Aria Blanket

The word Aria means “air” in Italian, and this beautiful collection of bright colours is inspired by the days of early summer when long, sun-filled days invite us to make the most of the outdoors.

The Aria Blanket is a square design and the finished size is 150 x 150 cm square.

There are 144 squares in total arranged in a 12 x 12 format and finished with a wide border.

The Aria granny square is a simple 5-round design which uses 3 colours in each square. The fifth and final round incorporates the join-as-you-go method of attaching the squares and building the blanket in rows.

If you are an experienced crocheter please could you read the beginning info which explains the working of a gauge sample (oh, yes, you know you will want to do this!), then you can jump to the end where I've written out a conventional pattern which you can copy/paste/print in a word document if you wish. 

For those who are fairly new to crochet, I've created a photo-heavy step-by-step tutorial to help you learn the Aria granny square and determine your crochet tension and required hook size. 

MATERIALS

For my blankets I use Stylecraft Special DK which is a 100% premium acrylic yarn. It's lovely to work with, comes in generous 100g balls and the finished blankets are warm, soft and machine washable. 

As is usual for my blankets, I've chosen 15 shades of Stylecraft Special DK for my Aria blanket.

This is enough to make a blanket measuring approximately 150cm square (or 120cm x 180cm single bed size if you wish to create a striped blanket from the Aria yarn pack)

Colours from left to right...

♥ Boysenberry ♥ Pomegranate ♥ Tomato ♥ Gold ♥ Pistachio ♥

♥ Lime ♥ Apple ♥ Spearmint ♥ Sage ♥ Cornish Blue ♥

♥ Bluebell ♥ Cloud Blue ♥ Wisteria ♥ Violet ♥ Proper Purple ♥

You can find the Aria yarn pack in my shop at Wool Warehouse, click on the link below...

ARIA YARN PACK*

* the yarn pack contains a 12 page full colour A4 printed pattern

HOOK SIZE  and TENSION

The standard hook size for Stylecraft Special DK yarn is 4mm. However, it's a good idea to be familiar with your own personal tension and experiment with moving to a larger or smaller hook to achieve a neat result. If you crochet loosely you can reduce your hook size to 3.5mm. Similarly, if your tension tends to feel quite tight, you can increase your hook size to 4.5mm or 5mm to achieve the correct size square. 

SIZE

A completed five round Aria square should measure approx. 9.5 - 10cm square. It wants to feel quite compact, not too floppy or holey.

PATTERN NOTES

Each square is crocheted in five rounds; the fifth round is worked using the join-as-you-go technique.

There are 144 squares in total, arranged in a 12 x 12 format.

This pattern works best if approached in a methodical way, working one horizontal strip at a time (which is 12 squares), then joining them together before starting work on the next horizontal strip.

There is a PDF Worksheet which you can download, showing the placement and three colours needed for each square.

Once all 144 squares have been made and joined, a border is worked to complete the blanket.

Colour names

A little reminder that you get to know the colour names so that you can identify them correctly when reading the worksheets! The colour name is printed on the yarn ball band. Before you whip the paper labels off your yarn balls, please make sure you take a little snip of yarn and record it's name.

ARIA PATTERN

I'm writing my pattern using UK crochet terms as follows :

sl st [slip stitch] = insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch, then through the loop on your hook.

tr [treble] = yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (three loops on hook), yarn over and pull through two loops on hook (two loops left on hook), yarn over and pull through remaining two loops (note :: this is equivalent to the US dc stitch)

NOTE : You can click on the above images to expand them (they'll pop up in a larger window). You can also download them by clicking on the link below.

MAKING THE SQUARES
Begin by downloading the Aria Worksheet which contains all the colour info you need to make the squares - click on the following link >>

DOWNLOAD ARIA WORKSHEET

Complete all five rounds to make Square 1. You can then measure this square to determine whether your hook size is producing the right gauge, as explained in the section above about tension. After you’ve completed Square 1, all subsequent squares will be worked following the same pattern as far as round 4. You will then need to follow joining instructions for
working the final round 5 which incorporates the amazing join-as-you-go method.
I would strongly advise you to darn in your ends after you complete each square!

