The Little Guys

So I’ve been making the smallest size square for about a week now. I think I have 35 of them. Since I’m not following the color plan of the pattern, I have found it necessary to chart what color combinations I have done so that I don’t repeat and so that I don’t end up overusing the colors I intend as accents.

I’m really enjoying crocheting, although I started to miss knitting yesterday and had to start a new  sweater. For all of those knitters who are scared of crocheting, don’t be; it’s wrist-ier than knitting and, for English style knitters, you do hold the yarn in your left hand, but it’s really not hard. It has a nice flow, and it’s fun learn something new. -- Whitney

Comments

[Marci Senders]

The squares are adorable and I love the color combination. What I great way to use up scraps!

[Kathy Merrick]

Hey, Whitney, I put this blanket together as I went along.
Editors and pattern tech writers often feel that people are uncomfortable with any direction involving color decision-making on their part.
The thing is, I am a seato'thepants kind of
"designer", and I think working on the fly is in this case THE way to see what colors you've over or underused.

Doesn't help much, I can appreciate if you've already made 37thousand two-round squares...

[jodi]

Whitney I love it! You did a great job - can't wait to see it and show you mine. Sewing (together) bee anyone ?!

[dnoob]

is there anyplace that i can find this pattern online? it is very cool, and reminds me a bit of a klimt painting.

[purl bee]

Dear dnoob,
We have the magazine with the pattern available at purlsoho.com. Its the Interweave Press Crochet - Spring 2006 special issue.

You can find it here:
http://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/magazines

Its the second magazine down on the left.

[stacey]

Can you substitute another yarn for the Koigu?

[purl bee]

Stacey,
Of course! Any yarn will work for this blanket. Just keep in mind that if you use a thicker yarn your blanket will turn out larger than this one.

[Esther]

Oh my GOSH your blanket is going to be gorgeous!! I bought that IK Crochet issue when it first came out SOLEY because of that particular blanket but I've always found it daunting to have to hunt down all those colors. You guys should sell kits of koigu for that blanket - my friend I'd be the first one in line to buy such a kit!!!!

[Yomisma]

Dont you sell your creations?

[patrice longmire]

I am a knitter and have lately wanted to learn to crochet... This blanket has taken me over the edge... I love this so much! The bright colors put a smile on my face.... Now I am wondering just how to get started. Love your work. Thank you so much for the inspiration... I guess my day will be spent learning the beginnings of a new art!