I haven't been crocheting long and I am still learning so much about it (thanks to You Tube), but I wanted to make a blanket for our little guy that wasn't too big when he was a baby and wasn't too small for when he grew bigger. I also wasn't concerned about it matching the crib bedding I made. I just picked out some warm colors that I figured would work for a little boy at any age. I love darker fall colors and he is going to be a fall baby...so it just seemed to fit:)
This blanket isn't a specific pattern that I got anywhere. It is just rows and of double crochet with a single crochet trim. Easy peasy:) I used a 5.5mm hook and started by chaining 115 and then working in rows from there. Each color is 7 rows thick, except the middle orange row, which is 14 rows thick.
I like the more modern pattern and hope that our little man likes it too:)
Now I'm just ready for him to be here so I can hold him with his new blanket:)
This is adorable! You have inspired me to dust off the hooks and pull out the scraps of yarn. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT-LOVE IT! Good thing his mommy is crafty, because his grandma doesn't have time make him a blanket...it wouldn't look that good if I did! Counting the days...
ReplyDeleteThat's a really sweet blanket! And the colours are perfect. Really enjoying your blog.
ReplyDeleteHi there, loving your blog! I'm all about great yarn textures and color. You cannot snuggle with a baby under a scratchy blankie! What brand did you use? Keep up the good work! Ü
ReplyDeletexo aimee
Thank you Aimee!
DeleteI can't remember the actual brand of yarn I used (oops!) but it was a Michael's brand (Real Simple...or Simple...I know...like that helps!) Anyways, it was their cheapest soft kind. I loved the unique colors it came in too. The base price was $3.99 and then I used coupons on it all;) Hope that helps!
What stitch did you use?
ReplyDeleteI double crocheted the whole thing and then did a single crochet around the border.
DeleteWhat is the measurement of this blanket? I love it!
ReplyDeleteIts about 3" x 4". Hope that helps!
DeleteHi - I am a newbie at crocheting but was searching to make a baby blanket for my soon to be baby! This might be a silly question but did you single stich when you started a new color? How did you get the different color blocks together?
ReplyDeleteI love these colors!! How many balls of each color did you use?
ReplyDeleteI used a premium yarn, so I used two balls per color. Im sure if you used a value priced yarn you could get by with buying a larger ball for each color.
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