I have been thinking about possible gifts I can crochet for two soon-to-be-here babies. This has caused me to try and remember what baby items I have already made and gifted. The very first blanket I ever crocheted (and finished) was a pink, blue and white zig-zag baby blanket. I remember I bought it as a kit and diligently followed the instructions. What a feeling of accomplishment when I finished! Sadly, it being before the time of digital cameras, I don't think I ever took a photo of it. I can't even remember who I gave it to. Oh well! I hope it was used well and often!
Before my first child was born I started knitting a very basic baby sweater for her. I completed the front and probably about 3 rows of the back. No sleeves. Three children later and it still sits unfinished in one of my yarn boxes. Perhaps one day, far, far away, I will get it finished for a future grandchild. Or maybe I should use it as a dishrag now!
When I was pregnant with my last child, my son, I decided that I wanted to crochet his Baptismal gown. I found a pattern for a beautiful gown, bought the white cotton thread (yes, thread) and began. The pattern started with the edging around the bottom of the skirt and worked its way up from there. Well, need I say that his gown never got any farther than that edging? What was I thinking to take on such a monumental project while pregnant with two little ones already at home? Something else for the grandchildren?
I actually did complete, and photograph, these two baby blankets. Both are done in a basket weave pattern which I love.
I am feeling like I want to crochet another baby blanket, in a different pattern, and with a much brighter color scheme. Time to do some thinking and get inspired.
Can you help get my creative juices going? Carol and I have started our first link party and its all about Baby projects. It's called Baby Love Link Party. We invite you to add your work to the collection, share your creativity with all of us and get inspired yourself by visiting other contributor's posts! Please help us spread the invitation by grabbing the Baby Love button in the sidebar and adding it to your post!
Happy creating!
Peace,
Cynthia
I love the basket weave blankets you have made. They look so snuggly and soft. I do like a blanket with lots of texture, so much nicer to curl up in. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks! Once I got the hang of it, this stitch was very easy. I bought a whole bunch of deep red /burgundy yarn to make a throw for my living room couch with this basket weave stitch. That was a year ago! I better get busy!
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