I LOVE By Haafners Popcorn Blanket Pattern (find it here). She is a very talented crochet designer and has so many different patterns I would like to try. I have been working on this blanket forever and I actually can't remember when I started.
The last blanket I made was 3 years ago and I used a lot of different colors then. This time I decided to use neutral colors and chose two of my favorites: grey and aqua.
I found this picture on Instagram, so I guess I must have started before the summer....
Doesn't that look just wonderful, can't wait for summer!
For the border I made 3 rows of single crochet using only the back loop. I then made a type of picot border, but instead of sl.st. into the first chain I used the same back loop that was used to create the chains. This gave it a more twisted look which I really liked.
February is in Sweden known as the month when people are sick the most. VAB stands for Vård av barn (care of child) and is the name of the pay parents get from the state to stay home and take care of their sick children. In February a lot of parents hardly ever get to see their work places, let alone get a decent salary and the month is therefore referred to as "Vabruary". My son is sick right now and is lying on the couch with a bunch of blankets on. I'm sure this one will come in handy.
Apart from being practical it is also beautiful to look at. When we come out of this "Vabruary" fog I will start another big blanket project but for now I am content with little and quick projects such as gloves (or gluuuuves as my 3 year old calls them) or scarfs. If you want to try something similar there is a wonderful pattern by the same designer called the Smitten Blanket. It is a lot smaller but also really beautiful.
Happy Crocheting!
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