Blog Post #319: Boho Blanket
Today's project is more than a little different from my usual furniture projects. Nevertheless, I am sharing it with you because it was fun and the bright vibrant colors were so cheerful to work with. I hope the colors brighten up your day. (See bottom of post for color list and tips.) I've worked this pattern a number of times. You can see an example of a different color scheme HERE (stripey crochet sampler).
This is a throw size blanket. The actual pattern was larger, but I adjusted the size because I wanted this for snuggling up with a good book in a comfy chair. (link to free pattern below)
Get the FREE pattern:
If you're inspired to make a similar blanket, you can get the free pattern, As We Go Stripey Blanket, by Hannah at Not Your Average Crochet. Even better is that it includes detailed instructions! And the colors are totally customizable based on your individual preference.
Fair warning: if you don't like weaving in ends then this isn't the project for you. Every color change has ends to weave in. Personally, I don't mind, and actually find it a fun challenge to hide them. It's relaxing to me and just a part of the overall project.
I had so much fun with this blanket project that I decided to create a baby blanket with some of the leftover yarn. I bought some extra colors to make it for a baby boy and will share that project with you soon.
I hope you enjoyed today's project! Thanks so much for stopping by The Black Sheep Shoppe.
TIPS: I added an additional row of HDC prior to the bobble
row to ensure the bobble puffed out on the right side of the blanket. In other
words, work the bobble stitches with the wrong side of the blanket facing you and they will "pop" on the right side. For
the Catherine Wheel, I had to really loosen my tension in addition to
going up a hook size. On another blanket that I made I went up two hook sizes with a
relaxed tension and that did the trick for me.
UPDATE: A few readers have requested the colors I used for this project. Below is the list that I ordered from LoveCrafts online:
Stylecraft Special DK
Fondant (1241) x2
Cloud Blue (1019)
Boysenberry (1828)
Cream (1005)
Spring Green (1316)
Grass Green (1821)
Citron (1263)
Clematis (1390)
Turquoise (1068)
Pistachio (1822)
Is the Boho blanket the same as the Stripey blanket? They look different to me! Can only find the pattern for the Stripey blanket.
ReplyDeleteYes they are both the Stripey blanket pattern just different colors. It's amazing how the colors you use will change the look of the blanket.
DeleteCan’t anyone just give me the damn pattern? Without all the Gobley goop that goes with it? Just post it or charge me for it but stop teasing me! I have all the books where I can do the different patterns, but I just want a simple pattern so that I can do something while I watch television!
DeleteThere is a link to the free pattern in the third paragraph. I cannot publish the pattern here because I am not the designer. I hope you give the pattern a try and enjoy it!
DeleteHow many ounces per yarn steen?
ReplyDeleteThe yarn I used, Stylecraft Special DK, comes in 3.5 ounce skeins, with about 323 yards per skein.
DeleteWould you share your color chart and row placement? Some of us have no eye for color. Your color placement is incredible and rich looking. It will probably take me a long while to make it, but if it turns out as beautiful as yours, it will have been worth it. Thank you in advance.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lydia for your kind words. The colors I used are listed at the bottom of the article. The yarn is Stylecraft Special DK. I didn't keep track of the color order. I chose the colors randomly as I went. If you give it a try please do let me know how it turns out!
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