Baby blanket crochet-along

[kagome4]

I'm going to start a crochet along, there is a cute little pattern that I found on the internet, and I want to try it. Anyone want to join?
Here's the link:http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/patterns/bubbles_baby_blanket.php

[kagome4]

I'm thinking about starting it somewhere around Saturday (Christmas eve). :hook

[crochet smartcat]

I have worked that pattern many times and it works up so beautifully, I'm in, but can't start till after Christmas, closer to New Year's.

[kagome4]

I also actually might have to wait until I've moved to AZ. It's for my new little brother. :D I'm making alot for him.

[Lucki721]

I'm working on that blanket right now! I had to put it aside this week to finish some Christmas stuff, but will pick it back up probably next week, lol! That was designed by one of the forum moderators here (Deneen), I wanted to tell her that I was making it for my new nephew that is due in May. I love the pattern, mine doesn't lay flat like the one in the pic, so it looks like popcorn stitching, love it! I'm using Bernat Softee Baby in two blue colors, and a L hook. I'll definitely post a picture when it is done, in a few weeks, thanks for having this crochet-along! :hook

[airmedh]

Count me in! I've been hoping there would be one like this. My co-worker is expecting a little one and this will be my first try at a baby blanket!

[kagome4]

I wanted to tell her that I was making it for my new nephew that is due in May.
I'm getting a little brother in March! I might make the blanket for him, but one of my friends is getting a little brother, and I might make it for him. Maybe I'll have time to make two. :hook

[DesertCrocheter]

I made one of Deneen's blankets for Project Linus this fall, and it cam eout great--super fast and thick and warm! I'd love to make another to donate, but can't start until after Christmas because I'm working on my last gift right now (Dot's Elegant Lace Stole for my friend M). But then, I'm in!

Kagome, where are you moving to in AZ? Patty in Tucson

[kagome4]

I'm moving to Youngtown, AZ. I'll be there somewhere around the 8th or 9th of January.

[vigilant20]

That sounds like a great idea...I have some pound of love I can use already stashed and ready...hehe. I don't have a recipient in mind yet, but my friends always seem to be popping out kids...lol. So someone will come along.

Are we going to have a button for this CAL?

[kagome4]

Are we going to have a button for this CAL?
I'm not the best at making buttons. Someone who is?

[vigilant20]

I'm not the best at making buttons. Someone who is?

I can try.

[shelain22]

Im in, but I can tell you that I will be up alllll night x-mas eve trying to finish x-mas gifts!!!

[Gran]

Count me in. This is the first "along" I've seen that I think I can do. Thanks for the idea and the pattern. Merry Christmas!

[photojenic]

Me too! Me too! I haven't joined a CAL yet, and this one looks just my speed. I already have the yarn, and would really like to give this pattern a try. :hook

[YarnFeather]

Im in! It will have to wait for the weekend for me to start though.....

I have searched high and low for a baby blanket pattern for my baby that is coming... THIS IS IT!!!

Is it ok I wait until after the weekend???

[kagome4]

Is it ok I wait until after the weekend???
Everybody seems to have to... I can definitely hold off, I have a scarf to make. I, like everybody, has to keep up with Christmas gifts. :eek

[YarnFeather]

Thanks! Im gonna pick up some yarn tomorrow, then print the pattern... then start while at my sister in laws house on Christmas....

[vigilant20]

Well, this is what I came up with for a button.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/vigilant20/site/babyblanketalong.gif

Anyone who likes it is free to use it. Direct linking is ok. I'll even provide the code for you:

<a href="http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?p=252307"><img src="http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/vigilant20/site/babyblanketalong.gif" alt="button by vigilant20"></a>

[kagome4]

:manyheart Awww! that's so cute! I love it! Good job. :clap.

[YarnFeather]

adorable!

[JCB]

I just saw this. I started that same blanket a couple of days ago. I haven't done to much on it because I'm still trying to get caught up for Christmas stuff. But I'd love to join the CAL. We'll be away after Christmas to New Year's, but I plan to take my laptop with me. I also plan to work on... and hopefully finish... the blanket while we're away.

