Sunny Blanket CAL :: Part 1

Helloooo Sunny Sunday hookers!!!

Have you got your yarn ready? We are using the Sunny Yarn Pack for this CAL which contains 18 x 100g balls of Stylecraft Special DK in the following colours ::

Claret, Lipstick, Bright Pink, Magenta, Fondant, Shrimp, Spice, Gold, Citron, Lime, Meadow, Sage, Petrol, Aster, Turquoise, Wisteria, Violet, Plum.

The Sunny Log Cabin blanket will be made from 16 large squares arranged in a 4 x 4 format. All the squares have the sunny motif in the centre, with the surrounding strips arranged differently for each square. The squares measure approximately 35cm square. The finished blanket will measure approximately 150cm / 5ft square.

THE SUNNY CROCHET-ALONG

I'll be sharing my blanket making journey here on my blog every Sunday throughout November and December 2015 if you would like to follow my progress and crochet the Sunny Log Cabin blanket along with me.

Part 1 :: 1st November

In this first week, I'm sharing the pattern for the Sunny Granny Square which forms the centre of each log cabin square. This will also be an opportunity to assess your tension and choose the correct hook size.

Part 2 :: 8th November

In week two, I'll share the pattern for the Sunny Log Cabin Squares. There will be a full picture tutorial for this pattern, plus colour placement info for squares 1 and 2.

Parts 3 - 9 :: 14th November - 27th December

During these weeks, I'll give out the colour placement info for squares 3 -16 (two each week)

Part 10 :: 3rd January

This last week is all about joining the squares and crocheting the border.

The Sunny Granny Square Tutorial can be found in the left hand side bar of my blog. This forms part 1 of the CAL, you will need to make 16 of these centre squares in total, using Citron, Spice and Gold yarn. Please read the info at the end of the pattern re tension/size. It's important you get this right my lovelies, please do change your hooks size up or down if you need to in order to achieve the correct size.

If the Log Cabin design isn't for you, perhaps you might prefer some simple Sunny Stripes instead? As an extra part of the Crochet-A-Long, I'm also making a Granny Stripe blanket using the Sunny yarn pack. The finished blanket will measure approximately 120cm x 175cm (single bed size). Each week I'll be sharing the colour order for 18 stripes - this will take five weeks (88 stripes in total). In week six (Sunday 6th December) I'll share the pattern/colours for the border.

I have written a full tutorial for making the granny stripe blanket with lots of step by step pictures to help new crocheters. I've put the tutorial in the usual place in my left hand sidebar with all my other patterns - it's called Granny Stripe Blanket.

Here is the abbreviated version for those of you who don't need the multitude of pictures.....

Use a 4mm hook, Aster yarn and chain 200 to begin (this is a multiple of 3, plus an extra 2).

:: Starting Row :: (Aster yarn)

Beginning in 2nd ch from hook, work 1 dc in each stitch along [199 stitches].

*Please take this opportunity to check your size/tension - your starting row should measure approximately 120cm. If you crochet loosly you will need to switch to a smaller hook size (try 3.5mm or 3mm). If you crochet tightly, you will need to increase your hook size (try a 4.5mm or 5mm).

:: Row 1 :: (Aster yarn)

Chain 3 (counts as 1 tr), 1 tr in chain at base of chain-3.

*Miss 2 stitches, 3 tr in next stitch*

Repeat between ** until 3 sts remain. Miss 2 stitches, work 2 tr in last stitch. Chain 3 (counts as 1 tr), turn.

[You should have 2 tr at the start, 65 tr groups, then 2 tr at the end].

:: Row 2 :: (continue with Aster yarn)

3 tr into first space between treble groups of the previous row.

Work 3 tr into each space between treble groups  to end of the row.

Insert hook into top of the chain-3 in previous row and work 1 tr. Fasten off.

[You should have 1 tr at the start, 66 tr groups, then 1 tr at the end].

:: Row 3 ::  (Sage yarn)

Join the new colour in the first space between treble groups. Work 1 tr into same space.

Work 3 tr into each space between treble groups  until 1 space remains. Work 2 tr's into the last space. Chain 3, turn.

:: Row 4 :: (continue with Sage yarn)

3 tr into first space between treble groups of the previous row.

Work 3 tr into each space between treble groups  to end of the row.

Insert hook into top of the chain-3 in previous row and work 1 tr. Fasten off.

REPEAT ROWS 3 & 4, working two rows for each colour stripe.

The colours for the first 18 stripes are as follows : remember two rows for each stripe.

