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Friday, August 12, 2016

Chunky Sunburst Granny Blanket




Hello there. 
I hope you're having a lovely day! 

This is a blanket that I finished a while ago and while I have shared it on Instagram, I don't think I ever got around to showing it on here. So if you've already seen this on Instagram I apologise, but I like to share things over here too, it's kind of like a diary of my crochet that I can check back on when I need to make something again. :) 

The yarn I have used is MoYa Bulky Plush Organic Cotton, it's a chunky weight so you use a 10mm hook.  I loved how quickly these squares worked up in the Bulky Plush.  I only needed 12 squares and I had a decent sized baby blanket! I used around 1 ball each of the colours in the centres, and 6 balls of cream for the background colour, plus 1 ball of the border colour.  That is quite a lot of yarn, so this is a rather special blanket, but I am really happy with how it's turned out! 


I'm thinking of making a pillow in the same pattern and yarn, with 6 squares, so rectangular, and maybe with a vintage blanket for the back side......., I think they'd look great on a bed!  Or even a square cushion made from 4 of these squares on the front would look awesome. :) 

So many ideas, not enough hours! :) 







Have a great day, talk soon! 

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16 comments:

  1. CaseyAugust 12, 2016 at 12:42 PM

    I love the chunky sized sunburst squares! this looks so fun

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  2. AnonymousAugust 12, 2016 at 4:33 PM

    Looks lovely Julie -you know how to tempt me ��
    Norma

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  3. ciaparaAugust 12, 2016 at 9:09 PM

    Beatiful! Verey pretty.

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  4. Masche für MascheAugust 13, 2016 at 12:04 AM

    Ist a beautiful blaket. I love it.

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  5. BecaAugust 13, 2016 at 12:31 AM

    Darling blanket.
    xx Beca

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  6. JaneAugust 13, 2016 at 5:18 AM

    I love Priscilla Hewitt's sunburst pattern and it looks great in the chunky yarn, lovely colours too. Nice one Jules! Have a lovely weekend. Jane x

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  7. cristinaAugust 13, 2016 at 2:22 PM

    Beautiful, Julie! have a nice day!

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  8. mamasmercantileAugust 13, 2016 at 3:21 PM

    Stunning, loved the chunky look to it.

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  9. www.haekelfieber.deAugust 13, 2016 at 4:22 PM

    Lovely colours! Looks very nice.
    Best wishes from germany
    Jutta

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  10. Shami ImmanuelAugust 13, 2016 at 9:49 PM

    Lovely blanket. looks beautiful.

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  11. JoAugust 15, 2016 at 5:11 AM

    12 motifs for such a great blanket. Win win. I have had a good old catch up here today, I haven't visited for ages and I had some blogging time so have been roaming around all my favourite places and you are one of them! jo x

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  12. PigtailsAugust 17, 2016 at 4:30 PM

    I love this JUlie, I always wonder what o earth to do with my Moya Bulky Plush, but I am thinking to much, I must get the hook out!

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  13. Coco Rose DiariesAugust 17, 2016 at 5:45 PM

    Ahhhhhhh so, so pretty! x

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  14. AngelaAugust 22, 2016 at 10:13 AM

    It's beautiful! I totally agree, not enough hours!!

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  15. Froukje BrouwerOctober 16, 2016 at 11:36 PM

    Wow! That is amazing.

    Really beautifull.

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  16. HartsloveNovember 5, 2016 at 11:24 AM

    I've just seen your chunky sunburst blanket. How pretty it is! The final two photos reveal how expansive the squares are! It took me 63 squares to get a similar size throw from the same pattern, because I used a 3.75 mm hook and Catania cotton. I learned that I would prefer a softer blend of yarn for my blankets, but I absolutely love the Priscilla Hewitt sunburst, and I admire your work. Alexine in Maryland

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