I am sort of new here... what is the button for?:think

Joan

[vigilant20]

A button is something you can put on your blog or webpage to show that you are a participant. I have mine on my blog with a little status bar next to it so people can see how I'm doing on my projects :)

I just saw this. I started that same blanket a couple of days ago. I haven't done to much on it because I'm still trying to get caught up for Christmas stuff. But I'd love to join the CAL. We'll be away after Christmas to New Year's, but I plan to take my laptop with me. I also plan to work on... and hopefully finish... the blanket while we're away.

I am sort of new here... what is the button for?:think

Joan

[vigilant20]

I started mine today! I'm annoying myself a little because I'm working from both ends of the same skein. But even so it looks like this is a cute blanket and it's going to work up quickly :)

[Sk1tt135]

I think I'm in, this is my first CAL and I just have to pick up some yarn tomorrow. :D
<3 Jes.

[DesertCrocheter]

I started my blanket yesterday evening. I'm using Jamie pompadour in white and pink, so I made my foundation chain 120 stitches long to compensate. Last night I got 10 rows done, but I still have quite a ways to go. Luckily this pattern goes so fast! ;) I hope to have this done within the next day or two, as I have 13 blankets to drop off for Porject Linus, and I'd love to add another from me. Has anyone else started yet besides vigilant20? What colors are you using? Patty

[photojenic]

I was thinking about getting started on mine today. We have some old friends that just sent us a baby announcement. I was thinking about using Woolese, but I'm not sure it would be thick enough.

I was also thinking about doing it in off-white and royal blue, but they have a girl. The colors, however, are the school colors of the college where we met. What do you think about the colors and the yarn weight?

[DesertCrocheter]

Jen, I think the colors sound great (as someone who used to be a little girl and whose favorite color is blue :D), and perfect for the couple. Woolease will be nice and thick and warm! I used Caron One pounder the one other time I used this pattern, in rose and white, and it was nice and thick. I wondered if it was too thick, and that's why i thought this time I'd use a baby yarn. Either weight, it'll be gorgeous! Can't wait to see it! Patty

[Lucki721]

I started on mine a few weeks ago, before this thread had started, lol! But I had to put it aside to finish some other projects, which are still not done, almost though! I should be able to work on the blanket in the next few days and have it done in a few weeks, maybe sooner.

I'm using Bernat Softee Baby in two blue colors for a new baby due in May. Also made it larger than the pattern calls for, so hopefully I got enough yarn. It's a very quick and nice stitch, I like the way it's turning out! Seems that everyone is using a different yarn and different colors, that's awesome, can't wait to see the end results!! :hook

[airmedh]

I'm using Lion Brnad Jiffy in a color called Savannah. It is a white yarn with specs of pastel colors all through it.

I forgot to say that I hope to start it this week sometime.

[JCB]

I am using Bernat Baby Coordinates (that's the only name I could find on the label). It is 'sports weight' so I am using it double. The label says it is machine washable and dryable (75% Acrylic 22% acetate, 2% Nylon. The yarn is sort of krinkly and has a sheen to it. It is nice and thick, but not really that soft.

Do you usually wash something like this before giving it? Not sure I really want to do that???

Joan

[Sk1tt135]

What kind of yarn is everyone else using? I haven't started yet but I was hoping I could use Homespun? Or would that be too weird or something I don't know. Anyway, I think I'll start sometime this evening or tomorrow early, if I can use Homespun, if not I'm probably going to have to wait till I can get up to Michael's or JoAnn's.
<3

[airmedh]

I think Homespun would work fine. I started mine using Jiffy but I don't like the feel of it so I am trading it in for a yarn more like Homespun or one of the baby yarns.

