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Related: About this forumStarted a new blanket--this one for my granddaughter
It's her Christmas present. (She's getting to be a big girl now--sleeping in a big-girl bed!)
Here is a picture I found similar to the pattern I'm working with. I'm going to use 3 colors: pink, pink ombre, and white.
Phoenix61
(17,510 posts)Thats going to be beautiful! I love to crochet but havent done it in years. I have a wonderful stitch book that has a lot of medallion patterns. I want to find someone who knows how to put them together.
yellowdogintexas
(22,648 posts)out there. I have learned new stitches and patterns and I know there are videos about putting medallions, squares etc together. Good luck finding what you need; I am sure you will!
I went back to crocheting after many years because I had a reason to do so: a grandchild for whom I had to make something!!!
As I was making her blanket, I realized I had forgotten how much I enjoyed it. I am improving, and I love looking at stitches, patterns, etc on You Tube and Pinterest. It is fairly certain I won't go beyond flat projects, but I am always up for a new stitch or pattern.
I have a string of baby blankets coming up and an unfinished afghan on deck.
Since I got back into it, I have finished 5, have 2 in progress and 3 more for babies coming this year. Guess I need to re-learn how to post pictures here so I can share them.
secondwind
(16,903 posts)I sometimes miss my knitting days... I knitted entire outfits for my granddaughter, enjoyed every stitch.
She's 21 now..
Post a photo of your finished blanket!
Cracklin Charlie
(12,904 posts)I made my grand girl a pink ombré quilt. She chose the pattern, and said she wanted it to be pink. I was skeptical, but it turned out really pretty.
Very light pink on one end, graduating to very dark pink at the other.
Looks cozy!
Nay
(12,051 posts)from his growing-up years. I backed it with tie-dye fleece so it would be nice and soft.
MLAA
(18,512 posts)Srkdqltr
(7,558 posts)Thanksgiving.
katmondoo
(6,492 posts)MLAA
(18,512 posts)zeusdogmom
(1,040 posts)The pink colors you chose for your project just screams girl 🥰.
There is so much to be said for crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, etc. Soothes the spirit, rests the mind (most of the time - just finished a bear sweater for grandson that nearly caused me to loose my mind), keeps the hands busy making it difficult to eat chocolate or chips 😄 Plus you end up with something beautiful for a loved one or yourself.
Your granddaughter will love her new big girl blanket.
MissMillie
(38,944 posts)I've got 2 panels made thus far. Definitely screams "girl."
SheltieLover
(59,303 posts)yellowdogintexas
(22,648 posts)There is a You Tube demo from Creative Grandma of an ombre blanket that shades from dark to light. It is beautiful and made with an interesting stitch.
I am going to have to try one of those.
MissMillie
(38,944 posts)the ombre I used looked good, but with each panel I made, I didn't get enough changes in the shades of pink.
Blanket is not yet done--my son's family came down with COVID and their visit has been delayed.
yellowdogintexas
(22,648 posts)I am working on one using sideways shell stitch. It is a fun stitch but easy (looks harder than it really is)
The blanket is pink and gray stripes.
I love learning new stitches.
MissMillie
(38,944 posts)though at the ends of each panel, there were some triple (treble) crochet to make each end come to a point.
yellowdogintexas
(22,648 posts)when the project is smaller.
Looking forward to pictures.
I just have to learn how to post pictures.
MissMillie
(38,944 posts).