A few days ago I folded up my freshly made Sunny Granny Stripe and added it to the top of my freshly stacked blanket pile, just because. Because I suddenly really wanted to see how the Sunny colours looked alongside the others, and because I really wanted to see what two years of blanket-making looks like. I love my blankets so very much, this small collection of patterns and colour palettes represents a great deal of my creative energy. But more than anything, I enjoy seeing my blankets used. I love seeing that picture perfect pile toppled and dismantled so that Little People can be snuggled cosy and warm. Aren't crochet blankets just the Best Thing Ever??!!
More colour planning and scheming this week as I've worked on squares 11 and 12 (only four more to go!!). I am feeling pleased/relieved as the yarn quantities are working out well and there should be plenty enough left for the joining and border once all the squares are made. I am so excited to see this blanket come together, to make 16 squares into 1 square. What a terrific way to end the year :)
So without further delay, let me give you the colour sequences for this weeks squares...
SQUARE 11 (pattern HERE)
♥ 1. Aster ♥ 2. Spice ♥ 3. Shrimp ♥ 4. Meadow ♥
♥ 5. Sage ♥ 6. Claret ♥ 7. Magenta ♥ 8. Petrol ♥
♥ 9. Lime ♥ 10. Lipstick ♥ 11. Fondant ♥ 12. Violet ♥
♥ 13. Turquoise ♥ 14.Plum ♥15. Bright Pink ♥ 16. Wisteria ♥
By the way, I am terribly sorry about the really poor photo of Square 11 above. I took pictures this afternoon before the Friday school run (I am writing this on Friday evening as I'll be away from home for the weekend), but when I came to upload them for some reason picture 11 was missing. So I was forced to take an emergency evening photo in the yellow light of the Funky Lamp, and it didn't turn out too well. Please forgive me!
SQUARE 12 (pattern HERE)
♥ 1. Fondant ♥ 2. Lime ♥ 3. Spice ♥ 4. Turquoise ♥
♥ 5. Claret ♥ 6. Violet ♥ 7. Bright Pink ♥ 8. Meadow ♥
♥ 9. Magenta ♥ 10. Sage ♥ 11. Plum ♥ 12. Petrol ♥
♥ 13. Shrimp ♥ 14. Wisteria ♥15. Lipstick* ♥ 16. Aster ♥
*sorry for the error - too much to do and too little time! Strip 15 should be LIPSTICK xxxx
Did I mention only four squares left to make???...............yippeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a fabulous week my lovelies, Part 8 will be next Sunday 20th.
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Useful links ::
♥ SUNNY YARN PACK - 18 x 100g Stylecraft Special DK.
♥ Granny Stripe Blanket pattern (includes Edging Base Round)
To Rosie in Melbourne,
I've just printed off the instructions for squares 11 and 12 and saw your question. By now I hope you have the answer but if you haven't then the colours are the same for both blanket patterns. Merry Christmas to you.
Posted by: Kate | December 24, 2015 at 04:41 PM
Just finished the edge of the granny stripe blanket. It looks awesome on the couch. Don't know if it will get steamed before Christmas, but it is done. Thank you Lucy for a wonderful pattern with great colors.
Posted by: Charlotte | December 19, 2015 at 05:31 PM
I have just finished your wonderful sunny stripe blanket in 2 weeks as a Christmas pressie for a grandchild! I an totally crocheted out but it was so enjoyable to see the interplay of the glorious colours!! Thank you , thank you Lucy for your wonderful inspiration. A very Happy Christmas to you and your family this holiday. All we need is for it to stop raining!
Posted by: Jo Hyde | December 19, 2015 at 11:03 AM
Dear Lucy,
I received my wool pack yesterday from the Wool Warehouse and was very excited. When I opened the package it had the wool but the pattern was for the Log Cabin blanket. I thought I ordered the wool for the sunny stripe blanket.
Do you know if the same colours are used for both?
I loved the colours you were using in the striped blanket and wanted to make one and I thought I was ordering the wool for that.
I love reading your words of wisdom all the time.
Thanks
Rosie (Melbourne).
Posted by: Rosemary Dargan | December 19, 2015 at 01:37 AM
It's absolutely lovely, as all of your blankets are. Somehow your colors are always so perfect. Your crochet is just gorgeous and I appreciate it so much. As someone who is fairly new to fiber arts I just drool over your work. Thank you for the time and energy it takes to crochet, do all the mom and household stuff, and keep a blog going. I read every post. Anyway, I just felt like saying thank you and let you know how I appreciate it.
