Homespun Border Patterned Blanket

[Pink and Grey]

I recently completed this blanket. It is a larger, four-color version of Lion Brand's Border Patterned Blanket. The colors came out a bit brighter in the photos than they really are. I crocheted the blanket in one piece rather than sew all the squares together. It's big, very warm, and weighs 4 1/2 pounds!

 

Ginny

[Gran]

That's really nice! How creative. Thanks so much for showing the photo.

[Pam Gillette]

That is an awesome afghan, the colors are so beautiful, and the border is very cool! WOW!

[mwedzi]

it . . is . . FABULOUS! I absolutely love everything about it.

[DesertCrocheter]

Wow! That's gorgeous! Great job! Patty

[Stitchinpick]

That is gorgeous! Great job!

[Pink and Grey]

Thank you so much for the kind comments, everybody!

 

Ginny

[christinascrochethaven]

Cute afghan! Great job!

[nutz4crochet]

Ginny, your afghan looks great! I wish I followed your lead. I am ashamed to say I haven't touched my blanket:blush It was worth your extra effort. Way to go.

[Pink and Grey]

Christina: Thank you!

 

Donna: Thanks! Come on back to the CAL and get working on your blanket. I have another one to make in different colors, and we have new people joining, too.

 

Ginny

[Kiki]

I love it! I have started mine and it is red, white, and blue and I have a glod I am going to use in the border!

[Pink and Grey]

I have started mine and it is red, white, and blue and I have a glod I am going to use in the border!

Kiki: I never would have thought of that for this afghan, but I bet that will be striking. Please post some pics on the CAL when you can.

 

Ginny

[Kiki]

I will! I am making it in honor of my husband and our life in the Army. He's deployed so it is especially meaningful now!

[mamaoso]

I like your blanket.. I'm working on one with that pattern.. One of my UFO'S

[Isabella2000]

Just Gorgeous! When you say you did it in one piece, do you mean you did the 5 colors in 4 complete panels, then attached the 4 panels?

[Pink and Grey]

Kiki: I'm sure he'll love it!

 

mamaoso: We have a CAL going for this blanket if you want to join

 

Isabella: I did the center portion (the 4 x 5 blocks) in long rows, picking up each color as I went across the row, so I had four colors attached at all times--like a big graph ghan. Once the center was done I followed the pattern to put the border on. It's worked one edge at a time for the first 6 color changes, then on to the next edge. When all four edges are done, the last color is done in rounds.

 

I did consider doing the center as four panels (and some of the CAL members are doing this), but decided to do it this way instead.

 

Ginny

[countingsts]

Now This, I Like. I Really Like.

[Solitaire]

That is so very pretty .. the colors are wonderful!

[artemis]

Oooooh, Ginny, didn't yours turn out nicely!

Yes they do turn out big and warm, but I live in Wisconsin...how will yours been in NC?

Are you keeping it or giving it away?

It is wonderful.

[Pink and Grey]

Thanks, artemis! I was inspired by your blanket! I'm not sure what I'm doing with mine yet. I may keep it, give it as a gift, or donate it to a charity auction.

 

Ginny