Keep Cosy Blanket CAL
This year I wanted to create a blanket that could be used not only for Christmas but all year round. I thought about what I like to do on my days off and its simple, crochet, watch Netflix, drink hot chocolate and keep cosy!
This blanket is a great stash buster; I used up all my left over bits of Stylecraft Special DK yarn (I have an awful lot of pastel colours!). I used less than a ball of the following colours
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Fondant
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Candyfloss
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Apricot
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Lemon
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Spring Green
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Sherbet
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Clematis
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Wisteria
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Lavender
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Bluebell
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Small amounts of Silver and Black.
I used a 4mm hook throughout with a 3mm hook for the mug appliques.
I tried to use lots of different stitches in my design that are effective but easy to do. These include
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Bobble Stitch
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Rice Stitch
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Florette Stitch
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Lemon Peel Stitch and more.
I have included charts for the lettering parts and coloured charts which are easier to follow.
Keep Cosy Part 1
Part 1 starts with FPDC and BPDC stitches. the 1st section consists of the Rice ST, followed by the Moss ST and then onto the yarn balls section.
Keep Cosy Part 2
Part 2 starts with the Lemon Peel ST, followed by the bobble CROCHET section and finished with the Waffle ST.
Keep Cosy Part 3
Part 3 begins with the tapestry crochet TV's, followed by the Floret ST - which leads on to the Netflix Section and then more different stitch rows.
Keep Cosy Part 4
Part 4 begins with mug appliques (I had to add some appliques!). Followed by the Bobble KEEP COSY and then the V- ST.
Complete the blanket with a chunky FPDC, BPDC border.
