Ohhhh...the colors, the texture, the waves!!! This one makes me pretty gleeful! I've never seen anything like it--well, except inside my head! ;)
could be made in any size you want. I made this with Red Heart Unforgettable in the Candied colorway--a yarn I have really come to love--but it could be done in any colorway you choose! The yarn is washable acrylic and listed as a worsted weight medium (4) but actually works more like a DK or light worsted. It really is altogether lovely.
Remember the Painted Pixels Blanket?
I made it with 7 different colorways of Unforgettable. See. Pretty yarn, huh?
And remember the Spring into Summer Blanket? I also made that one with the Candied Unforgettable.
I might be a little obsessed, but it is wonderfully colored yarn! And I am all about color!
The Sea Song Blanket has the most incredible texture!! It seriously makes such a squishy and cozy blanket. And if you don't have access to Red Heart yarns in your area, any DK yarn with long color runs will be lovely. In fact, it could be pretty awesome done with solid color motifs from your stash! (Now I gotta try that, too!)
Made with join-as-you-go motifs it is my favorite kind of blanket!!
If you have never done a project with join-as-you-go motifs, and even if you have, this one is a bit different. But no worries as I provide lots of diagrams and pictures of the joining process. (You never need to print the picture section--just use as reference, if needed.)
As always, my patterns are thoroughly tested. And remember, they are in standard US crochet terms.
You can read more about the pattern and get details here.
And you can find it and all of my other patterns in the only places I sell...
Thanks to my talented testers who really helped me refine this pattern! If you are ever interested in being a tester, or just following me around, the best way to stay in the "Button Loop" is on Facebook here and Instagram here.
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Hi Susan,
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh that's an incredible work.... I love the color combo.....
Thanks so much!
DeleteHello! It's so refreshing to see your very individual and innovative crochet creations. You are a very talented crochet designer...your work is very inspirational! Happy to follow you, and to see what you create next :-)
ReplyDeleteAmanda x
Wow, Amanda! That is so very kind of you to say! I'm happy you found me!
DeleteHoly cow! That is a GORGEOUS blanket! So inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Your words are so kind!
DeleteI saw this pattern in Ravelry and immediately fell in love. Now to see other patterns with the same yarn, I think I'm going to have to go try this yarn out! Beautiful afghans!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! This yarn really is terrific and quite affordable, too! Plus the color options are wonderful!
DeleteBeautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thank you, Anna!
DeleteI'm not usually tempted to do afghans but I absolutely LOVE this one. I am working a C2C right now but when I get it finished, I am going to give this one a try. Your color choice is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Vicky! Afghans are certainly a lot of work, but oh, so satisfying and lovely when they are done!
DeleteInnovative certainly is the word, great job! I certainly wish I could snuggle up in that :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you! It is really cozy, that's for certain!
DeleteThis made me smile! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhere can I find a good tutorial on join-as-you-go? I want to make sure I can do it before I buy the pattern. :O)
ReplyDeleteThe pattern includes a detailed photo-tutorial for extra help with join-as-you-go (JAYGO) if you have never tried it before. That section can be reviewed but then does not need to be printed in order to complete the written portion of the pattern. I think it's actually a great pattern to try for a newbie to the art of JAYGO!
DeleteSo happy you found me, Roberta! Welcome!
ReplyDeleteAnd to think that last night, right before "Hooking on Hump Day" over at Moogly and My Merry Messy Life, I placed a HUGE yarn order at two different online stores....and chose to bypass my several month long nagging itch to buy Red Heart Unforgettable in the Parrot colorway, simply because I hadn't seen many patterns that sis it justice besides a lovely Red Heart Shawl/Wrap that I feared was beyond my skill level! Plus, I wanted more than one colorway, but had no idea how they looked (other than Parrot) when a project was hooked! I even saw that "candied" colorway, and wanted it...but for what? Now, via your blanket being a top choice on Hookin on Hump Day, I arrive and projects showing how stunningly beautiful these colorways look in blankets! And I have my first grandchild, a boy, just 3 weeks old, that I have been searching for unique baby blanket patterns with the plan to have it ready by early fall! The texture in the waves/motifs of those lovely raised edges on each one would hold such interest for little fingers, and a huggy touchy soothing bedtime or fussy time blankie! I am so glad I ended up here! You have a unique, fresh, delightful design style and your use of color makes me want to sit and stare at each picture and project for hours. I too am a nut for color. I may even be certifiably crazy for color! Wow! I think I'm about to spend some more money on yarn....and patterns, of course. You are a rock star in crochet!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Maschelle! And congrats on your new grandson! It's so nice to have a "comrade in color" as I, too, and certifiably crazy for it!
DeleteSea song-gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteCan you briefly explain what "join as you go" is? I don't want to buy this if I can't do it - I am an advanced beginner I would say. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteJoin-as-you-go is just like it says. Rather than making each motif and putting them all togetgerer at the end with hook or a needle by hand, you join them together while working the last round of the motif. A search for the term on the web should help you see a few different ways it is done. This one is a bit unusual in its construction, but join-as-you-go nevertheless.
Deletewhat would you call this stitch/ this type of stitch??
ReplyDeleteLol! Since I made it up, I suppose Sea Song. It's just basic stitches, though.
DeleteHello! I have a question that's probably more a matter of preference... Do you hide your ends as you go, all at the end, or somewhere in between? I've yet to find a method that suits me. Thanks for the beautiful pattern! I can't wait to get started. You really do have a spectacular eye for color.
ReplyDeleteGood question. Depending on the pattern and yarn type, I most often work over the first end. If the yarn is not slick or the pattern lacey this works well, especially if the stitches are dense. The final end needs to be woven, however. I hope this answers your question.
DeleteGorgeous, Susan! I've never seen such a beautiful combination of colours in a baby blanket! It's wonderful! All the best!
ReplyDeleteI really love this blanket and would love to make it! However, before I purchase the pattern, I would like to know approximately how big the motifs are or maybe how many there are in a baby blanket. I don't want to be overwhelmed by a plethora of motifs because I probably wouldn't finish the blanket. Maybe if I knew approximately how long it took you to crochet it, it might encourage me! Thanks for the help! I look forward to making this gorgeous blanket!
ReplyDeleteEach motif takes me about 5 minutes to work. You can make it whatever size you wish, but each motif measures 3 inches wide and about 1.5 inches tall if made to gauge.
DeleteThanks for the info! It helps with my decision.
DeleteThis might be my absolute favorite on the whole sight...well, okay, it rivals the Plaited Throw for me, but SO gorgeous. It has a visual texture that is just a touch softer and perhaps, slightly more majestic. Gorgeous.
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