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Title: Felix blanket
Post by: CraftyIrish on December 27, 2020, 18:50:23 PM: I got yarn from my aunt for Christmas, so I'm going to try something new. C2C

The Felix Blanket (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-felix-blanket)
(https://i.imgur.com/YExz3Tx.jpg)
Will post updates when I get Further along.
Title: Re: Felix blanket
Post by: Ohsewsimple on December 27, 2020, 19:09:12 PM: Ooh that’s a bit different. Look forward to seeing that
Title: Re: Felix blanket
Post by: Kenora on December 27, 2020, 19:11:50 PM: I've crocheted many, many C2C blankets over the years but I've never seen one done in a X-formation before. I've always started at one corner and worked diagonally across the blanket. -<
Title: Re: Felix blanket
Post by: CraftyIrish on December 27, 2020, 19:24:54 PM: Quote from: Kenora on December 27, 2020, 19:11:50 PM
I've crocheted many, many C2C blankets over the years but I've never seen one done in a X-formation before. I've always started at one corner and worked diagonally across the blanket. -<
yeah this pattern seems different than all the other videos i have watched but this is how she does it, she has videos on youtube too.
a pic of hers.
(https://i.imgur.com/Ptic0oH.jpg)
Title: Re: Felix blanket
Post by: CraftyIrish on December 27, 2020, 19:50:02 PM: I finished off that other part and now have to start on another part.
Here is a pic.
(https://i.imgur.com/0UBXZZf.jpg)

Last update for the night because I'm off to bed now.
(https://i.imgur.com/VcOFd7s.jpg)
Title: Re: Felix blanket
Post by: CraftyIrish on December 28, 2020, 18:56:38 PM: Got a lot more done today. I'm so looking forward to seeing the end result.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZXazmvJ.jpg)
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Post by: Ellabella on December 28, 2020, 20:29:53 PM: @CraftyIrish what weight yarn are you using?
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Post by: CraftyIrish on December 28, 2020, 21:03:17 PM: Quote from: Ellabella on December 28, 2020, 20:29:53 PM
@CraftyIrish what weight yarn are you using?
I'm using DK and a 3.5 mm hook.
Title: Re: Felix blanket
Post by: CraftyIrish on December 29, 2020, 20:35:00 PM: Only got a bit done while I was watching a movie.
(https://i.imgur.com/cGSMzgT.jpg)
Title: Re: Felix blanket
Post by: CraftyIrish on January 02, 2021, 21:17:32 PM: Finished up one panel and it measures 41inch × 13 1/4. Might just do two more panels but ill see how I get on.
(https://i.imgur.com/lJWcMix.jpg)
Title: Re: Felix blanket
Post by: CraftyIrish on January 03, 2021, 20:17:52 PM: Done as much as I could for today, my hands started to get really sore so had 2 stop.

(https://i.imgur.com/lClHIgX.jpg)
Title: Re: Felix blanket
Post by: CraftyIrish on February 26, 2021, 16:03:08 PM: Have been only doing a bit at a time in the evening while watching a show.
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Post by: Ohsewsimple on February 26, 2021, 16:14:42 PM: Coming along nicely @CraftyIrish
Very colourful.
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Post by: Acorn on February 26, 2021, 16:39:54 PM: That's lovely! Wonderfully straight edges, too - my crochet never has straight edges...
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Post by: Ploshkin on February 26, 2021, 17:28:02 PM: Why is it called a Felix blanket?
Title: Re: Felix blanket
Post by: CraftyIrish on February 26, 2021, 17:41:01 PM: Quote from: Ploshkin on February 26, 2021, 17:28:02 PM
Why is it called a Felix blanket?
Got the pattern from YouTube and that's what it's called.
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Post by: Diane on February 26, 2021, 18:40:52 PM: @CraftyIrish That is so pretty, another craft i need to add to my list :faints: I tried crochet once many years ago and never could get the hang of it but it's something i need to master. Once i've finished my super chunky jacket, i might have a dabble.
Title: Re: Felix blanket
Post by: CraftyIrish on March 19, 2021, 21:28:42 PM: All done took me long enough only doing it a small bit at a time.
Title: Re: Felix blanket
Post by: Ann on March 20, 2021, 20:11:48 PM: @CraftyIrish, it looks fabulous and so neatly done. I am a clux at crocheting so admire others who can do it.