Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Chunky, Crochet Throws

This feels a bit odd to be creating a blog post!  It's been so long since I did that!  I was a bit burned out on blogging and stopped posting early last year.  Then, life got crazy busy with going back to work for a while, my daughter graduating from college (with two bachelor degrees...I'm so proud of her!), moving my daughter to another state for grad school, and lots and lots of busy-ness!  I'm attempting a come back.  It's a little hard to decide where to start.  So, I'll start with a post about some fun projects I did this last year...

I found a pattern on Ravelry that I just couldn't get out of my mind.  It looked like a lot of fun to make.  It also looked quick....which was part of the fun!  The pattern is the "5 1/2 Hour Throw" and you can find it free on Ravelry.  It requires three strands of yarn and a size "Q" crochet hook.

I thought it would look nice with three different kinds of yarn...a yarn that has some variation of color and some airy softness/fuzziness (I used about four skeins of Homespun), a solid with a bit of sheen (I used just over two skeins of Simply Soft), and a solid that has more of a mat finish (I used about two skeins of Red Heart Super Saver Solids).  I used about 750 yards of each kind of yarn. 

I made this one for my daughter.  I love how it turned out and it looks great with her green chair and all the other colors she uses to decorate her apartment.  Best of all....she loves it! The colors are beautiful in person!


I made this one for our house and was able to de-stash by using some leftover yarn from a blanket I finished knitting last year.   


These chunky throws are warm and cozy despite all the holes and they're super soft and cozy!  Just ask Penelope....she thinks I made this one just for her!  She lays on it a lot.


This pattern is so fun, easy, and quick that it's a bit addicting.  I made a third one for a wedding gift.  I was told the couple likes blue.  I had a hard time finding a blue I liked as Homespun doesn't seem to have a big selection of blues.  Some looked like 80's/90's "country blue".  I didn't think that would be a good idea. I ended up with this combination.  It turned out pretty and I think they like it.


The chunky hook and three strands of yarn make for a quick project.  Each throw took a week or less to make.


I would love to make another chunky throw but I have so many blankets right now and I'm not sure I know anyone who needs one.  But, if I find a reason to make another one, I'm sure there won't be much hesitation!  ;-)

14 comments:

Shirley said...

Glad to see you back. I really like all three of your throws that you made. They do look soft and warm. We have cold damp weather here I just hope it doesn't freeze. I don't like ice. Take care. Hugs and Prayers from your Missouri Friend Shirley

Cindie said...

Good to see you back - I've always enjoyed reading your posts!
Love the chunky throws!

mamasmercantile said...

I love the throws they look amazing. I will check out the pattern, thanks for sharing.

Amy at love made my home said...

Lovely to hear from you and to see your beautiful blankets! xx

Susan said...

I'm so happy you're back! These are beautiful throws - it may prod me to learn to crochet!

Sandy O' said...

Great throws! If it gets any colder in Arizona, I may need to learn to crochet and make one of the blankets.

Laurie said...

Well hey there! Good to see you back. Love your chunky throw. I've been contemplating making a throw and need something quick and easy...this could be it.

Delighted Hands said...

What a great reason to blog again-these afghans are gorgeous. I love the homespun brand of yarn, too, it is great for soft throws and holds up beautifully. Enjoy!

Mereknits said...

Welcome back! Sounds like you have been very busy, love your throws.
Hugs,
Meredith

Sweet Posy Dreams said...

Love these! Winter is the perfect time for you to make yet another. I've made so many throws/afghans, I really don't have anywhere to put any more, but I may have to check out this pattern anyway. Welcome back to blogging.

judith said...

Glad you are back! Missed you! I understand the burn out, I was feeling it too. It must be that time of the year, I posted twice in two weeks.

Congratulations to your daughter, that's awesome.

judy said...

Yay! I've missed reading your blogs. So happy you are back. The throws all turned out beautiful.
Judy

lynn cockrell said...

Wow! Those throws are all so beautiful!

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Gorgeous! All of them! :) And I do love quick and easy and satisfying!