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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.
One of the best gifts you can give is a personalized baby blanket, which you’ve lovingly crocheted by hand. There are so many beautiful patterns to choose from, and the best part is that each pattern can be made into a one-of-a-kind gift.
There’s a wide variety of yarns available – color, weight and softness among the many choices. When I crochet a baby afghan, I try to choose as soft a yarn as possible.
As far as colors go, I try to choose a color that matches the decor which the new parents have decided on for the baby’s nursery. Sometimes I’ll use a multi-colored yarn if the pattern doesn’t already call for one or two different colors.
When deciding on a pattern for the blanket, I take into consideration the type of stitches that will be used, and how easy or difficult they are. For instance, if I know I don’t have a lot of time to complete the baby blanket for an upcoming shower, I stick with a pattern that I’ve used before or one that I know has easy stitches. I also look into whether or not the pattern requires sewing multiple pieces together.
There are other ways to personalize the baby blanket once it’s finished. You can add ribbon to the blanket, weaving it between stitches. Another option is to make cute little bows and place them at different spots. Be sure to tack them down securely with a needle and thread so that they don’t come loose and create a choking hazard for the baby.
Depending on the pattern you’re using, you might be able to put the baby’s name on the blanket. This can usually be done using a cross-stitch with yarn of a contrasting color.
Here’s a unique idea if you’re making the blanket or afghan for a baby shower. Buy several rattles, pacifiers, booties, socks, mittens or bibs and attach them to the blanket by tying them down with ribbon or heavy yarn. You’ll want to make sure the extra gifts are easy to remove without causing damage to the blanket.
Finally, you can further personalize the blanket or afghan by carefully sewing a label with your name on it to the back outer edge. Be sure to tack down the corners of the label so that they don’t poke the baby or cause irritation to their delicate skin. It’s a good idea to make it easy to remove the label, so that the new mom can take it off if she so desires.
Giving a personalized baby blanket that you’ve crocheted is a great way to show how happy you are to welcome a new addition. The blanket can be kept long after the baby has grown as a memento, or passed on to other babies in the family.
