This versatile pattern is called the City Solarium Throw. Initially, when I looked at the pattern, I thought it was cute, but I noticed how big the flowers were on the square. Wouldn't it be pretty if it was a Sunflower instead? So I changed the colour to suit.
Remember in the early '90s where many of us, including myself, bought forest green furniture and accented it with sunflowers? I remember that very clearly. I still think it's a nice combination, even today.
To some, the Sunflower look is vintage but there's something cozy, homey and soothing about it. Being a former truck driver and being able to pass through 100's of kilometres of sunflowers across the Canadian Prairies, it was magnificent and I was struck in awe. It's so pretty.
Colours Used - Bernat Super Value
Here's a link directly to the Bernat Super Value Colour Palette.
- 2 - Balls Forest Green
- 2 - Balls Bright Yellow
- 1 - Ball Gingerbread
- 1 - Ball Taupe
So use this pattern, switch up the colours and you will have an afghan to celebrate with.
Margaret Jones says
Mikey is always bang on,he taught me how to crochet with his videos.I enjoy him so much and I can do this with the help of his videos,Thanks Mikey is just not enough to say
Gayla Reinkens says
Love the patterns and tutorials here! Just starting the sunflower throw.
francine says
What a lovely pattern