ARIA SQUARE 1

Round 1 : use Colour A

Chain 5; slip stitch in first chain to form a ring;

Chain 3 (counts as 1 tr); 1 tr into ring; ch 1 (as shown above);

NOTE : try and crochet over your tail end when you make all the stitches in round 1. This will allow you to close up the central hole to create a neat finish.
✱ 2 tr into ring; ch 1;
Repeat from ✱ 6 more times so that you have 8 lots of two-treble groups in total.

Slip stitch into third ch of beginning chain-3 to close round. Fasten off.

Turn the crochet over to the reverse and give your tail end a firm tug so that the hole in the centre closes. Darn in the tail end securely.

NOTE : All subsequent rounds are worked out of the spaces between the two-treble groups.

Round 2: use Colour B
Insert hook into first chain-1 space and pull through a loop of new colour.

Chain 4 (counts as 1 tr, plus chain-2); 2 tr into same space (as shown above); skip the next two stitches;

2 tr into next chain-1 space (as as shown above); skip the next 2 stitches;

In the next chain-1 space, work (2 tr; chain 2; 2 tr), as shown above; skip the next 2 stitches;

2 tr into next chain-1 space; skip the next 2 stitches; (2 tr; chain 2; 2 tr) into next chain-1 space; skip the next 2 stitches (as shown above);

2 tr into next chain-1 space; skip the next 2 stitches; (2 tr; chain 2; 2 tr) into next chain-1 space; skip the next 2 stitches (as shown above);

2 tr into next chain-1 space; skip the next 2 stitches;

1 tr into beginning chain-1 space (shown by my needle in the photo above) to complete the first corner;

Slip stitch into third chain of beginning chain-4 to close round; DO NOT FASTEN OFF.



Skip the next stitch; slip stitch into next chain-2 corner space (shown by my needle in the above photo) to anchor ready for the next round.

Round 3: still using Colour B
Chain 4 (counts as 1 tr, plus chain-2); 2 tr into same space; skip the next two stitches (as shown above);

2 tr into next space; skip the next 2 stitches; 
2 tr into next space; skip the next 2 stitches; 
(2 tr; chain 2; 2 tr) into ch-2 corner space; skip the next two stitches (as shown above);

2 tr into next space; skip the next 2 stitches; 
2 tr into next space; skip the next 2 stitches; 

✱(2 tr; chain 2; 2 tr) into ch-2 corner space; skip the next two stitches;

2 tr into next space; skip the next 2 stitches; 
2 tr into next space; skip the next 2 stitches; 

Repeat from ✱ once more.
1 tr into beginning chain-2 sp to complete the first corner; slip stitch into 3rd chain of beginning chain-4 to close round. Fasten off.

That's your second colour done and dusted! Now I'm going to show you how I darn in my ends - I would strongly advise you to darn in your ends after every snip of your scissors. It takes mere SECONDS to do, and will save you a lot of hassle - trust me on this. So every time you cut your yarn and finish with a colour, thread the tail ends straight onto a darning needle...

....and weave them underneath the corner stitches. First go one way (as shown above)...

....then darn back on yourself. This two-way process makes a very secure finish for your ends.

Yay!!! All ends darned in securely and snipped off neatly. Now onto the third and final colour..

Round 4 : use colour C

Insert hook into first ch-2 corner sp and pull through a loop of new colour.
Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr, plus chain-2); 2 tr into same space; skip the next two stitches (as shown above):

Work 2 tr into each of the three chain-1 spaces along the first side;
Work (2 tr; chain 2; 2 tr) into the chain 2 corner space (as shown above)

Work 2 tr into each of the three chain-1 spaces along the second side;
Work (2 tr; chain 2; 2 tr) into the chain 2 corner space;

Work 2 tr into each of the three chain-1 spaces along the third side;
Work (2 tr; chain 2; 2 tr) into the chain 2 corner space;

Work 2 tr into each of the three chain-1 spaces along the fourth side;

1 tr into beginning chain-2 space (shown by my needle in the above photo) to complete the first corner;
Slip stitch into third chain of beginning chain-4 to close round; DO NOT FASTEN OFF.

