Between Hayley and I, I think we have 4-5 completed baby blankets to share with you! There have been so many babies lately, that we have barely been keeping up with all the crocheting! Be warned.... meet.make.laugh. might get a little crochet heavy over the next little while!
So as we mentioned, Cindy gave birth to a beautiful baby girl a couple weeks ago. We can't wait to share pictures of Nell with you (she's SO CUTE), but until then you need to be satisfied with pictures of the baby blanket I made for her!
Cindy knew I would be making her a blanket, and had gone with me to pick out the yarn colours. She didn't know what pattern I was going to use, but I did tell her it would be a white base. She settled on yellow, mint green, teal blue, and grey. I love the combo! The yarn is Caron Simply Soft (white, grey, yellow) and Loops and Threads Silky Soft (mint, teal) which I love using for baby things as it is so soft.
I decided to use the pattern Bouncy Ball Baby Blanket that I came across on Ravelry. I loved the look of the polka dot granny squares. Never having actually made a full granny square blanket before, I must say I did not enjoy joining the squares. I used the slip stitch method, but I think I was joining a bit too tight because it didn't end up quite as smooth as I would have liked. Hopefully Nell won't care!
As you can see below the edges aren't quite straight, but I surprisingly actually like it like that! Adds a bit of character.... right??
Stay tuned for a lot more baby blankets!
it looks great! i'm loving the colour combo too!! I bet nell will cuddle it for years to come! xoxo
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! I love the colors you chose, and that pattern is so fun! I actually thought the wavy edges were part of the pattern . . . it totally works :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...almost looks like a quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove it -what a great collection of colours! I despise joining granny squares too!
ReplyDeleteI love this blanket! My mom made a similar one for me when I was born!
ReplyDeleteVery nice and lovely colors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I like the colors.
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I really like the wavy edges. It gives it character. :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, I love the wavy edges, too! The polka dots are really cute - were they hard to make? xo
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Nell wont mind! And the edges look slightly scalloped which I think is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, this one is stunning! My favourite colours and the polka dots work beautifully! x
ReplyDeleteI have never really knitted before but have recently had the urge to. So yesterday I picked up a think of yarn and started at it. Now mind you I don't have a clue what I am doing but I so want to learn. I am a new follower so please stop by my page and say hi. Your blankets have inspired me to go get a book today and learn how to make one of these. I love knitted blankets. They are so cozy and soft.
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