking up with
it's gorgeous! I love the bright happy colours, perfect antidote for this cold winter. And it's great it's already seeing so much love and use! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Helen! I love all the happy colors too!
DeleteGorgeous blanket, love the bright colours with the white, seems to really lift it somehow... feels a bit spring-like, you have me tempted... :) x
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandra. The white really changes the whole feel of the blanket. I always have plenty on hand.
DeleteYou crochet is always gorgeous Robbie. I am not surprised the littlies wanted to use it in their tent!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteYour colourful blanket is gorgeous and it looks like it's going to be well loved.
ReplyDeleteAli xx
Thank you Ali!
DeleteThis is a lovely blanket. I can't believe how large it is! The yellow border you created really sets it off. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I seem to have a problem knowing when to stop and my afghans become queen size bed covers. I think I have a problem!! :)
DeleteIt is a wonderful blanket so I can see why it was so popular!! It will see a lot of use in all kinds of ways I am sure. Glad to know that I am not the only one who makes the bed and finds things are made into the covers! xx
ReplyDeleteha! remotes, socks, hairclips...you name it!
DeleteOh it is simply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Jayne!
DeleteI like the bright colors too. This turned out really nice.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and so happy!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much!
DeleteYou could only have fun with such a fun looking blanket. Love all those colors.
ReplyDeleteThanks Emma! It was a lot of fun to make.
DeleteGreat crochet blanket! The colors make me smile.
ReplyDeleteTotally adorable! The kids will love it forever.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous blanket! I love the colours, and the white stripes work so well. Great idea. And lovely to see it so well used :)
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous, it is so nice to see bright happy colours. I shall be continuing the Handmade Monday link up over on my site, and I'd love you to join us.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are going to continue on. I had only just discovered it. I love looking at what others create. Always so inspiring!
DeleteLovely, I'm with you all the way on those colours! Thanks for joining in with Planet Penny Happy Friday
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Penny! Is there anything better than color?
DeleteIs there anything better than seeing your hard work appreciated? :-) xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful blanket and it's lovely that it is so appreciated. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful blanket. The remote in the bed is very funny. Lumps in my bed are usually cats.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous blanket! I would love one like this on my bed.. guess i'd better learn to crochet! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, makes you smile just to look at it!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lucy! It is very bright and happy!
DeleteWhat a beautiful blanket! I love how bright and cheery it is!
ReplyDeletePS: I totally make the bed with the remote tucked in. ;-)
Thanks for sharing at The Yarn Fanatic Party! I hope to "see" you there again!
Thank you Rachel! You will. They are always so much fun to participate in!
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