A week ago the moment was there, I finally decided on the border and the edging and I have finished my first crocheted blanket. I’m so happy and proud I made it to the end.
When I started I decided that the blanket would get a size of 10 rows and 8 columns, I finished with 12 rows and 9 columns as I found that a better proportion for the blanket. It’s also thanks to Lucy from Attic24 that the blanket got finished. In my first try I attached all the squares sewing by hand, I hated that sewing and didn’t get further than 1 and a half row. A few months later Lucy described the join-as-you-go method, and I decided to start all over. This method really worked for me, as you can see your blanket steadily growing, and I like crocheting much much more then hand sewing. Thanks Lucy!
The last threshold I had to take, was to decide on the border and the edging. When I finally found the edging I wanted to use, I only had a picture and had to figure out the pattern myself. If you like the edging too, you can find the description at the end of this post, so you can try it for yourself, have fun :-)
Lace shell edging
1st round: Start with a full round of sc
2nd round: chain 1, 1 sc in first sc, chain 3 and make a slip stitch in the just made sc (you make the small bobble) *skip 2 sc, in the next sc make 2 dc, chain 3, 2 dc, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in the next sc, chain 3, slip stitch in the just made sc, repeat from *
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Hi, I'm Petra, I live in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. I’m running my own business byPetra: selling creative materials, like ribbons in scandinavian style, cute Lecien fabrics and many more, I also organise craft workshops.
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kirsty higgins
on March 17th, 2010Hi Petra, your blanket is divine and is inspiring me to finish off one that I am in the process of making. I love the border that you have used, your colour selection is beautiful. x
Mesi
on March 17th, 2010Congratulations!
Isn’t it wonderful to have finished something and just simply enjoy the sight of it and its pure existence?
I really like your border and surely will use it one day.
Ravenhill
on March 17th, 2010Wow, this is one gorgeous and fun blanket!!! You certainly have the touch, not just for this blanket but also for decorating the room so wonderfully. I love the shelves with all the little things.
hugs from emily
doro
on March 18th, 2010yeah, fantastic!
great colours and also a very creative decoration around the bed.
i like it!
doro.
twink
on March 18th, 2010prachtig geworden, leuk om te doen toch en afmaken is de kunst !!
wanneer gaat je winkeltje open?
groetjes twink
maureen
on March 18th, 2010Je kan terecht trots zijn op jezelf.
Ze ziet er fantastisch uit!
En ik weet wat een klus het is ;o)
Ik krijg eigenlijk ook weer zin in een deken…haha!
x
Maureen
Claudia
on March 18th, 2010Ik vind het geweldig dat je dit hebt gemaakt. Mooie kleuren ook.
Zo’n maand geleden ben ik ook aan het haken geslagen met tutorials van Meet Me At Mikes and Attic 24. Ik hoop ooit ook een deken af te krijgen.
maartje
on March 18th, 2010Wauw! Ziet er mooi uit!
Ik ben nog steeds niet begonnen aan de mijne :)
machen und tun
on March 20th, 2010it is absolutely gorgeous!!
claudia
wini
on March 21st, 2010Dear Petra, Congratulations on your first blanket!! I love what you’ve created, its so beautiful!! Thank you for sharing the “join as you go” method… what a great technique. I’m crocheting a blanket too and feel very inspired by your finished piece! :)))
frou-frou
on April 2nd, 2010Beautiful blanket – I love the colours.
Jenni at Baa-me Kniits
on May 27th, 2010That is a stunning blanket! I love the use of pink….may have to have a go at one for my neices :-) Love your blog…I will be back!
Crafty Things
on May 27th, 2010Wow! What a great blanket – love the pink. I totally agree that the “join as you go” method of joining the squares together is terrific. I found it at Attic 24 as well and just loved the way Lucy described it so clearly.
Kelly
on May 27th, 2010wow, it’s beautiful! I used to crochet grany squares all the time as a young girl. I think it’s time to get out my crochet hook and make my girls some pretty pink blankets.
Debi
on May 27th, 2010It’s beutiful!!!
Alicia P.
on May 27th, 2010Oh, it’s wonderful wonderful wonderful wonderful!!! You must be so proud!!!
Jenni at Baa-me Kniits
on May 28th, 2010I am loving all that pink…what a great blanket and the edging is superb :-)
kittynkitsch
on May 28th, 2010I’m in love with that blanket! That is one of the cutest bedroom shots I’ve ever seen. Love it all. Congrats, well worth the effort!
The Garden Bell - Kate
on August 9th, 2010Stunning. Love the pink. A must for my next one. That’s it now more Black and White. It’s all about color now. Just posted my LucY Pack finally finished.
Toodles,
Kate
Amy
on August 10th, 2010This is amazing and I know how wonderful it feels to get your first blanket finished. The pic is gorgeous too. Congratulations!
marie's cozy corner
on August 27th, 2010wow! I love the blanker. I so want to make it. I am a new follwer. love it
sandra
on October 31st, 2010hi petra just discovered your blog its great.. loads of pretty things.I let u my crochet pictures so u can have a look at what i make.www.flickr.com/photos/uju1960
Petra
on October 31st, 2010Hi Sandra, thanks :-) and I love your latest blanket too!
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Annette Deardurff
on June 24th, 2012So very lovely!!!!!!
Jayne
on August 4th, 2012What a beautiful blanket, love the colors!
Monica
on August 5th, 2012Hi Petra!
Your blanket is just wonderful! I love the colors!
Take care
Monica (Ansota) :)