It happened.
I got bit.
Bitten by the crochet bug! (Again!)
Seriously, guys. I can’t stop crocheting! I don’t want to stop crocheting!
Let me show you what I’ve been up to.
When I first saw this type of bobble blanket, I just knew I had to learn how to make it. I have a thing for words and this kind of project is right up my alley. So, I made one for one of my 6 granddaughters. (She so appreciates the things I make for her!) I love that I am able to learn and practice and have a willing recipient for the successes. I also love that this technique has opened my mind for many other wordy type bobble blankets I can design on my own!
This blanket says “Grandma Loves You” and is now available in my Etsy shop here.
Works In Progress “WIPs“
I was so excited about the success of the blanket above that I couldn’t wait to get started on another one customized for another granddaughter.
Both of these patterns were created by Nancy Liggins, but as you can see, this one allowed me to customize it with my granddaughter’s name. I made another significant change to this one by deciding to add rows of white bobbles to the top of the blanket. This was a happy accident. Can you believe that not only did I run out of yarn, but I could not find more in this beautiful pink color ANYWHERE??!! So, I did the next best thing. I went into design mode and the rows upon rows of bobbles is what I came up with. Any child would love the textured tactile feel of these cozy blankets. This one is not finished yet, but I’ll be glad to share it here when it is. Unfortunately, I ran out of the white yarn too, but it has been easy to re-stock {smile}.
What does one do when one runs out of the yarn they need for a current project? Why, start a new project, of course!
I bought this yarn specifically to learn how to stitch a Corner to Corner (C2C) blanket. The yarn I used is Mandala yarn by Lion Brand in the color way Chimera. The yarn is luscious. The stitch was easy to learn and master. And, the results are beautiful! My daughter has claimed this one, but I see many more C2C blankets in my future. I’ll be sure to share this one when it’s completed too! And, I’ll let you know when I post it in my Etsy shop.
What words or phrases would you like to see stitched into a blanket? What are some of your favorite colors and color combinations?
I plan to continue to blog about “yarney” things and my crochet journey for a while, so if you have questions or want me to cover something specific, leave a reply. I have a lot of ideas of things I want to share with you, so don’t forget to follow this blog so you don’t miss a beat.
Please also visit my Etsy shop (Black Ribbon Shop) where you will find lots of Cool Custom Creations.
Until next time,
Denise
Black Ribbon Studio 