Granny love

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May 20, 2011

Hello!

These past few days I’ve been making the final touches of “granny love”

Doesn’t feel great when you are cutting the yarn ends and thinking about the joy this blanket will give to someone ?

I will offer this blanket to a friend of mine who’s giving birth in July… This friend is in love with grannies and (like myself ) she don’t love soft pastels colors for babies 🙂 She’s giving birth to a baby boy but she wants her blanket to be full of bold colors (purple included) 🙂 so here it is: Granny love!

I made this blanket a little bigger (85x105cm) than the normal-baby-blanket-size as it will be used during the cold days not before December and the baby will be 6 months old…

I used my favorite acrylic yarns the Nako brand and a 4.5mm crochet hook …

and made a simple picots edging with the off-white color…

I think the picots-edge is a quick and very nice type of edging…and the result turns out always beautiful 🙂

Ooooh how I love grannies ! I think that the multi-colored-granny-square is the first thing people should learn in crochet…as they will be hooked forever 😉

Here is a final pic before leaving you my friend…Hope you liked “granny love”!

Have a wonderful week end and thank you for visiting!

Sucrette

P.S: I am making progress on my “vintage blanket” and I am enjoying it sooo much…will show you something for sure next time 😉

34 Comments

  1. Fiona

    That’s a lovely gift, Angie – and perfect for either a baby boy or girl! I’m sure your friend will love it.

  2. Barbara

    AS always, your work makes me smile. Beautiful colors and such a warm happy feeling. Thanks for sharing.
    Best Regards, Barbara

  3. Aisyah Helga

    That is one lucky baby! The blanket is lovely and I love the edging!

  4. Paula

    It’s beautiful, I love all the bright colours. Just perfect for a little baby boy or girl.

  5. Kinnicchick

    picot is PERFECT for this blanket. Lovely work.

  6. pauline

    that is one VERY beautiful blanket. Lucky baby!!!

  7. sicou

    waoooow! I love it!!!!! I think it is gonna be for august 🙂
    sure he’s a lucky baby 🙂
    xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    • Sucrette

      Je suis super contente que tu aies aime!
      Bisous Sicoulette
      Faudrait qu’on se voit la semaine prochaine 😉

  8. Esther

    It’s wonderful!! Nothing beats the simple beauty of the granny square 😉
    Have a good weekend!
    Esther.

  9. Teje

    It’s beautiful, Angie! And those lovely colours are just perfect for a baby boy!
    Have a great crochet time! xxx Teje

  10. Le Tigre Papillon

    What a lovely blanket! I am sure that it will be very much appreciated 🙂

  11. sonieta

    so easy and so lovely…

    wonderful!!!

  12. Hazel

    Beautiful!! Love it. Great job on the edging. x

  13. Jane

    Beautiful! And I love it that you are so excited to be giving it away to your friend 🙂
    Jane x

  14. Victoria

    This is darling and will make a lovely gift for a baby boy!

  15. Karen

    Angie,
    Your baby blanket is so beautiful. The colors just pop! I think your friend will be over the moon in love with this gift made with love.

  16. ohangelina

    well its just beautiful. fitting for a new little baby !x

  17. Karen

    Oh my that is a sweet blanket, really love it:)

  18. Andrea at Apples and Pears

    That is just so so lovely!!! Isn’t it fabulous making things for babies that will comfort them and keep them warm and cozy! xxx

  19. Sarah

    Love the edging on your blanket! Very colourful.

  20. W-S Wanderings

    I LOVE bright colour for babies. Babies prefer bright bold contrasty colours over pastels too. So there ya go. And that blanket you have created is WONDERFUL!

  21. Linda

    Again, another Granny masterspiece!

  22. Carina

    So so stunning! Your friend is getting a very special gift! Have a good weekend.

    Carina x

  23. Annemarie

    Love it, love it, LOVE IT! (-: Great job!

  24. Severine56

    I love it !! And i love your blog and your colors !

  25. seaweedandraine

    I love the bright colours you have used! It’s a wonderful looking blanket – your friend is very blessed to have a friend like you.

  26. Dorien

    And again, you made a beautiful blanket!! Love the edging.
    And I agree, once you have made a colourful granny blanket, you will be hooked forever.
    Have a nice week,
    Dorien

  27. Wendy

    Whoa! What a beautiful granny blanket!

  28. anne@andamento

    Lovely blanket, lucky baby & mummy-to-be to be receiving such a beautiful gift.

  29. Pradeepa

    Wow, this looks great. I love the colours you have used.

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