Fleece Blanket

Cozy Country Shawl Pattern

Oct 262011

A very pregnant me 4ish years ago! I wanted a shawl that would keep me and baby warm.

Years ago I was wanting a nice thick, warm shawl for winter. I also wanted it to be simple and quick to make. I came up with a triangle shawl using just the single crochet and double crochet stitches. Using a thick yarn this works up so nice and cuddly.

I used to sell this pattern in my shop a few years ago, but I’ve decided to turn it into a freebie pattern. I hope you enjoy!

The Cozy Country Shawl

Hook size: N – 9 mm

Yarn: Bernat Soft Boucle or other soft and thick yarn.

Note: If you would like a more open shawl use a finer yarn and adjust the hook size. A 5mm works well for most worsted weight yarn.

Row 1: Ch 5, dc in 4th ch from hook and in the next ch. Ch 3, turn.

Row 2: Dc in first dc and in each dc across, work 2 sc in top of turning ch. Ch 3 turn.

Row 3: Sc in first dc and in each dc across, work 2 sc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn.

Row 4: Dc in first sc and in each sc across, work 2 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn.

Row 5: Dc in first dc and in each dc across, work 2 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 2, turn.

Repeat row’s 3 to 5 for pattern. Continue until shawl measures 60″ x 80″ or until desired length.

Fringe:

For each fringe cut 2 sections of yarn 12″ long. Fold two strands in half and insert hook through the end of the row. Pull looped yarn through, then bring the ends through the loop and pull to tighten. Repeat for each row. Alternately if you would like a less thick fringe only add the fringe to the dc rows.

This one was made with worsted weight yarn. I crochet into the back loops only. This gives a ribbing effect.

If you make this please let me know how you like it! I would love to see your photos!

Latest Crafting

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Jan 072010

I’ve been busy crafting in between sick days. I finished another fleece blanket and got a late Christmas New Years package sent off. It included the other two fleece blankets, balaclava and a crochet shawl. In my rush I forgot to take photos of the shawl and the one I made for my aunt. Both were crochet from my own pattern, one in light blue and the other a two toned gray. The yarn was Bernat Soft Boucle

I’m about half done the balaclava for my Uncle now. Just an inch away from making the face opening. I love the pattern, but the 2 x 2 ribbing goes slow! I have two more to make from this pattern, then I may try making some changes. I would like to see how it looks in stockinette. That would be a much faster knit!

FO Knit Balaclava

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Dec 182009

I finished another knitting project and it’s a hit! This is for my BIL for Christmas, but dh was kind to model it for photos. He loves it and wants one as well. I’m hoping to start on that today.

The pattern is Easy Balaclava and you can find it here on Ravelry or on Knitting in Color’s blog.

The only change I made to the pattern was to use a bulky weight yarn. This gave me a men’s large size and it fits great. Yarn used Cascades Eco +.

Gifts From The Heart #2: Crochet Snowman Ornament

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Dec 012009

Welcome to the second edition of Gifts From The Heart. I can’t wait to see what you’ve been crafting this week! Please add your links to the bottom of the post.

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I’ve had an idea in my mind for a snowman ornament. Today I sat down and wrote it out. These would be so cute covering a Christmas tree. They would also make great gift decorations, or glue magnets on the back for some super cute ornaments!

Chain 4, join with a slip stitch.

1st Row work 10 dc in the center of ring. Join to the first one with a sl. Chain 3 turn.

2nd Row *Work 2 dc in first stitch, work 1 dc in next stitch. * Repeat ** all the way around, join with sl.

Repeat row 2 until desired size is reached. In my example I stopped after row 2.

Weave ends in.

Hat

Row 1 Chain 16, slip stitch back through all chains. At the end slip stich backwards 4 stitches. Chain 2

Row 2 *Sc in 8 stitches. Chain 2 turn.*

Repeat ** until hat is desired height. Cut yarn, weave in ends and sew to snowman face.

I used google eyes and sequins for the mouth and nose. However I think mini pompoms would be very cute to!

Gifts From The Heart #1: No Sew Fleece Blankets

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Nov 252009

Welcome to Gifts from the heart, a handmade Christmas. This is the 1st of 6 weekly sharing posts. I’m looking forward to seeing the wonderful creations you’d like to share. Decorations, recipes, gifts, tutorials, traditions anything that makes your Christmas season special.

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The best part of giving and receiving handmade gifts is the love that is shared with them. The special memories that cherished and held close to the heart.

This week I’m sharing a gift that I made last year. I enjoyed making them and will be making more this year!

No Sew Tied Fleece Blankets, these are easy to make and go together quickly. They make wonderful gifts for adults and children a like.

First you need to decide what size your going to make. Last year I made one bed sized (about 2 meters) and one couch throw (about 1 1/2 meters). This year I’m planing to make car blankets so I will make them 1 meter long.

Once you have decided how long you want your blankets, lay two pieces of fleece out on top of each other. I like to use a print for the top and a solid on the back. Cut the pieces to the same size. I’ve found it helps to cut both at the same time, other wise they can “magically” end up a little different. Fleece likes to slip around a bit.

Lay the two pieces out flat on top of each other. Now I like to pin the fleece together ever foot or so, about 6 inches in from the edge. Cut a 4 inch square out of each corner.

Now starting at one corner cut straight lines into the blanket 4 inches deep. It doesn’t have to be exact, this is very forgiving. Cut the strips about an inch wide, again this is forgiving.

Once you have gone all around the blanket, it’s time to start tying. Take the two fringe pieces and tye them together like a shoe lace but with out the bows. I do this twice for each piece, being careful to match the top and bottom fringe up correctly.

Once you’ve gone all the way around your done!

If your having a homemade Christmas I would love it if you shared your links to your Gifts From The Heart in the MckLinky below.

Gifts From The Heart A Handmade Christmas Meme

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Nov 242009

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What are gifts from the heart? Christmas is my favorite holiday of the year, although Thanksgiving is right up there to.

I prefer to make gifts when ever possible. There is just something special to me about a hand crafted gift. I can see the time spent making it, the planning that went into it. And when I use the item through the year it brings back a special memory of the gifter.

Gifts From The Heart meme is a place you can share the hand crafted things your doing for Christmas. Share your ideas on your blog and visit here to add your link, so others can see what your working on.

Ideas to share

Gifts you are making this year.
Gifts you have made in previous years.
Tutorials for making gifts.
Favorite holiday recipes. I love giving baked gifts!

Traditions

What are your favorite family Christmas traditions?
Are you starting new traditions?

Each MckLinky will be open for two weeks. This will give everyone lots of time to get your posts in.

If you make more then one Christmas related post perweek, by all means add each one to the MckLinky.

Posting dates for Gifts From The Heart Meme

Nov. 25 (yes I’m late, this should have been on the 23rd but we’ve been sick)
Nov 30
Dec. 7
Dec. 14
Dec. 21
Dec. 28 This last week will be to share gifts we couldn’t share before Christmas.

Please copy the button code at the top of this post to link back to.

One more done!

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Dec 232007

I just finished one more fleece blanket! This one is a little bigger then the other. It’s 2 meters long. The front is the wild horses and the backing is black fleece.