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Product Description
This design had no plan, no theme or color palette. The yarn I used called to me as I was cruising online retailers looking for something new, natural, and luxurious to play with. The colors that jumped into my cart screamed my name. Rich jewel tones and earthy greens with a few neutral tones. All colors I use quite often, but never all together.
The Storm simply translated to Italian. Dark, hectic, building in strength and intensity. La Tempesta can be a story of so many things, while being a story of absolutely nothing at the same time.
La Tempesta Crochet Blanket by Nickie Chapin
Project Overview
La Tempesta is an intermediate-level crochet blanket designed by Nickie Chapin, named after the Italian word for "The Storm." This throw blanket showcases a sophisticated color palette of rich jewel tones and earthy greens combined with neutral accents, creating a dynamic visual narrative that builds in strength and intensity throughout the piece. The design emerged organically without a predetermined plan or theme, allowing the luxurious yarn to guide the creative direction.
What Is Being Made
La Tempesta is a substantial crochet blanket or throw designed as a complete project requiring approximately 6,940 total yards of yarn. The finished piece incorporates six distinct colors that work together to create visual depth and movement, making it suitable as both a functional home accessory and a statement textile piece.
Crochet Techniques and Stitches
While specific stitch patterns are not detailed in the provided materials, the intermediate difficulty rating indicates that La Tempesta employs techniques beyond basic single crochet and double crochet. The blanket's construction likely incorporates stitch variations and color-work methods that create the building intensity referenced in the design concept. The use of multiple colors suggests techniques such as color changes, possibly tapestry crochet or other color-blocking methods that allow the jewel tones and greens to create visual movement and depth.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
La Tempesta is crafted using Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima, a 100% pima cotton yarn offering a luxurious natural fiber option. The yarn weight is DK (double knit), providing a lightweight yet durable fabric suitable for blankets and throws.
- Hook Size: 4/E (3.5 mm)
- Yarn: Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima (100% pima cotton; 3.5 oz per skein, 220 yards per skein)
- Total Yardage Required: 6,940 yards
Color Palette and Yardage Breakdown
The six-color palette creates a sophisticated blend of jewel tones, earthy greens, and neutral accents:
- Color 1 – Dark Shadow (3831): Approximately 1,000 yards (neutral base)
- Color 2 – Teal (3734): Approximately 640 yards (jewel tone)
- Color 3 – Ginseng (3721): Approximately 580 yards (earthy green)
- Color 4 – Syrah (3704): Approximately 590 yards (rich jewel tone)
- Color 5 – Major Teal (3774): Approximately 645 yards (jewel tone)
- Color 6 – Summer Moss (3780): Approximately 482 yards (earthy green)
Design Philosophy
La Tempesta represents an intuitive design approach where the yarn selection and color palette guided the creative process rather than following a predetermined theme. The combination of colors—rarely used together in previous projects—creates a piece that can evoke multiple interpretations while maintaining its own artistic integrity. The pima cotton fiber choice emphasizes the designer's focus on natural, luxurious materials that enhance the visual richness of the jewel-toned and earthy color combinations.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Featured Products: | Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Nickie Chapin |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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