FINISHED! - One-Color Freeform Baby Blanket

[yarnmom]

After months of working on it 5-10 minutes at a time, I finally finished the pink baby blanket/playmat! My 7-mo loves to play with all the baubles and rings on it, but as you can see in the picture below, my older daughter just likes to snuggle in it!

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/yarnmom/playmat1.jpg
Large view

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/yarnmom/playmat2.jpg
Detail view

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/yarnmom/playmat3.jpg
Yet another perspective

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s13/yarnmom/playmat4.jpg
Older daughter snuggling with the blanky

[Debbi-a1]

Wow. Beautiful! You did a great job!:cheer :cheer :cheer

[crochetluvknot]

wow thats really pretty a lot of work great job

[Nahvrianna]

Hmm..never seen anything like that before but it looks pretty cool:clap Good job..d.idn't know you could even do that with an afghan:hook

[joyfulyarn]

That's really cool! :cheer

[birdlady1]

Wow! I love it!

[ZoeZoesmom]

Wow! That is beautiful! I have never seen anything quite like it. I think I should look into freeform crochet!

[nana5boys]

nice blanket & photo.

jaye

[sammimag]

Lovely!

[jleinhauser]

Wonderful piece! Do you belong to the Yahoo free form group? If not, you ought to look into it. They would love to see this.

Jean

[luv_crochet]

Turned out great!!!!!!! I still love it!

[Shell]

i've been patiently waiting to see this completed and i am pleasantly suprised by what i see. after seeing your older dd wrapped within it, i was really surprised how big it it! great that both the girls love it. maybe we will see a second one? lol. looks fabulous. i like how cos it's all one colour it's the stitches and styles that become the feature

[um saif]

love it

[amdm]

Brilliant idea, brilliantly made.

[QueenOfCrochet]

I love it! That is really beautiful. :cheer :clap :cheer

Do you just make a bunch of things & sew them together? :think I'm not sure how freeform works but that is stunning. :cheer

[rainbowridergrma]

Oh, My! That is really lovely. The textures make you just want to feel them.

Glenda

[yarnmom]

Wonderful piece! Do you belong to the Yahoo free form group? If not, you ought to look into it. They would love to see this.

Jean

I hadn't heard of that group, but I'll have to look into it! Thanks for the tip!

[yarnmom]

Thanks everyone for all the positive feedback!! It's my first large freeform piece; mostly, I've just done hats before...

I love it! That is really beautiful. :cheer :clap :cheer

Do you just make a bunch of things & sew them together? :think I'm not sure how freeform works but that is stunning. :cheer

When I've made hats, I just start crocheting any which way and with whatever stitches, yarn, and direction that I feel like. When I do it this way, my work tends to naturally become a circle which works for a hat, but I didn't want the blanket to look like that. So, I made lots of different motifs (some large, some small; some from patterns; others I just made up as I went) and crocheted and/or sewed them together.

It was great because I have lots of pattern books and stitch encyclopedias, and this gave me the chance to experiment with different stitches and pieces of patterns. For example, you might recognize a large band on the blanket from the cover of the April/May issue of Crochet Today magazine(http://www.crochettoday.com/articlepage.aspx?articleid=114)!

Thanks again for all your compliments - I had fun doing it, but now I'm ready to rejoin my other numerous WIPs!!

[Afghaniac]

:cheer :cheer :clap :clap It is absolutely brilliant!!!

[rsisland]

gorgeous!

[blackpurl]

all the different textures would be fun for a child to snuggle with!

Great job!!!

[Mittymoo]

Beautiful!! You have made me look at freeform crochet in a whole new light!!!

[QueenOfCrochet]

Thanks everyone for all the positive feedback!! It's my first large freeform piece; mostly, I've just done hats before...



When I've made hats, I just start crocheting any which way and with whatever stitches, yarn, and direction that I feel like. When I do it this way, my work tends to naturally become a circle which works for a hat, but I didn't want the blanket to look like that. So, I made lots of different motifs (some large, some small; some from patterns; others I just made up as I went) and crocheted and/or sewed them together.

It was great because I have lots of pattern books and stitch encyclopedias, and this gave me the chance to experiment with different stitches and pieces of patterns. For example, you might recognize a large band on the blanket from the cover of the April/May issue of Crochet Today magazine(http://www.crochettoday.com/articlepage.aspx?articleid=114)!

Thanks again for all your compliments - I had fun doing it, but now I'm ready to rejoin my other numerous WIPs!!

Thank you for taking the time to explain it, I appreciate it. :manyheart I might just give freeform a shot. Thanks again for the info & advice.

[Ladycrochat]

It is wonderful! Great idea to make it all one color! What a challange! Thanks for sharing:hug

[misssmaggie]

Oh...my...goodness...that is beautiful !!! Thanks for sharing!

[silkymist]

Wow that's really pretty! I'm not much for freeform, but this is great

[SHERYL]

Wow!!! That is beautiful, great job. :cheer

[dust]

wow! I have to admit I have been a little iffy on whether I like freeform or not but I think this just changed my mind! that's really cool!

