Please take the time to learn the technique first and then you will be flying through this CAL! Don't forget to go to the blogpost as linked in the description box. Enjoy! Anja xxx
I am so happy that I found your channel. I have made over 50 Wind Spinners, and have made 2 of your baby blankets. And now I have found your Harlequin blanket. My mom crocheted a Harlequin blanket in fall colors. I have remembered this blanket since I was 5 years old. I am now 65. Unfortunately, the blanket has been lost or given to someone else as well as the pattern. Finding this has lifted my heart. Now to find the colors.
started a little late... Finished row one! now on row two. I am thoroughly enjoying this pattern. The tutorial for the gingham blanket for Layla greatly helped! Thank you so much for this CAL and your lovely patience in teaching!
Absolutely fabulous tutorial Anja. Very clear instructions and great tips in order to smoothly do this new technique. I’m really looking forward to starting my play blanket. I’m totally in love with the colours.
Thank you for showing this tutorial. You explained it so thorough. You are the best teacher. You are so easy to follow. The colors are going to be gorgeous. Thank you very much I will be watching every week.
Thank you so much Anja! Watchting half way now, can't wait to get started, and yes I will listen, I will watch the tutorial to the end, LOL Looking easy diamond peasy so far. xxx Jax
Your blanket is beautiful and you make it look so easy.... I really enjoyed watching your tutorial...I'm just learning to carry my yarn over and watching you really helped me out. Thank you so much.
I think after making the main blanket I'll make the sampler in a full size...I like the way it looks with the smaller diamonds...well now to get my basket I made to hold the Lizzie colours and put together my colours for Harlequin..I'm busy working on another scrap project right now, and unless it's one you've worked on in the past then I'll leave it unmentioned...I'm getting close to the end of it..
Love this pattern and the yarn is wonderful to work with and just had to send another comment! I started very, very late on Friday and surprisingly finished the assigned colors the next day. So I wait in anticipation for the next colors this Friday ! I thank you, again, Anja for this CAL -- learning new a technique!!!
Absolutely gorgeous!! When I can finally afford yarn I’ll give it a shot, meantime I’ll practice on the little stock I’ve got. Fantastic! Happy holidays everyone 💜🙏💜
Wow I believe that this is the same pattern that my grandmother made me when I was 16 or 17 I’m now almost 71!! Believe it or not I have been searching for the pattern!! This pattern is the closest I have found!! I need to go look @ my Afghan because I think she only used three or four colors. Also I still have my Afghan & I wanted to make another for me!!
Hi Anja, this is a wonderful tutorial, the sampler looks just as pretty as the bigger diamonds, I could see the bigger one for a guy and the smaller diamonds for a girl.
Hi Anja have started to do this CAL and enjoying using different colours. However, I’m tying myself in knots whether or not the non-working yarn always comes to the front when you make the colour change? I’m finding that on some of the diamonds at the colour change stitch, a little dash of the ‘other’ colour is visible instead of a nice single completed stitch. It doesn’t happen every time but I wonder if I’m pulling the yarn too tight, not tight enough or if the non-working yarn gets laid down at back instead of front? Hope you can make sense of my ramble - thanks by the way for all your lovely work, you make it look effortless! 🥴😊
Without seeing you actually crochet it is difficult to say what you could be doing wrong, I suggest you watch the video again, maybe a couple of times on that section so you know how I place my yarn. I hope this helps, Anja x
Please advise : what is the finished size of the full blanket and the sample? I thought for sure that you had said the sizes (somewhere) BUT I cannot find the information, and it’s not stated in the written instructions on the blog either?! (At least I can’t find it…).
The blanket is my play blanket size of 110cms x 110cms. The cushion fits a filler of 50cms square, the sampler is flexible, you can make it bigger or smaller depending on what you want to use it for! Anja x
Is it possible to get the full list of colors? I’m using the Lizzie pack instead of buying this one and I want to color compare so that I can get my darks and lights and that sort of thing matched up to this pack. Thank you so much! I can’t wait to get started
@@juliemurray4719 Would you be willing to help me decide what color order would look best using the Lizzie pack? I want to get started today but I want to make sure I have the colors in a good order so I know what to start with. I would really appreciate it.
Anja if you look down on your details and information there is no list of the yarn colours on this blanket nor the lizzie..if there is can you show ME!!!! I've looked EVERYwhere on your page!
All the information you need is on my blog, details below in the description box, each week I will be listing the section of the pattern with the colours, hope this helps. Anja x
Hi, welcome, please don't worry, you can join in my CALs at any time you wish, over and over again if you want. The instalments are free on my blog. And you can do it in whatever colours you desire, just enjoy the fun, Anja x
I Absolutely Love this ! I just headed over to order the yarn pack but I'm a little confused. If I buy the yarn pack for this blanket , Is it enough yarn to complete the blanket in the pattern ( 169 stitches )? In the description of the yarn it says it's to make a smaller blanket ? Can you please clarify this before I make my purchase .