Slip stitch into next chain-2 space (shown by my needle in the above photo) to anchor ready for the next round.

Round 5: still using Colour C
Chain 4 (counts as 1 tr, plus chain-2); 2 tr into same space; skip the next two stitches (as shown above);

Work 2 tr into each of the four chain-1 spaces along the first side (as shown above);

NOTE : For Square 1, continue with the rest of round 5 to complete the square.

For Squares 2-144, stop at this point (as shown above) and begin the join-as-you-go technique.

Round 5 continued :

Work (2 tr; chain 2; 2 tr) into the chain 2 corner space;

Work 2 tr into each of the four chain-1 spaces along the second side;
Work (2 tr; chain 2; 2 tr) into the chain 2 corner space;

Work 2 tr into each of the four chain-1 spaces along the third side;
Work (2 tr; chain 2; 2 tr) into the chain 2 corner space;

Work 2 tr into each of the three chain-1 spaces along the fourth side;

1 tr into beginning chain-2 space (shown by my needle in the above photo) to complete the first corner;
Slip stitch into third chain of beginning chain-4 to close round; Fasten off.

Thread up your tail ends and get them darned in securely (just do it, you know it makes sense!)

Darn in the final tail end by threading it down to the cluster of corner stitches, then go back and forth under those stitches as explained before. You want all your tails ends tucked away on square 1 before you attempt the join-as-you-go.

Now you can measure your square and check on your tension. My squares come out measuring around 9.5cm. So long as your squares are no bigger than 10cm across, you will be fine. They should feel neat and quite firm (not too saggy or holey).

Right then, shall we move along to Square 2? 

ARIA SQUARE 2

Round 1-4 : refer to the downloaded worksheet for the colours

Follow the instructions for Aria Square 1 as far as round 4. Remember to slip stitch into the corner space to anchor your yarn ready for round 5 (as shown above).

Round 5 : still using Colour C

Crochet the first side as follows :

Chain 4; 2 tr into same space; skip the next two stitches;

Work 2 tr into each of the four spaces along the first side; work 2 tr into the chain-2 corner space (as shown above);

We're going to join square 2 to square 1 - this is a vertical join. If you aren't used to doing join-as-you-go, you may find it easier at first to work on a flat surface. Joins are made using simple slip stitches. Try and be mindful of your tension, keeping the slip stitches neat and reasonably well tensioned so that the squares begin to sit closely next to each other without bunching up and overlapping (too tight) or gaping apart (too loose).

Hold you working yarn to the BACK of the crochet, making sure you are keeping it under tension. Insert your hook into the top right corner space of square 1 (insert it from the front to the back), and  yarn over (as shown above)

Draw the yarn through the space, keeping your tension as even as possible (as shown above)...

...then pull it through the loop on your hook, just as you would when making a normal slip stitch (as shown above).

Now see where my needle is pointing in the photo above? You need to crochet 2 tr into the top corner space of square 2 to complete that corner...

...the corner is now complete.

Now locate the next space on square 1 (shown by my needle in the above photo) where you will make your next slip stitch join.

Keeping your working yarn tensioned to the back of the square, insert your hook into the next space along the side of square 1 (insert from the front to back), then yarn over and draw the loop up through the space, then through the loop on your hook as you would for a slip stitch. Try and keep your slip stitch nice and neat with an even tension if possible.

Now work 2 tr into the next space along the side of square 2 (shown by my needle in the photo above).

Now make a slip stitch join in the next space along the side of square 1.

Remember to keep your working yarn tensioned to the back of the square.

Remember also to insert your hook into the space from front to back, yarn over and perform a slip stitch.

Work 2 tr into the next space along the side of square 2;

Work a slip stitch join into the next space along the side of square 1;

etc etc.....see how this is working?

Keep going until you reach the bottom...

Make your final slip stitch into the bottom right hand corner of square 1 (as shown above).

