Sweet Shop Blanket - Tips, Tricks & Stats!

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I hope you will enjoy this special video dedicated to my completed Sweet Shop Blanket! I'm sharing all the materials I used, letting you in on some tips and tricks, and dropping some mind-blowing statistics - enjoy!

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[elanamarie]

So awesome. Thank you so much for sharing all that. I have wanted to make this blanket for over a year and this just helped me so much. I am so inspired. But more importantly, I just love genuineness and vibe. I am a subscriber now and plan to go watch more of you!

[nancywright]

Thank you so much for such an excellent podcast, Melissa - I have started this blanket (4 blocks) but your tips are invaluable. Many thanks from Ottawa! Nancy

[suefearnley]

Thank you so much for doing this. I’ve started one but it’s been hibernating for a while. I’m a visual learner too so this has helped a lot. ❤

[barbaragrant]

Thank you for all the info! I have decided to knit the Sweet Shop Blanket after spending too many hours looking at many options, and your blog caught my eye. I am a quilter too so this blanket really appeals to me. I got a 2024 advent that is non screaming Christmas yarns. It’s more of a Scandi, woodland color range which I love. I did earmark the advent for a large blanket project. I will add various more yarns from stash sock leftovers. I am stuck on which yarn for the neutral but I’m sure I will make that decision soon. Thanks again for all the tips. I subscribed to follow you too!

[ginnyc]

That blanket is Thank you for all the tips. The stats are mind-blowing. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
It's definitely a beautiful way to remember the eras tour.

[ColoradoKai]

Your version of the blanket is awesome! This video comes at a perfect time. Started a Sweet Shop right before Xmas, but had to put it on hold to finish up gift knitting. Thank you! 😊

[dededraper]

You are fabulous! This is my first video of yours and the Sweet Shop blanket sucked me in because I've had the pattern for a while. I was thinking it would be a pain, but you've convinced me. I've already made 2 quilt pillows of Laura's. Can't wait to watch your other videos as you did not annoy the crap out of me 🤣

[alexradloff]

I made two of these blankets in 2024, one 130 square and one 120 square with 43 stitches per triangle. Great pattern!

[rachaelwalker]

This was a great informative video, thank you Melissa. I’m a sock knitter and would love to make this one day, your visual tips and tricks are appreciated. The BEST part was your stats and love the total value stat the most 🤣

[kiwijenniferknits]

Thanks for a great video which could be named "everything you wanted to know about Sweet Shop but were afraid to ask." 😁 Your Sweet Shop Blanket looks amazing! ❤
I loved the info on all the stats about how much the "labour" cost would be and if you add on the yarn cost as well, it's not the cheapest kid on the block BUT, the overall value (imo) is PRICELESS. It might be a good idea to get a rider attached to your house insurance to show this very precious item. 😍
I recall you mentioned the JOY ... yes, the JOY!
FYI the Blanket Club for 2025 is only 8 x 10g minis each month.

[marie-francepoulaert]

Hi Melissa, gorgeous blanket! Thanks so much for this video, I really enjoyed all the math and tips 🤗🤗 Happy new year 🎉 Happy knitting 😘

[cynthiabroadbent]

Thanks for this video!!! I had started this blanket for my 8 year old granddaughter who is also a knitter and understands (to the level she can at the moment) the value of the blanket! That being said, I stopped after a row and a half because I'm not sure now!!! Without being able to wash it.. ugh.... 1) Do you never plan to wash your blanket? 2) Do you have any suggestions for tightening up the center holes. In this video you said to not worry about it, but ALSO! Love your ends jar! What a fun idea! I think I might try this for a Journey Jar this year! I agree this blanket is SO FUN to knit! So fun, in fact, that this year I plan to work on both it and a Stella Quilt at the same time using similar yarns as I go!! A row of the Sweet Shop and a motif of Stella Quilt to end up with two very different yet similar blankets at the end of the time!

[moragguthrie]

Very interesting, it’s a lovely heirloom piece you’ve made. Thank you.

[beckydraper]

Melissa that is such an amazing project. Love all your stats.

[Babsknits]

Amazing video! Amazing blanket! Amazing you! ❤❤❤

[brsmaryland]

Beautiful blanket! I’ve been gathering yarn to knit one for a while. But all those ends…!!

[MariCooke-py]

I’m just starting a Stella Quilt blanket. When I calculated the cost, I about choked. Hope my daughter will take care of it when I’m gone. Your blanket is absolutely stunning.

[lauramaclure]

I’m working on square 2 of January 2025 Blanket Club as I watch this. I’m adding a twist with the Stella Extension.
Thanks for sharing your tips!

[hooksbookspodcast]

2025 Polka Dot blanket club with DK are 10 gm minis fyi! Thank you so much for this video!!!! Your blanket is SO beautiful ❤

[marygross]

Thanks for the tips and tricks. I’m halfway done with one. Did you use the number of stitches for each square that is recommended in the pattern? Or did you change the size of your square to meet the fingering held double yardage?