22 July 2013

Fantasy Blanket: the Reveal

(Crochet * Stash-buster)

This is the official reveal of my Fantasy Blanket (in full view), as well as two others, made by my mom and aunt.  I just love that each one is unique and has its own “personality”, but in essence it is the same Fantasy blanket...
Esta es la presentación oficial de mi Manta Fantasía (en vista completa), al igual que otras dos, tejidas por mi madre y mi tía.  Me encanta que cada una tiene su propia personalidad, pero en esencia son la misma “Manta Fantasía”...

a. Fantasy by Ana BC 


Made with medium yarn, in 12 colors.  Small (baby size).




b. Fantasy by Beatriz 




My mom changed the order of the sections, and made the First Section (Stripes) with a "granny" center.  
Mi mamá cambió el orden de las secciones, y el centro de las Franjas la hizo al estilo "granny". 


Color inspiration:  a flannel receiving blanket. 
Inspiración para el colorido: una manta de franela.



c. Fantasy by Chichi




My aunt added an extra stitch pattern: alternating Dc and sc (and the opposite in the next row.
Mi tía añadió otra puntada, que alterna un Punto alto y un punto bajo (y lo opuesto en la siguiente hilera). 



She made a lacier border. 
También hizo un borde diferente, más calado.


Let me know if you make a Fantasy Blanket of your own.  I´d love to see your version.  If you are participating in the Stash-busting Challenge, don´t forget to share it @ Linda’s Link Party.
Si se animan a hacer una Manta Fantasía, me gustaría mucho ver su versión.  Si están participando del reto de Lanas Acumuladas, compartan el enlace y foto @ Linda´s Link Party.  


Link to ALL posts: the FANTASY BLANKET
Enlace a todas las entradas: MANTA FANTASIA
Pattern in RAVELRY (with PDF download in English and Spanish) 



45 comments:

  1. Lovely! Nice to see the different blankets!

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  2. Felicidades para las artistas, son preciosas,muchos besos.

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  3. Anonymous7/22/2013

    I think they are all wonderful. What a lovely thing to do together x

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  4. Beautiful!!! Saving stash to do one, too!!! Maybe even a larger one :)

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  5. I like them all Ana it's lovely to see the different colour variations, it makes you want to more than one just to try them all out. Mine is coming on great, I will be posting a picture as soon as it is done. :)

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  6. Wow!! Your blanket has turned out so beautiful!! The mix of colors and stitches is perfect! Thanks for sharing!:)

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  7. Oh ! So beautifull! Tellement joli!
    Merci for sharing all these pictures diagrams tutos and explanations.
    You have married tender colors together, the whole blanket is very beautifull , seems soft,
    and invitng to cuddle in it!
    FleurBelge

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  8. Beautiful blankets. I like them all.

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  9. Gorgeous blanket! I wish I could crochet one like this (I always hibernate my blankie projects...)

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  10. All blankets turned out beautiful and unique :) So nice to see the different colour combinations. Lovely crochet work!! I don't know if I could do one, but perhaps I will try later.

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  11. ¡¡Han quedado preciosas!! Gracias por ofrecernos las explicaciones y detalles.
    Bss.

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  12. So beautiful!
    So lovely how you made these blankets. Love to follow your blog!
    Regards from Holland,
    Nathaly

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  13. they are all beautiful

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  14. Ana, éstos reportajes han sido fabulosos! qué preciosidad de mantas!!!!
    muchas felicidades a las 3,tu, tu madre y tu tía!

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  15. I love all 3, I like the combination of stitches and bright colours.

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  16. Love all your Fantasy blankets, but I like more the one in beige colors....beautiful !

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  17. How fun to see the different appearance of each - they are all beautiful and unique even though they use mostly the same stitches. :)

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  18. Well done to each of you for your lovely fantasy blankets. They are all wonderful.

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  19. These are all gorgeous. Love the colours in each of them.
    I so want to make one.

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  20. QUe bonitas, pero que bonitas.
    Enhorabuena a las ganchilleras avanzadas.
    La mia progresa, pero a un ritmo más lento, la lana es muy finita.
    Saludos.

