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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Mini granny square blanket finished !!



Hello.  It was a beautiful morning here today, the sun was shining and it was a little bit hazy in that Autumn kind of way, it was chilly and crisp, a perfect start to the day.

The morning sun shines brightly on my clothesline, showing my washing in all it's glory, so I thought I'd take as few photos of my mini granny square blanket that I finished last week.  It looks so cheery in the sun.  I ended up doing a random colour placement  for the squares, it was getting too hard to try and organise a random pattern, so I just tried not to have the same colours right next to each other, although I can see I failed in a few spots. 
I am so glad I darned the ends in as I went, it made sewing the squares together much easier, and once it was sewn up it was finished, without a heap of ends to tidy up.






Sooooo...... a few blanket facts for you, 

* 14 rows of 11 squares =151 squares all together!

* Simple 2 round granny square pattern with a 3 round of sc to each square. 4mm hook.

*Colours used : 12 colours, Heirloom Colorworks 8ply and Baby wool 8ply, 
1-2 balls of each colour
cream
pale pink
flamingo
dark pink
watermelon
bright red
pale blue 
mid blue
aqua
light aqua
lime 
celery
extra red for the border ( 3 rows of sc, very simple)

* Not a very big blanket (sorry, I haven't measured it!), maybe cot sized, or a knee rug.

Ummm...that's all I can think of at the moment!

I am very happy with this little blanket, it makes me smile, and the fact that it is actually completed is an added bonus!  (Finally something to tick off my to do list!)

Hope you have a nice sunny day where you are too!
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26 comments:

  1. HindustankaApril 30, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Lovely colorful blankie! Congrats on accomplishing it :) Have a shiny day too! Anna

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  2. Flora and PawsApril 30, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    I love your blanket it looks amazing. Beautiful colours. I am currently making my first crochet blanket and you have spurred me on to get going with it again!

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  3. forgetmenotsblueApril 30, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Beautiful blanket in the morning Sun lovely colours :)

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  4. AnonymousApril 30, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    makes me laugh to think that from you is autumn .. here in Italy is spring and starts to get hot after a cold winter and an autumn full of rain .. your blanket is really nice but small .. and is a great starting point for many other blankets for your next winter

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  5. mosguetravelerMosguetravelerApril 30, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    Beatiful blanket.
    supper

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  6. homemade@myplaceApril 30, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    lovely!!!
    xxx Ale

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  7. ClareApril 30, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    aww it's lovely, fab colours.

    Clare x
    http://summerhousebythesea.blogspot.co.uk/

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  8. UnknownApril 30, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Hi There, A job well done!!! It is beautiful!!! It does look glorious out in the sun!!! Love the colors!!! Have a happy crafty week!!!
    Love
    AMarie

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  9. KahviKaneliApril 30, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    Oh My!
    It IS so lovely!!!

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  10. monique's messApril 30, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    lovely just in time for winter, sunny brights for cold winter days

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  11. Naturally CarolApril 30, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    Monique took the word right out of my mouth! I was thinking the same thing..a lovely bright rug to cheer up those dull winter days.

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  12. MamadoggieApril 30, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    It's lovely! Happy colours :)

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  13. hooksandyarnsApril 30, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    It's very nice. Lots of pretty colors to brighten up anyone's day. :)

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  14. Colour Splash by CathApril 30, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Love the colours :)

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  15. Woodsong WorkshopMay 1, 2013 at 2:00 AM

    Wow! That is just lovely! Congratulations on finishing it up. I am itching to tackle a granny square blanket (first one ever) but just can't decide on colors and a square pattern. Your colors are quite inspiring!
    Have a wonderful day!

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  16. JoMay 1, 2013 at 3:04 AM

    Fabulous what a great way to showcase your yarn collection. I love it! Jo x

    http://joeveryday19.blogspot.co.uk/

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  17. UnknownMay 1, 2013 at 4:25 AM

    I love this blanket and its colors!

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  18. Ladybird DiariesMay 1, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    Gorgeous blanket.
    M x

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  19. Mrs. CMay 1, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Beautiful granny blanket! So weird to hear you say Autumn morning! It's Spring here in the USA and we are rejoicing over some warm( 50-60 degree days) after a very COLD winter I am so ready!!! Ordering my tomato plants today! :)

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  20. Old Magnolia TreeMay 1, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    Absolutely beatutiful as always! :))

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  21. NancyLeeMay 1, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    Hi love the skinny scarf younare knitting could you tell us where you got the pattern ? I would love to make a few of them for Christmas. Thank you Nancy

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  22. NancyLeeMay 1, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    I forgot to mention to you love love the blanket you finished I like random colors brightens my day! Cheers!

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  23. TrudyMay 2, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Julie, Another Stunning Blanket! The colours are so pretty and I love the size of the squares. Lots of ends to tie in?!!!

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  24. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Sooo pretty! :)

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  25. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMSMay 6, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    I am your newest follower.. What a truly beautiful bright and colorful Mini Granny Blanket... Hugs Judy

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  26. Kerri KMarch 12, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    Is there any place where you have actual patterns written out?

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