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The Smitten Crochet Blanket

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Smitten crochet blanket
To say that I love this blanket would be an understatement! I utterly adore this blanket! Every time I finish some of my crochet projects I thank the Universe for the fact that I discovered crochet! It was a miracle, a gift which completely changed the course of my life! I’m so grateful for that!smitten-blanket-free-pattern

This blanket has been on my to do list for a while, actually, as soon as I saw this post I new that I will make this blanket one day. It has been Love at first sight.For the blanket I used my trusty “Tango” yarn which is 100% cotton yarn 125m/50g (3 or Light in the USA; DK (Double Knit) or 8 ply in the UK; 8 ply in Australia). I really like how this color (light lilac no. 406) emphasizes the beauty of this pattern. I absolutely love this blanket, and I really enjoyed making it! I’s my favorite crochet project so far!Free crochet popcorn granny square pattern

I wanted to make a regular sized blanket, but not too large, because, cotton is heavy, and I didn’t want the blanket to bee too heavy, so I made a “sofa sized” blanket, as I called it. It’s the perfect size to snuggle under it on the sofa with some interesting book, or some awesome crochet project in your hands…
This handsome guy in the picture is my 3-year-old Tibetan terrier Timi. He’s my black & white shadow, and he takes me kindly for a walk to a park every single morning!Simple crochet edge free pattern
The blanket measures 115 x 165 cm (45″ x 65″), and weighs 1400g. It consists of 35 granny squares (5 x 7). I joined the squares with slip stitch, in the same way Haafner joined her squares. You can find the instructions in her post.Free crochet border pattern
And now to get to the point you are waiting for since the beginning of this post, the pattern. Where can you find the pattern for this blanket? That’s good news! The pattern is free and you can find it here, on one of the most beautiful crochet blogs! I’m sure that most of you are familiar with gorgeous byHaafner blog. This is a place I visit often, and I’m always eager to see what new Haafner made with her magical hands. I really love her style, her use of colors, photography, everything actually.Smitten blanket border
The border. From the beginning, I knew that I want a simple edge. The pattern itself is so rich and full of texture, that I didn’t want to attract attention to the edge, didn’t want the edge to speak its own story. So, it plays just a supporting role here. But also very important role.
First, I made one row of dc with the same color, then I made one row of hdc with white yarn, and then added this simplest border ever. I think it looks nice.Smitten blanket crochet border chart
I made this crochet chart for the edge in case you like it. As you can see it’s very simple.
ch-3, skip the next hdc, made Popcorn stitch (4dc) in the next hdc, ch-3, skip the next hdc, make sc in the next hdc. Repeat that along the blanket.Vintage granny square free pattern
Thank you so much Haafner for this beautiful pattern and for sharing your remarkable work with us! It’s always a great pleasure to visit your beautiful place!
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  10. A massive achievement and a real heirloom in the making. Just marvellous. I'm very glad I found your lovely blog. You're a real inspiration.

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  14. It's beautiful! Love the color and cute border. I've only made 3 squares of the same pattern and after seeing your blanket I might continue on with it 🙂

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  15. OMG! This is so beautiful, and the most beautiful part is that I've wanted to make it for a long time. My sweet mother made one very similar and I lost it in one of my house moves. I have one question for you, did you follow her pattern or did you modify it for the type of yarn/thread you used. Since it looks like she used a heavier yarn. Thanks for sharing!

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  17. This is soooo beautiful! The colour emphasizes the pattern. And I love your edging.
    Your words about your dog kindly taking you to the park each morning made me giggle. That's how I will consider my dog walking from now on. ;-))))))

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  18. First, your blanket is so beautiful, of course as is all your makes! My question is, how many skeins of your Tango did you use, and is it available, esp in this color? I went to Heathers blog, and it seems like 1skein per square? That doesn't seem right? Can you tell me your yardage?

    Thanks so much
    Heidi
    (Your biggest fan!!)

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  22. Really spectacular! I love the color! the granny squares!
    everything! and your precious dog Timi !!!! I fell in love!!!!!
    all things are so nice!!!! many congratulations!
    Hope you have a good day!
    Kisses from Catalonia!

