Eight-by-Six

Springtime blanket  Amanda Hurrell   Eight-by-Six©     Sizes and Materials List Hook Size: UK 4mm (I use Clover brand) Stitch markers: optional Yarn: Sirdar Country Classic DK 50g (50% wool 50% acrylic) Tension:  22 stitches to 28 rows (10x10cm) 4x4 inches on a 4mm hook Wash care instructions: machine washable 30deg wool cycle, dry flat, reshape whilst wet. Do not tumble dry, do not iron Colours Sirdar Country Classic DK 857 Pink 855 Rose Pink 864 Duck Egg Blue 863 Mint Green 862 Dove Grey 866 Charteusse 868 Spring Green 860 Lilac 856 Coral   Tips & Notes One great tip I learnt is to flip your work on each row. This is a great way to keep your granny square, well square and not wonky. It works like magic and since using this method I’ve never looked back. To do this you flip over your square so that the previous row and join are now in the bottom left hand corner of the square (wrong side facing you) and you start the next row in the top right hand...

                         Around the Corner blanket Amanda Hurrell   Eight-by-Six©     Sizes and Materials List Hook Size: UK 4.5mm  Stitch markers: (4) optional Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Cashmere Merino Silk DK (75% merino wool 20% silk 5% cashmere) 116m (127 yards) a blend of merino wool, cashmere and silk, this gentle yarn is kind to sensitive skin, making it a great choice for crocheting baby blankets. Easy to work with and available in contemporary and pastel shades. Machine washable at 30 degrees using the wool wash programme. Tension: 22 stitches to 28 rows to 10cm 4mm hook A little goes a long way and this yarn is a dream to work with and is so soft, perfect for a baby blanket. I designed this blanket whilst an ambassador for Woolbox Yarns and chose the colours for a simple yet effective design. The border idea came from the left over colours and wanting to use a few to set off the wide Silvery Moon b...

Faded Rainbow Shawl by Amanda Hurrell   Eight-by-Six© Pattern Instructions This pattern is written in U.K. crochet terms and uses Sirdar Country Classic DK, a wool/acrylic mix. An easy triangular shawl, vintage with a modern twist. You will be using simple stitches to create a fun and functional shawl. Big enough to keep you cosy and warm on chilly spring days. Looks great paired with jeans, long sleeve t-shirt and boots. The add free pdf version can be bought from lovecrafts  Sizes and Materials List Hook size: 4mm knitters darning needle sharp scissors stitch marker (optional) tape measure cardboard for making two tassles (size approx. 12 x 9 cm) 2 beads - I have used two hand-made ceramic beads from  Cherryhillstudioceramics finished size : 25 inch by 48 inch approximately not including tassels  Yarn: Sirdar Country Classic double knitting yarn 50% wool 50% acrylic Tension: 10 stitches over 28 rows = 10x10cm Wash care instructions: machine washable 30 degrees, no ...

  Colour me happy blanket  Amanda Hurrell   Eight-by-Six©     Sizes and Materials List Hook Size: UK 4mm (I use Clover brand) Stitch markers: optional Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK (322 yds/295 metres per 100g ball) Tension: 22 stitches to 30 rows to 10cm on 4mm hook Pattern size of approx. 115cm x 115 cm for lap blanket  I’ve chosen colours I had in my yarn stash, you could use the same colours I have or substitute for what colours you have readily available. Mine was a stash buster to mix some colours up and to use a bold colour for the border. I’ve kept my border simple and added statement pom poms in the same colour as the last row. We all need colour and fun at the moment.  Wash care instructions: machine washable 40deg, cool tumble dry, cool iron, can be dry cleaned (I line dry mine) Colours Stylecraft Special DK and Cygnet DK Mustard Storm Blue Candy Floss Buttermilk Bluebell Fuschia Purple Duck Egg Camel Bluebell (Cygnet DK 149) can be substitute...

Summer Spice Baby Granny Square Blanket Amanda Hurrell Eight-by-Six©     An easy to adapt granny square blanket, size given is for a baby blanket approx size 65cm x 65cm This is a free blog pattern but an add-free pdf can be purchsed from my LoveCrafts shop Sizes and Materials List Hook Size: UK 4mm (I use Clover brand) Stitch markers: (4) optional Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK (322 yds/295 metres per 100g ball) Tension: 22 stitches to 30 rows to 10cm on 4mm hook Pattern size of approx. 70 cm x 70 cm for baby/lap blanket or why not do a four colour pattern repeat for a larger blanket approximately 140cm x 140cm One each of the following 100g ball Wash care instructions: machine washable 40deg, cool tumble dry, cool iron, can be dry cleaned (I line dry mine) Colours (14 in total) Stylecraft Special DK and Cygnet DK Turquoise (1068) Aster (1003) Buttermilk (1835) Sherbet (10...