Then work 2 tr into the bottom left corner space of square 2 to complete that corner (as shown above).

You have now completed 2 sides of round 5. Spin your crochet around so that your working edge is at the top....

Now continue to work 2 tr's into each space along the third side, just as we've done before.

Turn the corner by working (2 tr; chain 2; 2 tr) in the chain-2 corner space;

Work 2 tr into each of the four spaces along the fourth side.

Work 1 tr into the beginning space to complete the first corner; slip stitch into the 3rd chain of the beginning chain-4 to close the round; fasten off and darn in ends.

The above photo shows the right/front side of the two squares, joined with a vertical seam.

And this photo above shows what the slip stitches look like on the reverse - you should have a line of neat little V's.

ARIA SQUARE 3

Round 1-4 : refer to the downloaded worksheet for the colours.

Follow the instructions for Aria Square 1 as far as round 4. Remember to slip stitch into the corner space to anchor your yarn ready for round 5 (as shown above).

Round 5 : still using Colour C

Chain 4; 2 tr into same space; skip the next two stitches;

Work 2 tr into each of the four spaces along the first side; work 2 tr into the chain-2 corner space (as shown above);

Slip stitch into the top right corner space of square 2;

Work 2 tr into the top left corner space of square 3 to complete the corner;

*Work a slip stitch into the next space along square 2;

Work 2 tr into the next space along square 3;

Repeat from * until you reach the bottom corner and the join is complete (as shown above).

Now continue to work 2 tr's into each space along the third side, just as we've done before.

Turn the corner by working (2 tr; chain 2; 2 tr) in the chain-2 corner space;

Work 2 tr into each of the four spaces along the fourth side.

Work 1 tr into the beginning space to complete the first corner; slip stitch into the 3rd chain of the beginning chain-4 to close the round; fasten off and darn in ends.

You should now have three squares joined in a row.

ARIA SQUARES 4-12

Continue making and joining squares 4-12 in exactly the same was as you have for squares 2 and 3, using the Aria Worksheet for the colour information. This forms the top row of your blanket.

ARIA SQUARE 13

Make the square up to round 4.

Round 5 : 

Chain 4; 2 tr into same space; skip the next two stitches;

Work 2 tr into each of the four spaces along the first side; work 2 tr into the chain-2 corner space;

Now position your square 13 underneath square 1 (as shown above) - you will be creating a horizontal seam.

Slip stitch into the bottom right corner space of square 1;

Work 2 tr into the top right corner space of square 13;

*Work a slip stitch into the next space along square 1;

Work 2 tr into the next space along square 13;

Repeat from * until you reach the left corner and the join is complete;

Work 2 tr into the corner space of square 13 to complete the corner, then continue to crochet sides 3 and 4 of square 13.

The above photo shows square 13 complete and joined to the bottom of square 1. This is the beginning of row 2 of your blanket.

ARIA SQUARE 14

Make the square up to round 4.

Round 5 : 

Chain 4; 2 tr into same space; skip the next two stitches;

Work 2 tr into each of the four spaces along the first side; work 2 tr into the chain-2 corner space;

Now position your square 14 underneath square 2 (as shown above) - you will be creating an L-shaped seam, firstly joining to the bottom of square 2, then joining to the side of square 13.

Slip Stitch into the corner space at the bottom right of square 2;

Work 2 tr into the top right corner space of square 14;

*Work a slip stitch into the next space along square 2;

Work 2 tr into the next space along square 14;

Repeat from * until you reach the left corner and the horizontal join is complete;

You should end this join with a slip stitch into the bottom left corner space of square 2.

Now locate the corner space at the top right of square 13 (as shown by my needle in the photo above) and work a slip stitch into this space;

Work 2 tr into the corner space at the top left of square 14 (as shown by my needle in the above photo); 

*Work a slip stitch into the next space along square 13;

Work 2 tr into the next space along square 14;

Repeat from * until you reach the left corner and the join is complete (as shown above);

Complete the fourth side of square 14 in the same way as you did for square 13.