[DesertCrocheter]

Well, I finished my baby blanket last night, and it came out smaller than I had intended. Because I was using Jamie pompadour in pink and white, I made my foundation chain 121. But the finished product still turned out at only 22 inches square. That's 4 inches smaller than Project Linus usually takes, but it's preemie-sized, so I'm going to go ahead and donate it with the other ones anyway. I love the way the pink and white blended. Take a look:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a383/DesertCrocheter/Blankets/pinkblanket.jpg

Can't wait to see everyone elses! Patty

[photojenic]

http://static.flickr.com/36/78961969_af4142c6cd.jpg

I ended up using two skeins of Red Heart that I already had in the house. It's a little stiff, but I think once I was it that it will soften up. I'm going to send it to some friends of ours who just had a baby. This was a fun pattern, and I might try it again in another yarn combination. :hook

[Lucki721]

Wow, they both turned out so awesome!!! Wonderful job!! :yay I'm about a little over 1/4 way there, been working on it for the past few days, lol!

[airmedh]

Patty and Jen those are both gorgeous! :clap

I'm going through my stash tonight to see if I can make up my mind....

[airmedh]

Ohhhh...I'm so excited...:dance I picked my yarn and did the first three rows last night and I am loving the yarn mix and the pattern both!

I decided to use the Jiffy I had originally picked but to use only one strand of it and mix it with some Astra yarn that is very complimentary to the Jiffy. The feel is extra soft and the look is awesome in my opinion. Now I just hope my friend who I'm making it for like it! :think

[lfierge]

Well, I finished my baby blanket last night, and it came out smaller than I had intended. Because I was using Jamie pompadour in pink and white, I made my foundation chain 121. But the finished product still turned out at only 22 inches square. That's 4 inches smaller than Project Linus usually takes, but it's preemie-sized, so I'm going to go ahead and donate it with the other ones anyway. I love the way the pink and white blended. Take a look:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a383/DesertCrocheter/Blankets/pinkblanket.jpg

Can't wait to see everyone elses! Patty

That is so pretty! I want in. I am just starting to crochet, but I'm a quick learner, and I think I can manage this. My friend is just pregnant, so I'm making this one out of Red Heart Yellow to practice on, and then I will let her pick out what color she wants the "real" gift to be in.

[shelain22]

That is so pretty! I want in. I am just starting to crochet, but I'm a quick learner, and I think I can manage this. My friend is just pregnant, so I'm making this one out of Red Heart Yellow to practice on, and then I will let her pick out what color she wants the "real" gift to be in.

I am not in this crochet along but I have to reply to this.... DO NOT GIVE UP!!! My first completed baby blanket came 4 years after I put a hook in my hand for the first time! It took me nearly 2 months crocheting everyday to get it done. ( the next one took about 2 1/2 days) I must have started 6 blankets and never finished them. And by the way. the red heart will be fine for her, it is very soft after it is washed!

[lfierge]

you are very kind! Thanks for the encouragement. :hook

[kagome4]

I haven't even started mine! :ohdear I'm still working on a Christmas gift. I'm knitting a scarf. I've found (once again) that knitting goes WAY slower than crochet. I'm sticking to that from now on. I'm using Lionbrand, and I find it hard to crochet with it. :help I'm in trouble!!

[deneen]

What kind of yarn is everyone else using? I haven't started yet but I was hoping I could use Homespun? Or would that be too weird or something I don't know. Anyway, I think I'll start sometime this evening or tomorrow early, if I can use Homespun, if not I'm probably going to have to wait till I can get up to Michael's or JoAnn's.
<3

I have used Homespun for this, just used an L hook and one strand.

[deneen]

I just found out about this CAL from Coralie. I am excited my pattern is being used. This is a super easy, works up fast blanket and has been used for lapghans, etc.

I can't wait to see all the pictures!

[airmedh]

I'm so excited! I took what I had done (which isn't much) to work today to show the mommy-to-be and she loved it!! It was such a great moment.

Special notes follow:

Deneen,

I absolutely love this pattern!! I'm only three rows in and I already know this is going into my "special" collection. Thanks for sharing it!!

Kagome4,

I have done that so many times! :rofl Every time I swear I will just stick with crochet because it seems so much faster and easier and then I find myself knitting something again a few months later and grumbling!!

