today is the finished baby blanket. It was a learning experience crocheting my first blanket choosing colours and keeping up the dedication to finishing a project bigger than I've attempted in a while. Next time I'll plan a bit more when choosing the colours but other than one little mistake which I hope doesn't get found I really enjoyed seeing the blanket grow and take shape. To finish the edge I used this tutorial to pretty it up.
I'm trying to make most of the presents I give to friends children but there will be some bought too. So I can give them handmade, I'm trying to be proactive and start now by making a couple a week. Last week I made these two brooches using an idea I saw last week out at the shops. I used this tutorial for the flower and made one in each of the girls favourite colours for Christmas.
For my inspiration stop by Kirsty's.
Lovely crochet blanket. I don't think I've seen one in these colours before but they really work! Subtle and stylish. Flowers are very sweet too.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful and such gentle, sweet colours.
ReplyDeleteThe little brooches are just beautiful.
ReplyDeletegood on you for finishing. It is super sweet, especially love the edge...
ReplyDeleteOh Catherine... all are gorgeous! Seriously... !!
ReplyDeleteYour first attempt looks very nice......I especially love the edge.
ReplyDeleteYour blanket is truly wonderful. So lovely. The baby will be wrapped in a very special hug made by you. Bravo.
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous. What a beautiful blanket
ReplyDeleteYour blanket and brooches are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI have also started making Christmas presents - it feels good to start early :)
Catherine that baby blanket is gorgeous and I'm sure going to be a much treasured gift.
ReplyDeleteYour blanket turned out beautifully and the edging is so lovely! The brooches you have made are FABULOUS!! I love, love, love them!! Hope you have a fabulous weekend ~ Txx
ReplyDeleteI always love seeing your crocheted pieces. I love the edging on the blanket - this is going to be such a wonderful gift.
ReplyDeleteThe crochet blanket it lovely! Good on you for sticking with it, it looks fantastic and I'm sure will be so nice and warm.
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Your blanket looks terrific! Well done! What a great job! Love the edge too.
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