Tuesday, 7 July 2015

Candy blanket






I finished the little blanket I was making. It's a gift for a colleague at work who had a baby girl a month or so ago.  I've named this blanket the 'Candy' blanket as the colours remind me of sweeties!


I do love making these little striped blankets!  I never seem to tire of them.  I think because they aren't too big, I don't get bored and I just enjoy the process of choosing the colours and making them. 


The pattern is just rows of half trebles with a border of double crochet then simple shells all the way around. As usual, I used Stylecraft Special DK in the following colours...white, fondant, spring green, sherbet, candy floss and lemon. I used a 4mm crochet hook. 


I'm really happy with how this turned out...I was unsure of how the colours would work together at first but now I really like the way the sugary stripes complement each other. 


Hopefully the recipient will like it too!


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17 comments:

  1. mamasmercantile7 July 2015 at 19:05

    The colours really do compliment each other and are a wonderful combination. A beautiful gift that I am sure will be well received.

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  2. Una7 July 2015 at 19:25

    That will look very pretty in the baby's nursery. It would be my favourite blanket if I was the mother.

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  3. jabbott7 July 2015 at 19:31

    I love your blanket its refreshing and pretty x

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  4. Pink Milk7 July 2015 at 20:25

    Oh it's so pretty, Marianne. There's something so effortlessly beautiful about stripes and the colours seem to do the talking. xx

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  5. She loves to crochet7 July 2015 at 20:52

    That is so pretty Marianne, a very unique gift too I'm sure the new Mummy will love it. Hx

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  6. Unknown7 July 2015 at 22:15

    A beautiful blanket Marianne!
    Would you mind sharing how many stitches and rows by chance?
    It looks such a perfect size for a baby blanket.

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  7. Unknown8 July 2015 at 05:37

    That's really beautiful. I'd like to know too how many chain and rows.

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  8. Gillian8 July 2015 at 08:35

    It's a beautiful blanket! I'm sure your colleague will love it.

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  9. Unknown8 July 2015 at 11:58

    beautiful blanket it really is sweet colours x

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  10. Joan8 July 2015 at 15:57

    Lovely blanket. The colours are so sweet. Joan at www.aviewtothefells.com

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  11. Unknown8 July 2015 at 16:09

    I'm sure your colleague and her baby will love the blanket--it's gorgeous! The colours are perfect for a baby girl and I bet it feels so soft and warm. X

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  12. Jo9 July 2015 at 19:37

    That is one happy blanket. Of course, they will love it! Jo x

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  13. Julie10 July 2015 at 09:14

    It's so pretty - you have a lovely way of combining colours. Love the first photo with the light making the daisy glow. x

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  14. Jill at emeraldcottage12 July 2015 at 17:32

    Gorgeous colours, I have a blanket for a baby girl to make, I might use yours for inspiration :)
    Jillxo

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  15. Penny14 July 2015 at 09:08

    So fresh and pretty. X

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  16. Alison15 July 2015 at 12:44

    What a perfect blanket for a new baby girl, I love the colours, Marianne xx

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  17. Reginas Cottage29 July 2015 at 12:37

    hello ,
    that blanket is soooooooooooooooooooooo pretty. love the candy colours!!!!
    have a nice day,
    regina

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