A Golden Thread

Cosy Stripe Blanket

My Cosy Stripe Blanket is almost halfway with 43 stripes (86 rows) completed.  I've had golden thread sitting in my stash for quite some time and decided to crochet it into one of the stripes.  I'm hoping there will be enough leftover to do another golden stripe later on too!  I've also got some metallic bronze to introduce into the colour palette as well! 

Matisse and I snuggling up and crocheting the golden thread into the latest stripe:


It's been really fun using so many different colours.  I do have a plan I'm working off... but I've also spontaneously changed things as I go along, so the colour order hasn't been completely set in stone.   The pattern is from Lucy at Attic 24

Previous progress at 18 stripes:

WIP, 22 stripes:

WIP, 27 stripes:

WIP, 30 stripes:

WIP, working on stripe 34:

Stripes 34 to 43 close up:

Current progress, 43 stripes/86 rows:

Happy Stitching! xxx

Comments

  1. Mii Stitch8 June 2017 at 04:02

    Looks fantastic!! I'm in love with your beautiful crochet work :)

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    1. Megan Joelle8 June 2017 at 05:40

      It's been so much fun to work on! Thank you Ingrid :D

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  2. Lady Stitch-a-Lot8 June 2017 at 10:41

    Oh, such pretty colors! I love the idea of using the golden thread, I'm sure it will look pretty and it will make the blanket even more unique =)

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    1. Megan Joelle8 June 2017 at 13:40

      Thanks Johanna, I can't wait to get to the bronze metallic stripe!!!😊

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  3. Faith...8 June 2017 at 18:13

    Your stripes are looking very nice! I love how the colors look next to each other and can't wait to see the finish!

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    1. Megan Joelle8 June 2017 at 18:58

      Thanks Faith! I've really enjoyed using all the different coloured yarns in my stash!

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  4. Karen9 June 2017 at 15:39

    It looks very beautiful and couzy (I think that's the word for very warm) Great job Megan :D

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    1. Megan Joelle9 June 2017 at 17:33

      Thank you Karen, the blanket is very cozy (comfortable & warm). It's now big enough to drape over my legs and keep me warm while I'm stitching it! It's pretty chilly here at the moment, so it's certainly been useful! :D

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  5. Rob Greenwood10 June 2017 at 15:47

    Your blanket is coming along nicely with all the different colours, great job Megan. Now can I put a rush order in for one, it's been freezing out camping the last few days. :)

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    1. Megan Joelle10 June 2017 at 16:42

      Did Ralph steal the blankets you took lol?! Thanks Rob!

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  6. Natascha Kooijman20 June 2017 at 00:26

    What a gorgeous colors. I love your work.

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