My thanks to Dirk! As a man who crochets I often feel as though I must limit my choice of colours to darker or neutral hues, as though they were more masculine. It’s quite liberating to see another male choose the colour I would like to use! My next round will be brighter and more varied.
When I crochet I use colors I find appealing and those dark colors never work for me. Any man who crochet should, in my opinion, be able use colors they want
Have you never heard of Kaffe Fassett, an architect I think? As a younger man he was on a long train journey and became fascinated by the work of an older lady opposite who was knitting to pass the time. She taught him to knit before they arrived at their destination and he went on to design many stunning and brightly coloured patterns in many yarn crafts. This was several decades ago before Tom Daley was even a twinkle!
You know that basket or bag where you keep all those odds and ends? Start a blanket (even if it’s a little dog blanket as a trial) and just use whichever colour you pick up, even if there is not enough to go right across the row, or whether you think it will match or not. Think ‘Joseph’s coat of many colours’ The result will be a thing of beauty.
My young son reminded me that colours are for everyone when I suggested that pink shoes were more for girls. He was right of course. The younger generations are less judgemental of clothing and colour choices than my generation. They are also exposed to so much more diversity in people, genders, lifestyles, opinions etc. It’s liberating.
Can I come and live in your warehouse, I bring my chair and crochet to my hearts content, with all that lovely squishyness xx love this colour way Dirk
Dirk is so darn cute! Made me smile! The organization of the yarn is beautiful! I think he’s in love with his choices! No one is getting that blanket away from him.☺️☺️☺️☺️
Dirk has reason to feel proud, he did an amazing job picking the colors & stitch for his blanket. Like I've said before the V stitch is my favorite, simple but beautiful & in all those gorgeous colors it's stunning & very impressive. Watching the video I kept saying, I want to see Dirk wrapped up in the blanket, so I was happy to see you walking around with it drapped over your shoulders. Thank you for this wonderful project Dirk!!! Can't wait to start this one.
Dirk’s blanket turned out quite well! My husband says that he likes it, and now he thinks that he needs to come up with his own blanket too. 😊 Thanks for sharing with everyone!
I’m delightfully surprised by Dirk’s colours. I thought he’d choose all those dark masculine, browns, blues and greens. Instead he’s chosen some of my favourites. Great pattern, V stitches are so fast to make and very effective. Thank you both for this fabulous collaboration. 🧶🌟👏🏼🤴🏽
Hi Dirk! You did a great job in the video and picking colors and a stitch. Anja’s knowledge has obviously rubbed off on you. Tell her you deserve a GIANT box of chocolate!! 🧶❤️
My first thought was he created a very bright cousin to Jam Jar!! And I love doing the V stitch. My 4 year old great niece wanted me to make her a neck gator at Christmas, so I used the V stitch. It was easy to make up & fortunately she loves it.
The most surprising thing about this blanket is all that pink in the border, which you chose! 🤣 But of course it works well with the rest of the blanket. Your husband did a marvelous job!!!
That is so cool! I love that Dirk enjoys being a part of your yarn world. You know he's going to cherish that blanket forever. It was made with love for him. The border was very nice. I'm going to remember that, make a note and use it on a future project.
CONGRATULATIONS DOUG on your design!!! VERY COLORFULLY CREATIVE 🎨🧶🎨🧶. CONGRATULATIONS, OPHELIA, on your superb tutorial & masterful crocheting of Doug’s vision. 😃👍👏 You both make a great team. Love your yarn room organization 🤩 It’s like a library for your extensive yarn stash. Thank You Both Very Much 🥳 Therese Pisarcik 🤡
I subscribed when I first bumped into one of your videos and I liked your personality. And I am very glad I subscribed. I enjoy watching and learning. Your husband also seems like a lovely person 👍
Loved this blanket and colors. That’s it I’m having my husband gather colors from my stash and make him a blanket. Just wish he’d crochet it himself 😂. Thank you Dirk for this beautiful and thank you Anja for showing us how to make it. Love to both ❤❤
Dirk you did a fantastic job in the selection of colors! The V stitch is also one of my favorite and easy stitch to do! Will certainly be ordering this pack! Love you in the video. Anja did a great job!!!