~Crystal
Posted by: Crystal Wall | December 18, 2015 at 04:17 PM
I think this will be a winter project, possibly a stash buster. =>¿<=
Posted by: Susan | December 16, 2015 at 10:10 PM
Hi Lucy!
I just wanted to tell you how much i enjoy reading your blog and most of all the colors that jump out and envelop all who read! Love your crochet projects, have made the Attic24 Mandala and will be ordering the gorgeous Harmony Blanket, swoon, swoon, soon! Btw, I only chanced upon your blog, sometime end of April, this year, when I started learning to crochet and am grateful for your free patterns and the inspiration that I get from them! So many talented crochet crafters, like yourself, are so generous, and so kind! Thank you Lucy!
Posted by: Shobha N | December 16, 2015 at 07:25 PM
Thanks for log cabin pattern Lucy, love it. How many times should 1 colour be in each position as I have spice as number 1 twice or have I gone wrong?
Posted by: Janice perkin | December 15, 2015 at 03:20 PM
This blanket is coming on a treat. I really like it now.
You are so speedy!
Posted by: carol partridge | December 15, 2015 at 07:50 AM
Hi, Slightly off topic.
Only found this blog a week ago and try as I might I can't subscribe :~(
Each time I try I get lines of computer code. Any ideas?
Another UK Lucy, this one transplanted from Lancaster/Durham to the Garden of England (Kent) :~)
Posted by: Lucy Caitlyn | December 14, 2015 at 11:51 PM
This blanket is just beautiful. The colors are simply lovely. They go together so well. I simply love CAL. Oh yeah.. it is so cute when you call us your lovelies!LOL Thanks as always. You just rock!
Posted by: Robin Summers | December 14, 2015 at 07:12 PM
This blanket my very well be my favorite of the pile, probably because it combines two of my loves, crochet and quilts. I look forward to the Ta-dah moment!x
Posted by: Angela-Southern USA | December 14, 2015 at 01:44 PM
I love this new log cabin design! I agree with you about crocheted blankets, I love to sit and watch TV in the evenings with one in the making on my lap. xx
Posted by: Jess | December 14, 2015 at 11:01 AM
I'm only on square 9, but enjoying it so much!
Posted by: Kira Waters | December 13, 2015 at 11:32 PM
Eeek! I'm only on Square 5. Life just gets in the way at this time of year, together with work :-( Hoping I'll get to catch up over the holidays.
Posted by: Jacquie Clapperton | December 13, 2015 at 11:19 PM
Very nice & different to the others. Brilliant work!
Posted by: winifred | December 13, 2015 at 10:46 PM
Wasn't sure about the log cabin blocks at first, but seeing them all together now, I can truly appreciate your vision. Another stunner!
Posted by: Kath | December 13, 2015 at 09:11 PM
So lovely!
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Posted by: Cintia - Sol de Noche {deco crochet} | December 13, 2015 at 07:12 PM
The log cabin squares are looking great - I've just finished the granny stripe with the lovely spot border and will be moving on to work more on the single large log cabin square I've sort of fallen into doing. This is a great CAL Lucy - I've really enjoyed it! Hope you had a fab weekend xxxxxxx Kathryn
Posted by: Kathryn at Crafternoon Treats | December 13, 2015 at 06:25 PM
The squares are looking great Lucy as is your colourful house. I'm only up to Square9. No decorations up. Hopefully once the darleks etc have danced I'll be able to crack on with things!
Posted by: Julie Cooper | December 13, 2015 at 05:56 PM
Your vision is a wonderful thing Lucy. As this project grows I can see it will be gorgeous...but it's only now I can see what was in your creative brain from the start. I love love love log cabin patchwork and your crochet version is a delight.
Jacquie xxx
Posted by: Jacquie | December 13, 2015 at 05:31 PM
Yes, you're right, that pile of handmade blankets is gorgeous. And even better to see them used and loved. Worth every stitch. CJ xx
Posted by: CJ | December 13, 2015 at 05:12 PM
Wonderful .......M.Grazia
Posted by: M.Grazia | December 13, 2015 at 04:50 PM
Thankyou Lucy for letting us all know, I originally thought it was done on purpose to see if we are all checking the lists before starting lol. Take care Davina xx
Posted by: vina | December 13, 2015 at 03:25 PM
Hi Lucy following the blocks every week and block 12 has 2 bright pinks should one be lipstick. Thankyou for a lovely pattern take care Davina xx
Posted by: vina | December 13, 2015 at 01:51 PM