ARIA SQUARE 15

Repeat the making and joining process as for square 13. You will be joining a vertical seam along the bottom of Square 3, and a vertical seam along the side of square 14.

SQUARES 15-24 (ROW 2 of the BLANKET)

Continue joining squares horizontally along to form a second row beneath the first. Follow the colours given in the Aria Worksheet.

SQUARES 25 - 36 form row 3

SQUARES 37 - 48 form row 4

etc etc

Continue to follow the colours given in the worksheet, creating and joining each square in a methodical, numerical order.

When all 144 squares have been made and joined, it's time to start the border.

ARIA BORDER

The border is worked in ten rounds, using the following colours :

1. Boysenberry
2. Proper Purple
3. Violet
4. Bluebell
5. Cornish Blue
6. Sage
7. Apple
8. Gold
9. Tomato
10. Pomegranate

As a rough guide, you will need around 22g of each colour (33g for the final shell round). All stitches in the first border round are worked in the spaces between the trebles that make up round five of the outer blanket squares.

ROUND 1: Use Boysenberry yarn
Join yarn in any corner space.
Chain 4 (counts as 1 tr, plus chain-2); 2 tr into same corner space (as shown above);

Work 1 tr in every space between the tr stitches along the first side of the blanket (as shown above);


When you cross over the joins between squares, work 1 tr in each corner space (as shown above);

When you reach the first corner, work (2 tr; chain 2; 2 tr) into the chain-2 corner space (as shown above);

Continue to work 1 tr in each space along the sides of the blanket, turning the corners with (2 tr; chain 2; 2 tr) in
the chain-2 corner spaces;

When you get back to where you started, work 1 tr into the beginning corner space; slip stitch in third chain of
beginning chain-4 to close the round; fasten off and darn in ends.

ROUND 2 : Use Proper Purple yarn
Join yarn in any corner space.
Chain 4 (counts as 1 tr, plus chain-2); 2 tr into same corner space;

Work 1 tr in every space between tr stitches along the first side of the blanket (as shown above);

When you reach the first corner, work (2 tr; chain 2; 2 tr) into the chain-2 corner space 
Continue to work 1 tr in each space between tr stitches along the sides of the blanket, turning the corners with (2
tr; chain 2; 2 tr) in the chain-2 corner spaces;
When you get back to where you started, work 1 tr into the beginning corner space; slip stitch in third chain of
beginning chain-4 to close the round; fasten off and darn in ends.

ROUNDS 3 - 9 : Repeat round 2, following the suggested colour sequence.

ROUND 10 : Use Pomegranate yarn
Join yarn in any corner space.
Chain 3 (counts as 1 tr) 2 tr in same corner space (as shown above);

Slip stitch in next space;
✱ 3 tr in next space; slip stitch in next space (as shown above);
Repeat from ✱ along first side, then work 3 tr into the chain-2 corner space; slip stitch in next space at start of second
side;

Now continue with the pattern repeat, as follows:

✱ 3 tr in next space; slip stitch in next space;
To turn the corners, work 3 tr into the ch-2 corners spaces.

When you get back to where you started, end with a slip stitch in final space between tr stitches, then slip stitch into third chain of beginning chain-3 to close round. Fasten off and darn in ends.

BLOCKING

Due to all the seams, the Aria blanket will really benefit from some blocking treatment. The easiest way to do this is to wash your blanket in the washing machine on a normal 40 degree cycle - it should come out of the machine feeling damp but not sopping wet. Spread it out on a clean carpeted floor (or on a spare bed laid with towels if you don't have enough floor space) and use your hands to gently stretch and ease the blanket into shape. Pay particular attention to the border and the corners, gently stretching and shaping with your hands, making sure the edges are straight and the corners sit neatly at 90 degree angles.

I found I only needed to pin around the edge of the blanket at the point where the squares meet round 1 of the border.

In the above photo you can see what a difference the pins made in straightening out the edges of the squares.

Once everything is stretched and pinned, go and do something distracting for the rest of the day and leave your blanket to thoroughly dry overnight - a good 24 hours drying time is ideal if you can manage it.

