As requested, I'll share some information about this WiP; what supplies you need and some good facts to help you get started on your own Blanket Of Hope if you fancy. As we are all (more or less) in confinement, this project is a perfect one for using the stash you already have. Most of us do sit on a fair amount of scraps and left overs from other projects so dive into that stash and lets get started. Next time I'll share a tutorial on how I make my circles. :)
BLANKET OF HOPE - Part 1: Supplies & Facts
I'm using my Circle In Square Blanket as a reference for measurements and pattern.
YARN WEIGHT:
Scraps of DK/8ply weight wool, acrylic and mixed synthetics - no cotton.
HOOK SIZE:
4 - 4.5 mm (depending on your gauge)
GAUGE:
Not overly important, but check the size of a finished square below.
SIZES:
Squares measures 4.25" x 4.25" / 11cm x 11cm
Border measures 4.5" x 4.5" / 11.5cm x 11.5cm
YARN YARDAGE:
Based on a Medium Throw Blanket (47"x 60" / 120cm x 155cm) approx. 1200g (3600m/3900yrd)
(This is a rough calculation and this will differ depending on the size of blanket you would like to make and the width of border.)
• Scraps for circles (mixed colors) 450g (1330m/1453yrd)
• Solid color for first square row 200g (590m/645yrd)
• Solid color for joining color row 300g (885m/968yrd)
• Border: 250g (740m/809yrd)
BASIC BLANKET SIZES GUIDE
(approx. measurement including the border)
Stroller Baby: 30"x35" / 75x88cm
Toddler: 35"x48" / 75x120cm
Throw Medium: 47"x 60" / 120cm x 155cm
Throw Large: 51"x73" / 133x188 cm
Twin Size: 60"x85" / 155x216cm
SQUARES NEEDED FOR BLANKET GUIDE
(Width x Length)
Stroller Baby: 5 x 6 = 30 squares
Toddler: 6 x 9 = 54 squares
Throw Medium: 9 x 12 = 108 squares (Circle In Square Blanket)
Throw Large: 10 x 15 = 150 squares
Twin Size: 12 x 18 squares = 216 squares
Dive into your stash, squish and squosh, sort and play with colors. When you got it all ready we'll start making circles. Stay tuned for Blanket Of Hope - Part 2: The Circle Pattern.
Kärlek
Annette
Annette
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This blanket brings back memories of my violet meadow blanket using this pattern which I made in 2014, 754 squares I worked on it on and off for 2 years and I enjoyed every minute I had a system too it was so much fun. I now have it on my bed and absolutely love it I would encourage anybody to give it a try. xx
ReplyDeleteYou can see mine here...https://lindacraftycorner.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-never-endingmood-blanket-reveal.html
It is G O R G E O U S! Oh if I only could include some heart emojis here...
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It's going to be lovely. And Linda's violet blanket is also a thing of beauty - wow. CJ xx
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ReplyDeleteI just love love love the colours. I can't wait to see more of your blanket of hope. I have lots of scraps of yarn, maybe another large project to start.
Have a lovely Sunday.
Sweet greetings,
Emily
So lovely to see all these colourful circles, Annette. My circles are coming along well too, but my time is also taken up with other, smaller, crochet projects!
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