THE BLANKET I DIDN'T FINISH / Pandora Blanket / Ophelia Talks Crochet

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  • In this video, I am going to show you how to crochet the blanket I didn't finish. This video has the complete instructions on how to crochet this pandora blanket although I didn't finish the project myself. So you see it is absolutely fine that you sometimes lose interest in a project. Put it away and come back later to it. Have a look at the instructions because this is still a great stash buster project and you might like it a lot?!
    Enjoy, Anja
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  • @OpheliaTalks
    @OpheliaTalks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    So after I filmed the last bit of the video, I mentioned it to one of my Moderator/Testers and I have sent the blanket and all the yarn to Chris in the US. She is going to finish the blanket for me as and when. It was such a relief to me, I felt so much lighter having found a solution for it! Whenever Chris finishes the blanket she will post it in the Facebook group. Or even some progress! Enjoy crocheting the Pandora Blanket, Chris!! Thanks for watching! Anja xxx

    • @AnonymousAmyMakes
      @AnonymousAmyMakes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fantastic!!! Chris does fantastic work so I know she will do a phenomenal job on your blanket. 💗

    • @sisselsworld
      @sisselsworld 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That was a smart idea, Anja. I LOVE the colors!

    • @kendenta2207
      @kendenta2207 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great Anja. I'm pleased to hear it has been repurposed. Again, a very lovely pattern as well. Take care. Ken 🐻

    • @vegangelist
      @vegangelist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Chris is a lucky woman! This is gorgeous!

    • @leaht4505
      @leaht4505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What a great idea. This will be beautiful!
      I know what you feel like, I just had to repurpose a quilt project that I completely lost interest in💚

  • @ruby07241
    @ruby07241 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I like making blankets that start from center. That way you don't really have to worry about the size. You just go as far as you want.

    • @lisaheyob951
      @lisaheyob951 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I enjoy making from the center out too

  • @AnonymousAmyMakes
    @AnonymousAmyMakes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    TWO DAYS ANJA!!!!!!! I can't wait 😁😁😁
    I lose interest on things often. I try to make myself finish things because if not I'd have a house full of WIPS 😂🤣 But sometimes I get to a point where I really dislike a project so I put it to the side. It is quite normal. It's good to see I'm not the only one. Take care Anja ❤️

  • @marionmathews9852
    @marionmathews9852 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It’s so awful when you lose interest. Every project is started with great enthusiasm, but if boredom sets in for whatever reason it’s very difficult to continue. I’ve been there many times. Thanks for your honesty Anja.

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe it was the yarn, I don't know. Thank you for watching Marion Mathews ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @Janetmanrot
    @Janetmanrot 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your four legged helper.

  • @eileenlynch6896
    @eileenlynch6896 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So glad I’m not the only one to do this…. I have done this a few times thanks Anja for your honesty…much appreciated💕💕

  • @emaanlovescrochet1356
    @emaanlovescrochet1356 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That’s a lovely pattern Anja. It’s a comfort to know you struggle like I do. Thank you for sharing this with us. 🥰

  • @jaznz53
    @jaznz53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have 20 plus WIPs. I lose interest fast.
    Within hands reach I have 3 on the go right now.

  • @donnacreativeblessings4098
    @donnacreativeblessings4098 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have found that turning my work makes for a much neater and straighter square.

  • @katievioletthedivadog8662
    @katievioletthedivadog8662 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So glad that Chris is going to finish it for you! I can’t wait to see it done.

  • @Casinogirl56
    @Casinogirl56 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am totally getting you. Sometimes you just get stuck, then a few weeks later the urge to work on it again just hits you. I feel better knowing it's not just me. I love your channel and your kitty is majestic.

  • @barbsdee3831
    @barbsdee3831 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have this yarn and in the same colour. It’s beautiful, thank you for showing us this lovely pattern 😘

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome Barbs, glad you like it, Anja x

  • @kandybowden8444
    @kandybowden8444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been there myself with a project, but I love this, it tickled me pink seeing Layla walking across the screen. Give her a hug from me please x

  • @BBHubbs
    @BBHubbs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a lovely yet simple pattern. Great for mindless crochet time. Thank you for being real! I think we all have had the experience of excitement to begin a project and then lost the motivation to keep on with it. What an important part of our hobby, actually. We learn from all our projects... finished or not. XXX

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true. Thank you for watching jenna daneels ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @debraperruzzi7933
    @debraperruzzi7933 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for your honesty. I like when they start from inside out. Love this pattern

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re welcome 😊 Thank you for watching Debra Perruzzi ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @academicant6438
    @academicant6438 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely yarn. But for 36.99 per cake, I would have had to frog the project and started another. I'm glad you found a solution that worked for you.

