Anya welcomed her new cousin last week. We are very excited for the latest addition in our extended family. AND grandchild-craziness will be more shared and well distributed in our neck of the woods!
She presented him with a crocheted, mommy-made blanket. (This brown color was hard to photograph. The first picture is more true to the actual color). It is a great pattern if you want something that is repetitive and mindless. And what I really like is its texture. Also, turns out pretty 'thick' because of the nature of its stitches. If you crochet, do add this to your must-made list.
I made up the border stitch. Goes something like this--sc between one 'bunch of stitches', chain 5 times, and then repeat. Nothing special at the corners. The chains help with the 'no-curling' effect.
My version raveled here
Pattern: Diagonal Box Stitch (free download at Ravelry)
Hook: 3.5mm
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino (Brown) and Classic Elite Sundance (for border)
Size: 32 * 32 inches
20 comments:
I love how the edges look a bit like piped icing. Well done!
I love the texture and how elegant the blanket is! Oh your daughter is so incredibly beautiful :) <3
Beautiful blanket and beautiful daughter!
Wow she looks so much like you. Yay for more grandchildren for your in-laws to spoil and play with! They must be thrilled. Congratulations to your family.
Yes, the yarn looks like black. DB Cashmerino is a great yarn for a baby. So soft.
Hey, we have that book! It is veeeeery well worn. My gosh - she is so big. No more baby!!!
It looks pleasingly squishy! I like the texture, too.
What a gorgeous blanket. Love the edging too.
très beau!
OOOO Anya has grown up soo much! Looks sooo beautiful! Lovely blanket too:)
Such a lovely way to welcome a new cousin!
Hugs froms Italy :)
YOur friend Tzugumi :)
yay! welcome to new baby!
what an awesome way to welcome him!
P.S. love A's ponytails!
It looks a very professional stitch. Love the colour. My how your baby is growing. x
That's a gorgeous blanket! Reminds me of decadent chocolate cake!! And those cute tosies, aww!
It's very nice. What a beautiful stitch too.
Beautiful blanket!
Oh Anya! What a sweet face she has!
And what a lovely, lovely gift. I love that chocolate brown color.
I just found your site.
I love the simplicity of your designs and the colors you choose. Very inspiring!
oohhh gorgeous! adding to my list now!. Anya is gorgeous too. :)
nice to meet you, selam from germany
love eli
i am in love with this. i have been looking for the most perfect baby blanket pattern to do and i do need something mindless...
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