His blanket is beautiful, I will be making my own. Will still the colors because that is one thing I'm not good at, is matching up colors. Thanks for sharing.❤❤❤
What a beautiful blanket, such lovely colors, good job, Dork. And I have to say, that first pomegranate row looked like butter, the yarn was sliding in the hook so beautifully and easily it mesmerized me 😂😂
This blanket is absolutely beautiful! I’m glad to see more men taking up the hobby of crochet. I hope one day I can teach my son the joy of it, and that he will take it to heart and start crocheting beautiful items. It might be a bit tricky to teach him, since I’m right handed and he’s left. But I’m sure we will figure it out. I’m a bit jealous really, that your country you have such beautiful vibrant colors. I wish over in mine, we did. ☺️
I had started a temperature blanket from another crocheter and was not happy with it…but then I came across Dirk’s blanket! Perfect for my temperature blanket…looking wonderful! Thank you so much for such an easy beautiful tutorial !
Anje, Dirk chose some great colors, and, the proper stitch(the "V" stitch for this blanket. Did he crochet it?, or, just picked out the colors? I'm a guy of 58 years, crocheting for 53 years, I'm left handed-crocheting left handedly backwards-left-to-right! I got the impression the Dirk would be doing the work, not just being a fashion model with your work!🙄😲🥺 Doug
Douglas, I do say in the beginning about 1 minute in what the yarn is!! No, Dirk has tried to crochet but it isn't for him. He was the designer, I was the maker, Anja x
I absolutely love this blanket, it's a happy blanket, those colours are blended to lift the spirit and sooth the soul. I hope Dirk doesn't mind, but every time I see it. I mentally say oh its Dirk 'Soul Blanket'. I love this blanket. Thank you Dirk. 🙏🏾
I think this is a great stash-buster blanket as well 😊. To not follow a chart, but to just grab random colors would make an interesting blanket or throw. Thanks for this video 🤓. Yours turned out very pretty and I love your border.
My thanks to Dirk! As a man who crochets I often feel as though I must limit my choice of colours to darker or neutral hues, as though they were more masculine. It’s quite liberating to see another male choose the colour I would like to use! My next round will be brighter and more varied.
Never think you need to hide behind dull colours, express yourself, Anja x
When I crochet I use colors I find appealing and those dark colors never work for me. Any man who crochet should, in my opinion, be able use colors they want
Have you never heard of Kaffe Fassett, an architect I think? As a younger man he was on a long train journey and became fascinated by the work of an older lady opposite who was knitting to pass the time. She taught him to knit before they arrived at their destination and he went on to design many stunning and brightly coloured patterns in many yarn crafts. This was several decades ago before Tom Daley was even a twinkle!
You know that basket or bag where you keep all those odds and ends? Start a blanket (even if it’s a little dog blanket as a trial) and just use whichever colour you pick up, even if there is not enough to go right across the row, or whether you think it will match or not. Think ‘Joseph’s coat of many colours’ The result will be a thing of beauty.
My young son reminded me that colours are for everyone when I suggested that pink shoes were more for girls. He was right of course. The younger generations are less judgemental of clothing and colour choices than my generation. They are also exposed to so much more diversity in people, genders, lifestyles, opinions etc. It’s liberating.
I love how you start off by saying 'I had NOTHING to do with it.' 😂😂 He did a good job though 👏 👍
Thanks to Dirk for joining in with the fun ! Beautiful colours 🧶❤️
You're welcome 😅
Can I come and live in your warehouse, I bring my chair and crochet to my hearts content, with all that lovely squishyness xx love this colour way Dirk
You are always welcome, Kandy Just bring some chocolate when you pop round 😊
@@dirkleonard4032 that's a deal
I just love the colors and the pattern. Your husband did a fantastic job. You should let him do more of that.
thank you but it's ok now. Too much work 😅
Dirk is so darn cute! Made me smile! The organization of the yarn is beautiful!
I think he’s in love with his choices! No one is getting that blanket away from him.☺️☺️☺️☺️
the blanket is amazing. Your Husband has a wonderful sense of color. My guy just says what ever color will be good lol.
Oh thank you! Anja x
Lovely colours and great work , men do crochet and it's a calming creative hobby let the colours flow
Dirk has a very good eye for colour. It’s beautiful. He should be proud of himself. Well done to both of you.
