When I decided to begin crocheting again after a 25-30 year absence, I decided a baby afghan would be an easy way to start. Well, it was and it wasn’t. Many baby afghan patterns can be complex. I was perusing Ravelry, when I found a lovely blanket pattern with good instructions: Cosy Stripe Blanket by Lucy of Attic24. The only issue was that the pattern was written for a full-size throw. I thought I could reduce it.
On the first attempt, I got the measurements wrong.
It was too wide at 45 inches. I was aiming for somewhere between 30-35 inches. That version got frogged. And I started over. Here it is completed at 30 X 30 inches. I finished it with a yellow, double-crochet border.
The amusing thing is that I finished the bolero, which I thought would be more difficult, first. LOL!
This baby afghan will be donated to charity. We have a local chapter of Project Linus. After I began this baby afghan, I learned that while they are always happy for all donations, their need is for blankets for older children. In the future my afghans will be in the 45 X 60 size range.
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that is a cute one – I love Lucy’s patterns
Thank you! Yes, I really did enjoy this pattern. I may use it again.
The blanket is veeeery nice – colors brings my thoughts to the summer sunset on the seaside:) I like the warm look and the pattern.
Thanks so much! I love your analogy to a summer sunset.
Looks great, visiting from Homemade Monday
Thanks so much!
So pretty! I am a novice with crafts like crocheting, but hope to be doing more of them in the coming year.
Thank you!
Lovely !!
Anna
Thank you!
Adorable and I still love that comforter.
Thanks so much!
This is lovely. I tried crochet, a friend tried to teach me, but I just couldn’t get to grips with it. I admire anyone who can do. Thanks for taking part in #ThatFridayLinky
Thanks so much, Emily!
That’s so pretty. I do love Attic24. I also had a break from crochet, I guess it was about 28 years, the first time around I gave up after making a baby suit for my new born that didn’t fit. I love it now, it’s my therapy.
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Thanks so much! It’s such a relaxing past time – but I get to feel like I’m accomplishing something. 😄
So pretty, I love the colours.
Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned!
Thanks so much, Teresa!
Beautiful share! HPS to you! My friend in Boston sent a tiny blue afghan for our great grandboy Logan. He decided to arrive three months exactly before his due date but he is growing and making doctors say hmmm…..Have a wonderful weekend. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much! And congrats on your great grandson! I hope Logan’s progress continues to be smooth.
The colors are so pretty. Love the afghan.
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Thank you, Veronica!
This is so pretty! I love it 🙂
Thank you for sharing your talent with us on Farm Fresh Tuesdays!
Thank you, Lisa!
Beautiful colors!! Very Pretty!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Thanks so much, Debbie!
How beautiful, you are so talented X #thatfridaylinky
Thanks so much, Sam!
LOVE those colors, Michelle! You did a beautiful job!
Thanks so much, Julie!
I love the colours in this beautiful baby afghan. You’ve done a wonderful job. Thank you so much for sharing it with the Hearth and Soul Link party! Hope to see you again this week, Michelle!
Thank you so much, April!
This is beautiful. My wrists won’t put up with anymore crocheting–or knitting, for that matter–but you make me wish, yet again, that they would.
Thank you Ellen! When I picked up crocheting again, it made my shoulder sore. But it seems to be tolerating it again for now. So I understand about your wrists. It makes me think of this quote: Getting old isn’t for sissies!
What a beautiful baby blanket. I love the colours you have used. Thanks for joinining in Ginx Woolly Linx party for September.
Thanks so much Ginny!