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Thursday, April 26, 2012

My creative space.....finished blanket tadah!!


Hi there.
How's things going for you?  Are you having a good day? Getting much done, or just mooching around like me?
I thought I'd show you what I have been up to crochet wise recently.  I have finished the star stitch uneven stripe blanket. I think I created a new record for myself, this blanket is totally complete, all threads weaved in and edge done, in around 3 weeks!  It was a nice easy crochet pattern that I had fun with, I loved seeing it change with each new colour addition.  Having a drawing of the colour changes really helped in the speed of it I think, there was a lot less procrastination over what colour to do next, I just checked my drawing and off I went!
So anyway, here are a few pictures, it is about cot size I think ( 85cm x125cm approx) and made from 8 ply (DK) 100% fine merino wool from the Colorworks range, such lovely colours, I love using these yarns.
( I am thinking of selling these yarns in my on line shop, what do you reckon?)
It is super warm and cosy, as the star stitch creates a nice dense fabric, not really a 'gappy' pattern at all.
I ended up doing a couple of rows of sc as the edge, just something nice and simlple.
I have already started another one in different colours, I enjoyed making this so much!
If you want to see how to do star stitch, there is a tutorial over here at Crochet Spot that gives you the lowdown.







Ok I think you're probably bored by this by now, so I'll see you later!
Joining in over here today if you want to see what other peeps have been up to.
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36 comments:

  1. Chaos, Kids, Crochet and CakeApril 26, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    That is really gorgeous! I love that stitch and your colours are beautiful as always!
    Sandra x

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  2. RosangelaApril 26, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Parabéns Jules.
    Lindo, lindo.
    Um abraço.

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  3. Pammy SueApril 26, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    I love your afghan and that star stitch you used. I'll have to check out the tutorial on it. Thanks for the link!

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  4. BigLittleApril 26, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Lovely! Lisa x

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  5. BungalowgirlApril 26, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Looks fantastic. I don't like things that look gappy either. The colours are lovely too. melx

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  6. HindustankaApril 26, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Nice star stitches! :) Congrats on your new blanket! It's so nice!Now it's time to start some new project ;)

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  7. Marifetane hobiApril 26, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Çok güzel bir battaniye bu renkler harika elinize sağlık görüşmek üzere sevgiler.

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  8. homemade@myplaceApril 26, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Lovely stripy blanket!! the star stitch is simply amazing! Thank you for shsring it!
    xxxx Alessandra

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  9. serendipityApril 26, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    Beautiful blanket. I love that star stitch and the colours are gorgeous.

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  10. Prettee CrafteeApril 26, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    What a lovely blanket! Love that stitch. Haven't heard of that yarn before, so googling it now.

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  11. NinuApril 26, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    very lovely blanket, perfect stitch and colours!

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  12. Tangled SweetpeaApril 26, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    Beautiful blanket, such a gorgeous stitch!
    Victoria xx

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  13. **Anne**April 26, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    Your blanket is gorgeous. I've enjoyed seeing the progression and now the completion. That wool looks lovely.
    Anne xx

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  14. saraApril 26, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    It's beautiful and almost looks like a knitted blanket, love the stripes.

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  15. ElisabethAndréeApril 26, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Your blanket is beautiful, I love the colors and the stripes. Good job!!

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  16. sonietaSunApril 26, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    it's delicioussss!!
    kisses

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  17. Seaweed and RaineApril 26, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Love! I've been meaning to try star stitch for about a year now - it really does look fab. Delicious colour progressions. :)

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  18. lindaApril 26, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    It's beautiful, just love it :)

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  19. Amanda MakesApril 26, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    You're torturing me here! I can't crochet at the moment due to Rss in my wrist and I'm so desperate to try your lovely star stitch! This blanket is really, really, beuatiful! xxx

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  20. StockiApril 26, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Oh my goodness...yes you should stock that yarn...the colours are gorgeous! I keep looking at star stitch and thinking I should have a go... now I am so inspired I want to start immediately... naughty naughty... dog walks and dusting first!! :) Hugs, Jill x

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  21. KatelynApril 26, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    Ooh, so nice! Looks like a rug almost. I really like the trim! I'm actually going to trim one of my next projects.

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  22. LynneApril 27, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    Beautiful! I love the effect of the star stitch( and those yarn colors). 3 weeks from to finish? Wow. Very impressive!

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  23. UnknownApril 27, 2012 at 2:53 AM

    Beautiful blanket and the colours are wonderful too! lol x

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  24. AnonymousApril 27, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    stunning blanket, i love the colours and its such a fab stick too.

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  25. Brenda @ 13 AcresApril 27, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    All those bright colours makes for such a stunning blanket! It looks divine and that wool so luxurious too..and well done on finishing it off so quickly! xx

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  26. TrudyApril 28, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Stunning blanket! Love your colours. And Very Impressed with your turnaround time ; -)
    Trudy

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  27. ChristinaApril 29, 2012 at 2:45 AM

    I am going to go try that gorgeous star stitch right now - even if all I do is a wash cloth! Lol. Love it. Good for you on getting it done so quickly!

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  28. Happy in redApril 30, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    Oooh,isn't that LUSH!!

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  29. AnonymousApril 30, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    That is gorgeous!! I need to revisit the star stitch now!!

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  30. WoollyBudgieApril 30, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    That's a lovely blanket. The colours go really well together. I have never come across that stitch before. I'm going to have to have a look and give it a try!

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  31. Stitching CowApril 30, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Blanket looks wonderful, well done. I have just finished one for hubby. Two years in the making but finally done.

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  32. Sweet Posy DreamsApril 30, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    Your blanket is stunning! Love the colors. Three weeks is just amazing.

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  33. CraftbelleMay 3, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Wonderful blanket and gorgeous colour combinations.
    Where do you source your yarn from? I'm in Sydney and finding it hard to buy bright coloured yarns.

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  34. AnonymousMay 7, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Okay, long-time reader, first-time commentor here, lol. This blanket brought me out of the shadows. In your blanket, the rows are clearly defined with almost a "line" running through the blanket as you complete a pair of star rows. (Am I being clear?) The original pattern doesn't have that; it's all flowing into itself. I LOVE the lines; this may be exactly the pattern I've been beating my head against the wall trying to find for a particular 14-year-old who shall remain nameless. So... what's the difference? Please do share!
    Thanks!
    Shani

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  35. SelinaMay 23, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Hi!
    Have you decided to stock this yarn in your store? I love the blanket and want one!
    x

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  36. SelinaMay 23, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Hi!
    Have you decided to stock the yarn in your store? I need some! :P

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