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A Wonderful Crochet Blanket

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Check out this stunning blanket!  Sheri LB pointed it out to me.  I have such great crochet friends who point out online lovelies to me.  This one offers both a free pattern, a picture tutorial, as well as video help.  It also is a flexible pattern that states it will work up nicely in any yarn using a suitably sized hook.  You can get the details here.

I love the textural look of this blanket and its simple, but effective edging.  Any more elaborate edging would detract from the main design, I think.  This is also one pattern where I think I’d choose a solid cover over my typical favorite variegated or ombre yarn.  Again, I think the multiple colors in a yarn might detract from the overall beauty o the stitch pattern.  What do you think?

I would love to hear from anyone who’s already made this afghan.  Better yet would be a photo of your project that I could add to this post.  This one is special!

Note:  Ravelry shows 17 projects for this pattern, but they do not show when I look for them.  Am I missing something??

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Comments

  1. In your Ravelry search, look at the “Filter these projects” dropdown. Is the “Show projects with no photos” box ticked? That’s normally the option that prevents projects being returned for me when I do queries.

  2. I started this blanket as a baby blanket for a family member and put it on the shelf when I realized it was going to be way too thick. The pattern took me a while to understand but once I got the hang of it (after about 3 rows) it was a nice repetitive pattern to work with. I used a super dark navy blue and I’m having a hard time seeing what I’m doing sometime, so I suggest a nice, solid pastel or like color if you know that FP and BP will be a problem with dark colored yarns.

  6. Jd- I did not make the blanket yet but did make a test swatch washcloth for this pattern and I do love it. As a washcloth it is heavy and sturdy enough for my husbands big hands as well as works great for large pieces. Since that worked so well, I plan on making my DH a blanket with this pattern as his diabetis is giving him problems with cold feet. Thank you for sharing this with us.

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Pattern Review: Georgie Granny Square Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern

The Georgie Granny Square Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern is one of those fun wearable crochet projects that has just the right mix of retro charm and modern festival style. If you have been seeing granny square bucket hats popping up everywhere and thinking, “I could make that,” this pattern is a lovely place to start.

This crochet bucket hat is worked in the round using granny-style clusters, giving it that familiar textured look without requiring you to join lots of separate squares. That is a definite win if, like me, you enjoy the look of granny motifs but don’t always feel emotionally prepared for a mountain of seams and ends.

The pattern uses worsted weight #4 yarn, with cotton or a cotton blend recommended, which makes sense for a summer hat. Cotton gives the hat a bit more structure and keeps it feeling breathable rather than floppy and sweaty. You’ll need around 80g of yarn, a 5.5mm crochet hook, scissors, and a yarn needle. The finished hat is designed to fit a head circumference of approximately 51–55cm / 20.1–21.7 inches, which puts it in the adult small/medium range.

What I like about this pattern is that it includes practical fit notes rather than pretending every head and every crocheter’s tension is magically the same. The granny mesh has stretch, and the pattern suggests trying the crown on after Round 5 before continuing with the body section. That is such a useful little check-in point, especially with hats, because nobody wants to finish the whole thing only to discover it either perches on top like a teacup or slides down over your eyes like a lampshade.

The instructions are written in US crochet terms and include a clear stitch key covering chains, clusters, double crochet, repeats, slip stitches, and spaces. The pattern also explains how the rounds are closed, how the beginning chain functions, and how to count the clusters at the end of each round, which is helpful for keeping the shape on track.

The construction is straightforward: you begin at the crown, continue down into the sides, and then work the brim. The brim shaping comes from an increase round that helps kick the edge outward into that classic bucket hat shape. Rounds 15–17 then hold steady to smooth out the brim edge, giving the hat a neat finish without making the shaping feel overly complicated.

I would call this an easy to confident beginner crochet pattern rather than a very first crochet project. You’ll want to be comfortable working in the round, counting repeats, and making double crochet clusters. Once the rhythm clicks, though, it becomes a relaxing, repeat-friendly project — the sort of crochet you can work on while half-watching TV, provided you don’t lose count during the increase rounds. Ask me how I know.

This pattern also has great colour-play potential. The yellow version feels sunny and wearable, the scrap yarn version has brilliant festival energy, and a red-and-green version would make a surprisingly cute Christmas market hat. It would also be a good stash-busting crochet project if you have leftover cotton yarns hanging around from dishcloths, bags, or summer tops.

Overall, the Georgie Granny Square Bucket Hat is a cheerful, wearable crochet pattern with strong Etsy appeal. It hits that sweet spot between nostalgic granny square style and modern handmade fashion, making it a great pattern for festival outfits, summer wardrobes, handmade gifts, and market sellers looking for a trendy crochet accessory.

Best for: confident beginners, granny stitch lovers, summer crochet projects, festival fashion, scrap yarn makes, and crocheters who want a wearable project that feels fun rather than fussy.