[MLLORF]

Beautiful. This has to be the most beautiful free form I've seen.

[annakelly]

I just love that!!!!

[yarnjeannie]

Awesome!

[nan51]

wow thats really beautiful thank you for sharing...and the color is pretty

[bigbeautifulflower]

Absolutely stunning! What a great job:clap

[hhensler]

I totally love it! Good job - you're really good at free-form!

[southern girl]

:yay it's so pretty I would like to lay on it

[tygger428]

that is incredible work on that freeform blanket. Another list I'm on, the moderator had to stop the freeform thread there because it was getting mean, a lot of people thought freeform was "ugly". If they saw your afghan, they would think again before calling freeform "ugly". Some freeform IS kind of, well, not my cup of tea, but yours is really nice.

[waponswa]

That is really very beautiful. I never thought of free form in a single color before. I'm going to have to give that a try! Thanks for the inspiration. :)

[threadlover]

That is a beautiful piece of crochet.
Marcia

[neatlytangled]

Absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing it.

[sunnywolfgar]

I love this color of pink, nice shade of pink, your free form baby blanket has lots and lots of texture. You did a great job on it.

[Qmare]

That is sooooooooooooooo original! I love the way that turned out. It's elegant and fun at the same time! Nice work!

[fastnet]

What a beautiful piece - a work of art! one-color freeform has
such textural appeal, great for the baby to look at and touch - congratulations!

[Sennight]

That is gorgeous! It's been a while since I've done any freeform but now I'm pregnant I think I will have to make an afghan for it also in freeform! I love it so much it has turned out so beautifully and in one colour too-Just one question-Was it all the same type of yarn aswell-it looks like it but I just want to be sure before I start- I have a 1 kg ball of yellow which I think would work really well because it's too early to know what sex the baby is. Well done!:yay:clap:woo

[shazzeth]

Wow that's so pretty...

[loreetaso]

:clapYarnmom,
I love your freeform blanket! I am a fan of freeform, but not really of pink, yet the patterns really make it exceptional and enjoyable for me to look at!

Did you use the same yarn (what kind?) and hook (which one(s)) throughout? What are the blanket's final dimensions?

Thank you for responding!
Loreet

[judianne]

Wow! I need to try something like that!!:crocheting

[yarnmom]

That is gorgeous! It's been a while since I've done any freeform but now I'm pregnant I think I will have to make an afghan for it also in freeform! I love it so much it has turned out so beautifully and in one colour too-Just one question-Was it all the same type of yarn aswell-it looks like it but I just want to be sure before I start- I have a 1 kg ball of yellow which I think would work really well because it's too early to know what sex the baby is. Well done!:yay:clap:woo

Hi there, sorry for the delay in responding - I've been away from the 'Ville for a while. My blanket was all using the same yarn, but that's the nice thing about freeform. If you have lots of different yarns that you like, there's no reason why you couldn't use them all. Please post pics of your work once you start - I'd love to see how your blanket turns out! And, congratulations on your little one!!

[yarnmom]

:clapYarnmom,
I love your freeform blanket! I am a fan of freeform, but not really of pink, yet the patterns really make it exceptional and enjoyable for me to look at!

Did you use the same yarn (what kind?) and hook (which one(s)) throughout? What are the blanket's final dimensions?

Thank you for responding!
Loreet

Thanks for your kind message! (I received your PM as well, and will just answer all the questions here). I too am not a huge fan of pink, so I did get tired of it after awhile, but for me, the fun was in the textures and patterns.

I made it using your basic Red Heart Super Saver with a J hook. I used the same exact yarn throughout (about 5 or 6 skeins?). I figured if it was for a baby, I wanted something sturdy, washable, and yet still somewhat soft. I've washed it now many many times, and as long as I use softener, it always comes out of the dryer soft and fluffy. The final dimensions are...hmmm...I need to get out my tape measure...42" across.

Finally, although most of the blanket is crochet, a tiny bit of it is knitting, because I wanted to practice picking up stitches and learning how to knit in different directions. (I'm a terrible knitter, so I figured this was a good chance to experiment.)

Thanks again for your feedback!

[knit knackack]

You did an awesome job on that! Its beautiful!

[renwiss]

Wow! I don't normally care for free form but that is just awesome! I really like that!

[2kute]

I love it! I really allows you to express yourself. I have to give it a try sometime.

[Angora]

i love this blanket! freeform is not usually my cup of tea, but you've done such a great job of this!! its simply lovely! :)

[123mensinger]

:tyI just love your afghan. :hugMy next project is freeform:yes

[momo]

WOW! That is absolutely beautiful

[CrochetLiving]

Awesomely beautiful!!!

[msmusic]

How creative! This is just a fabulous example of freeform - make sure you keep plenty of pictures of it!