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  23. Thank you Anamariesobe! Yes, I modified the pattern a little, I made Popcorn stitch with 5 dc, instead of 6, worked ch-4 between each Popcorn, and in the fourth round I made 7 dc, instead of 10, then in the next round I made 5 dc in ch-7 space instead of 6. And I used 3.5 mm crochet hook.

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  24. Thank you so much for your kind words! I spent 28 skeins of 50g. Haafner obviously used heavier yarn, and 5.5 mm crochet hook, I used 3.5 mm crochet hook. Also, I modified the pattern a little. I made Popcorn stitch with 5 dc, instead of 6, worked ch-4 between each Popcorn, and in the fourth round I made 7 dc, instead of 10, then in the next round I made 5 dc in ch-7 space instead of 6. In the end my squares turned out a bit smaller (42 dc on each side, instead of 44 dc)
    Hugs,
    Dragana

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  31. Hello there Dragana!

    Wow – I don't know what to say… Your version of the blanket is stunning! I simply a d o r e the colour and of course your beautiful stitching…

    Thank you so much for your very kind words… They make me quite speechless… Really… Especially coming from a such a mega-talented person like you… Thanks!

    I'm SO happy you like this pattern. It was lovely to re-create it from the original vintage blanket.

    Thanks again & wishing you a lovely weekend!

    xhaafner

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  34. I am new to crochet and was happy to find your blog. You have made such beautiful things. This is just gorgeous! You have wonderful taste in designs and color. I am going to try to make this. Your stitches are so beautiful. I know you have more experience than I do so I would like to ask what your favorite brand and type of hooks are. There are so many to choose from.

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  36. Hi Haafner!

    Nice to see you here on my blog! I'm honored! 🙂 Thank you so much for your compliments! I'm so glad you like the blanket! As you know already I'm a huge fan of your blog and your work! You're such an inspiration! And thanks for introducing to me Japanese crochet books! I first time heard about them on your blog, and in the meantime bought several of them. They're awesome!

    Timi sends you kisses! 🙂 He loves mega-talented ladies! 🙂

    Hugs,
    x Dragana

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  37. Hi Carol,

    Welcome to the magical world of crochet! Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes, I have more experience than you, but not so long ago (maybe 3 years ago) I was a beginner too. I didn't know anything about crochet! I learned to crochet on the Internet. You will learn fast, you'll see. Hmm, about the hooks. I honestly think that it doesn't matter which brand and type of hooks you have. I buy my hooks in my nearby yarn shop. And I live in Serbia. I don't know which brand they are. They are cheap (they cost maybe 1 Euro), but I'm very satisfied with them. I don't think you should spend too much money on hooks, at least at the beginning.

    Hugs,
    x Dragana

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  38. Hi Anabelia!

    Thank you so much! I'm honored to hear such nice words from one of my favorite crocheters on the Internet! Yes, I am very lucky! 🙂 Timi is very sweet little creature.

    x Dragana

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  45. I knew the source as soon as I saw the pictures. Both of you ladies are very talented! What a beautiful blanket – it turned out so nice! I have this on my long list of desired makes…someday!!
    Thank you for sharing your work, your color choices are so pretty, your pictures so inspiring.
    Always, Kelly

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  46. Love the pattern and the color.
    Thanks for sharing.
    I cant seem to locate the Tango cotton yarn that you used.
    Where can I order from and how much will I need to complete the size shown in the picture.
    Thanks much

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    • Thank you, Lynn! ?
      I’m so sorry to disappoint you, but you can’t buy “Tango” yarn outside of Serbia, because the manufacturer (St. George) doesn’t sell on-line. I spent 28 skeins of 50g. The blanket weighs 1380g.
      Hugs,
      Dragana

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    • I think it can be done with any yarn you like. Try to make one square and see how you like it. Then you can continue with that yarn, or decide to try out some other yarn.

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  49. Thank you for a beautiful pattern I am almost finished mine I did it in a cream but love the colour you used may have to do another one in that colour thank you once again

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  50. Wow, lovely! I am new at stitches and reading patterns, so I really appreciate your chart and references!

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