Also thank you for starting this! I love this CAL!

[Sk1tt135]

I think I'm going to have to pull out on this one. I just don't have the time or the yarn, I've got like 10 WIPs. Oh well, sorry everyone.
<3 Jes, good luck to everyone else though.

[lfierge]

I just found out about this CAL from Coralie. I am excited my pattern is being used. This is a super easy, works up fast blanket and has been used for lapghans, etc.

I can't wait to see all the pictures!

Thank you for designing the pattern. I'm really liking that you can actually see the pattern quickly and that is very encouraging!

I'm using a K hook, noticed that the pattern says N hook. What's the difference?

[crochet smartcat]

I'm starting mine today *determined grin*. I will be using 1 strand worsted and one strand sport, so will probably use a slightly smaller hook. I am using Caron Perfect Match, Baby Rainbow Ombre and RH Sport White. My good friend is expecting in April, so this will be fun and good timing.

[The Donna]

I'm in if it's not too late to join. My baby is 3 months old, and I've found that all of the blankets we have are either newborn size (too small) or toddler size (too big). So, I'm looking to make a few "Baby Bear" blankets (just right).

lfierge: a K hook will produce a tighter stitch and therefore a smaller finished product than an N hook.

[lfierge]

A K hook will produce a tighter stitch and therefore a smaller finished product than an N hook.

Yes, I'm finding that to be true. Good thing I switched from H to K before I got started, huh?!

I made my foundation chain 91 instead of 61 like the pattern said, to compensate, because once I made 60, I found that would be a great blanket for say, a leg! :lol

Using the 2 strands have bulked it up, too, so it's measuring approx 29" long. It's 8" wide now, so I'm going to round it up to 32" and say I'm 25% done.

[lfierge]

I'm done! Well, with my first one. It's 29" x 20", and so heavy b/c of using wrong hook, so I'm not giving it to anyone. It's practically a mattress pad it's so heavy. I'll try again this weekend with different colors and an N hook.

[deneen]

You should use the bigger hook to make it less dense. The heavy one you made would be perfect to use as a changing table cover.

[lfierge]

No kidding! That's exactly what I thought when I finished it. Looks like a mattress padding.

I'm going to start 2 tomorrow w/ the N hook, one with white yarn and sage green yarn, and one with white and pastel rainbow. ...itching to get to Walmart! :)

[YarnFeather]

ACK! I havent even started mine yet!! Im going to this weekend as my sister in law is being induced and this sounds like a nice quicky for my new nephew..... wish he would hurry up!!

[SSWJ]

OK, I am going crazy joining CAL's now.:eek I never realized how much motivation crocheting with others was. Anyway, this looks quick and I see others are just starting . . . I'll have to look through the stash and see what I can find. I am thinking I might make a boy one in camo and orange . . . :think

Jen

[deneen]

I did one in Camo using two strands of the sportsweight and it came out cute!

This is such a fast blanket, you can get it done in one day without a problem. I needed a blanket for a gift-fast, so I worked it up and wrote it out.

[clocke]

That pattern is so cute! And I've been looking for a baby blanket to go in my Stitches from the Heart box, so this is perfect. Not to mention I was looking for an excuse to buy more yarn. :lol

[carime]

I'm gonna give this one a shot! I've got lots of pretty baby colored yarn that I'd love to use. I'm finishing up a baby ghan right now (just have to finish the picot edging) then I'm starting on this one! I think I'm going to do pink and yellow...not sure, we'll see how it goes! I'll post pics once I get started! :)

[airmedh]

I did one in Camo using two strands of the sportsweight and it came out cute!

This is such a fast blanket, you can get it done in one day without a problem. I needed a blanket for a gift-fast, so I worked it up and wrote it out.

