Cosy Blanket CAL : Part 6

Hello Cosy CAL-ers, have you all had a good week? I'm currently doing battle with some resident germs so I've not been feeling the best, but at least it's given me the excuse to stay indoors this weekend and give myself some TLC. I have loved working on my cosy blanket this week, crocheting the last stripe yesterday and darning in the last of the ends this morning.

I've used my blanket for some serious snuggling this week (I've been on the sofa a fair bit in the evenings, tired out after some busy days and the business of killing germs). It has a satisfying weight to it now that it's become a fully fledged blanket, and the texture/feel of it is extremely pleasing I have to say. It really does live up to it's name and is already providing me with some much needed cosy comfort as we plummet into Winter here (it's been freeeeeezing this week!).

So here is my blanket with ninety stripes, and quite simply I love it. I love the warmth of the colours, I love the simplicity of the pattern and I love the unexpected tactile nature of the crochet. It feels incredibly soft, warm and blankety!

I do apologise for the rather poor photo quality here (the light isn't great in my bedroom in the mornings as it's west facing), but I wanted to show you the scale of my blanket on a standard double bed. It measures 120 cm x 165 cm so just a little bit shorter than the ripple blankets I've made this year (they were 180cm long). I did ponder adding in some more rows (I've got roughly 25 g of each colour left) but have decided instead to leave it as it is. I've not made this blanket as a bed throw, it'll be used by me and the Little People downstairs, so the length of it just has to be right for that purpose. I'm only 5 foot 3 inches, so the length is fine for a shortie like me.

I am so tickled with this colour palette, it has been an absolute pleasure to play with these fifteen colours. They have worked well on so many levels, being warm and bright with just the right amount of rainbowyness. I really like that there is also something slightly earthy about the mix of colours too. Of course, this could just me linking them visually to the leaves, berries, flowers and seeds that inspired my colour choices, but anyhow, I don't really need to analyse the colours. It's enough to say that I just love the way they all look together and that they make me happy.

So here is part 6 of the Cosy blanket, rows 76-90.....

...working from the bottom upwards, as follows ::

76. Magenta

77. Spice

78. Copper

79. Meadow

80. Khaki

81. Petrol

82. Violet

83. Denim

84. Raspberry

85. Pale Rose

86. Camel

87. Gold

88. Lime

89. Grape

90. Claret

91. Petrol*

* I've just realised looking at this picture that I do need to add two more rows so that the pattern ends on a plain treble stripe to match rows 1&2. I'll add two more rows of Petrol before starting on the border.

Now then, it's time to scratch my head a bit and make some decisions about the border. The finishing off bit is always quite a hard part of blanket making, it can be quite tricky to get it right. There needs to be the right mix of colours, the right number of rows and just the right amount of simplicity/flounce to make it look absolutely finished. I've not yet decided exactly how to tackle the edge of the Cosy blanket, but I have decided that I'll be using four rows/colours....

....I've been having a little play and am favouring Copper as the first round/colour. Its the perfect mid-tone that should sit beautifully around the slightly wobbly edge, smoothing away those bumps without shouting about it's own colour credentials. I'll save the brighter tones for the outer edge, although really I'm not at all sure what to do yet and am hoping that inspiration will strike at some point this week!

Here are some links :

♥ Cosy Cal Part 1

♥ Cosy Cal Part 2

♥ Cosy Cal Part 3

♥ Cosy Cal Part 4

♥ Cosy Cal Part 5

♥ Cosy Stripe Pattern

♥ Cosy yarn pack

♥ Cosy CAL thread on Ravelry

I'll be back with Part 7 next week on Sunday 14th December, which will be all about the edge/border. Fingers crossed the weather cheers up so that I can photograph the border tutorial as I work on it this week....come on sunshine, show your pretty face!

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Comments

[Linda]

I’m making this blanket now and loving every minute of it. Thanks, Lucy.

[Shelby Crank]

Did you end at row 91? I’m currently on row 78 and curious how many rows I need for it to be the right size. Ps I am absolutely in love with this pattern and will continue to make them in different color schemes for all of our family 🥰 I did order the yarn you suggested and I am obsessed!

[Wendy vdB]

Just gorgeous. I’ve ordered some yarn and am thinking about using this pattern for my temperature blanket although I think it will turn out way too long if I do trebles. Do you have any suggestions?

