Hi everyone! It’s Cindy here to let you see my most recent crochet completion. After the previous two complicated afghans I wanted to work on something easy. Over a year ago I purchased a kit for the Attic 24 Moorland Stripe Blanket and I knew that would be the perfect project for my next afghan.
The Moorland Blanket was a Crochet-A-Long (CAL) that ran starting in January of 2017. I’ve followed the Attic 24 blog for quite a few years and love the striped blankets she produces for her CALs. Each one is inspired from nature and things she finds around her living in England. The Moorland blanket…
…is made using fifteen shades of yarn, the colours are inspired by the Yorkshire moorland in late summer when the hills are covered in vibrant swathes of purple heather.
I love how as you progress making this blanket from the bottom to the top you can just see the beautiful landscape.
The beginning colors of green, brown and just a hint of purple.
The middle colors show more shades of purple with the greens and browns fading out.
The last section reaches the sky with lots of blues and a hint of purple and green.
I enjoyed working the 115 stripes of the Neat Wave pattern. Each stripe is two rows so there were a lot of ends to weave in, which I did about every dozen stripes along the way. As with all her projects Lucy chose the 15 colors from the Stylecraft Special DK line. I really enjoy working with this yarn and wish it was more readily available in this country.
The simple border worked in four of the colors.
The blanket was finished off with just four stripes of color. It’s difficult to see the green part of the border since the burgundy color was worked on top of it. This blanket will be wonderful to use to keep warm while watching TV or taking a nap.
I’m joining the The Loop Scoop Yarny Link Party (formerly know as Hookin on Hump Day). You should stop by to see some of the other projects people have posted.
Bird Brains & Dog Tales 
That is beautiful!!!!
That is very amazing how it makes one think of the hues seen in those moors! Beautiful!
it is great and it is like a cute little firework for the eyes… we can enjoy all the colors without booms and bangs ;O)
The colours are indeed beautiful, and could just as well be representing the moorland areas where Bertie and I often roam in NE Scotland.
Cheers, Gail.
The blanket looks lovely and warm, although as hot and humid as it was yesterday we can’t imagine ever needing it. Although Mom says the cold weather is coming.
It’s gorgeous and the colors are just beautiful!
Hari Om
A simple stitch made to look rich and tricky by how it has been applied… colour the key! It’s a delight. I too love the Stylecraft yarns – indeed there are some excellent ‘premium’ yarns available here. … I really need to get going again on my cardi of all colours – haven’t touched it since spring! YAM xx
it truly is beautiful, the colors are also.. it does look like waves of land and flowers and sky
WOW, that is so very pretty, you’re really talented!
Cindy it is beautiful and I too can see the moorland colors in it….actually the pattern is quite relaxing to look at too.
Hugs to you, Charlie, Millie and Walter
Cecilia
I am soo envious! Beautiful!! I couldn’t crochet if my life depended on it!
LOVE this striped afghan and those colors are absolutely gorgeous. Well done!
That looks like it was fun to make!
Hi human friend, Ojo here! That is a beautiful and looks very perfect and warm!
Another beautiful creation by Ms. Cindy!!! Mom is going to be looking for a sturdy and warm afghan pattern once the two grands who are high school seniors decide on their colleges of choice. She wants to make them each on in the school’s colors.
Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber
What an amazing pattern! It creates an incredible afghan! Thanks for the close ups. I love the colors too! It makes me think about breaking out the hooks and yarn! We hope you guys have a marvellously happy week!