When the blanket is dry you can unpin it and enjoy that euphoric feeling when you first lift it up and give it a snuggle - nothing beats it!

Aria is now ready to go on some al fresco adventures. Or alternatively, wrap it around you as the colder weather creeps in and daydream of those warm summer days.

Here is the condensed version of the Aria granny square pattern for you to copy/paste....

ARIA GRANNY SQUARE PATTERN

Round 1, use Colour A
Chain 5; sl st in first ch to form a ring;
Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr); 1 tr into ring; ch 1;
✱ 2tr into ring; ch 1;
Repeat from ✱ 6 more times so that you have 8 lots of two-treble groups in total.
Sl st into third ch of beginning ch-3 to close round. Fasten off.
All subsequent rounds are worked out of the spaces between the two-treble groups.

Round 2, use Colour B
Insert hook into first ch-1 sp and pull through a loop of new colour.
Ch 4; 2 tr into same sp; sk the next two sts;
✱ 2 tr into next ch-1 sp; sk the next 2 sts; (2 tr; ch 2; 2 tr) into next ch-1 sp; sk the next 2 sts;
Repeat from ✱ twice more.
2 tr into next ch-1 sp; sk the next two sts;
1 tr into beginning ch-1 sp to complete the first corner; sl st into third ch of beginning ch-4 to close round;
sk the next st; sl st into next ch-2 corner sp to anchor ready for the next round.

Round 3, still using Colour B
Ch 4; 2 tr into same sp; sk the next two sts;
✱ (2 tr into next sp; sk the next two sts) twice; (2 tr; ch 2; 2 tr) into ch-2 corner sp; sk the next two sts;
Repeat from ✱ twice more.
(2 tr into next sp; sk the next two sts) twice; 1 tr into beginning ch-2 sp to complete the first corner; sl st
into third ch of beginning ch-4 to close round. Fasten off and darn in ends.

Round 4, use Colour C
Insert hook into first ch-2 corner sp and pull through a loop of new colour.
Ch 4; 2 tr into same sp; sk the next two sts;
✱ (2 tr into next sp; sk the next two sts;) three times; (2 tr; ch 2; 2 tr) into ch-2 corner sp; sk the next two
sts;
Repeat from ✱ twice more.
(2 tr into next sp; sk the next two sts;) three times; 1 tr into beginning ch-2 sp to complete the first corner;
sl st into third ch of beginning ch-4 to close round; sl st into next ch-2 sp to anchor ready for the next
round.

Round 5, still using Colour C, Square 1 Only
Ch 4; 2 tr into same sp; sk the next two sts;
✱ (2 tr into next sp; sk the next two sts;) four times; (2 tr; ch 2; 2 tr) into ch-2 corner sp; sk the next two
sts;
Repeat from ✱ twice more.
(2 tr into next sp; sk the next two sts;) four times; 1 tr into beginning ch-2 sp to complete the first corner;
sl st into third ch of beginning ch-4 to close round. Fasten off and darn in ends.

Round 5, still using Colour C, Squares 2-144
Once you have completed Square 1, all other squares will be joined as you work round 5 using the slip stitch
method. Work round 5 for the joining square as follows :
Ch 4; 2 tr into same sp; sk the next two sts;
(2 tr into next sp; sk the next two sts;) four times; 2 tr into ch-2 corner sp;

At this point you will begin your slip stitch joining method, joining either on the second side, then completing
the third and fourth sides as for round 5, or joining on both second and third sides and completing the fourth
side as for round 5. Join squares in horizontal strips so you don’t get muddled, referring to the Aria Worksheet for the colours and placement. Once you’ve made the top strip (squares 1-12), place a stitch marker in the very top of one the squares so
that you have a visual reference to tell you which is the top of the blanket.

PLEASE NOTE : If you purchase an Aria yarn pack from my shop at Wool Warehouse, you will receive a 12 page A4 colour pattern with the yarn.