Wow! Deneen I wish I could get it done in a day. I only have 6 rows done so far. I've probably spent about 4 hours in total. I keep hoping that as my experience level grows so will my speed. :lol

[DesertCrocheter]

Ginny, don't worry about speed! It's all about the process and the journey and enjoying the experience! Have fun with it, that's all that matters. :hook Patty

[silvermoon42]

Looks like I might be a little late here, but I'd like to join this one. I am making up one of the star afghans for my sister who is due in Feb. She doesn't know what she is having so I am doing it in white, yellow and blue. I figured then it would work either way and be cute =) But anyways...off to go get on this one, look forward to sharing my progress with you guys!!

[airmedh]

Ginny, don't worry about speed! It's all about the process and the journey and enjoying the experience! Have fun with it, that's all that matters. :hook Patty

Thanks Patty! I figure as long as it looks ok in the end then it shouldn't matter how long it took me to get there right? :lol

[YarnFeather]

I spent the day in bed sick with the flu.... so I took advantage and got mine started! Im using bernats baby coordinates... it is a reallly pale yellow, along with a white thread of ww yarn. I love it, but you either cant see the white or the next time you look, you cant see the yellow! LOL

[SSWJ]

Well, this took me a little bit longer than I expected to finish but I am happy with the results. When I finished the blanket I was inspired to make a matching hat to go with it. Now, I only hope one of my Husband's pregnany cousins will have a boy:cheer
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1043380/Afghan.jpg

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1043380/Camohat.jpg

[airmedh]

Well, this took me a little bit longer than I expected to finish but I am happy with the results. When I finished the blanket I was inspired to make a matching hat to go with it. Now, I only hope one of my Husband's pregnany cousins will have a boy:cheer

:clap Great job!

[carime]

I got started the other day (while watching The Sound of Music, lol) and at first I was so confused but after a few rows I got the hang of it and am loving how it is turning out!! I'm using Bernat Baby Coordinates, one strand of Blue Bonbon and one of Lemon Custard and my 6 yr old thinks it's the coolest looking thing she's ever seen! :)

I've probably got 12 or so rows done and can't wait to get my housework done today so I can get back at it!! :D

[airmedh]

I got started the other day (while watching The Sound of Music, lol) and at first I was so confused but after a few rows I got the hang of it and am loving how it is turning out!!

Cari,

That is kind of how I was when starting this one. I am totally loving the look and feel of it now though! :manyheart

[DesertCrocheter]

Ooh, I love how this looks so different with just the use of different colors! Great job, everyone! Patty

[JCB]

Wooo Hooo! Finally finished my Baby Blanket:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/beadnik/Baby_Blanket.jpg

I did start it before this CAL and worked on it some while I was on vacation. It's a great pattern.

Joan

[carime]

That's very pretty Joan!!

I am loving this pattern too, it's gonna be such a nice warm blanket when(ever) I'm done with it! :)

[waterbaby]

Well, this is absolutely perfect for the baby gift I've been putting off making and now has to be ready for a baby party next week. Couldn't decide what to make (blanket? hat? toy?) and even with an additional four or five months to come up with something due to the shower being delayed -- and the baby himself already here -- I still hadn't made up my mind...right up to seeing this thread mere moments ago. But now the pressure's really on, so a fun and attractive blanket I can whip up quickly? Whoo-hoo! Count me in!

[airmedh]

Wooo Hooo! Finally finished my Baby Blanket:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/beadnik/Baby_Blanket.jpg

I did start it before this CAL and worked on it some while I was on vacation. It's a great pattern.

Joan

That is absolutely beautiful Joan! :clap

[Aunty Dana]

I started on this today. I'm using a strand of baby yarn and a strand of WW, both in light yellow. My best friend just found out she was pregnant last week. I finally have someone to make baby items for.:hook:manyheart

[stitchjunkie]

HI, I am new but would like to try, have to print off pattern. I am going to use a country blue and cream. Hopefully this will be for me as I am expecting in July. But if a friend has a baby quicker will give it away. lol
Thanks Lisa

[evelyn]

VERY BEAUTIFUL :manyheart

Great job

[YarnFeather]

I just have to add that even though I havent posted a pic of mine yet... this is the most wonderful blanket! I can put it down, walk away and boom pic right back up! Deneen did a wonderful job with making this for us all!

