Thursday 12 February 2015

Pretty circles baby blanket







A really good friend of mine recently had her first baby, a wee girl. I knew as soon as I found out she was expecting that I wanted to make her a blanket but I didn't start making it until after the wee one was born, since we didn't know until then if the baby would be a girl or boy. 


I really loved making this blanket! I think because I enjoyed using the colours so much, I was keen to keep making more squares! The pattern is from the book Granny Squares by Susan Pinner. I made 25 circles in squares and used a dc seam to crochet them together. For the border, I did one round of trebles and then added a shell edging.  I used a 3.5mm crochet hook and DK yarn...a mix of sirdar snuggly and stylecraft special in nice girly colours! It's not a very big blanket but is big enough for keeping cosy in a crib, buggy or car seat. 


I just love making things for babies do you? When Miss M was a baby my mum made lots of sweet knitted cardigans, hats and blankets and I just loved to receive them, they kept Miss M so warm and cosy. There is something so nice about handmade baby things! I really hope that my friend will feel the same and will enjoy using this blanket for her gorgeous wee girl. 


X




25 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous, I love the colours x

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  2. It is gorgeous!!! I am sure that it will be treasured for many years to come by new mother and baby alike! Such a lovely gift for you to have made. xx

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  3. Just when you think you've seen all the pretty blankets.someone makes a stunner its so nice!! I lastly wondered if you want to take part in a craft swap, check out the details on my blog page x

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  4. You've made such a sweet little blanket. I'm sure your friend will love it, especially for the fact that it was made just for her by her good friend. I agree, homemade is always nicer especially when the gifts are for little ones.
    Wendy

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  5. That's just the best gift for a wee baby girl, so beautiful!
    I love making those gifts as well, nice and personal and practical too ;-).
    Love from Mirjam.

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  6. Beautiful! I love the colors. This is such a pretty, sweet blanket for a baby girl. Your friend will love it and use it with pride.

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  7. That looks so snug and I can tell it will be going strong for many years.

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  8. It truly is beautiful, the perfect gift for a baby at this time of year. I love the pattern and the beautiful colours of the yarn, stunning.

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  9. What a wonderful, personal gift Marianne. Absolutely gorgeous. X

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  10. Your crochet looks so beautifully blocked M! X

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  11. So pretty and cosy. The colours are wonderful.
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  12. What a wonderful present, I like making baby things too. I indulge my love of stuffed crochet toys when I want a gift. Jo x

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  13. Wow it's beautiful, I finished off my first baby blanket today, it's top secret at the moment, but I'm going to be giving it to my firend next week so then there will be a bg reveal. I opted for unisex colours fingers crossed she'll love it.
    Clare x

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  14. It's a beautiful handmade present and will definitely keep baby very warm and cosy. X

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  15. Beautiful blanket, it is a treasure.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  16. what a lovely blanket,really a sweet present!!!
    hugs,
    regina

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  17. Beautiful blanket - it will surely be cherished for years! I am currently working on a baby blanket too. The lil' one of a friend is due next month, so I better hurry up. :D

    Take care
    Anne

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  18. Such a gorgeous baby blanket ......the colours are really pretty! This is a very sweet gift, I am sure your friend will be delighted. Handmade gifts for babies are so special and mean so much!
    Happy weekend, Marianne.
    Helen xox

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  19. So pretty and bright, perfect for a baby girl. I loved receiving knitted gifts like this for my babies. My aunties made lots of little cardigans and jackets and I used them all.

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  20. That's so pretty and I love the edging - lucky baby! x

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  21. This is so delightful! I love making baby blankets because of how tiny and quick they are :-)

    I've got loads of pink/lilac squares which I made but didn't work in the blanket they were intended for, but all of my friends who have had babies recently have all had boys! I don't really want to gift a friends son with a very pink blanket because they might just think I'm a bit weird, even though I wouldn't mind myself :-) x

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  22. What a pretty blanket, your friend will be delighted with it, I'm sure! xx

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