Crochet blanket…

July 19, 2011 49 Comments by Kirsty

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.

49 Comments

Kate
303 days ago

Yep.

A stunner.

Love it x

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jennie
303 days ago

Fabulous Kirsty.
Love the back best too!x

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Rie Biswell AU
303 days ago

Love it! Love the pattern, it’s like a new tartan pattern!

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lamina @ do a bit
303 days ago

OMG LOVE IT and the colours are just fabulous!!! where did you get the crochet pattern for it?

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- Kirsty
  303 days ago
  
  It’s from a book called Seven Day Afghans…terrific isn’t it?
  
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  - Nina
    303 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!
    
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    - Kirsty
      302 days ago
      
      Hey Nina
      
      Mine is actually a 2004 version (?).
      
      I’ve done a follow up post today with all the relevant details.
      
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'Joyce'
303 days ago

looks fabulous! Perfect blend of colours too. Yes, let the back be the new front.

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Nic @ Yardage Design
303 days ago

Really lovely … makes me want to have a crack too!

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- Kirsty
  302 days ago
  
  Go Nic!
  
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Leisl
303 days ago

That’s pretty darn awesome. I really want to know how to crochet!

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- Kirsty
  303 days ago
  
  Do it, do it! You’ll never look back.
  
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Tammi
303 days ago

That is a mightly fabulous blanket if ever I did see one

x

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Naturally Carol
303 days ago

I love it..especially the thickness and texture of it. The colours you’ve chosen and those fringes work really well too.

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Jo
303 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

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- Kirsty
  303 days ago
  
  Thanks Jo…I’m working at it.
  
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Le Tigre Papillon
303 days ago

It is absolutely beautiful

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Fiona
303 days ago

Wow! Love it!!

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Kate allan
303 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

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- Kirsty
  302 days ago
  
  Thank you Kate! x
  
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Kylie
303 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

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- Kirsty
  302 days ago
  
  Hey Kylie
  
  I’ve done a follow up post. x
  
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andi
303 days ago

Stunning! Not surprised your daughter wants one. Can I be your daughter too?

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Bron
303 days ago

It is really really lovely…I so love your colour choice too.

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Lionesslady
303 days ago

Perfect – front and back! Well done.

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Beky - Pivotal Xpressions
303 days ago

The photos just take my breath away. You have put your heart and soul into that rug. Beautiful.

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Ritar
303 days ago

Absolutely gorgeous! Love your choice of colors (I bet it chewed through loads of yarn!).

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- Kirsty
  302 days ago
  
  Hey Rit…I reckon about 4kms. x
  
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Lara
303 days ago

Squeal – Kirsty, I LOVE this! I so want to make one. And you’ve photographed it beautifully.

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- Kirsty
  302 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
  
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Tania
303 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.

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gretchen/juneatnoon
303 days ago

It turned out great! I like the reverse side best, too. I usually do.

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Sarah Louise
303 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…

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- Kirsty
  302 days ago
  
  Perfect Plaid!
  
  I’ve done a follow up post today.
  
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made at green view
302 days ago

gorgeous blanket and super gorgeous styling.

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Kylie
302 days ago

oh wow, it turned out absolutely beautiful – and it does have a great picnicy vibe! lovely photos to capture the blanket too!

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Tam
302 days ago

It’s perfect. The images are divine, I love the matchy thing you’ve got going on with your garden…

xxt

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- Kirsty
  302 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
  
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Jess
302 days ago

It’s absolutely stunning! And I love the back too! xo

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Andrea
302 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.

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Posie Patchwork
302 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

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lauren
301 days ago

Wow I absolutely love the knit/crochet/woven look of that stitch pattern. Very cool!

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evie
301 days ago

absolutely gorgeous! love everything about it and it looks pretty snuggly too.

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Alisa
301 days ago

Wow! That’s fantastic Kirsty!!

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Mere
296 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

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sweet emmelie
295 days ago

the most gorgeous blanket and pattern. I would ove to own that one!

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Noni~
282 days ago

Lovely!!!! And like you I far and away prefer the ‘other’ side!!!!!

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karen
245 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!

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Noni~
245 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…

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