Thank you Karen, Anja x
Dirk has reason to feel proud, he did an amazing job picking the colors & stitch for his blanket. Like I've said before the V stitch is my favorite, simple but beautiful & in all those gorgeous colors it's stunning & very impressive. Watching the video I kept saying, I want to see Dirk wrapped up in the blanket, so I was happy to see you walking around with it drapped over your shoulders. Thank you for this wonderful project Dirk!!! Can't wait to start this one.
Thank you Joyce, Anja x
I BEEN waiting for this video all week!!!
Well my goodness it’s King Dirk!! Yes gorgeous 💖🎉💥
It's gorgeous. So cheerful looking. And goodness knows we all need a little cheer these days.
Isn't that the truth Judy, enjoy and thank you, Anja x
what good sport your hubby is!
He is indeed, thank you, Anja x
Dirk’s blanket turned out quite well! My husband says that he likes it, and now he thinks that he needs to come up with his own blanket too. 😊 Thanks for sharing with everyone!
Great Nancy, enjoy making it, Anja x
Your storage area is so neat and organized. Blanket is beautiful
Dear dirk,
You made the most beautiful blanket I didn't know that you could crochet.
Dirk cannot crochet, he chose the colours and the stitch, Anja x
I think he did a great job of choosing the colours 🏴
Thanks 😊
Awesome! Beautiful combination of lively colours by Dirk.
Thank you. 😊
I’m delightfully surprised by Dirk’s colours. I thought he’d choose all those dark masculine, browns, blues and greens. Instead he’s chosen some of my favourites. Great pattern, V stitches are so fast to make and very effective. Thank you both for this fabulous collaboration. 🧶🌟👏🏼🤴🏽
Glad you like it, it's a big hit, Anja x
Congratulations to your husband!!!
He did a great job.
I would be very happy if my husband knits as well. Hugs from Lima - Perú
Thank you so much Charo Cordano! Anja x
Hi Dirk! You did a great job in the video and picking colors and a stitch. Anja’s knowledge has obviously rubbed off on you. Tell her you deserve a GIANT box of chocolate!! 🧶❤️
Ha ha ha, thanks Chris, Anja xx
Dirk is lovely and so is his blanket. Unusual color combinations that actually work quite well. ❤
I know he was happy with his blanket because it is so beautiful
This is so nice. Your hubby did a great job in choosing a wide spectrum of beautiful colours. Congratulations to you for creating a masterpiece .
Thank you so much Peggy! Anja x
The last part where he wear it as a cape is the best part. I did the same every time I finished blanket project for the whole day... Or two
My first thought was he created a very bright cousin to Jam Jar!! And I love doing the V stitch. My 4 year old great niece wanted me to make her a neck gator at Christmas, so I used the V stitch. It was easy to make up & fortunately she loves it.
Great video, Dirk you’re a natural star! Great colours and pattern choice too!
Thanks Julie, Anja xx
I ordered Dirks yarn pack can't wait to get it hope he sends it on his speediest delivery
AWESOMENESS! Love Love Love his creation!
Hi , I have done this blanket long time ago, it's very easy ! Well done to Mister !
Bye from France
Great job Dirk, lovely to see a man choosing colors for a blanket, I love it so much!
Glad you like it Karen! Anja x
I would say he did a very good job, and so did you. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful blanket with us.
Thank you Tiffany! Anja x 😊
The most surprising thing about this blanket is all that pink in the border, which you chose! 🤣 But of course it works well with the rest of the blanket. Your husband did a marvelous job!!!
Good job, Dirk!😮
Thank you Melfina, Anja x
Thank you for showing us. Love it as usual. Love the colors to. Great job to you to Derek.
Thank you Dawn, Anja x
Your husband's colorway turned out beautiful.
I think so too Cecillia! Anja x
Well done Dirk, the blanket came out lovely.
The colours are beautiful and bright.
Thank you Anja and Dirk
Thank you Feroza, Anja x
That is so cool! I love that Dirk enjoys being a part of your yarn world. You know he's going to cherish that blanket forever. It was made with love for him. The border was very nice. I'm going to remember that, make a note and use it on a future project.