Here are some useful links :

♥ ARIA BLANKET BLOG POST

♥ ARIA YARN PACK (contains 12 page printed pattern)

♥ ARIA WORKSHEET DOWNLOAD

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Comments

[Lisa worley]

Hi I bought the Aria kit but didn't get the 12page worksheet in the pack, where can I get it please ?

[Maria]

My mother -in -law loves to do such things

[Jackie McDaniel]

Hi Lucy
I bought the Aria pack but want to use the Dune pattern. Do you have the color way designed for the Dune blanket with the Aria colors that I can use?
I would much appreciate it.

[Krystiane Cooper]

Need help with the join-as-you-go method. Do you have a video tutorial for this skill??? Thanks. Otherwise, I am LOVING that after a lifetime of failures, I am finally able to crochet a freakin' Granny Square!!

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[KAREN ELAINE PAGET]

I struggle with JAYG. Can I just sew them together with the single crochet method please?

[Alice Taylor]

Hi Lucy. I just love your work and have completed many projects. However, the Aria blanket I have just completed was bitter sweet. I did it for a dear friend whose daughter died recently of cancer . She was 25years old, brilliant, vibrant and beautiful. I made this as a tribute to her daughter as it just captured her personality and her life. It was also very therapeutic for me as I mourned with my friend. Thank you for this wonderful design.

[Louise Fisher]

Hello Lucy ~

What a beautiful rainbow of color and well placed design elements is such a great pattern ~

Quiet lovely ~ so I would like to follow up on this also ~
I hope you are having a great week out there !

~ x ~

[Kay]

I have so enjoyed making this blanket. I'm giving it to my best friend for her 70th birthday as it really matches her spirit - a granny with plenty of pizzazz! Thank you xxx

[Jill]

Is it right that the joining row doesn’t have 2 chains at the corners, there is no mention of this on the printed pattern which came with the yarn pack or on the website?

[John Aspinall]

Does anyone know if this pattern is available in German?

[Susan Ross]

I loved making this blanket. I know the joining is initially difficult, but it's worth persevering, as I use it all the time now.

[Cal]

Many thanks for this. Nearing the end of my 7th item in a row with standard grannies, I was eager to try other styles for 2 cardigans. Almost a sleeve in, and I'm just starting Harmony for the other

[Julia]

I am left handed and cannot work out how to join squares as cannot follow picture

[MARY COCOMAN]

I am not able to join the squares as I go. Can I do them another way?

[Carol Doll]

How many skeins of each color?

[Ashleigh]

This blanket is so beautiful, but I'm struggling with the darning in of ends. I'm on my third row and the centre of a square in the first row has unravelled! Any tips on successfully sorting the ends out? Is there another method for joining the squares as I'm worried the whole thing will unravel now and I won't know how to fix it

[Sandra]

Hello
Dou you have a diagram of a round because I am French and I have a lot of difficult to translate. Best regards.

[Margaret Lawes]

Thanks for sharing your lovely blanket patterns with us, I’ve just finished the Aria blanket but have a huge problem! I did the border iwith the same size crochet hook but it has come out too tight and the blanket will not lie flat! I tried blocking it out as you suggest but it is still not right. I’m planning on unpicking the 12 rows of border and re doing it in a bigger size hook. Am hoping this will solve it. What door suggest?

[Liz Needle]

I am loving the colours in this beautiful blanket. This is my 4th Attic24 blanket and my family are mad about them. This one is so easy and the squares take no time at all to make. Super easy. Thank you so much.

[Susie]

Hey

My Aunt brought me your gorgeous Aria blanket pattern for Christmas, because she knows I'm a fan.

I'm struggling to get my head around joining the squares as I go. I have dyslexia and so would really benefit from a video tutorial if possible. Do you have one please?

I looove your blankets, your so clever ☺️

[Alex Schindler]

Hello Lucy I love attic 24 and all your lovely designs I have just received my aria yarn
Pack and can’t wait to get started on it

[Ruth]

Your blog is delightful and so are you. I'm so glad I found Attic 24! <3

[Barbara Kelly]

This stunning do you have a chart for this project