[deneen]

I just have to add that even though I havent posted a pic of mine yet... this is the most wonderful blanket! I can put it down, walk away and boom pic right back up! Deneen did a wonderful job with making this for us all!

Blush!:blush I have to admit I like this cause it's easy and I can make it any size I want to fast. I am starting another one in a few days in Homespun with either an L or M hook as a baby gift. I'll post pics!

[ncmurray512]

I just found this after seeing JCB's post! Count me in! I know I'm a little late but I'm really gonna crank this one out. I'm pregnant and not feeling the greatest so I have to lay around most of the time and this really gives me something to do. I've done 3 rows so far!

[YarnFeather]

I just found this after seeing JCB's post! Count me in! I know I'm a little late but I'm really gonna crank this one out. I'm pregnant and not feeling the greatest so I have to lay around most of the time and this really gives me something to do. I've done 3 rows so far!

ME TOO!! When are you due??

Im not due until Aug 5th, but this pregnancy is wearing me out so far!

[Chatty]

I saw this in Baby Show and Tell and started one for my grandson. He's supposed to be coming home Friday, whether he's off oxygen or not and this will be nice and cuddly for him.

He was two months premature, born on Christmas day.

I'm using RHSS in Bikini and Orchid and the first row looks really neat.

[ncmurray512]

ME TOO!! When are you due??

Im not due until Aug 5th, but this pregnancy is wearing me out so far!

I"m due July 15th! I felt Awful the first 3 months, couldn't get outta bed! Luckily, I'm starting to feel better. Although, I do still have bad days. I have 2 little girls and we're hoping for a boy this time around(but we're not finding out until the birth). Do you have any other children? or is this your first?
Congrats either way!
Natalie

[dottie]

What's a good ruffle pattern to do as an edging, I'm doing mine in ww mint and just started and am using a "J" hook.

[YarnFeather]

I"m due July 15th! I felt Awful the first 3 months, couldn't get outta bed! Luckily, I'm starting to feel better. Although, I do still have bad days. I have 2 little girls and we're hoping for a boy this time around(but we're not finding out until the birth). Do you have any other children? or is this your first?
Congrats either way!
Natalie

See, thats the silly part! lol

This will be our sixth between us, but our FIRST together.... lol

The other kids are 16, 14, 14 and 13 now! His daughter, who passed away 2 years ago would have been 18 when the baby is born.

It is bitter sweet. I am really excited the further I go! I am wanting to find out.... but Im laying my money on BOY lol

Heather

[ncmurray512]

can anyone tell me how many rows this is? I'm using my N hook and two strands Caron Perfect Match. Just wondering how many rows I should expect to do. I kinda wanna count them down so I feel like I"m getting closer to having it done.
Thanks alot!

[deneen]

It doesn't matter how many rows, just do it til the size looks good to you. That's the nice thing about this pattern-it can be as small or big as you want.

[Chatty]

I'm using RHSS in Orchid and Bikini with an N hook. I'm 25 rows in and I think I'm going to shoot for 40.

Am working on it tonight, just found out Joseph is going home tomorrow morning-with oxygen so this will keep him nice and toasty :yay

[ncmurray512]

I'm using RHSS in Orchid and Bikini with an N hook. I'm 25 rows in and I think I'm going to shoot for 40.

Am working on it tonight, just found out Joseph is going home tomorrow morning-with oxygen so this will keep him nice and toasty :yay

Thanks!! YAY!! Glad to hear he's coming home Finally!! My youngest daughter was in the NICU for 6days. I can't imagine having a baby there for 2months! Your Daughter is a brave woman.
Congrats on the Homecoming!!!! :clap

[dottie]

I started with a J hook and ww yarn and it feels like a ton, what can I do to make it feel less weighty? Would a K hook work better so it's not as heavy. I really like the pattern, but the weight is too much.

