Are you looking for a blanket pattern that’s best suitable for the cottage? The Bolderwood blanket is a good choice in this respect. This is a dense, cozy blanket to wrap your shoulders in on a cool summer morning or evening at the cottage or in the yard. Offsetting its heaviness is the playful design of colored squares and large corner pompoms, just to give it that fun twist. Overall, this will be a very rewarding project that will be useful and attractive for many years to come.
What Crochet Skills Do I Need for the Bolderwood Blanket?
The pattern is suitable for an intermediate crocheter due to the mix of textured and plain squares, which requires attention to both stitch placement and tension. You will need to be comfortable with some more advanced techniques, such as puff stitches and spiked double crochets.
The edging is added at the end, giving a nice polish to the finish. Since the blanket is worked in pieces, it’s a great portable project.
Choosing Yarn and Colors
This crochet blanket by Anna Nikipirowicz can be worked in any desired yarn weight or fiber content. For the sample, the designer used West Yorkshire Spinners Colour Lab DK, 100% wool, and Hayfield Bonus DK, an acrylic soft yarn.
The precise arrangement of colors is key in this type of blanket. The squares are assembled diagonally in rows, perfect for layering contrasting and complementary colors. Play it safe using just neutrals and earth tones, or add more flair with some bright hues.
Can I Make a Smaller Version for a Baby Blanket?
The Bolderwood Blanket pattern is totally adjustable. You can adapt it very easily to a baby blanket size by reducing the number of squares. If you have more experience under your belt, you might also consider changing the size of the squares itself.
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I love the varying square designs, gives more texture and definition.