This blanket project is one I planned for months. It all started back in December when I found out that my brother in law and his wife were going to have a baby (my first nephew!) this coming June. After getting thirough the holiday rush I started really thinking about something for the baby back in January. I looked at numerous patterns on Ravelry and finally decided that I was going to crochet the baby blanket rather than knit it, so I would get some real practice at the craft. Once I had narrowed that part of things down, it didn't take me too long to decide to make the Sarafia Baby Blanket.
I love how the pattern is so simple yet beautiful at the same time. Simplicity was definately key to me being able to finish the project in time. I wanted something that wouldn't be too difficult for me, since I'm pretty new to crochet, but I did want to challenge myself at the same time. Most importantly I wanted to make sure to make a blanket that got used... one that could have things spilled on it and be thrown into the washer and dryer like any other thing you might spill on. Finger crossed.... I think I did it.
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Probably one of my first squares and just about the only thing I posted while working on it. Keeping this project a secret for two months while I worked on it was just about as hard as doing the actual work! |
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All the colors I used for the squares. The yarn I used was Lion Brand Baby Soft, which I have to say is a great yarn. Each skein has 459 yards and is only about $5.50, which is an insane value. The only issue I came across was that sometimes the yarn was of inconsistent thickness which made some blocks inherently bigger, but I got over that quickly enough. |
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The squares are starting to add up! I had to make 48 in all for the blanket. Let's just say I could probably still crochet that square by heart :) |
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After I finished all the squares I had to piece them all together. I ended up mattress stitching them together so that there wasn't much of a seam between the pieces and the blanket would be very strong when completed. |
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One row all sewn together. I grossly underestimated how long this part would take, I will not do the same in the future. |
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Everything all sewn together, woohoo! |
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Blocking on our bed... I so didn't even have enough materials to do this. Must acquire more before next blanket project! |
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Just opened by mommy to be! |
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They were even nice enough to pose with the blanket for me. I have such nice and patient family members don't I? |
3 comments:
I still can't get over how much work you must have put into this gift and how well it came out!
That came out hella good. I like the colors.
Thanks very much! I'm so glad it came out well, makes me think I can tackle ever bigger projects :)
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