[mardar]

I've joined all of you. I was looking for a quick easy project, and this is perfect. I'm doing it in pale green simply soft with a K hook. I started with around 120 chain to get the width right with this hook. I'm hoping to make several of them to donate.
Tamar

[Chatty]

I started with a J hook and ww yarn and it feels like a ton, what can I do to make it feel less weighty? Would a K hook work better so it's not as heavy. I really like the pattern, but the weight is too much.
You can try using just one strand of yarn instead of two-I did that on the second one I made for Joseph's cousin, who is supposed to be born next month and it's a lot less bulky.

I've finished two and started another in LB Homespun, the Homespun one is also for Joseph.

http://img506.imageshack.us/img506/5456/bubbleblankets6ms.th.jpg (http://img506.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bubbleblankets6ms.jpg)

[airmedh]

Beautiful blankets chatty!

[Chatty]

Thank you airmed :)

The red/black one keeps getting prettier and softer the further I get.

[barbn77]

is it too late to join this crochet along? i just started this blanket last night:cheer

[barbn77]

sorry for the 2 posts in a row but i was reading some of the previous posts and saw there was a couple of expectant mommies on here :)..me too!! i'm due June 11th :yay

[NancyCA]

Didn't see this group til tonight! I am in the Lace and Bobbles, but I also have 3 different baby afghans going right now for friends that are having babies in April. One boy....one girl. So, I'm making a blue one with fingering yarn and a tiny hook (yes, it's taking forever, but it's really cute) and then I'm making one with baby yarn (pink) and it's a hooded blankie.

[ncmurray512]

Just finished my "Bubbles' baby blanket! :cheerI used Caron Perfect match in Cream that I had left from another project. I've taken the pics, but I"m staying with my mom and I have to wait for my brother to get home from work to put my pics on this computer. As soon as I do that I"ll post pics here and in the babies and children section.

[mardar]

I finished my blanket too. :yay I used caron's simply soft. one strand peach and one white. It's so soft and pretty. I don't have a digital camera so I can't show you.Tamar

[carime]

I finished mine!! It's so pretty and I just love it!! I can't wait to give it to the person I have in mind for it.

Here's a pic of me finishing it on Monday. I was waiting with my son who was recovering from his tonsillectomy. He slept most of the afternoon so I had plenty of time to finish it. :)

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/CLM03/DadsCamera123.jpg

I made it with Bernat Baby Coordinates in Blue Bonbon and Lemon Custard (2 strands held together). I love how thick it is and it's going to keep the little guy so warm and snuggly!!

[NancyCA]

I finished mine!! It's so pretty and I just love it!! I can't wait to give it to the person I have in mind for it.

Here's a pic of me finishing it on Monday. I was waiting with my son who was recovering from his tonsillectomy. He slept most of the afternoon so I had plenty of time to finish it. :)

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/CLM03/DadsCamera123.jpg

I made it with Bernat Baby Coordinates in Blue Bonbon and Lemon Custard (2 strands held together). I love how thick it is and it's going to keep the little guy so warm and snuggly!!


It's just darling! I am also using Bernat Baby Coordinates in the darker blue. I'm doing a pineapple pattern that I love. I'm going to try the 2 strands of each though next time. It looks great!

[lfierge]

I did this cal in maroon and beige, in the pattern chain called for, and I felt it was too small. So I made a bigger one, in green and cream and honestly, I thought it was awfully heavy for a baby blanket! Maybe the yarn I was using was too heavy, but it was just worsted weight. And it took a long time, and 4 skeins of yarn. Ended up keeping it, supposedly for my husband who likes to cuddle under blankets, but I've yet to see him use it. Guess it's mine now.

I recently finished a 24" granny square blanket - I just made a basic granny square and kept adding rounds. I used 2 skeins of varied color yarn w/ dark rose, light rose, beige and a sage color, and it turned out gorgeous, and light enough to suit me. I finished it with a scallop edge of sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc in each open chain on the edge. I did have to block it, which was my first time doing that. I'm very pleased with it, and hope the mother likes it too.

