Tuesday, 10 March 2015

A Little Striped Blanket






So...another blanket! And one that wasn't even on my current WIP list! But I do have a good excuse...

G has some friends in New Zealand who recently had a baby girl. He knows them through his mountain biking and has met up with them several times over the past few years when they have come to Scotland to visit family and to mountain bike of course. He's really fond of this couple and asked if I would make them a little baby gift..


Of course I was delighted to and immediately started another blanket!


This was such an enjoyable little blanket to crochet.


I used Stylecraft Special DK in cream, plum, clematis, raspberry and pale rose. I love the combination of these colours together...pretty but not too girly. 


I used a 4.5mm hook and made a starting chain of 110. I then worked rows of half treble crochet, alternating each pink/purple row with a row of cream, until it was the size I wanted. The edging is simply one round of double crochet. 


It's not a huge blanket, but I think it's just big enough - it measures 82cm by 82cm.


I absolutely loved making this...I love striped crochet! 


So this little blanket will soon be travelling all the way from Scotland to New Zealand! Fingers crossed it's new owner will like it!


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28 comments:

  1. Amy at love made my home10 March 2015 at 11:17

    It is gorgeous!!! What a lovely gift for your friends. I am sure that they will really appreciate it! You are so kind. xx

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  2. Helen Philipps10 March 2015 at 12:08

    Such a delightful little blanket, it really is pretty and perfect for a new baby girl. I love the picture of it with your sweet flowery chair :)
    Btw, thank you for your lovely comment today, so glad the crochet bag has inspired you, I am sure you will make a stunning one, I always love your colour combinations.
    Happy week and happy crocheting, Marianne.
    Helen xox

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  3. forgetmenotsblue10 March 2015 at 12:13

    Another beautiful blanket I'm sure the baby girl and parents will love it. I love the colours too your right not too girly but just enough. Have a lovely week x

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  4. Alison10 March 2015 at 12:35

    What a pretty little blanket, I'm sure they'll be thrilled with it. Lovely colours xx

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  5. Penny10 March 2015 at 12:37

    What a wonderful gift, they will be thrilled! X

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  6. mamasmercantile10 March 2015 at 13:48

    Such a thoughtful gift, I am sure they will be thrilled it is a beautiful blanket.

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  7. Beca10 March 2015 at 14:03

    They will be thrilled to receive it. Mom and baby will be very happy with it.
    xx Beca

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  8. justpootling10 March 2015 at 15:42

    Its beautiful Marianne - such a lovely gift to receive. Kate xx

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  9. Lee10 March 2015 at 15:50

    Oh what a pretty blanket,such a lovely gift for a baby.I love stylecraft yarn.Hope you are well.x

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  10. Unknown10 March 2015 at 16:40

    It's gorgeous! Such a lovely present to receive for a baby girl!

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  11. Susie - secondhandsusie.blogspot.com10 March 2015 at 17:32

    It's so pretty, I love the colours you chose :)

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  12. Una10 March 2015 at 17:46

    Gorgeous and the colours and stitch are really practical for a baby.

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  13. Jo10 March 2015 at 18:34

    Beautiful in it's simplicity. I call them car seat blankets. Jo x

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  14. Jennifer Hays10 March 2015 at 19:39

    It's so pretty. I really love the colors and the simplicity of the stripes. Your friends will love it.

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  15. jabbott10 March 2015 at 20:05

    A very pretty blanket x

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  16. Mylittlepieceofengland10 March 2015 at 20:07

    It's very pretty, a lovely baby gift xx

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  17. Maria - A Playful Stitch10 March 2015 at 20:46

    Lovely colour combo!
    Maria x

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  18. Gillian Roe10 March 2015 at 21:14

    You are really good at this sort of blanket and I think you have a lovely, unique style which is quite pretty but modern too. What a nice gift for your friends. x

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  19. Meredith11 March 2015 at 14:36

    It is a lovely blanket and I am sure it will be treasured.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  20. Gillian11 March 2015 at 14:44

    What an absolutely beautiful blanket. It's gorgeous yet so simple to make. It looks amazing.

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  21. Wainwright and Wright.Co11 March 2015 at 18:14

    It's lovely, gorgeous colours, it's great isn't it when someone asks you to make something for someone else.
    Caz xx

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  22. Julie12 March 2015 at 08:24

    Gorgeous! I love stripy things too and your colour choices were perfect (I think a couple of those colours are ones I bought the other day!). x

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  23. BumbleBri13 March 2015 at 03:00

    OMG! This is the most adorable and gorgeous blanket! I love it! So simple, but the color combo makes it wonderful :-)

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  24. She loves to crochet14 March 2015 at 00:45

    What gorgeous colours, I love stripes too. I'm sure your friends will adore it. Helen

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  25. Unknown16 March 2015 at 13:12

    Did you decoupage the darling little pink and white chair yourself? It is too perfect.

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  26. Anne16 March 2015 at 15:40

    What a beauty! I am sure the family will treasure it for a long time!! :)

    Take care
    Anne (Crochet Between Worlds)

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  27. Jill at emeraldcottage18 March 2015 at 13:03

    Gorgeous, you clever thing you :)
    Jillxo

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  28. Unknown11 April 2015 at 10:22

    A lovely blanket, so pleased I found you r blog today, I live in nz so I was interested your lovely bab y gift was on its way here. The colours were just right. Caro nz.



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