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Where Can I Get That Pattern?

Baby Crochet — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:20:02 +0000

	I’ve had several people ask me where they can get the pattern for the baby blanket I featured in the video and here on this site.
This is a picture from the pattern book. It’s a Leisure Arts booklet called Best of Terry Kimbrough Baby Afghans, publication number 3267. The pattern is simply called Baby Afghan. In this publication the picture is on page 33 and it’s pattern number 24. It was published in 2001.

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Baby Crochet Blanket is Finished!

Baby Crochet — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:44:00 +0000

I finally finished the baby blanket. I love the ruffles and ribbon in this particular pattern.

I finished off the ruffles with a scallop stitch, using the rose colored yarn from the body of the blanket. It really adds a nice accent.

When I gave the blanket to my daughter, she said it was one of the most beautiful blankets I’ve made. She immediately sent a picture of it on her cell phone to her friend. Her response was, “I can’t wait to wrap that little peanut in it. It’s so pretty… thank you, thank you, thank you!

This baby blanket has been one of my favorite crochet projects.

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Baby Blanket Update

Baby Crochet — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:27:39 +0000

I’m almost finished with the baby blanket I’m crocheting as a gift for my daughter’s friend. The pattern itself hasn’t been difficult, and I’m really pleased with the way the whole thing is coming together.

The hardest part was starting the second ruffle. I had to tear it out twice because I didn’t read the directions carefully and had started the stitches in the wrong place. That just goes to show that even though sometimes when you think you’ve read and understood the instructions, it could take one or two times of actually working the pattern to get it right!

As I stated when I first began this project, I’ve been using some leftover yarn to crochet the blanket. I’m using a dusty rose for the body of the afghan and the second ruffle. The first ruffle is made with an off-white yarn. I’m on the last round of the second ruffle. I have about 2/3 of the last row to finish, and I’ve run out of the rose colored yarn! The yarn I chose is from a brand that doesn’t have a dye lot, so it should be easy to find that same color by that manufacturer, right?

I cut a small piece of the yarn and took it to the store where the yarn had been purchased. They carry the same brand, but they don’t have the same color. I’ve been to several different stores with no luck in matching the color. Now I’ll have to tear out the second ruffle and start over on it. I think I have enough of the off-white to use. However, that will mean that both ruffles will be the same color. I’ll have to decide if I want to use the off-white, or see if I can find a third color in my leftovers that will look good with the two original yarns.

Whichever way I decide to go, I’m looking forward to seeing the finished project. After the second ruffle is finished all I need to do is put some ribbon in it. I’ll post pictures once I’m done crocheting the baby blanket.

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Handmade Baby Crochet Items

Baby Crochet — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:08:59 +0000

Anyone who enjoys crocheting can agree that there’s nothing more fulfilling than completing a hand-made gift, especially if it’s for a baby. Whether you’re making a baby crochet item for your own child, a relative or a friend, you’ll find great pride and satisfaction in seeing an infant wrapped in something you created by hand with love.

Well-crafted baby crochet pieces can be passed from one child to another, whether given to friends, or passed through many generations. Not only is it more economical to crochet a gift than to buy one, but the person you give it to can save money by passing it from one child to the next.

A baby’s body is very sensitive to heat and cold, so it’s important for them to have appropriate clothing and covering. Most baby clothes are made of cotton, which is comfortable for them to sleep in. It’s a good idea to keep their heads and feet covered, since this is where most heat loss occurs. Hand crocheted baby booties and hats are perfect for keeping them warm.

There are many great patterns to crochet for babies. You can make booties, socks, sweaters, hats, mittens, hooded blankets and afghans. In addition to clothing and blankets, you can crochet baby accessories such as wash cloths, bottle covers and even diaper bags!

It’s easy to find a variety of patterns and yarns at yarn, craft variety stores. When crocheting baby sweaters, hats and booties, it’s best to use a lighter weight yarn, or one made specially for babies. Crocheted baby blankets and afghans can be made of heavier yarns. There are many pattern books that have instructions which can be purchased at stores, or downloaded from the internet, some of them even free.

Crochet blanket patterns can be bought either individually or in leaflets and books with many patterns. There are even books with baby blanket patterns to crochet for each month of the year.

With a little creativity and a little time, you’ll soon be creating beautiful handmade crocheted baby pieces to use for your baby or give as a gift that will always be treasured!

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Baby Blanket Progress

Baby Crochet — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:49:28 +0000

I’ve been working some more on the baby blanket for my daughter’s friend. Here’s a picture of what it looks like so far.

Here’s a picture that shows the detail in the body of the afghan.

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My latest baby crochet project

Baby Crochet — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:31:47 +0000

As I posted earlier, my daughter had asked me to make a blanket for a friend of hers who is having a baby. I have tons of books with baby blanket patterns. I settled on this one below:

My latest project

I love the double row of ruffles for the edging on this particular pattern.

I keep all of my yarn stored in a 32 gallon plastic tote, which at this point is pretty full! Whenever I’m finished with a project I put my extra yarn in there. Thankfully I had enough leftovers to do this blanket. I chose a dusty rose color for the afghan body and the larger ruffle. I’ll be using an off-white for the smaller ruffle.

I started working on the baby blanket a few weeks ago while we were driving out of town. I’ve worked on it a few evenings since then, but I need to put some more work into it.

The baby isn’t due until the middle of September, but my daughter said they had to deliver the baby early because of complications. She was born almost three months premature and weight 1.5 lbs! Needless to say she’ll be in the NICU for a while, but she’s doing well.

Still, I’d better get to working on it! As I make more progress, I’ll post pictures of the baby blanket.

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Why baby crochet patterns?

Baby Crochet — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:01:39 +0000

My grandmother taught me to crochet as a young girl. Some of my favorite memories are the times I’d to to visit her. She’d always have some kind of crochet or knit project that she was working on. Usually it was an afghan for someone, or she’d knit sweaters, hats and gloves for us to wear in the winter.

I fell in love with crocheting. I especially love making afghans, particularly baby blankets. As a matter of fact, it has become a tradition with me to crochet a blanket for every new baby in my family. I can’t tell you how many blankets I’ve made for nieces, nephews, cousins… not to mention for my own kids and now my grandkids!

Recently my daughter called me to ask if I could make a blanket for a friend of hers who is having a baby. She said, “Mom, I’ve always loved the baby blankets you crochet!” What a great feeling that gave me

One of the things I enjoy is searching for new patterns. I love to get books that have several different patterns in them from which to choose. As I look through the pages, I try to envision different colors and types of yarn to use with each one.

Feel free to browse this site to find your own inspiration for baby crochet projects. Drop me a line to let me know what you’d like to see here, or if you have ideas you’d like to share with others. Thanks for visiting!

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