I started on this baby blanket from a free pattern. It is my first pattern where are the stitches aren’t the same throughout.
It has a puff stitch which is new for me and driving me insane, crossed over double crochet stitches, and front and back post double crochet.
I’m enjoying making it even though I keep having to redo rows repeatedly. I’m not sure what is going on since I count stitches and they’re correct but then when I do the next row it isn’t right. I’m clearly doing something wrong but I usually manage to fix it.
My issue is my kids think my yarn is a good pretend bowl of water.
Yes, that is One-eyed Willy holding my yarn. He was the perfect size for the skein of yarn. That is my 3 year old stirring the “water” with one of her toys. She got the idea from my 5 year old.
I’m not impressed.
My kids are lucky they’re so cute and I love them with all my heart.
I also ended up getting a new hook for this blanket. I was getting thumb cramps and need one with a handle. I wish I had gotten hooks like this sooner. I didn’t realize the difference it would make!
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What an interesting blanket. My Turtle is also 3 and my yarn is frequently thrown all over the place…while I’m working on it lol. I always wondered if the hooks with handles would make a difference. I’ll have to check those out now for sure since I get dents in my thumb.
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I’m looking for a new hook too – must investigate these. Your blanket is so pretty.
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The one I bought was just the ones they had at my local Walmart. There are other brands also. The handle made such a huge difference. And thanks! š
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I love kids! They make crocheting interesting! LOL Sometimes, patterns frustrate me when what’s supposed to happen doesn’t happen. I always assumed I was making a mistake but sometimes, it was a problem with the pattern. Once I knew what was the mistake, I could correct it. Of course, sometimes, it was me and I was just confused by the pattern. Luckily, I usually figured out if it was me or the pattern that was messing up. If it was me, and I was lucky, I would have an aha! moment where I would understand and see the pattern clearly (after much frustration) and be able to complete it. Hopefully that will happen for you because it is a very cute blanket. š
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good idea with the needles, I should get one with a handle too…
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Your blanket looks lovely. I want to see more š Love the color, too. In your kids’ defense, it does kind of look like water š I have not tried a hook with a handle, but I am seeing them everywhere! I will have to pick one up for my next project and try it out.
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The blanket looks lovely and I really like the colour – could you share the pattern?
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The pattern is a free one by Red Heart! Here is the link: http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/faux-ribbed-baby-blanket
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I didn’t use red heart yarn though.
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Thanks! I will give the pattern a try š
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I look forward to seeing it if you do!
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