Tuesday, December 29, 2009

The Start of Something Beautiful

Quite some time ago, I set my mind on having a baby granny blanket for Elvis. Mitsy of ArtMind not only inspired me with her Babette blanket project but she encouraged me to make my own !

Before being recommended bed rest by my doctor, I just didn't find the time but now, and hopefully for another 7 weeks to come, I have plenty of time to crochet a baby blanket for little Elvis. I didn't want to go for the classic bright or baby colors, so I chose this warm, earthy color palette. I found this beautiful 100% organic cotton in a tiny yarn store in a small town next to ours.


It must have been over 20 years since I last held a crochet hook so I started practicing by crocheting a small blanket for Lola's doll. Once I got the hang of it, I crocheted some squares for Baahar's great EST Granny Square Blanket project. It took a while to master the technique of tucking away the yarn tails but in the end I was able to crochet squares, more or less of the same size.

My crocheting isn't perfect. Neither are the squares I've made so far. But by mid February when I intend to finish this project the blanket will be perfect. Just right, just perfect to keep little Elvis nice and warm...

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14 comments:

  1. StaroftheEastDecember 29, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    Love the original colors, great way to keep it easy and stay relaxed :)

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  2. steinschmuckdesignDecember 29, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Oh, such a wonderful Idea!!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 29, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    looking so nice! i ams ure you will do a wonderful job with this blanket for little Elvis. :)

    I remembered I brought my granny's crocheted blanket she made for me when I was a baby. I did not use it for Kirsten has I brought it to the Netherlands too late, when Kirsten was already a toddler. The blanket was too small for her. So I decide to frame it up.

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  4. kraplapDecember 29, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    love the colours !!

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  5. Kim van WaardenburgDecember 29, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    I wish i could find time an d courage too1 I bet this blanket will be a keeper for years to come!!

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  6. mamutopiaDecember 29, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    Lovely colour combination! And good luck with all the crocheting :)

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  7. Mitsy / ArtMindDecember 29, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    It looks just beautiful already! If it helps: my squares are not all the same size either and it doesn't matter when you put the blanket together I think.
    Elvis is going to be so happy and will be proud too later on! Take a good rest and enjoy it all!
    Best wishes to you and your family, sweet Ina!
    Keep us posted on the progress so that we can encourage you. It tends to get boring after a while but my blogging friends always encourage me! ;)

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  8. KreativlinkDecember 30, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    I'm not such a fun of granny blankets, but yours looks great with this colors!

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  9. evihanDecember 30, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    love thee colorsssssss:-)

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  10. IKABAGSDecember 30, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    Best wishes to you and your family, sweet Ina!

    Beautiful !!!

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  11. RitaJCDecember 30, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    Great project! Happy crocheting and good luck with the project and your pregnancy!

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  12. NicoleDecember 30, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    You are doing just fine! Gorgeous!

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  13. AnonymousDecember 31, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    wow!! that's so cool - well done you! :)

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  14. KuutydrukJanuary 1, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    It's beautiful! Good luck! :)

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