Although I didn’t post anything since the end of the last month, which is more than 3 weeks (I know, it was too long), I was actually very, very busy…
After my last post (about the shawl, wrap or scarf…), I ran out of one yarn color (dark grey), so I went to my yarn shop to buy it, but they didn’t have that color, so they had to order it. I waited, and waited, and waited, but they haven’t still managed to get that yarn. So, I still have to wait to finish my scarf…
So, while I waited for my yarn to arrive, I decided to finish my super big project – a blanket for my son. I worked on it day after day, after day, after day…. I worked so hard, I caught myself saying that I would never ever start something as big as a blanket…
And finally, yesterday, 5 days before his 13th birthday I finished it! I’m so happy! I really like how it turned out. And most importantly my son likes it too.
So, because I’m so happy (and good), and you are so kind, supportive, patient and great, I decided to make crochet chart (my very first one) for this border I designed.
There is a story behind this border. Or a problem, to be more precise. Believe it or not, but I again encountered the same problem: I ran out of the yarn, and couldn’t find it anywhere – it seemed that manufacturer didn’t produce that color anymore. I bought a yarn very similar color to the missing one, but not exactly the same.
I thought to make 2 row of single crochet in green and turquoise, and then to make the border in that new similar color, but then, something else came to my mind. To make colorful edge. Why not? I did just that. And I love it! It looks as happy as I felt when I finished it.
I hope you will like this border, and maybe make it someday…
These are the stitches you will need. only 6. It isn’t complicated. I love uncomplicated things. Simple things and simple life (although life has a tendency to complicate things… or some things have tendency to complicate life… I’m not sure)
I didn’t manage to take a decent photo of the blanket, because of the weather. I need more light, and it was cloudy and rainy here lately. So, as soon as sun decides to show up here, I will grab my camera and take some photos…
Gorgeous border – love the use of colour.
I love this blanket. The colors are really nice. I love them. I can't wait to see the whole of it!
Very beautiful and shiny border!
What kind of yarn did you use? This is so pretty. Thanks for sharing.
I really hope you get hold of the grey yarn – the scarf is just so pretty. This blanket is WOW! Love the border too – thanks for the pattern. Happy birthday to your son xxxx
Gorgeous blanket and thank you for sharing your beautiful border pattern! 🙂
Beautiful x
Fantastic work once again!
beautiful!!!!
thank you, xxxxxx Ale
Just beautiful !!!
Just simply gorgeous, love the border. Would like to get the pattern of the granny squares too.
Wow so beautiful. I wish I could do that. Am a beinnger
Thanks Rachel! Just last year I too was a beginner 🙂
Thanks! 🙂
The pattern of the granny square is Rosy Posy granny square by Sandra from Cherry Heart. I absolutely love that pattern! You can find it here: http://sandra-cherryheart.blogspot.co.uk/p/tutorials.html
I hope too, I'd really like to finish that scarf! Thanks for your compliments and your best wishes for my son's birthday! 🙂
xxxx Dragana
Thanks! 🙂
I used 100% cotton yarn 125/50g "Tango" and "Golf" from St. George (manufacturer from Serbia) – I don't know if they sell abroad.
And again : this is so beautiful. Can you tell me what program you are using to make your diagrams? I'm in search of a good one (has to run on mac).
Patricia x
http://www.pats-ditjes-en-datjes.blospot.be
Wow, lovely as every project you do. It's nice to see you again, I missed you, hehehe..;-) The blanket looks terrific, your son will love it!!!! Have a great day!
Love it! Thanks for the pattern. I am constantly looking for new border patterns.
It looks beautiful. I love the colors you chose.
Very Pretty!! Thank you!
The colours are amazing! I want to see more of that blanket. And what a lovely border! Thank you for sharing. Anna x
Congratulations on your first border design, it is very pretty and I am looking forward to seeing the full blanket! Thank you for sharing this pattern. x
I used Corel Draw X3 to make the diagram, because I'm familiar with it. I don't have any program for writing crochet chart yet.
Nice
Love that border, thank you for sharing your work, I am in the process of doing the Primavera Flowers squares for a blanket and cushion, so heartfelt thanks.
What a lovely blanket and the border is great, thanks for the pattern, may try it some day. I know what you mean about big blanket projects, near the end it seems to take so long.
Oh what a beautiful Blanket.. I always struggle coming up with a good edging. I am going to try this one for sure. Thank you for sharing.
Have a great week…
I love it all! Beautiful blanket—I have had my eye on that squares pattern for a while too— 🙂
and your border is stunning! I love your use of all the different colors too. Thank you for sharing your directions for the edging!!
Fantástico, muchas gracias.
Very nice : ) Thank you
Maddy
Wow love the border! One of my WIP's could use a border like this. Thanks for sharing your idea.
Do you mind me asking how you made that beautiful chart? I would love to make them myself but I have no idea where to start.
Thanks! 🙂
I made the chart in CorelDraw X3, but consider buying one of the crochet design software.
Zaista divna a takon jednostavna bordura. Pozdrav
Thank you
Hola, me encanta esa puntilla, es muy original, enhorabuena. Un saludo
I can't wait to use this border but what is a spike single crochet?
Verry beautiful ! I like to make it to. Thank you
super je, svidja mi se sto je sareno.
ja sam pocetnik i samouka sam ali eto snalazim se pomalo, sreca sto imaju ljudi kao ti da podjele sa nama svoje radove. hvala ti
Today I have written and linked this in my blogg.
I will use it on my projekt.
http://lunamondesign.blogspot.no/2014/07/nyter-sommeren-enjoying-summer.html
Have a perfect day.
Thank you for publishing the chart,…
bestest daisy j x
Gracias por compartir el esquema, lo he utilizado para terminar una mantita que hice para mi hija, si gustas te invito a visitarme a mi blog para ver el resultado: http://giotejidos.blogspot.com/2014/10/colcha-cuadritos-de-colores-final.html
He puesto el enlace a tu blog 🙂
Saludos!!!
Is there no way to download the chart for this beautiful border? It's quite different, simple, yet so lovely!
Would love to have it to use on items…(with all credit to you, of course!) I would never consider 'stealing' credit for the hard work of others!
wundervoller Blog!
Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland, Manja
Hi There,
Wonderful border. Planning to use it on my cushion cover. what should be the stitch count if we want to use this border. how do we do the corners?.
How many colours did you used in your blanket?
Thanks,
Mamatha
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Hi There , I just wanted to let you know I plan to use this border for a project I'm working on to raise money for charity , Thank-you for the lovely blog and easy to follow to chart x
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Hi the blanket with the crochet border above is there a pattern for the blanket that the edging is on
Hi Janet,
For this blanket I used the great Sandra Cherry Heart’s granny square pattern, which you can find here: http://sandra-cherryheart.blogspot.com/2013/03/rosie-posie-grannie-square-tutorial.html
Happy crocheting! ??