Splendid idea Kelly, Anja x
CONGRATULATIONS DOUG on your design!!! VERY COLORFULLY CREATIVE 🎨🧶🎨🧶. CONGRATULATIONS, OPHELIA, on your superb tutorial & masterful crocheting of Doug’s vision. 😃👍👏 You both make a great team. Love your yarn room organization 🤩 It’s like a library for your extensive yarn stash. Thank You Both Very Much 🥳 Therese Pisarcik 🤡
Thank you Therese, glad you like it all, Anja x
I subscribed when I first bumped into one of your videos and I liked your personality. And I am very glad I subscribed. I enjoy watching and learning. Your husband also seems like a lovely person 👍
Loved this blanket and colors. That’s it I’m having my husband gather colors from my stash and make him a blanket. Just wish he’d crochet it himself 😂. Thank you Dirk for this beautiful and thank you Anja for showing us how to make it. Love to both ❤❤
Great idea!! Have fun Maria, Anja x
I can not wait to get my yarn, Dirk picked the perfect colors love it. 🙂💖
Have fun Debora! Anja x
Love the colors good job Dirk & Anja❤
Absolutely love it!!!
Thank you 😊
My goodness Anya Dirk did a wonderful job picking the colours I love it.thank you both.will have to get my husband involved.💝💝💙💙
Oh yes, a very good idea Deborah, Anja x
I hope your husband does another blanket I love your blankets good job
Thank you Karen, I'm sure he will pick more colours in the future, Anja x
Wow! Great job ! Dirk chose great colors! It’s fun watching Dirk and many thanks for sending our yarn orders Dirk and Anja are awesome💕
Our pleasure!❤️
This looks great! The stitch is perfect for having so many colors! He did a great job!
Hoe did you sew in all thos end of row threads to avoid it from not being bulky?
I think so too! Anja x
The blanket is very pretty
I love this colour way. Well done Dirk.
Ordering this pack right away.
Thank you Kelli, enjoy, Anja x
I thank you and Dirk for all the joy you add to my life.
He created a beauty.
Well done Dirk. Since my family and extended family is mainly males, I appreciate this lovely seasonal blanket. Thank you!
You're welcome Lynda, thank you, Anja x
Dirk you did a fantastic job in the selection of colors! The V stitch is also one of my favorite and easy stitch to do! Will certainly be ordering this pack! Love you in the video. Anja did a great job!!!
Thank you Lillian, Anja x
He was so proud of his blanket and what a yummy yarn stash to select from. This was awesome
Thank you Kim, Anja x
V stitch is my favorite stitch! I use it often! Beautiful blanket!!
Thank you Cheryl, it's a lovely stitch, very tactile, Anja x
His blanket is beautiful, I will be making my own. Will still the colors because that is one thing I'm not good at, is matching up colors. Thanks for sharing.❤❤❤
(Will stea) a correction, Can ou tell me how do you come up with colors for your blanket?, How do you make them match?
Hi Anja and Dirk
Dirk has chosen a wonderful combination of colours. I love the easy v stitch...and of course Anjas' famous border😘😘☕☕
What a beautiful blanket, such lovely colors, good job, Dork. And I have to say, that first pomegranate row looked like butter, the yarn was sliding in the hook so beautifully and easily it mesmerized me 😂😂
Thank you so much! It's a lovely yarn to work with, Anja x
Love the blanket and well done Dirk on your colour selections there fab 🥰🥰
Thank you 😊
He did a great job!
My yarn packs will be here tomorrow,Valentines Day.
Gonna finish Tadum blanket first, but making two of these! Congrats Dirk !
Wonderful Debra, enjoy! Anja x
I love doing v-stitches and this blanket turned out so pretty!! Very colorful and it's a great size!!
Thank you Terri, Anja x
I love this.
This should be a trend for crocheter’s spouses/s.o./kids/parents or non crocheters in the family create something. It’s pretty neat!!
Thank you Sarah, Anja x
This blanket is absolutely beautiful! I’m glad to see more men taking up the hobby of crochet. I hope one day I can teach my son the joy of it, and that he will take it to heart and start crocheting beautiful items. It might be a bit tricky to teach him, since I’m right handed and he’s left. But I’m sure we will figure it out. I’m a bit jealous really, that your country you have such beautiful vibrant colors. I wish over in mine, we did. ☺️
I had started a temperature blanket from another crocheter and was not happy with it…but then I came across Dirk’s blanket! Perfect for my temperature blanket…looking wonderful! Thank you so much for such an easy beautiful tutorial !
