For the last several years when ever a friend or coworker has a baby I've crocheted a blanket for them. It's slowed down a bit over the last year between Baby Brother and the pesky tendinitis in my wrists that just won't quite go away. In fact I have yet to start one for my best friends little boy, who was born over a month ago. Maybe by Christmas...
Anyway, here is one I just finished for TB's teacher. She had a little girl in April. I also got her the most adorable little pink dress. Hopefully it will still fit considering how long it has taken me to finish the blanket.
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Really beautiful. I cant imagine the time and technique it takes to do that. I always loved the handmade things I got when Ella was born. They seem to mean that much more.
ReplyDeleteHooray for crochet! Those stinky knitters are always hogging the glory. :)
ReplyDeleteI've been crocheting since 1996, but also slowed down after having kids - as you can tell from my blog I've stuck to sewing/quilting, but I am contemplating crocheting a hobo bag out of strips of plastic grocery bags. Insanity, I tell you.
That is so beautiful! I wish I could do stuff like that! nclm
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful. A hand made gift sure to be cherished forever. My niece went home from the hospital wearing a pair of booties crocheted for my mother all those many moons ago.
ReplyDeleteYou are really talented. I'm so impressed. I don't have the patience to sit still for that long! I love the color of the yarn, too.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful. You have great talent. I so wish I could do creative things like that!
ReplyDeleteAnd so thoughtful of you as well.
The blanket is gorgeous and I love the color too! What pattern did you use? I crochet and knit and always love the baby blankets with the old fashioned "swag". :0)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job - I am sure the recipient will love it!
That is a beautiful blanket!
ReplyDeleteMy MIL also crochets & I can't wait until we have a baby for her to make all sorts of booties, hats, and blankets for!
I think handmade gifts are the best!
Kristine,
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented, I love the blanket it is so frilly perfect for a little girl. Kim
that is such a beautiful blanket! I found you on the show & tell host's blog. Just checking out my fellow classmates. :) And your blog title is very intriguing! lol
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