After several months, some trial and error, a sore wrist, and a lot of cheering on I've finally finished my crocheted blanket. It turned out quite well, I think, although a touch too long (I might skip the last row in the next one). Seeing as how I'm now hooked (no pun intended) on crocheting I plan on taking on all kinds of projects in future. In the meantime, hope you enjoy this glimpse of my initial efforts...
For the granny squares I used medium acrylic yarn, "Loops & Threads Impeccable" brand in Aqua, Clear Blue, Amethyst, Lavender, Cherry, Grass, Fern, and Forest; "Vanna's Choice" in Magenta; and "Bernat" in Yellow. To join the squares and for the edging I used "Loops &Threads Impeccable" Summerset, which is variegated.
For the granny squares I used
this pattern.
For the joining technique I used the Flat Braid Joining Method (instructions
here).
For the edging I used a variation on
this pattern. (Because I had a braided unfinished edge rather than a flat edge, I used the loops in the braid for my stitches and didn't skip any spaces as directed in the instructions.)
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| Half Double Crochet Shell Edging |
ETA: I also used a 5 mm/H8 size hook. The blanket is 11 squares wide by 15 squares long and fits my queen-size bed.
Photos ©Whimsy Bower
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