If you hit on anything even remotely resembling one of these crochet beauties in a charity shop, you know you’ve struck gold. We’re not leaving it to chance, though – we’re taking matters into our own hands and hooking up a handmade blanket that’ll stand the test of time.
The fresh colour palette sets this crochet project apart from its vintage sisters – we got our yarn from our pals at Wool Warehouse (www.woolwarehouse.co.uk), but you could also use your own stash.

MATERIALS

■ DMC Natura Medium, 100% cotton, 75m/82yd per 50g, three balls in Aqua (138) (Yarn A), six balls in Cream (03) (Yarn B), one ball in Dark Blue (177) (Yarn C), three balls in Pale Blue (07) (Yarn D), three balls in Pink (134) (Yarn E) and one ball in Red (55) (Yarn F)
■ 4.5mm (UK 7, US 7) crochet hook
■ Yarn needle