You will have more than enough to make this blanket and the cushion cover, by smaller blanket in the description on the webshop it means smaller than a twin size blanket. Hope this helps
Hi Maggi, the yarn pack is available in my store, Anja x www.opheliatalkscrochet.com/harlequin-crochet-a-long-yarn-pack All other details you will find on the blog posts relating to the CAL: www.opheliatalkscrochet.com/blog/category/harlequin-blanket-cal
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Please take the time to learn the technique first and then you will be flying through this CAL! Don't forget to go to the blogpost as linked in the description box. Enjoy! Anja xxx
What size is cushion cover going to be? I’m at craft store. 🤣 seeing 16” x 16” & 18”. 18”
18 by 18
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Dear Anja, you are a wonderful teacher! ❤️
I am so happy that I found your channel. I have made over 50 Wind Spinners, and have made 2 of your baby blankets. And now I have found your Harlequin blanket. My mom crocheted a Harlequin blanket in fall colors. I have remembered this blanket since I was 5 years old. I am now 65. Unfortunately, the blanket has been lost or given to someone else as well as the pattern. Finding this has lifted my heart. Now to find the colors.
You are so welcome Kathy, how pleased I am to be able to help you, Anja x
I love your way of teaching. I am so glad I found your channel. I love your blanket designs.
Thank you so much, very kind Manon, Anja x
Nice and simple, thank you Anja for another fantastic cal, so grateful in what you do, a great teacher xx
you are a great teacher anjax
Great new technique! Can’t wait to try it!
started a little late... Finished row one! now on row two. I am thoroughly enjoying this pattern. The tutorial for the gingham blanket for Layla greatly helped! Thank you so much for this CAL and your lovely patience in teaching!
Absolutely fabulous tutorial Anja. Very clear instructions and great tips in order to smoothly do this new technique. I’m really looking forward to starting my play blanket. I’m totally in love with the colours.
You are an amazing teacher! Thank You!!!
I'm going to start this weekend! This will be my first Stylecraft special dk blanket! I'm using different colors, I can't wait to begin!💜
You will LOVE Stylecraft Special DK
Thank you for showing this tutorial. You explained it so thorough. You are the best teacher. You are so easy to follow. The colors are going to be gorgeous. Thank you very much I will be watching every week.
This is a stunning pattern and I can imagine so many different color combinations!! Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you! 😊 yes this design lends itself to a myriad of colour palettes, Anja x
The colours❤❤❤ beautiful, thank you Anja💐
I am loving this and thanks for the tip on how not to get the yarn tangled..❤️
Glad it was helpful Eileen! Anja x
Thank you so much Anja! Watchting half way now, can't wait to get started, and yes I will listen, I will watch the tutorial to the end, LOL Looking easy diamond peasy so far. xxx Jax
Fabulous tutorial Anja, you make it look so easy. My fingers are itching to get started. So exciting. X 🧶🌟🇳🇿
Thank you so much for your videos. Great teaching!
Anja this blanket is stunning!! I can't wait to start making it!!🤗💕
This is beautiful!!!
Your blanket is beautiful and you make it look so easy.... I really enjoyed watching your tutorial...I'm just learning to carry my yarn over and watching you really helped me out. Thank you so much.
So glad it helps you Lisa, enjoy, Anja x
I am very happy with the tutorial and with that my blankets I already had the wool and I was very anxious thanks 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Ophelia ♥️♥️♥️🥰🥰🥰🥰
I think after making the main blanket I'll make the sampler in a full size...I like the way it looks with the smaller diamonds...well now to get my basket I made to hold the Lizzie colours and put together my colours for Harlequin..I'm busy working on another scrap project right now, and unless it's one you've worked on in the past then I'll leave it unmentioned...I'm getting close to the end of it..
You are a great teacher . I love this technique and can't wait too make this.
Just gotta finish some WIPs first
Love this pattern and the yarn is wonderful to work with and just had to send another comment! I started very, very late on Friday and surprisingly finished the assigned colors the next day. So I wait in anticipation for the next colors this Friday ! I thank you, again, Anja for this CAL -- learning new a technique!!!
Oh may goodness I love this New technique of course Anja you are such a good teacher thank you so much
It’s beautiful!!
This is so cool love the tutorial. Can't wait to start today
Absolutely gorgeous!! When I can finally afford yarn I’ll give it a shot, meantime I’ll practice on the little stock I’ve got. Fantastic! Happy holidays everyone 💜🙏💜
Wow I believe that this is the same pattern that my grandmother made me when I was 16 or 17 I’m now almost 71!! Believe it or not I have been searching for the pattern!! This pattern is the closest I have found!! I need to go look @ my Afghan because I think she only used three or four colors. Also I still have my Afghan & I wanted to make another for me!!