[barbn77]

I have'nt posted here since i joined :eek ...i got a digital cam today, here's my Bubbles blanket so far, sry the pic is so big don't know how to make it smaller. It looks off wheight but it's a baby yellow color


http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/barbn77/bubblesblanket001.jpg

[toggmom]

I saw this and decided I must make one too! I have started one in a light purple and a dusty rose color. It looks great. It is crocheting really fast. I think I will be done with it maybe today, but definetly tommorrow. Then I can start another one!:devil We have a bunch of baby showers coming up at church. So I will be ready!:D Becky

[hischildsindi]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d22/hischildsindi/Misc%20Crochet_Knit/bubblesdone_2.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d22/hischildsindi/Misc%20Crochet_Knit/bubblesdone_1.jpg

That was so easy and so fun to do. I completed the one I was making. It was for a project the crochet/knit group I am in was doing. It is not really that wonky in person, it was just hard to get it even for the picture, you know blankets don't always behave for pictures. ;) I added 4 rows around it because even after adding 9 stitches to the total it still didn't feel big enough. And since the pattern is set to go one direction and then the other in the next row, I did the same thing on the way around, slipping to join each row.

[barbn77]

I'm finished my Bubbles blanket, it's cradle-size and i edged it with Bernat Baby Lash in Gentle Green, i'll post a pic tomorrow:cheer

[airmedh]

I'm soooo slow. I'm only about 1/2 way done on mine. Maybe I will make a lot progress this weekend.

[Lucki721]

I'm soooo slow. I'm only about 1/2 way done on mine. Maybe I will make a lot progress this weekend.

Me too, lol! It's taking me forever!! I have been quite busy lately though...

[Stacy25]

I started this blanket last week, using Wendy Darling chenille yarn. It is soooo soft, and drapes beautifully! I'm about halfway done with it, I'll have to pick up about 3 more balls to finish.

I just wanted to peek and say this pattern is so easy! I love it. I have 2 more baby blankets to make, and I'm definitely going to use this pattern for all of them. :clap

[barbn77]

Here's my finished Bubbles blanket, i LOVE the baby lash around the edge, it's SO soft :c9



http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/barbn77/Crochet%20album/th_babyblanket001.jpg (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/barbn77/Crochet%20album/babyblanket001.jpg)

[airmedh]

Barb and Cindy

Your blankets are both fabulous!! :cheer They look so soft and cuddly!!

I have to get going on mine. The baby shower it is for is next week!!!

[airmedh]

Ok, I've never made a baby blanket or any kind of blanket before, so I"m kind of lost. How do I know when it's big enough? What are the normal measurements for this kind of thing? :think

[Hummywinger]

Cindy
Wow love the colors you used for your baby crochet along.. :c9 :manyheart
I have been busy with a few shrugs and scrafs... but... as soon as I finish this shrug I am working on for my dd I will have to try that pattern..
Love the texture and I am forever crocheting baby gifts here.:manyheart
Busy church we attend.. actually all the young persons who grew up with my dds are having their familes so I have wanted these new parents grow up.. Mine are still single so no grandhoppers here yet.. I will wait...
:manyheart :hook

[clocke]

Ok, I've never made a baby blanket or any kind of blanket before, so I"m kind of lost. How do I know when it's big enough? What are the normal measurements for this kind of thing? :think
I've heard 3' x 4' for baby blankets, but I think it depends on the size you prefer.

[NancyCA]

3 X 4 feet is the size I usually make as well. Not too big, but it can wrap around the baby easily.


:hook

[airmedh]

Well the shower is on Thursday and I only have one skein of each yarn left, so I guess mine will end up being whatever I have enough yarn and time for! :lol

[airmedh]

I didn't make it in time for the shower, but I did finally finish it:

http://bankofthestyx.com/airmedh/SusieSmall.jpg (http://airmedh.bankofthestyx.com/airmedh/crochet/CALs/Susie.jpg)

You can click on the image to see a more up close look. It turned out very soft and the lady I made it for LOVES it!

[clocke]

Oooh that's pretty! And it looks so soft too. :c9

[airmedh]

Thanks! It's extremely soft and made me want to take a nap in it.