Oh wow Peggy, sounds great! Anja x
Anje, Dirk chose some great colors, and, the proper stitch(the "V" stitch for this blanket. Did he crochet it?, or, just picked out the colors? I'm a guy of 58 years, crocheting for 53 years, I'm left handed-crocheting left handedly backwards-left-to-right! I got the impression the Dirk would be doing the work, not just being a fashion model with your work!🙄😲🥺 Doug
Douglas, I do say in the beginning about 1 minute in what the yarn is!! No, Dirk has tried to crochet but it isn't for him. He was the designer, I was the maker, Anja x
I love it! I always ask my husband for help lining out my colors. Your husband choose great colors🧶😎
Thank you Danette, Anja x
That's a gorgeous blanket. I do love colorful things and it's just my type. Well done!
I love the colors 😲👍
He's really proud of his blanket. He has adorable expressions. Congrats!!
Wow u have an awesome husband! Gorgeous blanket he did a fantastic job! I’m very impressed! 😮
Oh wow what a great combination of colours, beautiful blanket thank you for this wonderful tutorial! 🥰
You're most welcome Anx, Anja x
Hi Anya...nice...I love doing the v stitch...made blanket and a couple scarves...easy stitch to do. Thank you and Dirk for sharing.
Thank you 😊
Pretty Blanket. I Love it. 🙂❤❤❤ Pretty colors he picked. Ty for the good tips. Loved the video really nice. He is proud. As he should be. 🙂
You are so welcome Jamie, thank you! Anja x
Umm loving this already!!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Glad you like it! 😄
Absolutely gorgeous. The colors he chose are perfect.
I absolutely love this blanket, it's a happy blanket, those colours are blended to lift the spirit and sooth the soul. I hope Dirk doesn't mind, but every time I see it. I mentally say oh its Dirk 'Soul Blanket'. I love this blanket. Thank you Dirk. 🙏🏾
No Sonja, he doesn't mind at all, thank you, Anja x
I love it, this blanket is a blend of beautiful colors; well done!!
Thank you! Anja x 😊
Sooooo nice
I really do thank Dirk. I like his blanket very much. 👍🏻
Thank you, Anja x
This is totally delightful!! Such a cheerful blanket and great bits of music!!
Thank you so much, Anja x
I like the V stitch And Dirk's colour choices!
Thank you Lynne, Anja x
This is such a cheerful pattern and colorway!
Thank you very much Kalieris, Anja x
Great choice of colors and pattern. You did an awesome job.
Thank you so much!
Lovely looking blanket, you both did a great job with colours and pattern!! Also new store room looks amazing!!
Thank you Sandra, Anja x
STUNNING! ❤️💜🧡🤍💛💚💙
Your husband did an amazing job😮
I think so too! Anja x
Like Linus with his blanket? LOLOL
I love it such beautiful colors 💗
I think this is a great stash-buster blanket as well 😊. To not follow a chart, but to just grab random colors would make an interesting blanket or throw. Thanks for this video 🤓. Yours turned out very pretty and I love your border.
Absolutely stunning..weldone 👏🙏😊
Thank you Nurie! Anja x
A happy and beautiful blanket. Well done!
Glad you like it! Anja x
Well done Dirk, beautiful colours and a beautiful blanket.
Thank you Mal. 😊
So beautiful ! I must make this.Reminds me of Joseph's colourful coat.
I’m loving Dirks pattern and colourway , I’m very tempted to attempt this pattern with the jam jar happiness kit as I’m in love with both 😍
Beautiful work, Doug! I love it. Thanks for sharing. ❤
The colors are gorgeous!!
Gotta make this blanket.
Thanks to both of you!
Our pleasure! Thank you Vajee! Anja x
Woooooow Amazing blanket. Greetings from South Africa.
I love your color blanket it is gorgeous.
Thank you Barbara, Anja x
Great job Dirk…what a great team you two make…beautiful color choices. V stitch is one of my favorite stitches. Stay safe and be blessed ❤
Thank you Sandra, Anja x