Friday, July 26, 2013

Baby Blanket


I love making Granny Squares but having already made two I couldn't just make another I could visualise a house stacked up with Granny Blankets. Then hubby said why don't you make one for his friend new baby.
Not knowing what sex I used the lilac and green and found a pattern on the internet.
Because you make what the pattern said I discovered my tension is smaller than it should be and overall it almost a square too small all around.
To get over this I made the border bigger and incoporated stripes and follwed the holes in the corners to match the square. All in all pleased how it turned out, now I'm doing another shawl.



41 comments:

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

No doubt about you Debby you dont let the grass grow under your feet do you? just love the blanket and colurs plus the two lovely cards below with SU items Shaz in Oz.x

Di said...

Crumbs Debby, are you Superwoman? Fabulous colours, and a beautiful blanket!

Hugs, Di xx

Sue said...

Gorgeous colours beautiful blanket Sue xx

Karen Petitt said...

oh wow! stunning! wish i could crochet and Di is right - you have super crafting powers! Karen x

Claire said...

WOW Debby I love this and such gorgeous colours that work together so well - you are a talented lady. Hugs, Claire x

tilly said...

what a beautiful blanket and such lovely colours for a baby instead of the usual pink/blue.
Tilly

Karen K said...

wow Debby, is there no end to your talent, this is truly beautiful, you are so talented and gifted. I am sure your gift will be treasured.

K x

heidy said...

Love the blanket Debby!!
XXX Heidy

cuilliesocks said...

Absolutely gorgeous Debby, lovely clours and I love your pattern, Kate x

Bev Henwood said...

Gorgeous blanket Debby ~ wish I could crochet, I can knit, but don't get the time. You are multi-talented. Bev xx

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Wow Debby this is amazing utterly gorgeous - is there anything you're rubbish at? I can crochet but I could never do anything g as stunning as this although I would love to know where you found the pattern! You've got me scrolling through Pinterest now looking at granny squares! Susan xx

Squirrel x said...

Oh this is just fabulous sweetie, I love the border stripes, they are the perfect finishing touch. Such beautiful work. Now, if you ever fancy making an adult double bed sized one ...... Hugs Sxx

Chrissy said...

Gorgeous blanket Debby,love the colours together and your border finishes it off perfectly.

luv CHRISSYxx

Crafting Queen said...

Beautiful blanket, love the colours.

Hazel said...


Debby this is gorgeous, love the colours - so fresh looking.

Hazel

Sandra H said...

What a beautiful blanket Debby the pattern is really lovely and the colours are gorgeous x

Marian said...

Wat mooi gemaakt
Ook je vorige kaarten zijn weer top hoor
Groetjes

Marian said...

Wat mooi gemaakt
Ook je vorige kaarten zijn weer top hoor
Groetjes

julie said...

I love your pattern it is gorgeous You are a talented lady. Julie x

Sue said...

This is so beautiful Debby. I love the design and gorgeous colours.
hugs Sue xx

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Aww that's so pretty

Mary J said...

So gorgeous Debby and so professional too!

MagsB said...

I wish I could crochet! What a pretty blanket, the colours are just gorgeous!

love Mags B x

Dianne H said...

Beautiful Debby. Love the colours. You are a multi talented lady.

Colinda said...

It's so pretty!! Love the colours! have a nice weekend, Colinda

Anonymous said...

Hi Debby, this is gorgeous...Crocheting, I'm sorry to say is something I have never mastered!! I've lost count of the number of people that have tried to teach me! Seeing this I really wish I could.....Have a good weekend. XXX

Malika said...

I also love Granny squares. I have alreeds made severall things with it!


malika

Beryl said...

This is lovely Debby. The colours are fab together and I like the pattern on the squares.
Beryl xx

Stamps and Paper said...

Debby this is beautiful and just love your colours...I wish I could crochet...

Anne

KraftyKoolKat said...

This is awesome Debby and I love the non traditional colours.

Hugs
Cathy
xxxxxx

Lynne in NI said...

Awww this is gorgeous Debby, Dh's friends will LOVE it!

Lynsey said...

Wow Debby, you are clever! This is so beautiful!
What a lovely gift!
Hugs Lynsey x

mckinkle said...

Simply beautiful Debby!
Multi talented too, stunning work!
Keryn x

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

So very beautiful, well done.

Anonymous said...

Great colours (much more fun than yellow or white)!

Sally Richardson said...

Hi Debby,

I just love all your creations! Hence I blog stalk when i get time.. Where did you find such a lovely pattern for the blanket? If you could share that would be awesome..
have a lovely day
Sally

scrappymo! said...

Wow! This is so lovely...you must never sit still!

I am so impressed with how much you accomplish...you always have a steady supply of gorgeous cards and now this too!
Gorgeous job Debby.

Mau xx said...

Lovely colours Debby and like the extra border.
I love Crochet work..I am looking for a crochet pattern for a waistcoat..(edge to edge cardi) at present, very hard to find though.
knitting has re-surfaced after many years.
hugs Mau xx

XxJULESxX said...

Debby this is beautiful! oh i wish i had half your talent!

Suzie Q said...

wow wow wow is there no end to your talents x beautiful blankie x

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