  • @irenekarava
    @irenekarava 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Always looking forward to see your video's !! I enjoy them and have learned alot from you...a big thank u!! and the Pandora blanket is beautiful...🥰🙏

  • @nancyh762
    @nancyh762 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Anja: I was very relieved to hear you 'confess' to losing interest in a project!! During this pandemic/past 18 months, I've started various blankets, either different patterns or different colorways. Nearly all are baby blankets to be given to a local hospital this coming Christmas. I found that the various WIPs actually helps me keep moving forward.
    I also have a thanks you for a tip within this Pandora blanket. The two chains, followed by one double crochet at a corner...which is then connected at the end of the round by a slip stitch in the double--- laying the slip stich on the top of the two chains looks soooo clean-n-neat. I've never really liked how my row-ending played out in granny square patterns because I used 3 chains in place of that first double. The two chains with a slip stitch on top is perfect.

  • @christineburrows4892
    @christineburrows4892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love your videos. been following you on u tube since before you started your live videos on Sunday nights.

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Thank you! Keep watching, some exciting stuff coming out, Anja x

  • @stageluvr91
    @stageluvr91 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been there, done that. Unless I have a specific project I’m making for someone, I have had times where I lose the will to continue a project. Lol

  • @fel944
    @fel944 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Ophelia thanks for sharing on how to make a granny square how are you doing today I am doing fine today stay safe hugs 💙💙💙

  • @leeannstearns9923
    @leeannstearns9923 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely colors…. 🥰. A journey that starts and stops and eventually resumes…. 👍🧶❤️

  • @deborahwortham4051
    @deborahwortham4051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another winner pattern. I love your colors as purples and greens are my favorites. However I have trouble with the color changing cakes. I ended up cutting up 6 cakes as they’re all wound different so the project looked wonky with the way the colors rolled off the cake. My OCD couldn’t deal with that lol. I do have 2 more cake sets with wonderful colors so I’ll use this quick and easy pattern and the blankets will be whatever we end up with. Here goes … Love your videos and get mesmerized watching your crochet technique. I look like I’m hacking through the jungle but somehow get ‘er done.

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching DEBORAH WORTHAM ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @cyanl1
    @cyanl1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh Anja, I certainly understand losing interest. It happens to all of us, I think. But I do like this pattern and I think it will work very well as a Granny Square Top, a series I'm working on right now. Good job and thanks 😊

  • @josiebridges3583
    @josiebridges3583 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's beautiful, Anja.
    I look forward to doing borders, a challenge and then satisfaction.

  • @sandygrogg1203
    @sandygrogg1203 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes, it does happen to all of us … and that is so good to know, and to understand how normal it is to simply lose interest in a project.. \I sometimes eventually pick the forgotten project up again, but sometimes I just frog the thing, and start something else.
    Thankfully, your project will actually have a new home… with hands waiting to embrace it… Yay!

  • @Janetmanrot
    @Janetmanrot 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your videos. You explain everything so perfectly!❤

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much Steve! Glad you like the tutorials, Anja x

  • @9sandiegal
    @9sandiegal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gorgeous

  • @delladearest2511
    @delladearest2511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So lovely pattern and yarn!

  • @rwords3056
    @rwords3056 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a -wonderful- pattern! I crochet a lot of items for charity, from donated or thrifted yarns. I often don't know how far the yarn will go, but with this pattern, that's just fine. The Stylecraft batik you used is so pretty.

  • @moniquecarcel5500
    @moniquecarcel5500 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this stitch Anya. Thank you for sharing it with us. X

  • @luvtocraft
    @luvtocraft 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aww, maybe you’ll revisit it in the near future and complete it or frog it like you said.

  • @jackia8815
    @jackia8815 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice project. Green is my favorite color.

  • @kendenta2207
    @kendenta2207 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Anja. The crochet pattern you have selected works out very well indeed. I would think it's the yarn that has you at a standstill with the project. I would stick with stylecraft special dk for this blanket. That way you can control the colors to your liking. Nice execution in the pattern. A lovely attempt. 🐻

  • @ferozabhikoo3437
    @ferozabhikoo3437 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this pattern. I made a shawl earlier in the year similar to this only it was 1 row solid and 1 row boxes, I enjoyed making it. I'll probably give this a try. Thanks Anja

  • @gwenconrad7268
    @gwenconrad7268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your Honesty!!! Its A beautiful blanket and I LOVE THE COLORS of the yarn!! Thank you!!😇

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching Gwen Conrad ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @barbaraexume
    @barbaraexume 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pretty colored yRn. Yes, I think that happens to all of us. I no it has to me.. I've made almost complete items n didn't like it n frog it

  • @Chrisc1995
    @Chrisc1995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve been the same and I thought something is wrong with me. Thank you Anja. Now I feel much better ❤️

  • @paulalizotte4298
    @paulalizotte4298 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am definitely making this blanket when I get done with my other blankets.

