Monday, September 12, 2011

Granny Stripe Blanket

Here is the finished Granny Square blanket!

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I am very pleased with the Vanna’s Choice Baby yarn I used. It’s very soft and warm.

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I still like the squares in the middle, but they did add a little more weight to the blanket. So again it’s heavy and warm!

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For the border I just did two rows of double crochets, one row of single crochets, then a shell pattern with the blue. Thanks again for those who suggested blue for the border! I really like how it brings everything together.

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As I type this, Hailey is taking her first nap with her new blanket. She was very excited

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Ms. Hailey and I have also been enjoying some time on the floor with her new blanket…

Reading books

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Giggling

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Knitting and crocheting

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And I was even able to do some things on the computer.

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I am so happy the blanket is done! Now Hailey can use it whenever she wants. We may take it outside soon and have a little picnic.

Thank you everyone for your awesome comments through this process!

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Blanket Info

Started: July 15th, 2011

Finished: September 9th, 2011

Yarn: Vanna’s Choice Baby in colors Pink Poodle, Sweet Pea, Duckie, Angel White, and Aqua

Pattern from Attic24 which you can find here

Crochet hook: size 6mm

 

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26 comments:

  1. BarbaraSeptember 12, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    *sigh* everything about this blanket is simply perfect: the colors, the stripes, the border... and the squares in the middle make it really unique. So beautiful! :)

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  2. PaisleyJadeSeptember 12, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    This is seriously amazing!! Well done you.

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  3. UnknownSeptember 12, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    So. So. Pretty! LOVE the way it turned out! Great job!

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  4. FlorenceSeptember 12, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Mary, It's beautiful! I really like that you used the blue around the edges, it really pulls it together!

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  5. hooksandyarnsSeptember 12, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Very, very pretty - I love everything about it.

    Your little girl is just the cutest - every time I see her I smile and reminisce about my daughter when she was little. :)

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  6. MindySeptember 12, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    It looks great! I like the blue border, too.

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  7. LindySeptember 12, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Love it!

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  8. CraftybegoniaSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Beautiful blanket! I especially love the colors and the fact that all the squares a different. Very creative!

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  9. WendySeptember 12, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Awwww.....that is soooo beautiful!! Such lovely work!

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Perfect! I adore the colors. I'm definitely pinning this pattern! Great job! :)

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    And by pattern, I mean your blanket. :)

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  12. CrochetBloggerSeptember 12, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Love how it turned out! Great color choices!!

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  13. SandySeptember 12, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Love it! Love it, love it, love it!! The colors, the pattern, everything. Fantastic job!! :)

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  14. byhooks4uSeptember 12, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    I think it turned out beautifully..love it..

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  15. Mrs Minton makes...September 12, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Just stumbled onto your blog and I'm so pleased I did! Your designs are lovely.. It's even inspired me to try my hand at crocheting
    !!!thank you : )

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  16. Begonvilli EvSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Great work. It's beautiful!
    Your little girl is very cutest.

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  17. LeahSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Your blanket is absolutely gorgeous! I love the squares in the middle - what a fabulous idea. Beautiful pics!! Have a fab week.

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  18. My Mad WorldSeptember 13, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I love it! The squares in the middle are gorgeous. I am so happy you got it done! Great job! I am sure she really loves it!!

    Love the blue for the border too. Gorgeous!

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  19. VickySeptember 13, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    My grandmother always tried to teach me how to crochet. I have never gotten the knack of it. Your stuff is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  20. UnknownSeptember 13, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Just wandered over from Scott's Place blog list and low and behold look with a find. It's soooooooooo cute. Love it and love the sqaures in the middle. It's a winner.

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  21. Hazels CrochetSeptember 14, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    That blanket is awesome, I really like how you have the four squares in the center...then a very cute border around it...

    I am definitely following your blog, such inspirational projects :)

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  22. pinkundineSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    The blue border looks great, and I really love the squares in the centre of the blanket, it makes it so different and interesting (in a good way!)

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  23. BethSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    It is sooooo gorgeous! I love all the colors and all he pictures you posted to show it! Awesome!!

    PS. I like the new blog header, too!

    Thanks for posting at Fibers on Friday!
    http://plumslife.blogspot.com/

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  24. VeroSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    QUE HERMOSA BEBE Y LA MANTA UNA BELLEZA!AMOR Y PAZ EN TU VIDA♥

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  25. Daily RamblingsOctober 24, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    I totally love this blanket! I think I'm completely addicted to your blog! =)

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  26. CynthiaJune 15, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    I know this is a super old post, but I just found it! I want to make this blanket for my son, with different colors of course! I think yours looks about the size for a twin bed. Can you remember how many skiens of yarn you got of each color? How many stitches did you chain to start off with? The pattern you linked to is a bit larger than I'd like. Thanks!

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Thanks for your comment! Happy crocheting :)