Thursday, April 3, 2014

Weekend In Stockholm Throw - Finished , tick!


Hello!

Isn't it a satisfying feeling getting something finished that has been hanging around for ages?  
This blanket has been sitting as a pile of squares for a long time.
( I started these squares in January 2012!)

And I am so happy I have finally made the effort to finish it off.  I had originally planned a much bigger blanket, but realised that using what I had made and getting a finished blanket was better than hoping I would eventually get around to making more squares.
So it is a nice baby size, still big enough for a cot I think.
I have given it a gentle blocking to flatten it out a little, but it is still quite textured which I like.

The pattern is Weekend in Stockholm Throw by Debbie Stoller, as you can probably tell I have done my own thing with the colours!  It is quite OTT!
I made this with lot's of different 100% wools, a mix of Colorworks, Babywool 8ply and Loyal DK,and probably some other odds and ends thrown in, it was so long ago I can hardly remember!
This blanket really does make me happy!  




Anyway, I hope you like this colour hit today, it has brought a smile to my face, hope it does the same  for you!

Have a fab day and thanks for visiting, happy crochet people!  :)

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31 comments:

  1. EvelaApril 3, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    Blanket is beautiful! Lovely colors :)
    Regards!

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  2. LisaApril 3, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    A beautiful square pattern. The blanket is gorgeous.

    Lisa

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  3. jabbottApril 3, 2014 at 5:27 PM

    Oh an absolute beauty of a blanket x

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  4. Crafty in the MedApril 3, 2014 at 5:36 PM

    It is gorgeous Jules .....love the colour mix!!!

    keep well

    Amanda :-)

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  5. justpootlingApril 3, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    Its just beautiful Jules, and I so love your signature border that appears on so many of your makes. Loving the colours as always.
    Kate x

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  6. JaneApril 3, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    Bright and beautiful Jules, great colour combination and I like its textured look too. Enjoy the rest of your week.
    Jane x

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  7. Handmade and off-centeredApril 3, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    Total color burst! Love to finish wips that have been laying around fir ages, good job.

    Birgitta x

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  8. gaiaApril 3, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    What a lovely blanket! I love the color palette...

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  9. homemade@myplaceApril 3, 2014 at 6:57 PM

    ….. A HUGE SMILE, indeed!!!! Really beautiful!!!!
    xxxxxx Ale

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  10. lilibet21April 3, 2014 at 6:57 PM

    Love the blanket! When you make a blanket like this , obviously you have chosen your colour palette , but do you plan out the sequence of colours in each block so they are all different or do you just go with the flow. I have been making a patchwork crochet granny blanket & to get all the squares different I have found really difficult.

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  11. lindaApril 3, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    It's beautiful I love OTT :)

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  12. gillyflowerApril 3, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    Its beautiful Jules! The colours are just gorgeous!
    Gill xx

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  13. JaBCreationsApril 3, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    Sooooo pretty!!!!

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  14. Coco Rose DiariesApril 3, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    What a lovely hit of colour to see this morning! A beautiful pattern too! Thank you for sharing this with us......totally inspiring!

    xxxxxx

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  15. Vintage Sheet AddictApril 3, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    Jules, this is wonderful! I love your colour choices.....and I'm glad it's not just me who takes her time to finish something! :) x

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  16. Amy at love made my homeApril 3, 2014 at 8:04 PM

    It is beautiful, and I am sure that you are right that it is good to have a finished something even if it is smaller than you might have initially imagined. I love all the different bright colours and think that it would make a great baby blanket because of that!! Lovely. xx

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  17. ArzuApril 3, 2014 at 9:12 PM

    Lovely colours and cheerful blanket.

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  18. Eight by SixApril 3, 2014 at 11:13 PM

    wow seriously colourful and I love it. Lovely to read your article in Simple Crochet, I re-read it again last night. I've kept it with my granny square project box. Amanda x

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  19. AnonymousApril 4, 2014 at 12:25 AM

    The red in it sure makes it pop! If you end up giving this to a baby, it will love looking at all of the bright colors.

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  20. AmyApril 4, 2014 at 12:39 AM

    Beautiful! Time to have a look at the pattern!

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  21. UnknownApril 4, 2014 at 2:07 AM

    lovely blanket

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  22. SarahBethApril 4, 2014 at 2:26 AM

    Beautiful -- I love the bright colors! I agree with you.... better to go ahead and finish with what you've made than to keep putting it off to make more squares!

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  23. shirleyApril 4, 2014 at 3:33 AM

    Is gorgeous

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  24. ErikaApril 4, 2014 at 3:45 AM

    Wow, it came out absolutely gorgeous. The colors are so vibrant and stand out. Very pretty patterns as well.
    Sometimes it is better to just finish something, than to do what I have done, never finishing it. I should learn from that.
    Thanks for sharing and I will share it with others.

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  25. Creative DesignApril 4, 2014 at 4:22 AM

    Love the colors and little pointed edging! Thanks for sharing.
    Sheila

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  26. AngelaApril 4, 2014 at 4:29 AM

    Oh it's a beaut!!! I have WIP's that are much older. lol

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  27. UnknownApril 4, 2014 at 6:11 AM

    Wowee! Such a bright and beautiful blanket! It's been a bit grey and overcast here in my part of the UK, this post certainly lifts my spirits! Congrats on finishing it,Chrissie x

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  28. JosieApril 4, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    Very, very cute. I just love those bright colours, simply gorgeous x

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  29. UnknownApril 4, 2014 at 10:18 PM

    It absolutely brought a smile to my face, thank you! Such vibrand and lively colors, very cute! Love that you've mixed and matched so many yarns and colors, it worked out so great!

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  30. Fräulein KidsliKidsApril 6, 2014 at 9:42 PM

    ♥ What a beautiful, colorful blanket ! ♥
    Very, very nice,
    greetings from Austria
    Fräulein KidsliKids
    (Sabine)

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  31. UnknownApril 9, 2014 at 2:22 AM

    Hi Jules! This blanket is simply gorgeous! I like the pattern and the colour combination is amazing! Thaks for sharing!
    ciao :::Silvia

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