Friday, August 19, 2011

Stella's blanket


I'm late to Tami's FO Friday party , but I thought that I'd show you anyway . The blanket for my grand daughter is completely finished and ready for her baptism next week . The pattern is Evelyn Clark's Old Shale crochet baby blanket . It really was quite easy , even for my somewhat rusty crochet skills , but gave me fits at the beginning . I was always one stitch off by the end of the row . Consequently I did more ripping than crocheting . After a short time out , all was well . The yarn is Berroco Comfort DK , a very nice quality nylon and acrylic yarn . I would have preferred wool , but I wasn't the decider , as they say . I'm pretty happy with though , it's soft and should wear well .

For more Finished objects head on over to Tami's blog  . Have a good weekend !

12 comments:

Minding My Own Stitches said...

It's darling! Sure to be an heirloom. And I can't blame the new parents for wanting an easy care blanket!

autumngeisha said...

What a pretty blanket, sweet and classic. I knitted a blanket for charity out of the same yarn and was happy with the durable feel of it.

wrchili said...

It turned out great! I always have problems with losing stitches when I try to crochet. Sometimes we all need to take a time out from our crafting projects.

lexa said...

Very nice!

Nicky said...

That's a beautiful gift for your granddaughter. I agree, it certainly should become an heirloom

Unknown said...

Very pretty. I love the pattern you chose.

Wool Diaries said...

Lovely, I am also making a pure white blanket for a baby to be born, I can't think of a pattern. I have added this one to the list of maybe's

Nic said...

That is beautiful. Well done on revisiting your crochet skills. I really want to get better at crochet, at the moment I can do Granny Squares but no real pattern reading or understanding!

Donna M said...

Lovely! Something she will always have and love!

Yarn Changer said...

what a wonderful christening present. Looks lovely.

Unknown said...

How precious! It will be a well received gift.

Pearlin J said...

its a beautiful shawl.I'm sure it will be much cherished :)