How Very Cliche (Blankets)

Anthropologie, you never disappoint me.

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 I happened across this gorgeous afghan throw on Anthropologie's website and fell in love. It may be knit. It's hard to see on the pictures. Anyone seen it in the store? I may be taking a trip down there this weekend...

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 -Sigh-, gorgeous. I love some crochet-maybe-knit blankets. Love, love, LOVE. (Sorry, got over excited).

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 Ahem.
You may think they're cliche. "Ugh, the girl with the Purple Chair is talking about crochet blankets". C'mon, they're cliche for a REASON.

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 There's nothing better than a throw blanket, especially one you've made with your own hands.

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 Versatile, snuggly, cozy, warm...

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 Aesthetically pleasing, fun and rewarding project, family heirloom...

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 Organic color play,

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or a more cohesive look. Delightful, inviting, fun. Are you sold yet?

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The above star shaped blankie is a pattern and I'm itching to make this for my little boy! His birthday is in October, he has a preoccupation with being cozy, and he's a big fan of green. So, he's getting a green blanket just in time for the cooler months. (Shh, don't tell him.) Couldn't be more perfect for him.

And then he will join the countless individuals who, somewhere in their house, have their special, hand crocheted (maybe knit) blanket from their childhood. How cliche. ;)

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Just for the fun of it (it's Friday, after all) I thought I'd include some pictures of my blankets, since the wee lad's blankie is still a pdf file on my laptop (thanks, TheHookHound!) and a thought in my head. These two live on my couch and are snugglicious (a real word).

Wool used for this blanket available at LionBrandYarn

Cotton yarn used for this blanket available at Lily Sugar 'n Cream

Ahh, blankety goodness. If you're interested in blanket-making at it's most delightful hop over to Lucy's at Attic24. Her Ta-DAH!s are a great time! Scroll down her page a bit on they're listed on the right of the screen. You're welcome!