Wednesday, 23 March 2011

Kyla Mod Stroller Blanket

I've been quite busy doing a lot of crochet these past couple of weeks. I've made a blanket for Leon, for when he goes into his own bedroom. The pattern is from Baby Blueprint Crochet by Robyn Chachula. This has been one of my most challenging crochet projects so far. I found it quite difficult to get the tension right on some of the lattice stitch blocks. I have a habit of  making my chains quite loose, this is useful for foundation chains, but not so good for part of a stitch pattern. I'm hoping that a bit of blocking might help. I did consider frogging it, just so I could redo those small blocks, but my craft time is limited at the moment and I've got too many other projects waiting in the wings. I'm quite happy to just move on and learn from my mistakes! Really, I am! :) I used Debbie Bliss Pure Cotton Aran for this, that I already had in my stash. I bought quite a bit of it in a sale a while back for £0.99 & £1.99 a ball, bargain! It's discontinued now though, which is a shame because it's so lovely and soft .


Kyla Mod Stroller Blanket


Sorry about this photo, it's a bit crappy!

I used colours that I thought would match the colour scheme I've chosen for his room. I've also snagged another bargain, which was this gorgeous fabric that I'm going to use for his bed quilt. I've chosen a theme that's not too babyish so that it will last a good while.


I'll let you know if the blocking works! 
XxX
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  1. kelly23 March 2011 at 13:23

    i'm sure the blocking will help, i love the colours (& the fabrics too) x

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  2. La grande cupcake23 March 2011 at 15:03

    Love the fabrics! OOOOOOH!

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  3. Jo23 March 2011 at 17:42

    The blanket is gorgeous. I would love to be able to crochet, I keep seeing all these wonderful crochet blankets and would love to have a go at making one. I think I'll have to learn to crochet.

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  4. Rachel M23 March 2011 at 19:09

    Thanks!

    Kelly I've just washed it in the machine, taken it out and stretched it into shape a bit and hung it to dry. I think that might just have to do, because I refuse to block something every time I wash it.

    Thanks Jo! It's funny that, because that's how I feel about knitting. :)

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  5. K23 March 2011 at 21:37

    Beautiful! I really, really, really, really need to teach myself to crochet... xxx

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  6. Rachel M24 March 2011 at 15:32

    Thanks! I learned by watching videos on Youtube, I've been crocheting for nearly 3 years now. It's addictive.

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  7. Michelle Clement26 March 2011 at 01:06

    Oh! Your blanket looks really cool!! :) You have been busy! I *love* the colors - and the fabric looks really cool, too! Happy quilt-making!

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  8. Rachel M28 March 2011 at 20:16

    Thanks Michelle! :)

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  9. Kirsty20 April 2011 at 10:01

    Wow - great blanket! As a still-quite-new crocheter, that looks like a massive (and hugely impressive) undertaking.

    I can't wait to see how your quilt turns out, either - those fabrics are gorgeous.

    x

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