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[Sharon Jordan]

Hi Lucy! Love the blanket. I'm just getting started. I ordered the yarn kit and absolutely love the colors!! Problem is, I'm doing something wrong? Maybe someone else has had this problem? On the turning rows I'm losing stitches. After about the 6th row it is getting shorter on the turning end. Can you help me?

[Cherie Shirey]

Absolutely gorgeous afghan! The color selections are perfect; I often use the same color choices I see in different projects that I especially love and this is definitely a perfect combination to work with!

I hope to be able to follow you often; your abilities are very impressive!

[Johanna, Finland]

The blancet is beautiful!

[Piggie]

I really love the color choices. It's vibrant and cheerful!

[Erin]

I feel like a big kid carrying around her blankie! It has become my favorite. I did order the pack. I love the petrol color as I have not found just the right shade of teal blue here in the U.S.

[Rosie]

This has been such a fun project to work on. Thank you so much for the inspiration. I cannot wait to see how the border turns out!

[Anne Baselt]

I can't wait for you to learn to read patterns and then go on a doily binge! It's really fun. Love your photos and warm, sunny disposition.

[Diane]

I love this blanket, but have a question, which shows I am still learning about crochet.
At the end of row 7 it says chain 3 and turn, and at the beginning of row8 it says chain 3. Doesnt that give me 6 chains connected to each other?
Thank you for sharing your beautiful projects with us.

[Carol]

Lovely, lovely lovely and I can't wait to start mine. Love the photo where you have made it into a Swiss roll effect as it shows off the colours beautifully. I hate the cold though it is an excuse to be cuddly under a blanket!!

[Robin Summers]

Oh Lucy your blanket has turned out spectacular. I am way behind the rest of everyone else with a measely 14 rows. I love the colors and the pleasure of watching my blanket grow. My colors are as close to yours as I could get but I am quite happy with them. I ordered the pack for the jolly chunky tote bag and I can't wait to start that. I can't wait to see what will be happening in the Attic after the border is finished. I know it will be absolutely fabulous!!

[Christine]

Love this blanket Im on row 46 and mine is growing large be it 68cm too wide but I love it. cant wait to see what border you choose I love all the colours so I couldn't pick Thanks again for this Cal I will be making another blanket straight after this one Now off back to cosy time

[Liz Sawyer]

Well done Lucy, the blanket looks lovely. I was due to start mine after Christmas but had a train journey last week so managed 4rows and longing to get back to it asap. Hope you are well again soon. Thank you for sharing. Liz x

[Pam Roach]

Please do take care of yourself. Always doubly hard as a 'mom'. Your blanket is stunning! Can't wait to give my four ripples as Christmas gifts to my daughter and 3 granddaughters very soon. Thank YOU!

[Kathryn]

Its turned out really well Luce - gorgeous colours. I am rather envious of your very straight edges - mine are definitely more wibbly wobbly! Up to stripe 50 now and really needed a dose of comfort blanket last night after an unplanned trip to hospital with my son in Sheffield to a fracture clinic. All OK though, not as bad as they first thought... Crochet certainly helps to soothe away worry. Looking forward to seeing the border :p xxx Kathryn

[Claire]

There is a definite earthiness about those colours, not just your projection onto it! My living room is also turning into a nest with blankets, throws, duvets at the ready.

Great to come home to after a cold rollercoaster day out of a day like we had!
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[Marie]

Loving the look of this blanket, such beautiful stripes! It almost makes me want to belatedly join the CAL... But no, I already have a gazillion WIPs leading up to Christmas! Thanks for sharing and get well soon :)

[Heather]

What a sight for sore eyes, Lucy! It's looking just gorgeous. Do hope you feel better soon. xx

[Sally]

Beautiful. I do appreciate your color choices.
Hope the resident germs are on their way and don't return.

[Patti]

Sending You "Get Well" Wishes, Lucy!! Your Cosy Blanket is GORgeous as all your blankets are!!! I don't think I could say which is more pretty... each are so unique, and fabulous in your choice of colors, which to me is the best part of hooking! I thank you for sharing... I check many times a day to see if you posted something new! I LOve and look forward to being a part of your colorful life...
Thank You for bringing smiles and Happy thoughts... and GReat crochet to my world... Hugs xxx

[Susan]

Beautiful! I just love the pattern and the vibrant colors. Can't wait to see it with the border on.
Feel better, sweet Lucy.

[Marsha Gibbons]

I love your blanket. It is wonderful. But what really got me excited were the clothespins with wrapped yarn. They would make the coolest framed art.