Chill & Chunky Blanket

As told in my last post, after crocheting Elena Deer (free pattern here) I became curious and last week I purchased issue #6 of Koel Magazine, so I could crochet Crispin Rabbit. I want to give Deer and Rabbit to the twin daughters of my friend.  

After finishing Rabbit I started with the Chill & Chunky Blanket in the same issue. I felt like crocheting a blanket since after three months of uninterrupted sun it finally started to rain and it was sort of chilly outside (funny how 23 degrees Celsius feels chilly after days of 35 degrees). I love the seasons and am looking forward to Fall: closed curtains, candles, house blankets, indoor diners with friends, movie nights and evenings full of Netflix. So, I made this:




 I used Mint Green wool for the blanket and Dark Grey cotton for the edge.

Comments

  1. Christine @ Rustic-RefinedAugust 13, 2018 at 4:22 PM

    Beautiful gift, they will certainly love it! You did a wonderful job.

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  2. KimAugust 13, 2018 at 11:52 PM

    Love you blanket. Love the colour of the wool. Doesn't it look fabulous resting on that settee. You have made a most wonderful pretty!

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  3. Sheltie TimesAugust 14, 2018 at 3:39 PM

    Beautiful blanket. I think fall is my favorite season. Perfect weather to enjoy just about every activity outdoors.

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  4. EmilieAugust 16, 2018 at 6:17 PM

    Wauw such a beautiful blanket!

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  5. Sum of their StoriesAugust 18, 2018 at 5:07 PM

    Such a lovely blanket.
    I agree, 23c can seem chilly after the mid to high 30's! It's the same here in the UK, but we are hopeful for a little more hot weather for late summer just to finish us off nicely!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 22, 2018 at 12:05 PM

    That is gorgeous! Love the colors you chose. Thanks so much for sharing with us at the Whimsical Wednesdays Link Party! Have a great week!

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  7. Ginx CraftAugust 22, 2018 at 4:43 PM

    What a lovely blanket. I am always amazed at how many projects you get done.

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