This is the first large project I have made using the 200 Crochet Squares Book by Jan Eaton
A sweet little baby blanket...
I had such fun planning this blanket and watching it take shape
It's quite magical watching the pieces slowly dropping into place just like a jigsaw puzzle
As always the sewing up was the worst bit, but I sewed each block onto the blanket as I made it and weaved in the ends so once it was all complete all I needed to do was work the border...
There are some border patterns in the book but I didn't really like them some of them are made first and then sewn onto the blanket I really couldn't face that!
I always prefer simple borders especially for a baby's blanket, this one is a three round border ... one round of dc one round htr and then a final round of my favourite stitch crab stitch or reversed dc.(All in English terms)
I used Dk yarn out of my stash and it took 412 grams
The blanket measures 102 cms square
All ready to be placed into the box for Operation Orphan to keep a sweet little baby boy warm.
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A sweet little baby blanket...
I had such fun planning this blanket and watching it take shape
It's quite magical watching the pieces slowly dropping into place just like a jigsaw puzzle
As always the sewing up was the worst bit, but I sewed each block onto the blanket as I made it and weaved in the ends so once it was all complete all I needed to do was work the border...
There are some border patterns in the book but I didn't really like them some of them are made first and then sewn onto the blanket I really couldn't face that!
I always prefer simple borders especially for a baby's blanket, this one is a three round border ... one round of dc one round htr and then a final round of my favourite stitch crab stitch or reversed dc.(All in English terms)
I used
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| Block 141 Quartet (four) |
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| Block 40 Granny with a twist (12) |
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| Block 5 Twin Stripes (16) |
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| Block 121 Coral Seas (4) |
The blanket measures 102 cms square
All ready to be placed into the box for Operation Orphan to keep a sweet little baby boy warm.
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Lovely blanket Linda x
ReplyDeleteA truely beautiful blanket! I am sure it will be greatly loved by a little boy!
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Anne (http://crochetbetweentwoworlds.blogspot.de)
Wow!! That's a really sweet blanket, Linda!! :) Love the blue shades and the squares you arranged in the design. Great job!!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely Linda, I like all of the different details. I hate the sewing up too, probably because I'm not very good at it. x
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful blanket!!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day.:*
This is really gorgeous, I'm sure whoever gets it will be absolutely delighted!
ReplyDeleteTotally! Totally! beautiful Linda....I love this combination of blues and the whole design. I can imagine the mother will be so pleased with this wonderful blanket. Well done!!!
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Amanda xx
Gorgeous !!!!!! The design is original and the blues perfect ! A beautiful gift indeed !
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Anna
Such a beautiful blue blanket! I really like the way the corner blocks work into the stripe around the edge blocks. I'll bet this worked up a lot quicker than the knitted blanket :)
ReplyDeleteWendy
Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteRosezeeta.
Such a lovely blanket that will be much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful, Linda! I love all the different squares. It will be well loved and appreciated.
ReplyDeleteThis baby boy blanket is truly scrumptious, Linda. You always crochet/knit gorgeous blankets!
ReplyDeleteIt is such a lovely blanket and will be a warming loving comfort to whoever receives it. xx
ReplyDeleteThis is really lovely. A little baby somewhere will be wonderfully warm and snuggly in this :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blanket Linda. Prefect for a precious little boy.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
Such a nice blanket. I am sure it will be treasured.
ReplyDeleteLinda, it's beautiful! I love it so much. The colors are gorgeous and there's so much detail in all the different squares. What a lucky baby boy.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this blanket Linda! Wow what a lot of work went into making this. Great job!
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous blue blanket. I do like all the different crochet stitches that make it up. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely blanket. It's so fun to look at it and discover all the different, lively patterns you have used. I love the colors, too. You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteWow! your blanket is so beautiful!! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful blanket, that's one lucky baby! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's such a gorgeous blanket - lucky baby and lucky mum too! x
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely BEAUTIFUL blanket! I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteAlexandra
EyeLoveKnots.blogspot.com
What a beautiful blanket. Someone is going to be very pleased.
ReplyDeleteWonderful colours and such a pretty design
ReplyDeleteThis is so,lovely and going to such a great cause. I love the squares with the central swirls. Xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful blanket, and such a lovely thing to send to someone.
ReplyDeleteSo, so lovely! It's really beautiful Linda.
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