[allieliz]

That it soooooo totally awesome :yay
I love the fact that it is all one color-- your stitches are the star of the show. Amazing.

Alice

[psxmom]

that is so great!! I have wanted to try free form but was somewhat intimidated by it. I just received a new motif book and well maybe I will be adventurous!! thanks for the inspiration.

[Fatima]

Hi

can I ask you how can I load pictures to the forum from my pc?

[CyM]

Hmmm. I'm not usually a fan of freeform, but that looks pretty cool. I also love the sensory aspect for your youngest. What a fantastic activity on ground level! :)

[lhasaapsolady]

Beautiful job, seems just perfect for a baby with all the texture.

[MaryPat]

Your blanket is beautiful. I think the color and the hook size allowed the many textures to show off to their best advantage.

[tutuof3]

Your freeform blanket is beautiful! A work of art and a crocheter's dream come true. I congratulate you! Well done!!

[yarnmom]

Thanks so much everyone for the great comments and compliments!! I haven't been on Crochetville for awhile (the kids have been sick one after another with the same cold...), but it was such a nice surprise to come back and see all the new comments!! You all are the best and inspire me to try new things. :hug

[magiccrochetfan]

I have looked at your blanket many times, and I just realized I had not left a comment...It is beautiful and inspiring! Thank you for sharing it! :cheer

[jmcsmomma]

WOW! That is flipping awesome!!!!

[harugurumi]

that's really neat!!!! WOW i loved it :D

[***Joy***]

Absolutely amazing!

[JessicaRenee520]

Your creation is unique and ever so lovely!

[mom2boys]

Very pretty!:)

[ice_queen94]

Its so pretty!

*Snuggles*

[MaryPat]

It's stunning. How creative!

[fuzzypaint88]

Wow! I really, really like that! I know absolutely nothing about freeform crochet. I saw a book once in JoAnn, and it looked way too crazy and messy for me, so I was immediately put off. But now that I've seen something all done in one color, I'm really intrigued! I'll have to give this a try sometime.

[Dreamer2015]

Oh that is awesome... and to have little things (safe things) for babies to touch and play with is a pretty cool thing too. Job well done!

[jheatherley]

Good Heavens! That makes me want to throw away my crochet hooks and sulk in my dungeon because I could never make anything 1/100th as beautiful.

[yarnmom]

I've been away from the 'ville a bit, but came back and saw this lovely comment posted on my birthday!! What a nice belated present and thanks to everyone else for their continuing comments about my blanket! :c9

Good Heavens! That makes me want to throw away my crochet hooks and sulk in my dungeon because I could never make anything 1/100th as beautiful.

[halesje]

That's extraordinary. Love it!

[jheatherley]

There are no words to do that justice. That is absolutely the most beautiful blanket I've ever seen. I'm printing it to keep on hand for inspiration.

[Cuddlefish]

Wow, it is marvellous, fantastic job!

[spoildarmywife]

That's amazing. Great job!

[beth_in_indy]

What a beautiful and interesting piece of crochet art...and it also keeps the kids warm and happy! What could be better?! Beth

[Crochet Hugs]

Very cute.

[Hookerangel]

WOW that is amazing - don't think I have ever seen anything like it. Well done

[candiwv_]

Wonderful job!

[Nonie]

that is so pretty :clap

[melkrose]

That is so beautiful. Very creative.

[nada]

i love it

[melmac51]

Very pretty! The pink is so sweet too.

[textilefusion]

I'm so glad you posted the pic of your daughter with the blanket, so we could see the scale of it. If you made something similar in thread, it would make a wonderful doily.

The color is fabulous. Think pink!

[Ldyjarhead]

Wow, what an amazing project - it's beautiful!

[Kristie Jones]

I love it soooo much texture!!!! Great Job!

[onfire4Jesus]

You make freeform beautiful! :ty I've not seen freeform done in such a way before, I love it! TFS

[rashidah]

BEAUTIFUL :cheer:clap:clap:cheer

[rainbowridergrma]

I have never understood Freeform, but yours is just beautiful and satisfies my need for symmetry.

[crochetellie]

Beautiful! :clap

[happy stitcher]

That is so cool!
It's bigger than it first appears, too!
Great work!!! :cheer

[bantman]

What an Heirloom!! A+A+A+A+A+

[moonrhythm]

remarkable! i love it so much.

[KRGoldy]

you have just converted another to freeform. I never liked them until I saw yours.

[dina_abdelrafh]

it's wonderful

[Arkie]

I have never liked the freeform either until I saw yours! I have researched freeforms since I saw yours and was amazed how yours is by far the prettiest! Hope you are so proud, you have changed how many of us have thought about it. My next will be freeform! di

[Monique348]

Good morning everyone,

I am new and certainly love the day I chose to join.
I love the above pink baby blanket. WHERE DO I
FIND THE PATTERN???

Thanks for your help ...... Monique

[Angel55057]

That is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. I will have to learn how to do that! That is one lucky little lady!