Oh that's wonderful Joanne, so glad you have now found your favourite pattern, thank you, Anja x
Beautiful, Thank You so much.
Thank you too! Anja x
Absolutely fab, I am dying to give this a go
Nice and easy,thank you
Hi Anja, this is a wonderful tutorial, the sampler looks just as pretty as the bigger diamonds, I could see the bigger one for a guy and the smaller diamonds for a girl.
You are so welcome, and a great idea too, Anja x
Crochet 2020
Got it so far👍
Making this now but because I’m left handed looks a little off. I’ll see how it looks after a few rows
Hi Anja have started to do this CAL and enjoying using different colours. However, I’m tying myself in knots whether or not the non-working yarn always comes to the front when you make the colour change? I’m finding that on some of the diamonds at the colour change stitch, a little dash of the ‘other’ colour is visible instead of a nice single completed stitch. It doesn’t happen every time but I wonder if I’m pulling the yarn too tight, not tight enough or if the non-working yarn gets laid down at back instead of front? Hope you can make sense of my ramble - thanks by the way for all your lovely work, you make it look effortless! 🥴😊
Without seeing you actually crochet it is difficult to say what you could be doing wrong, I suggest you watch the video again, maybe a couple of times on that section so you know how I place my yarn. I hope this helps, Anja x
Thanks Anja, I will watch again, this time slowly🤞😊
Hi. Stunning work!
Am just wondering .... on the beginning row, is there any reason I cant crochet into the back of the chain, instead of the V?
Yes you can crochet into whichever part of the stitch you wish, it's your blanket! Anja x
Was that Kenilworth Castle in your intro?
Nice blanket and great colours.
Yes it was! Anja x
Please advise : what is the finished size of the full blanket and the sample? I thought for sure that you had said the sizes (somewhere) BUT I cannot find the information, and it’s not stated in the written instructions on the blog either?! (At least I can’t find it…).
The blanket is my play blanket size of 110cms x 110cms. The cushion fits a filler of 50cms square, the sampler is flexible, you can make it bigger or smaller depending on what you want to use it for! Anja x
Love your work, just wondering how long this took for you to make?
Ha ha ha
I don’t know as designing takes longer than just making, Anja x
Is it possible to get the full list of colors? I’m using the Lizzie pack instead of buying this one and I want to color compare so that I can get my darks and lights and that sort of thing matched up to this pack. Thank you so much! I can’t wait to get started
The colours will be released as the CAL progresses, per weekly instalment.
@@juliemurray4719 Would you be willing to help me decide what color order would look best using the Lizzie pack? I want to get started today but I want to make sure I have the colors in a good order so I know what to start with. I would really appreciate it.
@@katievioletthedivadog8662 are you in the Facebook group ?
@@juliemurray4719 yes
@@katievioletthedivadog8662 I have just answered another new member about colours regarding placement. Let me know if it helps a little
Anja if you look down on your details and information there is no list of the yarn colours on this blanket nor the lizzie..if there is can you show ME!!!! I've looked EVERYwhere on your page!
All the information you need is on my blog, details below in the description box, each week I will be listing the section of the pattern with the colours, hope this helps. Anja x
I just found this so I’m far behind. Does it have to be in the same colors to enter?
Hi, welcome, please don't worry, you can join in my CALs at any time you wish, over and over again if you want. The instalments are free on my blog. And you can do it in whatever colours you desire, just enjoy the fun, Anja x
Do you have a hat in this pattern? Love the sampler as a scarf!
No I don't but it wouldn't be difficult, make a rectangle, seam up the side and cinch in the top! Good luck, Anja x
I Absolutely Love this ! I just headed over to order the yarn pack but I'm a little confused. If I buy the yarn pack for this blanket , Is it enough yarn to complete the blanket in the pattern ( 169 stitches )? In the description of the yarn it says it's to make a smaller blanket ? Can you please clarify this before I make my purchase .
You will have more than enough to make this blanket and the cushion cover, by smaller blanket in the description on the webshop it means smaller than a twin size blanket. Hope this helps
@@juliemurray4719 thank you !
How do you like Style craft? Have a blessed Easter
It is my favourite yarn, since way back when I discovered it, I have loved it, it's great quality at an affordable price, that's why l sell it, Anja x
What Colors are used in is Blanket?
Hi Maggi, the yarn pack is available in my store, Anja x www.opheliatalkscrochet.com/harlequin-crochet-a-long-yarn-pack
All other details you will find on the blog posts relating to the CAL:
www.opheliatalkscrochet.com/blog/category/harlequin-blanket-cal