I'm so pleased with it!
PATTERNS
I have amalgamated two patterns to make this.
Heart Squares
The pattern for the heart squares is the Christmas Cheer Heart on Ravelry.
Amendments:
I started each square with a chainless foundation row of dc (US)/tr (UK) instead of a chain row and then the first row of dc/tr.
Instead of the white round in the pattern, I have finished each square with a round of sc (US)/dc (UK) in the same colour as the square.
Joining
I used the Continuous Flat-Braid Join by The Patchwork Heart. I love the effect this join gives! I could either do the join straight into the squares, or border each square with a round of sc (US)/dc (UK) in the joining colour (white). I chose to do that as it gave the look I wanted. Although, unfortunately it meant I needed to sew in 2 extra ends per square - that was 70 ends!! Worth it in the end, though!
Once the squares were joined, I simply went round the whole blanket with hdc (US)/htr (UK). I worked two into each loop around the edge. Then when it came to the joins between squares, I worked dc (US)/tr (UK) as they were slightly lower than the rest of the loops - to bring them up to the same height. I also worked five stitches into those joining sections - two into each loop and one into the middle over the crossing of the loops. (This will make more sense if you have crocheted this flat-braid join and have it in front of you!)
I contemplated doing more with the border, but decided I was happy as it was. I think it's a simple edging that finishes the blanket off nicely.
YARN
The yarn I used is King Cole Cottonsoft DK in the below colours: - you can buy some of this yarn at Love Crafts*.
712 Rose
1600 Buttercup
713 Lilac (I think this is discontinued, but I found it on ebay)
715 Mint
716 Candy (I think this is discontinued but I found it on ebay)
710 White
HOOK
I used a 5mm hook, as that is my standard for DK yarn, as I'm a tight crocheter.
MEASUREMENTS
It measures approximately 83cm x 115cm.
What do you think? I love it!
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Oh Maria! What a beautiful blanket and how lovely to see it with the cot! And it was definitely worth the 70 extra ends! It looks perfect!x
ReplyDeleteThanks Anna - it's come out really well! I'm glad I made the 70-end choice! xx
DeleteCan one get the pattern somewhere? I am from SA
DeleteI have linked to the patterns I used in this blog post.
DeleteVery pretty
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteBeautiful. Can't wait to make this.
ReplyDeleteThank you - I hope you enjoy making it!
DeleteDo not under stand a chain less start your blanket is very color full which I like for babies. Need to do this for the mama's who are having babies in my church. There are right.now at least 5.
ReplyDeleteYou can google chainless crochet foundation rows, but it is not essential to use this - it is just my personal preference. It will look just as good with a chain start and crocheting into the chain! I hope you had fun making this for the mamas in your church.
DeleteHermoso gracias por compartir me gustaría ver el tutorial para hacerlo gracias
ReplyDeleteThanks! You're welcome
DeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the pattern! Love it! Tried to share a picture but it won’t let me!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed it Linda! I'd love to see your blanket - you could email it to me if you like... my email address is in my blogger profile. So nice to know you've made a lovely blanket!
DeleteHi, I have just started this pattern and have never edged a square with SC before.Can you please let me know the stitch placement for the sides and corners? Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi. I did two sc stitches for each row up the sides, then an extra one in the corners where you start to sc into the top of the stitches along the top and bottom. I hope this helps!
DeleteWhere is the pattern? I'd love to make this.
ReplyDeleteHi - if you read through this post, I link to the patterns I used for the squares and for the border. I try to explain everything I did here in this post. Good luck!
DeleteBellissima è possibile avere schema o spiegazione sono una principiante grazie
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pattern! I adjusted the size to be 8x8 squares and made a blanket for my sister's wedding using her and her husband's favorite colors and it came out just lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat size is each square?
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