Hello Lovelies,
I've been meaning to write a post about one of the recent baby blankets I have made for a couple of weeks now. I'm so glad I've finally found the time. It's always lovely to share these things with you all and it's also a great reference for me to look back on.
The first image is from my diary. This year I have THIS diary and it's full of beautiful seasonal inspiration
The lovely circular celebration of early spring flowers inspired me to crochet a mandala using an adaptation of THIS pattern.......
I've also been inspired by Lucy to make some yarn pegs. Such a lot of fun, and brilliant for project planning.......
Clockwise from 12 o'clock the Stylecraft Special DK colours are White, Saffron, Meadow, Lemon, Pale Rose, Magenta, Pistachio ( not spring green as it says on the peg...ooops) Cloud blue, and Duck Egg .....
Can you see the Snowdrops and the Crocuses and the Daffodils? I can......
Spring is my most favourite and best time of year ( as Lola would put it :0) )
As you can probably see I used my usual Join-as-you-go method to construct the blanket.
I was making a baby blanket with the squares, not for any particular baby but just because I love making them and they are such pretty colours don't you think.......
With a baby blanket you get all joy of blanket making in a short time. There's no time to get bored or distracted. Perfect for me.
I'm really happy with how the border turned out too. I did my usual thing of choosing a quiet colour ( Duck Egg in this case) to work the first round using THIS method. And then worked six more rounds of clusters followed by a round of single ( U.S. term) crochet and a round of picot stitches.....
Good bye First flowers blanket...you were such a joy to make. I hope your make a mum smile and keep a baby lovely and cosy.
Jacquie x
Such a beautiful pretty blanket - thank you for sharing with us. its lovely to see your crochet makes again xx
ReplyDeleteVery, very nice! I love the colours and the whole blanket!
ReplyDeleteSo nice!
Greetings from South of Germany
Ingrid
Beautiful blanket and I love the colors. Thanks for sharing and giving us inspiration!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blanket and I love the colors. Thanks for sharing and giving us inspiration!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW WOW AND WOW,Your blanket is Stunning,all my fav colours ( A big fan of Stylecraft.I have a baby blanket on the go,doing the bobble stitch.I must have a go at this blanket and try to master the join as you go.thanks so much for sharing,you must be so proud of this.Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteI love both the blanket and the mandala, such cheerful Spring colours. I use yarn pegs too, such a great way to organise your colour schemes. xx
ReplyDeleteLove the colours you chose for this blanket, they make me think of Spring flowers indeed. I'm sure it will be loved! xx
ReplyDeleteLovely! Love the name as well. I totally agree about baby blanket making, they are a great stash buster project too. I always have a few on hand for someone is always having a baby. I recently finished a Easter inspired blanket, just need to unload the photos. Gorgeous shot with the daffodils (ours are already gone here). Happy spring!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous !!! A very fresh, Spring look.
ReplyDeleteJacquie, the blanket is a joy to behold...the lucky little baby is going to be so cosy!
ReplyDeletexo
Really beautiful. Those colours work so well together.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful array of colour, a perfect baby blanket.
ReplyDeleteYour baby blanket is beautiful, and the mandala too. The colours do capture the palette of early spring - I love pale yellows, greens and mauves together. It will make a baby very cosy indeed.
ReplyDeleteCathy x
Beautiful! Loving those Spring colour combinations! Lucky little baby, xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely blanket inspired by the colours of Spring
ReplyDeleteJackie x
The colours are really nice, and go together perfectly.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blanket and such a lovely gift for a new baby. I like to give blankets because they're not outgrown in three months' time like clothes - they last and last. No doubt yours will be very treasured - a lovely thought. CJ xx
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful blanket with spring flowers color ...I m sure a lot appreciate from the new mum!!lovely photoes of it in the garden!!have happy sunny days!!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this blanket. The colors are beautiful together. I enjoy using the join as you go method for squares too. So much better than sewing them all together. Your Mandela is lovely too. I'm so happy spring has arrived!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
I've been itching to make a blanket like that but I've yet to finish one I've started! Baby blankets are a good idea!
ReplyDeleteCindy Bee
One very lucky baby! Beautiful :) xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Do you have pattern for the granny squares?
ReplyDeleteHi Kim, Yes! They are made using the same method I used in my "how to make a granny square" tutorial...in my side bar.
DeleteLucy at Attic 24 has done a great Join as you go tutorial over at her blog.
Jacquie x
Jacquie this is adorable and yes I see the flowers! so lovelt to see you crocheting again too! xxx
ReplyDeleteWow it's gorgeous loving the spring colours
ReplyDeleteClare x
spring colors ,and a blanket for every season, it would be gorgeous! Yes lucy's pegs is a great idea
ReplyDeleteThe mandala is sweet!! The baby blanket is beautiful!! Great colors!
ReplyDeleteHi Jacquie ~ I am looking for a new camera. The Amazon reviews for yours say uploading pics has been complicated. Have you found that?
ReplyDeleteL.x.
Hi Lynn, well I dropped mine and now have to put the sd card into a separate camera to get the photos uploaded. That's my fault though. I'm very hard on cameras and they never seem to last long. I think people want wifi uploading these days ....I don't have experience with that.
DeleteI'm looking for a new camera with a better zoom but still pocket sized. Let me know how you get on.
Jacquie xxx
Hello!! Wow, it's been an age. Happy to come and find you today and read all about your beautiful crochet blanket. You have such an eye for colours. I too was inspired to make some yarn pegs - it's quite tricky writing on the peg, isn't it?! Well, I found it to be anyway! Probably cos mine had ridges on them (sent The Bert to buy and he didn't know what they were for). As I've only made a couple so far, I think the OCD in me will buy some new pegs and start again :)
ReplyDeleteLots to catch up on since I was last here - need to get mine going again soon, I find it so hard to find the time and my camera has been broken so I've not been taking many pics. Need to drop some hints for a new one for my birthday ;)
Hope you are well,
Jones x
Such beautiful colours Jacquie, perfect for a baby and perfect for the season. Fantastic photos too! Have a wonderful rest of week xx
ReplyDeleteHow did I miss this!!! Your blanket is beautiful and well received I hope. We are avid NT goers but I have never been to Belton house. Big Sis has been to over 30 different properties and she is only 8. It looks a real treasure. Jo x
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