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  21. Hi Ana, I hope you are well, its been ages since I had the time to visit my lovely blog friends! It's actually way too late to be visiting now, I will regret it in the morning! But I just wanted to catch up before we go away for 3 weeks. You have been sooooo busy! I love the waistcoat you made for your niece, such a sassy style :) and this blanket is great, I have seen a few of these mixed up stripe blankets and I love the look they make, it is definitely one I am bookmarking for after my ripple has finished ...
    Hope you are well, Em xx

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    1. Thank you, Emma! Have a wonderful vacation :-)

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  22. Love all three of them . I used yours as a pattern to make mine . When I finish I think I am going to make one like your moms.

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    1. Wonderdful! Can´t wait to see it!!! Let me know when you show them in your blog :-)

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  23. Goodness!!!! Everyone did such beautiful hand work!

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  24. Anonymous7/31/2013

    Simply hermoso, best wishes, Carina

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  25. Ana es una manta preciosa, además es una buena idea para combinar diferentes lanas. Yo sigo parada con mis manos, me lancé con las pulseras y ahora no puedo hacer nada.
    Me encanta lo que haces y la manera de compartirlo. A ver si tengo fuerza de voluntad y estoy todo el mes de agosto sin tocar ni una aguja y en septiembre retomo las mantas.
    Un abrazo y sigue con este blog tan estupendo. Saludos a tus familiares que también son creativas.

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  26. Ana, I have really enjoyed seeing your colourful fantasy blanket in its various stages, it really is a beautiful dreamy pattern. Its so great to see lots of others joining in the creation of their own combinations - well done for all the inspiration and injections of colour, style and texture all over crochet blogland and beyond!
    Ali x

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  27. beautifull
    please see here..http://tambourduchas.canalblog.com/archives/2013/10/12/28171765.html

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  28. Hola Ana he visto tu manta en Pinterest y he pasado a verte.
    Preciosas las dos mantas.

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  29. Hi Ana, I love this blanket so much :) You have such a great eye for colour!! Rhondda - I've included it in my post: Free Pattern Friday - Let's Get Warm! Crochet Blanket Pattern Round Up! Here's the link: http://oombawka.blogspot.ca/2013/12/free-pattern-friday-lets-get-warm.html

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    1. Wonderful, Rhondda!!! thanks for the mention ;-) You have some very nice blankets in your post

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  30. monika4/01/2014

    Hi, ive started on this blanket with a 152 chain. I hope it will be ready soon! I was wondering if it is ok to sell a piece made frow your free pattern? Thank u for the wonderful inspiration!

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    1. Wonderful, Monika! Thank you for asking about selling a project made with my free patterns. I have no problem with that! :-) I just ask that people give credit and link it back to Lanas de Ana when posting about it in their blogs and sites. Let me know when you finish it. I'd love to see your version ♥ Ana BC

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  31. That looks great so far!!! so sweet!! I am not good at crafts...i have tried and just..no. My mom used to be crafty, but then she gave it up....maybe when I start having kids....in 3 years...she'll get the urge again haha
    Personalized Baby Blankets

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  32. Anonymous4/27/2014

    Hi Ana
    I love your blanket i have just started it today but i have a question i have started with 110 fdc i haven't used fdc before im wondering why its 108+2 ? And on row 2 do i count the chain 3 as a double crochet?
    Thank you for any help :)

    -bec-

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  33. What yarn did you use in the second blanket? I love the colors!

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    1. Hi Zaida. That one was made by my mom, and she used DORA (by Madame Tricote Paris), except for the very pale pink in the waves, which is Super Bebe (Tamm). Are you planning on making one like that? Greetings, Ana BC

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  34. Hi
    Could you please tell me the pattern your aunt used for the lacy border ? I have enjoyed crocheting this blanket in Tasmania, Australia

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    1. That´s lovely! Can´t wait to see your version.
      My aunt explained that she started with a simple crochet row, all aroud. Then, thee following rows are just * 1 Dc + chain 1*.
      For the last row: (in chain space) 1 sc + 1 ch + 1sc.
      Hope this works :-)

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