"Bright Spiral" blankie and hat

[darski]

This blankie was made by extending the spiral placemat pattern from RH. It is very, very ruffley but I was too far into it to rip it all out after I saw how much it made.

 

The bright golden yellow does make it so bright and cheerful. I really like the look of the shells/picots to finish the edge. I am just hoping that someone will enjoy the bright colours - would look good in a primary colours nursery.

 

 

At one point, I was working on a jacket to go with it but it would have ended up on What Not to Crochet so I stopped

[cissy]

this set came out really nice !!!!!! .........a solid sweater with trim would like great.......but you are right.......a spiral would make the baby cry (lol)

[jackie-tn]

I like it - you have a good eye for color and are an inspiration to me.

[Peggy85225]

Beautiful.

[Heather414]

The spiral effect is really neat! The colors are bright and cheery. Whomever receives the gift will love it!

[contrary.crocheter]

wow! that is fantastic!!

[kittyloverdeb]

I think it gorgeous! I think a solid colored jacket with maybe the other color in trim would look awesome with it! You do such beautiful work Darski!

[teakaycee]

That is absolutely beautiful! I love it!

GREAT WORK

[jeannej]

I love it, Darski! Your afghan has kind of a magical spin to it, sure to brighten any little one's day.....Wasn't there a spiral at the beginning of the yellow brick road in the Wizard of Oz? -That's what it reminds me of. Very nice work!

[threadlover]

I love how it looks. Great job.

 

Marcia

[Debbi-a1]

Beautiful blanket!

 

At one point, I was working on a jacket to go with it but it would have ended up on What Not to Crochet so I stopped

I've done that.

[crs5]

Love it!!!!!!!! Great Job Darski:cheer

 

Carol:hook

[Monique39]

Very nice!

[goldenj32w2]

I love it, it is so cheery and bright! I think a solid yellow or white jacket would be perfect with it!

[mama_crochet]

Very pretty! TFS!

[dobermama]

I love it! Very creative, like most everything you do! Is that hat your pattern or one you can share?

[darski]

I love it! Very creative, like most everything you do! Is that hat your pattern or one you can share?

Just remembered (thanks for the reminder) to post the link for the pinwheel placmat.

 

http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Projects/Seasonal/WR1898+Pinwheel+Place+Setting.htm

 

 

the hat was made using the spiral start but with hdc instead of dc. I worked the standard circle pattern - keeping track of my two colours - for 5 rows. I worked evenly for another 10 rows: 5 of each colour. I closed out the two colours by work 2 sc then 1 sl st.

 

The ear flap is worked over 7 sts.

 

2 rows even with 7 hdc

-> hdc 2tog, hdc in 3, hdc 2 tog.

-> hdc in 2, hdc 2 toge, hdc in last

-> hdc in 3, hdc 3 tog.

 

tie: chain 35 and sl st along chain. Break off and tidy all ends.

 

If you want a fancy end, after ch 35, 3dc in 3rhd ch from hook, ch 2 sl st in 3rd ch from hook and then sl st down the chain. I like thicker ties for hats. Just a habit.

[Hookerangel]

Darski love the set. Coloursand design are great - well done

[galaxydreams]

i love that spiral! Great job!

 

~tonya♥

[lhasaapsolady]

That turned out lovely, great idea to alter that pattern.

[Arlinka]

Georgeous!!! I love the colors, the ruffle.... I love everything about that afghan!!!!!

The hat is adorable and makes such a cute addition for a set.

You do beautiful work... thanks for sharing.

[rashidah]

Wow

[ScottyP]

I really love this! I've seen other spirals that I didn't really care for, but this one is just beautiful.

[jekkalynn]

Oh my goodness Darski! I've been dreaming about a spiral blanket pattern for a while and now you've given me one! Thank you so much for sharing. Yours is beautiful and I'm going to make one myself that I hope will be half as stunning! Thanks again!!!

[cherrypicker]

thanks for sharing, this one is on my to do list!