COMPLETING MY FIRST EVER CROCHET BLANKET

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On a random day at the end of 2024 I decided to follow a crochet tutorial by one of my favourite YouTubers by Helen Anderson. Managing to pick it up pretty quickly, I instantly became hooked – it’s such an addictive hobby.

Early in January, after completing 3 large granny squares as practice, I decided to embark on my first full project. One of my oldest friends was coming to visit from France with her baby and as she had just moved house I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to make her a cosy blanket for a housewarming present.

I browsed the yarn section in my local Boyes for forever, trying to decide which colours to go for and how to combine them. Eventually I made my choice and got started as soon as I got home, eager to see my vision come to life. I had chosen a mustard yellow, a pinky red, a light blue and a white to create two different designs by inverting the order of colours used for the squares. I also went for a darker blue to border the squares and be the join colour.

As the pile of squares grew, so did my excitement – the squares were looking soo good. A little niggle of worry did cross my mind too though as the tension wasn’t always 100% equal. I just hoped they’d all join together nice and evenly. Working every evening after work, I managed to get all my squares completed in about 2 weeks.

The joining of the squares was another new learning curve as I’d never done it before. I had a look online at a few different methods before settling on one that seemed simple enough. It was a little confusing at times and I accidentally joined the wrong sides once or twice and had to back track, but seeing the squares gradually transform into a cohesive blanket was very rewarding.

Crocheting my first granny square blanket has been such an enjoyable and rewarding experience and I can’t wait to make more – who knows, perhaps I’ll make everyone a blanket for Christmas this year aha!? The success of my first project has spurred me on to learn more and also try some more challenging projects.

Next stop – a granny square cardigan!

I’d love to know if any of you also crochet or knit??? Do let me know in the comments below!

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  3. The blanket looks fantastic, well done 😍 I love the colours and think granny squares tend to make some fantastic designs. I attempted to get into crotchet once but stopped just as I began picking it up 🙈 I’ll have to try again sometime as I have a few lots of wool plus several designs bookmarked.

    Also just as a heads up but when I tried to get to your page via your comment it wouldn’t work. I think it’s linked to .com rather than .co.uk. Just wanted to let you know in case it prevents anyone from finding your page 🥰

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    1. Thanks Charlotte 😀 I’ve been having so much fun crocheting – you should defiantly try and pick it back up again! It’s a great activity do do whilst listening to and audiobook 🙂

      And oh no – thank you so much for making me aware, otherwise I’d never have known! 😮 I’ll have to look into it and see what’s going on!! xo

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      1. I’m glad you’ve been enjoying it so much 🥰 I definitely hope to sometime. I guess it just seems daunting as I’d never fully gotten the hang of it before I stopped 😂 that’s great to hear too, they’re definitely a book format that I’m hoping to get into

        That’s okay, I hope you manage to get it sorted out ❤️

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