This year I wanted to create a blanket that could be used not only for Christmas but all year round. I thought about what I like to do on my days off and its simple, crochet, watch Netflix, drink hot chocolate and keep cosy!

This blanket is a great stash buster; I used up all my left over bits of Stylecraft Special DK yarn (I have an awful lot of pastel colours!). I used less than a ball of the following colours

Fondant
Candyfloss
Apricot
Lemon
Spring Green
Sherbet
Clematis
Wisteria
Lavender
Bluebell
Small amounts of Silver and Black.
You could use any dk yarn.

I used a 4mm hook throughout with a 3mm hook for the mug appliques.
I tried to use lots of different stitches in my design that are effective but easy to do. These include

Bobble Stitch
Rice Stitch
Floret Stitch
Lemon Peel Stitch and more.

I have included charts for the lettering parts and coloured charts which are easier to follow.

The blanket will be released in 4 parts over the next week.
Hope you enjoy making it.