Clearly, it is baby season in my part of the world. This year will be filled with baby-gift projects. I better get cranking. In the spirit of cranking, I decided to recruit my own, personalized domestic helper, Ms. Kid. If you want something handmade from her, it will be most definitely "purple" (the real color being fuchsia). She is so obsessed with "purple," that she has her own crochet hook in her favorite color.
I dont think I have ever made circular blankets. As some of you might know my hatred for seaming, I like the idea of a one-piece blanket. So I made two circular blankets for two friends of mine--one called "Granny Mandala", and the other, "Flat Circle." Both patterns are decided to make placemats, cushions, etc. Note to self: the granny mandala does not really work for blankets. I think it is best to use the pattern for the intended idea (of making smaller mandala-things). When one starts adding more and more rounds, the darn thing ripples like crazy. I frogged so many times. It was nuts. I should have kept extensive notes, but well. I figured some kind of formula in some of the later rounds to avoid excess-fabric-creation. Will I make another Granny Mandala blanket. Nope.
But the Flat Circle pattern is a dream. It will not ripple and end up looking like the world's finest amoeba. Keep going as per the row math (well described in the pattern), and the blanket will truly lay flat. I used the same yarn for both the blankets. It has been in my stash for years--and finally, it is going to find a home(s). Using stashed yarn is so liberating.
Side note: I love the word, Mandala. The idea of a circle is...calming. Ms. Domestic Helper also agrees. It is one shape she is obsessed with drawing over and over again. "Lets draw...ah...circle, Mommy?"
Pattern: Granny Mandala (free)
Yarn: Classic Elite Yarns Sundance
Hook: 5mm
Size: around 32in diameter
Pattern: Flat Circle (free)
Yarn: Classic Elite Yarns Sundance
Hook: 5mm
Size: around 25in diameter
21 comments:
I sure love the combination of blue and brown! Nice blankets!
I really like the blue and brown one!
very nice blankets .Love your colour choices
They both look great! Thanks for passing on good patterns! Cirlce blankets are perfect for swaddling!
Noelle
Always love your choice of colors, Rima. Your very own helper? I am getting ideas.
Those are both great blankets and look super cozy!
Wow, the Mandalas are awesome! I particularly love the brown and blue one and the photo from above of Ms. Kid standing on it. So nice to have such a great helper.
Ms Kid is the cutest little helper around. Both blankets looks so cosy. And i am envious of your green grass and sunshine.
The blue and brown is a beautiful colour combination.
The picture of Anya and the yarn is just so precious. It stirs my heart for my GD is now a teenager . The blankets are wonderful. I admire the fact you have such a way with color. The love of purple is a good start((smiles))
Rima,Love both these blankets....& specially your little helper...
They're lovely and so is your daughter. She's growing up fast! I love the teal. Such a vibrant colour!
Lovely pictures and projects as always. Anya has grown up… can't believe so much time has gone by since we met.
very nice pictures your colour choise is beautifull!thanks for the links!happy mandala!
They look great! I really like the colours!
As usual, your crochet work is beautiful. I really like the combination of the blue and brown blanket.
My favorite color was purple as a child too. I had just about everything in purple. Your daughter has good taste.
:) a child with excellent taste. I love purple too. Your crochet work is lovely and adore your modern colour combinations.
I love the circle blankets what a wonderful twist on the traditional afghan.,,,very lovely!
i've never made a circular blanket before either, it looks like such fun!
Love your crochet work and the way you combine colors. Beautiful!
So pretty and love the colors.
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