  • @jessicarabbit1164
    @jessicarabbit1164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty colors!

  • @29joycequinteroresto
    @29joycequinteroresto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was really coming out beautiful. The yarn is beautiful. I actually have a WIP that I started a couple months ago with some yarn that I've had since forever & decided to start a square and use all the yarn in that colorway. Still waiting for me to pick it up again. I will someday.

  • @hollyoswald7808
    @hollyoswald7808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I stopped doing granny square crochet because I got tired of doing the same stitches…I’m not as accomplished as you but despite the fact double crochets are my favorite stitch, any pattern that is too repetitive, I rarely finish without interrupting.

  • @nuriecarelse4531
    @nuriecarelse4531 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful 😍

  • @sylviavandersman1230
    @sylviavandersman1230 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely yarn.

  • @bonniecawley2487
    @bonniecawley2487 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I started one but yours is beautiful mine is browns and greys

  • @grandmasmagic3858
    @grandmasmagic3858 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm in agreement with you there Anja..I can be working on a project, get so far with it and then I'm over it and want to look/start another project..if I'm making for someone specific then I'll push myself to finish it, but if it's just a project I'm doing to keep myself busy then it turns into a WIP..

  • @bonnieblahovich2848
    @bonnieblahovich2848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice yarn love the colors

  • @daryllynn5406
    @daryllynn5406 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing?! And music is devine

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching Daryl Lynn ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @bonnieblahovich2848
    @bonnieblahovich2848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this thank you for sharing ❤💕

  • @shirleykelley7753
    @shirleykelley7753 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it thinks for sharing

  • @ljpatterson1
    @ljpatterson1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw this and thought I could use the concept and make a retangle blanket using a variegated yarn called granite with black and grey yarns for an older boy's blanet, thanks for the idea, I love your patterns by the way, Thanks for sharing

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brilliant! Thank you for watching Leeora Patterson ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @samanthabott1561
    @samanthabott1561 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely blanket shame you gave up on it I am the same though I’ve had a shawl in a bag half finished off over a year now I can see if getting frogged 😂

  • @julielea5355
    @julielea5355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have this exact yarn I might try this pattern it looks nice

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go for it! Thank you for watching Julie Lea ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @The1952trouble
    @The1952trouble ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't have any DK weight yarn in my stash while I have boxes and boxes of four ply that I will use.

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yes, hold 2 strands together and it will make a wonderful blanket, good luck, Anja x

  • @carolynyoung7820
    @carolynyoung7820 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful! I would like to add it to my "to-do patterns". But I am just a little confused - do turn after every row or just after the box rows?

  • @gracielashumate8639
    @gracielashumate8639 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful yarn where can I buy?
    Thank you for showing to make this pattern 😊😘🌺🌹🌷🌸🌼

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Graciela, it's Stylecraft brand, maybe try Wool Warehouse! Good luck, Anja x

  • @M.T.44
    @M.T.44 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do you think it's possible for me to make this pandora project with two hexagons for a cardigan?

  • @imanebenchekroun6247
    @imanebenchekroun6247 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello it's happening to me also I don't know why 😀

  • @bethdoughty114
    @bethdoughty114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My guess is that the dark bits were too dark and/or too long and the tedium of working through them was sapping your enthusiasm!

  • @elspaessens5955
    @elspaessens5955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you make this one in a rectangle shape? Cause I make blankets for a good cause but they have to be 90x100cm, 100x120cm or 120x150cm

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes Els, all you do is make the start with a chain then crochet both sides of it instead of making a circle. Anja x

  • @sandrapatenaude186
    @sandrapatenaude186 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How frequent do you switch direction?

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      every time I do a boxes row.

  • @caytecatastrophe8591
    @caytecatastrophe8591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoy your videos! Is there a written pattern for this blanket somewhere?

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, sorry, only the video, Anja x

  • @susanlewis5226
    @susanlewis5226 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have this exact wool. How many balls did it take to complete please?

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Susan, if you watch the video to the end you will see I never finished it, I just lost my enthusiasm for it and put it away. Anja x

  • @tonypeterson1056
    @tonypeterson1056 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there a way to make this in a circle? I want to make my mom a table cover !

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Of course, you can. Please have a look at this video on how to crochet a flat circle, I even show you a trick to make it perfect. th-cam.com/video/_l8TBUBnUIg/w-d-xo.html Thank you for watching Tony Peterson ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

    • @tonypeterson1056
      @tonypeterson1056 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so very much!!! I am working on a lot of your wip’s!!!

  • @normaorellana1993
    @normaorellana1993 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Español.please