…. Another mini blanket (143cm x 130cm …. more or less !) !!!
It has been a result of a long pondering….
I wanted to work some hexagons (and diamonds, I have to add!) for a long time, but I was not convinced by any motif , even if gorgeous, worked in the round …. even because I didn't want to change colours so many times …. And I really love double crochet as a stitch, so ….
…. a simple hexagon motif was born, just using double crochets, row after row, while increasing, decreasing and turning …. really easy and effective, in my humble opinion ….
In a couple of weeks, while preparing boxes for the last big move, I completed my 4th blanket (!!!!) …
That is ….
… named so just because it seems a recycled blanket, from old pieces of fabric sewn together and not ironed …. in my case : not blocked and I love this visual effect, so wrinkled and worn, even though brand new !!! ;oD
This blanket is cosy, soft and warm !!!
To crochet this little beauty I've used a 6mm hook and some leftovers from my seashell scarf (hexagons) and from the my granny patchwork blanket (diamonds).
I worked 5 vertical stripes with hexagons (each made of 6 hexagon motifs) and 4 vertical stripes with diamonds (each stripe made of 7 diamond motifs). They are joined together with colourful zig zag lines of single crochet stitches, that give an interesting 3D with ridges!
What I really love is the geometrical finish of this blanket : no straight lines from start to end, but just some in the between of points, generated by diamonds and hexagons together !!!
The border is just underlined by a frame of single crochets, that runs all around the blanket : it's a simple red line, enough for my taste …
Now an overload of images, which record my work in the last couple of weeks …
… It's done !!! Ready to use and we all (Margot included) love it !!!
xxxx Alessandra
P.S. : more blankets : Spiky Baby Blanket (here)
Globetrotter Blanket (here)
My Granny Patchwork Blanket (here)
Today links : Link your Stuff!, Craft Schooling Sunday and for the first time : Yarn Fanatic Party #35 !!!!!
One extra link (!!!!) : Share It, Sunday Linky Party #9
It has been a result of a long pondering….
I wanted to work some hexagons (and diamonds, I have to add!) for a long time, but I was not convinced by any motif , even if gorgeous, worked in the round …. even because I didn't want to change colours so many times …. And I really love double crochet as a stitch, so ….
…. a simple hexagon motif was born, just using double crochets, row after row, while increasing, decreasing and turning …. really easy and effective, in my humble opinion ….
In a couple of weeks, while preparing boxes for the last big move, I completed my 4th blanket (!!!!) …
That is ….
… named so just because it seems a recycled blanket, from old pieces of fabric sewn together and not ironed …. in my case : not blocked and I love this visual effect, so wrinkled and worn, even though brand new !!! ;oD
This blanket is cosy, soft and warm !!!
To crochet this little beauty I've used a 6mm hook and some leftovers from my seashell scarf (hexagons) and from the my granny patchwork blanket (diamonds).
I worked 5 vertical stripes with hexagons (each made of 6 hexagon motifs) and 4 vertical stripes with diamonds (each stripe made of 7 diamond motifs). They are joined together with colourful zig zag lines of single crochet stitches, that give an interesting 3D with ridges!
What I really love is the geometrical finish of this blanket : no straight lines from start to end, but just some in the between of points, generated by diamonds and hexagons together !!!
The border is just underlined by a frame of single crochets, that runs all around the blanket : it's a simple red line, enough for my taste …
Now an overload of images, which record my work in the last couple of weeks …
… It's done !!! Ready to use and we all (Margot included) love it !!!
xxxx Alessandra
P.S. : more blankets : Spiky Baby Blanket (here)
Globetrotter Blanket (here)
My Granny Patchwork Blanket (here)
Today links : Link your Stuff!, Craft Schooling Sunday and for the first time : Yarn Fanatic Party #35 !!!!!
Please, show me your makes on IG using the following hashtag : #homemadeatmyplaceoriginals or tagging me @alessandrapoggiagliolmi .
Text, Design and Photography : Alessandra Poggiagliolmi
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It's different and looks very snuggly, lovely xxxxxx Take care Leah xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteIt is quite unique Ale! Great job!
ReplyDeleteWoW Ale is such Beautiful this blanket, what a work if it's been. And are your going moving? X Chantal
ReplyDeleteI love it Ale - it's very pretty and unique. :)
ReplyDeletethank you Debi !!!!
DeleteI try to design something original from time to time …. maybe this one is it!!!!
xxxxx ale
Your blanket is sooo nice and original!!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Marijke
Una coperta unica e originale!
ReplyDeleteVedo che il vostro gatto sequestrato tutte le coperte!
Un grande abbraccio, Ale!
Fun! I recently made a blanket that is pretty similar! You just reminded me that I need to post it! Haha! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteKate :}
I love this Alessandra! I haven't seen a blanket like this before, it looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteYou make the most amazing and original crochet things, Ale, and this blanket is a perfect example. I love how imaginative and creative you are with your hooks and yarn:)
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
Helen xox
What a fantastic idea!!! This is so clever and so lovely!!!! It really does have a great vintage look to it!!! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely blanket Alessandra - looks really cosy too! I think your cat has her eye on it, hehe :) It has a nice shabby-chic look too I think! xxx
ReplyDeletelovely work Ale, like the soft colours, very comforting! X
ReplyDeleteIt is a unique looking blanket and your cat seems to be very content with it! :)
ReplyDeletethank you Andre'e, so glad you like it!!!
Delete…. It's quite difficult to find a blanket Margot doesn't like ….!!!! ;oD
xxxxx ale
This blanket is lovely, it looks a little vintage with the colours you chose. I do like it a lot. It looks like a real cat blanket :-). Take care, Viola
ReplyDeleteThank you Viola!!!!
Delete…. Margot agrees with you!!!!! ;oD
xxxxx Ale
Your cat already enjoys the coziness of this beautiful blanket :) A great project again!
ReplyDeletewow, you're such a hard worker!
ReplyDeleteNice blanket
This blanket is so neat! I have not seen a blanket similar to this before. It is very unique. And I love the photos including your cat - I love when my Shiloh comes to be a part of my work.
ReplyDeleteI would love if you shared this at our Yarn Fanatic Party - http://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2015/05/yarn-fanatic-party-35-string-theory.html.
Alexandra
EyeLoveKnots.blogspot.com
Thank you Alexandra for liking my blanket and my kitty Margot!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to share my blanket at your party right now !!!!!
xxxxx Ale
What a true Shabby Chic original design piece you have made! I adore it! I LOVE hexies, I a have a Hexie Flower Garden Quilt from my Grandmother that is now over 150 years old. I learned to paper piece hexies years ago, but never thought of CROCHET! You spark my old thinker. So happy you linked up at the Yarn Fanatic Party so I could see you work and lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Missouri,USA
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Nicely done! It doesn't really look crocheted ... very different and I like it very much :)
ReplyDeleteDavvero originale ! Complimenti , sei velocissima e hai sempre qualche idea innovativa , un abbraccio e a presto
ReplyDeleteMaddy
This is so cool Ale! I also think this pattern and idea will make for an awesome rug! Hope to be reading more blogs soon - I am working full time now and even seconds have become precious commodities for the time being eeeeek!
ReplyDeletethank you Magda!!!!
Deletehappy to hear that you are busy : hope your work is satisfying for you!!!!!
have a good week, xxxxx Ale