I really enjoyed making this little blanket. Choosing the colour order as I went along and altering the width of the stripes. Only the navy blue follows a regular pattern.
The blanket came out a little bit narrower than I'd have liked so I added 3 rows of (UK) treble crochet up each sides (2tr in each row end, in case you're interested). I then decided to finish it off with a row of crab stitch (also known as reverse dc (or sc if you're in the US)) - each side having a different colour. The finished size is now 63cmx83cm - just right for a pram blanket I reckon.
Yarn: Rico baby classic dk - 6 balls
Hook: 4mm
Pattern: adapted from a chevron pattern in Jan Eaton's 'The Encyclopedia of Crochet Techniques'
I hope my friend and her baby boy like it.
I'm sure your friend will love it! You've done a great job, I love the wavy stripes, I might have to put a wavy blankie on my 'to do' list, and I love your colour choices! Cheers Jules x
ReplyDeleteThat is so lovely and the colours are so ultra trendy, FAB XXX
ReplyDeleteWow, very stunning. I love how you've done the borders.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely blanket and I'm sure your friend and her baby boy will love it lots :O)
ReplyDeleteThis is really lovely, I want one!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful, really beautiful. I think your friend is going to be thrilled and then some.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely blanket, the colours are beautiful, I love the way you have changed the width of the stripes. x
ReplyDeleteWell I absolutely love it -- I find rippling so soothing and I am definitely going to have a look at that lovely crab stitch. --- I am so glad I found you when doing a little bit of blog hopping!
ReplyDeleteKindest Regards Linda
LOVE it - GREAT job!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
TracyMarie
Love it! Colours are just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCx
This is just gorgeous! Love your choice of colouring! :)
ReplyDeleteDear Victoria,
ReplyDeleteyour Blanket and the Coulors are so really beautiful! Great!!!
I think, your friends are very lucky.
Many Greetings,
Marion
The colors are awesome!
ReplyDeleteI think it turned out great with all those colors. I know it will be loved. :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Loving the ripples! I really like the colours you have used, and how you've done different widths for the stripes!
ReplyDeleteHope your friend likes it, dont see how you couldnt! Its fab! Well done!
That is just beautiful I am sure it will be treasured for years to come!
ReplyDeleteKandi x
Very pretty. It looks like a cozy little blanket.
ReplyDeleteOooooh , I'm sure they will love it,super colours and a ripple is hard to beat :0)
ReplyDeleteJacquie x
How could you not like such a wonderful blanket for any baby (or adult ☺) - lovely job
ReplyDeleteIts gorgeous! They will love it. I love the randomness of the stripes and the boyish colours. Great ripple.
ReplyDeleteThat blanket it awesome! How could they not like it? Fantastic job!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the colours. x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, lovely choice of clours, an inspiration!
ReplyDeletePerfect colours! Lovely. ax
ReplyDeleteit's totally gorgeous! they'll love it!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Do you take orders?? -Bethany
ReplyDeletelove the colour choice
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