Remember the Spirit of June? I promised full details of the colours. You will find the list here.
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Done!
Well, in truth, a few last ends for weaving, but it is otherwise complete
I settled on a smaller size this time. It’s only 2 x 3 blocks. It will make a good lap blanket, and for a change I’ve given this a more definite border
In retrospect I should have done another round of granny blocks, but four will do. The final round is one I’ve used often, and I really like the way it always makes a dragon teeth like effect! It’s good for C2Cs, too.
I chose Sage for the joining and border. This would not have been an obvious choice, given the bulk of the bright colours in the squares, but represents the temperature that appeared most during the month –
14deg C – several mornings, and even one evening! July was a mixed month with some very warm days, and then cooling off.
August will be next, but smaller squares again this time I think. Fourteen colours so far – I wonder what the rest of the month will bring.
Tomorrow I’ll list the colours and sequence of the June blanket. I promised to do that earlier, but just didn’t get around to it!
See you soon!
Spirit of March
Blocking comes next, but here are the last blocks of the Spirit of March Blanket
There is that unexpected splash of yellow that I mentioned in my last post too. I had planned on sorting the layout over the weekend, but other things were happening so there was no time.
The Spirit of April was started this morning!
Finished and presented
I’m pleased to say that the rainbow blanket was finished in plenty of time and presented on the approriate day.
Here’s a little slideshow of the finished item.
Two more blankets were also needed for Christmas – both equally well received.
It’s always a relief, isn’t it!
Finished
To say that I have enjoyed making this blanket is a bit of an understatement. I’ve LOVED making this.
It was made using 14 different colours of acrylic yarn, I’ve listed them at the end of this post. They symbolise the journey of hope of a new life by a refugee – over sea and land to peace, and that hopeful pot of gold.
It has been very difficult to photograph this blanket – the colours have not shown up well in any of my photographs. As you will see from the following list – they are far more vibrant than you might at first imagine!
The yarns used were a mix of Stylecraft Special DK and Scheepjes Colour Crafter – colours as follows:
The yarns used were a mix of Stylecraft Special DK and Scheepjes Colour Crafter – colours as follows:
- Camel
- Gold
- Sunshine
- Saffron
- Citrine
- Lemon
- Leiden
- Pistachio
- Nijmegen
- Meadow
- Khaki
- Cypress
- Sage
- Storm Blue
For the purposes of Sixty Million Trebles I’ve calculated the number made in the blanket. There are 11664 trebles in the body of the blanket, and the simple border has 663 trebles. That makes a grand total of 12327 trebles which will be added to the total when it’s received by the charity. That won’t be for a while, though, because I plan to make another and send them both together. Watch this space….. I’m sure I’ll tell you about it.
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Finished
Finished!
Round 1 of the border. sl stitch, 3 chain, repeat.
Round 2 – 3 chain, 2 tr crochet – sl st into next block.
It works for a variety of borders
Really pleased at the final result of this blanket. It’s been slow progress – but only due unexpected circumstances. It will be delivered next week. If you would like a similar one let me know – I’m taking orders. 😉
C’est Finis!
No blood, not much sweat, and certainly no tears! The Blanket of Fire is finished!
I have really enjoyed making this blanket, and am sad it’s finished. I know it will be loved. I’m willing to post details of yarn used and sequence if anyone would like it – just leave a comment below.
