Last fall, before I started this blog, I ran across a picture of a virus shawl that was apparently all the rage last year. The look seemed almost antique, with that classic, delicate look. I really loved the rhythm that came from making this shawl, it was fun, and I looked forward to each round. Unfortunately, once it was complete, I decided that it didn’t really suit me. It doesn’t match my style and I have never worn it outside of the house.
But as soon as I was finished, I thought it would make the perfect ‘back of the couch’ blanket and went on the hunt to find a virus blanket pattern. I was so happy to find this youtube video instruction .
It worked up pretty quickly for a blanket and enjoyed it just as much as making the shawl. Because of the openness of the pattern it is not super warm in the winter, but it is the perfect lap blanket for the spring, summer a/c and fall chill.
My only problem with the project is that I ran out of yarn, both the off-white and the sea foam blue. So the last off-white round and the last two rounds of blue are slightly off color. The video shows you how, but there is no particular pattern with color and yarn amounts, so I was just winging it really. My fault for not buying enough yarn from the start!
I suppose it is barely noticeable and at least I am not gifting it. I really do love the way this virus pattern looks as a blanket.
I need to find a way to photograph these larger projects outside. I love the way the sunshine brings out the details.
Happy Thursday! 🙂
Geez. Gorgeous.
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❤ Thanks!
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Is there a way I could get the written pattern, videos I cant follow well. This is a great pattern, I love it. Carol
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I am sure you can, just google, crochet virus blanket pattern.
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How can I get written pattern
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Carol and Annette, I am sorry, I do not have a written pattern, as I used the video only to create my blanket. I am sure you can find one somewhere, google “virus blanket”. Take Care
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It looks fantastic! I must give this pattern a try 🙂
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Thank you! You really should, its a fun one 🙂
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The slight color change looks like a border! It’s gorgeous!
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Thank you!
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Can I get the pattern in writing?
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I am sure you can, just google, crochet virus blanket pattern.
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Thanks, you inspired me to go looking for this blanket. I might even try making some for the kitties in something fuzzy! Begonia
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You’re welcome! I liked making it so much that I think another is coming this winter 🙂
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I just made this for my BFF’s 50th birthday. She has a thing for off white, and she got it from her mother, and I tease her about it all the time, so of course I had to make one in various shades of off white, cream, toupe, and greys. It is beautiful. I am now working on a smaller baby size in Football team colors, since I am in Washington I will start with blue, grey and green for Seahawks
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awesome! 🙂
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How much yarn does it take?
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This isn’t a pattern, I just free formed the blanket, which took about 5 (5 oz) balls of each color if I remember correctly.
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To photograph outside try a white flat sheet on the ground, then getting a tall a frame ladder and a friend to steady the ladder
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Thanks for the tip!
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Off topic, but I just wanted to tell you that every time I see the photo of you and your son, I smile. Thanks for that little pick-me-up.
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I’m so glad 🙂 ❤
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The color change looks like a border, Beautiful work and I love the pattern, I want to make one now. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks!
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Can I get written instructions for this? I don’t do graphs but am willing to pay for instructions.
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Hi there Wanda, I didn’t use a traditional pattern for this blanket, I used the video to make mine, which is linked above in the post. Very easy to follow along in the video, but I am sure if you need a pattern, you could find one by googling : virus blanket pattern
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I used the tutorial you provided the link for and it looks nothing like what you have shown. 😦
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That is strange, is it to tight or to loose? Maybe try a different hook? Or even yarn and see what happens.
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Really enjoyed this tutorial and love the pattern. I think I will try it and come back n watch video again. Thank you so much.
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this is gorgeous! Only you can probably notice the coloe change but to the average viewer it looks perfect. I am going to make this for my sister in purples and white. Thanks for sharing
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Thank you!
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