Saturday, 30 May 2015

The finished Baby Blanket made from crochet squares

Hello again!

I just wanted to show you the baby blanket I finished this Tuesday and which I handed over to a friend from my Dutch class. She absolutely loved it!!!

Here are some pictures for you to enjoy!



The finished blanket is made of 7 x 7 crochet squares which measure approx 12cm across. The finished blanket size is approx. 84cm x 84cm. The squares are attached with the pale pink Apilou yarn.




Some close-up photos to show the details. I crocheted a simple shell border all around.






I was quite pleased with how even my crochet looked! It was a lot of work to block each of the 49 squares individually but it was definitely worth the effort.



For the finishing touch I made a long crochet chain with 2 mini squares to wrap around the blanket so it would look nice!




I had to work hard every day to get it finished within 2 weeks, which meant I didn't get much time to do any other crochet. Now that it is done, I can finally get back to them...

Do you like making blankets? What are your experiences? What is your favourite blanket style/pattern? Do you prefer making modules (such as squares) or working on one piece?

I would love to hear your opinions, please leave me a little comment below. I look forward to reading them!

PS: More catch up posts coming up shortly!!!
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20 comments:

  1. casa crea d' emilia30 May 2015 at 02:25

    Wauw, What a cute baby blanket. I hope the owner is enjoying it! I already made a blanket in 1 piece and still working on the big granny blanket from the CAL2015 from Tertia and Jolanda. On my to do list is still a granny blanket. But I'm too busy with everything else! haha. Have a nice weekend.

    Crochetgreetings,
    Emily
    (casacreaemilia.blogspot.nl)

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    1. Ingrid K.31 May 2015 at 03:59

      Thank you, Emily! Sounds like you are also enjoying making blankets. I think I also still want to do a traditional granny square blanket, it would be so much fun... :) xx

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    2. Jodiebodie31 May 2015 at 07:03

      Blankets are so useful!

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    3. Ingrid K.31 May 2015 at 08:58

      Absolutely! And the cats wouldn't agree more.... ;)

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  2. mamasmercantile30 May 2015 at 03:38

    I love blankets/throws. I like to make them in one piece using arran wool, particularly striped ones for my Grandchildren who love them.

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    1. Ingrid K.31 May 2015 at 04:01

      Hi Lorraine! I bet your grandchildren will treasure them, especially if you use warm and cosy wool. :) xx

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  3. Miss 30 May 2015 at 04:05

    a great blanket that I am sure will follow the baby every where!
    Love that kind of squares.
    Miss xx

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    1. Ingrid K.31 May 2015 at 04:02

      Hello Miss! Glad you like it! It was the first time I used that particular square pattern in a blanket! :) xx

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  4. Amy at love made my home30 May 2015 at 05:03

    I love to make blankets and I love this one!!! It is very pretty and so beautifully wrapped as well!! I am sure that the recipient will love it for many years to come!!! xx

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    1. Ingrid K.31 May 2015 at 04:22

      Hello Amy! Thanks for your kind comments, I appreciate them! Have a nice sunday! :) xx

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  5. Jennifer Hays30 May 2015 at 10:32

    It's beautiful, Ingrid. I love the colors and the sweet little edging. I hope you're having a good weekend.

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    1. Ingrid K.31 May 2015 at 08:49

      Hi Jennifer! Yes, it's perfect for a little baby girl! Yesterday was a wonderful day, I really enjoyed myself at the Sewing workshop. I will show my re-make soon. Today it was rainy, so we went to the Bookfair in Antwerp and I looked at all the craft books there, so an afternoon well spent! Hope you had a nice one, too! :) xx

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  6. Anne31 May 2015 at 01:09

    A lovely looking baby blanket - no wonder the mum loved it! The border makes it really special!

    Take care
    Anne (Crochet Between Worlds)

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    1. Ingrid K.31 May 2015 at 08:52

      Thank you, Anne. I reckon you must have made a lot more blankets than me by now, I love your corner to corner versions! xx

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  7. Jodiebodie31 May 2015 at 07:06

    Süß! The colours of your baby blanket are so sweet! Absolutely darling!
    Even if they are not the deep bright colours you are used to, they are just adorable all the same. Very restful pastels should help baby sleep.
    Beautiful work, Ingrid. xx

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    1. Ingrid K.31 May 2015 at 08:55

      Hi Jodie! Süß is absolutely right.... meanwhile my friend is still waiting for the baby to be born, early September. But I am glad I got it ready for when it will be needed! Thanks, Jodie! xx

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  8. handmade by amalia31 May 2015 at 20:40

    I make a lot of baby blankets, all in granny squares of varying sizes. I've made a few full size blankets but that is some project! I prefer the little ones :-) Yours is beautiful, so delicate.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. Ingrid K.1 June 2015 at 01:46

      Hi Amalia! Yes, I think the smaller squares look more dainty, but for this blanket it was a question of making sure I would finish on time! I didn't really fancy sewing up even more ends! It's always my least favourite aspect of making things! ;) xx

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  9. Lizette1 June 2015 at 10:26

    Wat een heerlijk dekentje! Dat heb je snel gefixt hoor. Wat zal dat meisje er straks heerlijk op of onder liggen! Dit dekentje lijkt erg op 1 van mijn dekentjes, die ik ook maakte in pasteltintjes (lila en mintgroen). Ik maakte die voor een goed doel, maar moet hem nog steeds overhandigen aan de stichting waar ik hem voor bedoeld had (die werken met tienermoeders in afrika)...
    Groetjes

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    1. Ingrid K.1 June 2015 at 10:45

      Hoi Lizette! Dankjewel! Ja, het heeft zo moeten zijn! ;) Wat een goed doel, proficiaat dat je dat deed! PS: Er zijn nog een antaal blog posts... ;) xx

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