Star Blanket

A while ago I saw the most beautiful wool by Scheepjes, called Whirl, turning from one color into another while crocheting or knitting. I loved the wool but didn't really know what to make with it, until I found this (free) pattern for a blanket. 



The blanket is really easy to make. When you're a tight crocheter, like I am, I would recommend to use a larger hook or more wool to get a bigger blanket. The pattern says the blanket will be about 104 cm wide after 37 rounds, but even after doing 50 rounds, my blanket only measures just 90 cm.  

The Scheepjes Whirl I used is called Liquorice YumYum. I love licorice (or drop, as it is called here in The Netherlands)!

~*~

Keeping It Simple has written a post about crochet and featured three of my projects!

The Easter Bunny


Bare Foot Sandals



Haasjes Head


Thank you so much, Kaysi!!

Comments

  1. JuliaSeptember 20, 2017 at 12:48 AM

    That is lovely! Now to fine a gradient I like.

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  2. Needles and WoolSeptember 21, 2017 at 3:26 AM

    Gorgeous blanket! I love how the yarn gradually changes color like that and I love the shape.

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  3. MiaismineSeptember 21, 2017 at 5:40 AM

    Wow, so pretty...You've given me inspiration for the Caron Cakes I purchased! Thank you for sharing!

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  4. TeadoddlesSeptember 21, 2017 at 6:09 PM

    Beautiful! Especially with the gradient yarn!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2017 at 10:00 PM

    I made one of these for my new granddaughter. I loved the pattern. Super easy. Yours is gorgeous!

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  6. UnknownSeptember 23, 2017 at 10:04 PM

    What a lovely blanket and pattern. I'd love to start crocheting again. You have some great tutorials to get me back in the game!

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  7. Handmade in IsraelSeptember 24, 2017 at 10:47 AM

    Beautiful! Enjoy using it.

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  8. UnknownSeptember 24, 2017 at 4:25 PM

    This gradient is perfect! I always have such an issue with variegated yarn but I think I could work with this one. Your blanket turned out very lovely! Thank you for sharing at Designing You!

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  9. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonSeptember 25, 2017 at 4:23 AM

    So unique and beautiful! thanks for sharing it with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  10. liebe designSeptember 26, 2017 at 2:27 PM

    Nice! Sleeping under a star - a personal star...
    Ahoi,
    Sara

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  11. Christine @ Rustic-RefinedSeptember 26, 2017 at 4:41 PM

    That's beautiful! It looks so soft and almost ethereal even. Thanks for sharing this at the Dishing It & Digging It Link Party. Hope you found some new friends and had fun as well.

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  12. Sum of their StoriesSeptember 26, 2017 at 5:42 PM

    What a lovely way to use a whirl. Beautiful

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