♥ 1. Aster (the chain, starting dc row, granny rows 1+2) ♥

♥ 2. Sage ♥ 3. Wisteria ♥ 4. Magenta ♥ 5. Lipstick ♥ 6. Plum

♥ 7. Fondant ♥ 8. Spice ♥ 9. Citron ♥ 10. Lime ♥ 11. Turquoise

♥ 12. Violet ♥ 13. Petrol ♥ 14. Meadow ♥ 15. Claret ♥ 16. Gold ♥

♥ 17. Shrimp ♥18. Bright Pink ♥

HAPPY HOOKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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ps the Sunny Yarn Pack contains 18 x 100g balls of yarn and is enough to make ONE of the blankets for this CAL. You will need two yarn packs if you wish to make both blankets. x

 

 

 

Comments

[Katharine Engen]

Hi! I was wondering if there was a pattern for crocheting the basket that's pictured above?

[Carla Collett]

I need some help, I'm starting the sunny log cabin blanket and I have a G/6 4.25mm hook and a F/5 3.75 mm hook, the pattern calls for a 4mm hook which I don't have, my tension is not tight nor loose so I don't want to use the wrong hook size because I don't want the measurements of the squares to come out wrong especially after cutting the yarn to change colors because of the limited yarn (it would take 2 weeks to get another yarn pack cause I live in the us) so do I use my G hook or my F hook?

[Joanne]

All 16 granny's done after receiving the wool package yesterday, so excited for tomorrow now :)

[sarahlcc]

Super excited to join this CAL! Wool Warehouse ships very quickly to the US: I had the bag full of delightful color within a week.

[Jo]

Hi Lucy. I love those colours and would really like to have a go at the granny stripe. When I've done a blanket before where I start at the bottom and keep going to the end (ie not in squares) then I find that the end is always wider than the beginning. Please have you any tips to help avoid that problem? Thank you : )

[Penni]

16 sunny squares completed and eagerly awaiting the next stage ! Love your blog Lucy - inspired me to crochet again in January this year. My granny taught me 40 years ago. Have made 3 ripple blankets (one for me and 2 for friends) a cosy blanket and an African flower hexagon blanket so far this year. My gran would be very proud!! Thank you Lucy xx

[haak en pen]

Great design and absolutely lovely colours!!
love Manon

[Kira Waters]

Ahhhh soo excited!

[Susan Wilkie]

Lucy,just wanted to tell you and all your friends what great and quick service the wool warehouse has. I am in Canada ordered on the 27th of October and it was delivered to my door today November 2nd. How wonderful to open a bag full colourful yarn and start crocheting with you. Till next Sunday.

[Charlotte]

Can you recommend a wool yarn with these colors

[danielle harris]

hiis there a PDF of this for me to print out anywhere?, thanks Danielle (again)

[Carol]

What lovely colour schemes for both of these blankets. Brilliant.

[Edna]

Love your work and unending enthusiasm. Thank you for sharing so freely.

[Holly]

Ahhh - I love your blankets best of all! This is so lovely!

[Naomi]

Hi! I'd love to do a crochet along, but I have so much going on right now, it isn't the right time for me. Will you do another next year do you think? Thanks! X

[Liz]

I do so love your blog. It was the first one I ever read, and like others who have commented above, I taught myself to crochet inspired by you and your makings. I've made two blankets and four wreaths. I live "down south" but did make a journey to Skipton a couple of years back when in the area for a graduation. Thank you for all your brightness and cheer. I wish you were my sister!

[Kath.]

Thank you SOOOOOOOOO much Lucy...can't wait to get started...hook and yarn pack been ready since Thursday!

[Elsie]

I should be tidying the house but can't resist the urge to start another granny stripe in the new color scheme. Thanks much

[CJ]

Fabulous, especially the log cabin blanket. I like quilting, and this really appeals to me. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's progress. CJ xx

[Elizabeth Gregory]

What wonderful new ideas again with easy explanations for beginners. Colour choices just blend together. Keep blanketing. Sorry didn't get to speak to you at Yarndale. Maybe next time. Tomorrow off to York for a few days. Your blog would encourage anyone to visit Yorkshire a great county !!!

[Jo Wilson]

Thank you so much for this CAL Lucy...I have just completed my first square and love it so much, very sunny and happy. I've printed out the shortened version which is very helpful...I hope you don't mind but I noticed a typo in Round 4 - line 2... I think it should read "Ch 6 (counts as 1dtr plus ch-2): 1 dtr, 2tr;" I think the second dtr is missing from the written instructions. Many thanks again for this CAL & all the work you have obviously put into it...loving it!! :-))

[Clare]

Oh my that granny stripe is a feast for the eyes on a foggy grey november day, must resist this time as I still have three other blankets on the go. Have fun
Clare xx

[Doni Palmgren]

Am waiting for my yarn to arrive in the mail. I plan to do the granny stripes. Just want to verify that you are using British terms not US terms.

Doni

[Leah]

Very very tempted to do this :) Xxxxx

[Laura]

Thank you Lucy! I buyed the Sunny pack immediately, to be ready today. Your blankets are gorgeous, I can barely choose between them. At least, I choose the Sunny Log Cabin blanket, I want to try the Log Cabin pattern! <3
Thank you thank you thank you!!!