Crochet blanket…
with high level “squish factor”.
I totally chose to make this blanket because I had never seen anything like it & 7 Day Afghans promised it was quickest of quick.
It did take me more than 7 days…you could make it in 7 days though (if all you did was sit & hook 24/7). Best design feature is of course, the fringing. Only 1/2 as many ends to weave in!
The blanket is very weighty but still has a most excellent drape. I’m absolutely thrilled with this little number & think it will become a regular gifting project. I already have a request from The Big Girl for one of her very own.
Of course I like the reverse side better than the intended front. I’m really liking the vintage picnic vibe it’s got going on.
Kate
676 days ago
Yep.
A stunner.
Love it x
jennie
676 days ago
Fabulous Kirsty.
Love the back best too!x
Rie Biswell AU
676 days ago
Love it! Love the pattern, it’s like a new tartan pattern!
lamina @ do a bit
676 days ago
OMG LOVE IT and the colours are just fabulous!!! where did you get the crochet pattern for it?
Kirsty
676 days ago
It’s from a book called Seven Day Afghans…terrific isn’t it?
Nina
676 days ago
just LOVE it!
I have to make one myself..
I found three versions of “7 day Afghans”
-could you tell me which one your pattern is from?
(there were updated versions from 1985, 1990 or 2006 by Leinhauser&Weiss)
THANKS, Kristy!
Kirsty
675 days ago
Hey Nina
Mine is actually a 2004 version (?).
I’ve done a follow up post today with all the relevant details.
'Joyce'
676 days ago
looks fabulous! Perfect blend of colours too. Yes, let the back be the new front.
Nic @ Yardage Design
676 days ago
Really lovely … makes me want to have a crack too!
Kirsty
675 days ago
Go Nic!
Leisl
676 days ago
That’s pretty darn awesome. I really want to know how to crochet!
Kirsty
676 days ago
Do it, do it! You’ll never look back.
Tammi
676 days ago
That is a mightly fabulous blanket if ever I did see one
x
Naturally Carol
676 days ago
I love it..especially the thickness and texture of it. The colours you’ve chosen and those fringes work really well too.
Jo
676 days ago
This is gorgeous, and such a (relatively) quick win. I too love the picnicky vibe, and your beautiful photos (of course) looks like you are mastering that light x
Kirsty
676 days ago
Thanks Jo…I’m working at it.
Le Tigre Papillon
676 days ago
It is absolutely beautiful
Fiona
676 days ago
Wow! Love it!!
Kate allan
676 days ago
Oh, wow! I was just talking to my mum today about how I am sick of seeing granny squares(nothing wrong with them mind you, just longing for more diversity) I was kind of saying there is so much more to crochet and here’s my proof!! This is soooo beautiful and I agree, really vintage looking. I love the colours you have chosen too…and less ends to weave in sounds awesome…thanks for sharing and inspiring. xo Kate
Kirsty
675 days ago
Thank you Kate! x
Kylie
676 days ago
It looks fabulous, Kirsty. What is that stitch? I saw the 7 day Afghan book at my local yarn shop last week – looks great. Kx
Kirsty
675 days ago
Hey Kylie
I’ve done a follow up post. x
andi
676 days ago
Stunning! Not surprised your daughter wants one. Can I be your daughter too?
Bron
676 days ago
It is really really lovely…I so love your colour choice too.
Lionesslady
676 days ago
Perfect – front and back! Well done.
Beky - Pivotal Xpressions
676 days ago
The photos just take my breath away. You have put your heart and soul into that rug. Beautiful.
Ritar
676 days ago
Absolutely gorgeous! Love your choice of colors (I bet it chewed through loads of yarn!).
Kirsty
675 days ago
Hey Rit…I reckon about 4kms. x
Lara
676 days ago
Squeal – Kirsty, I LOVE this! I so want to make one. And you’ve photographed it beautifully.
Kirsty
675 days ago
& here she is! The girl that started me on my merry hooking way. Make it Lara…perfect little relaxer project for you. x
Tania
676 days ago
I always like the wrong side best. Except for the wrong side of MY blasted shag pile granny blanket. Yours is the bees knees, Kirst. And it matches your garden (although maybe not the gate?) beautifully.
gretchen/juneatnoon
676 days ago
It turned out great! I like the reverse side best, too. I usually do.
Sarah Louise
676 days ago
Wow! This is beautiful! Which crochet blanket is it in the 7 Day Afghans book? I just got the book from the library, and have decided that this is my next crochet project! Also, just out of curiosity, what yarn did you use? The squish factor is enticing…
Kirsty
675 days ago
Perfect Plaid!
I’ve done a follow up post today.
made at green view
675 days ago
gorgeous blanket and super gorgeous styling.
Kylie
675 days ago
oh wow, it turned out absolutely beautiful – and it does have a great picnicy vibe! lovely photos to capture the blanket too!
Tam
675 days ago
It’s perfect. The images are divine, I love the matchy thing you’ve got going on with your garden…
xxt
Kirsty
675 days ago
I’ll tell you a secret Tam…I ALWAYS used to match my shoes to my top(!!!) I’m all for the matchy…some things are hard to shake. x
Jess
675 days ago
It’s absolutely stunning! And I love the back too! xo
Andrea
675 days ago
I love it; just like the blanket on the back seat of Grandpa’s car. I’ll definitely be picking up the hook again to make that.
Posie Patchwork
675 days ago
It’s fantastic!! I just learned to crochet today & paid special hommage to you on my blog post regarding it, as my youngest daughter had visions of learning on 2mm hooks, she has a delicate touch!! Love Posie
lauren
674 days ago
Wow I absolutely love the knit/crochet/woven look of that stitch pattern. Very cool!
evie
674 days ago
absolutely gorgeous! love everything about it and it looks pretty snuggly too.
Alisa
674 days ago
Wow! That’s fantastic Kirsty!!
Mere
669 days ago
A beautiful heritage piece Koo. You are very clever. Wonderful too for old bones in their vintage – I’d like to order one. xx
sweet emmelie
668 days ago
the most gorgeous blanket and pattern. I would ove to own that one!
Noni~
655 days ago
Lovely!!!! And like you I far and away prefer the ‘other’ side!!!!!
karen
618 days ago
Just saw this on pinterest and had to come over and comment on how beautiful your blanket is. Love the color combination and the fringed ends. Awesome job!
Noni~
618 days ago
it so conjures a memory of angular and crisp tartan plaid on a a metal gallon jug themos my grandmother always filled with sweetened hot tea to bring to the beach when I was a small child and lived with her..And for this reason I too prefer the unintended better side <3
Lovely share thanx…
Laurie
268 days ago
I can’t find the book, could you please give the pattern name….
Kirsty
268 days ago
I’m sorry I don’t know it. I just googled plaid blanket – 7 day afghans & the book came up…
http://books.google.com.au/books?id=2C_NGhyTNcEC&pg=PA144&lpg=PA144&dq=plaid+crochet+blanket+7+day+afghans&source=bl&ots=5kw39-w33G&sig=ys8z6KzZivbi7oozf4OUkcMmnR4&hl=en#v=onepage&q=plaid%20crochet%20blanket%207%20day%20afghans&f=false