or I should say creativity.
Something about being pregnant and working on a knit project just is a perfect match. The process of making something that I will wrap my baby in when she's born brings enormous comfort to me. I hope this blanket will do the same for her.
I recently learned how to crochet. And I mean in the most basic form that I can make a chain and then do one technique over and over again. Thanks to a sweet gal who attends TricoThé every week she has taught me her wisdom of crochet and I have started this baby blanket for BB.
It's very similar to the granny squares that most of us know. I mean I'm sure each of our grandmothers had some version of a blanket like this draped over their couch. I decided to use some lovely Rowan hand knit cotton in an array of bright colors. Something soft and colorful for this our baby who will be born in the middle of winter. I've been averaging about two hexagons an evening before bed and hopefully over summer break I will make some progress on the blanket.
Anyone looking for an easy patch work style blanket to do I highly recommend making a crochet blanket. It's an easy project to keep as an ongoing project while working on other things as well, like baby sweaters.
This is gorgeous! I really need to learn how to crochet and relearn knitting. Are there any books you would recommend? Thanks!
Posted by: Kalee | July 10, 2009 at 15:13
So pretty! I used to crochet (and knit) alongside my grandma, but haven't crocheted much for decades -- you make it look very enticing here. . .
Posted by: materfamilias | July 10, 2009 at 16:27
Absolutely love it. Are you still planning on doing the Drops baby jacket in garter st, knit side to side too?
Where can I find a pattern for the crochet?
Posted by: Yvette / overanalyzer | July 10, 2009 at 17:47
i love this. almost makes me want to take up crotcheting little hexagons, but you know....that scarf that i've been knitting since right after we met....
Posted by: phillippa | July 10, 2009 at 18:57
Yvette - I used this hexagon how-to on this website: http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/2008/11/hexagon-crochet.html
I do plan on doing he Drops baby jacket! Just have to find the perfect yarn.
Phil- when you're ready, I'll show you how to to crochet hexagons. I think this would be a good little project for you.
Posted by: Aimee | July 10, 2009 at 19:26
Oh that's so beautiful, and it will be gorgeous wrapped around your new babe.
Posted by: emilylime | July 10, 2009 at 20:38
Wow. I'm completely impressed that you have the patience for such a beautiful blanket (I already KNOW you've got the talent!) Little BB will love it and it will be a keepsake for the rest of her life.
Posted by: The Bold Soul | July 10, 2009 at 23:05
crocheting reminds me of my mom. She loves it. I should get her the supplies to do it more.
Posted by: Scarlet | July 11, 2009 at 19:08
You're right. . . my mom and grandmother both had these. But for some reason they always used nasty acrylic (or whatever synthetic) threads . . .your cotton looks so beautiful and SOFT. You're making good progress! The baby will love it.
Posted by: Kim B. | July 13, 2009 at 10:39
This looks beautiful!
Posted by: Third Culture Mamma | July 14, 2009 at 08:48
Love this Aimee! My grandma used to crochet and you're right, it reminds me of the many blankets that she has made me. Lovely colors too :-)
I'm hoping to finish an easy sweater I've got planned over the slower paced summer... we'll see...
bisous!
Posted by: libby | July 15, 2009 at 09:30
Wow Aimee, I would LOVE to learn how to crochet just to make this! Though, I do know the single chain (i think thats what it is called) so maybe I could make it.
Anyway, the image is AMAZING and what beautiful colors for your newest addition :)
Posted by: Meg | July 16, 2009 at 13:51
Hi Aimee,
I'am so happy to visit your beautiful Salon de Thé! Thank you for advising me the delicious "Thé du temple d'Angkor" You're the BEST Aimee, a woman of numerous talents, you have so much energy to handle so many things! BRAVOS BRAVOS.
Hugs,
Kim
Posted by: Kim | July 16, 2009 at 14:27
Gorgeous baby blanket!
Posted by: New Yorkaise - Parisienne | July 22, 2009 at 16:48