Monday, February 18, 2013

Crocheted Baby-Sized Giant Granny


I never showed you the finished version of the baby blanket
that I crocheted for my great niece.
(the one I had the baby shower for a week ago.)
So here it is.


A (baby sized) giant granny in purples and blues.

I used Baby Bee - Sweet Delight Baby yarn 
in Sugar Plum, Meema's Blue, Angel, Surf Baby and Mint Charm.  
I crocheted 40 rounds with a size G/6/4.25mm hook 
and then added a picot border. 

I'm still very much a beginner when it comes to crochet. 
It took me two days to figure out how to do the border. 

I turned it back to front between each row 
and didn't have any issues with twisted, gnarly corners this time.
Yay!  So glad I got that figured out. 

And now I am getting started on a pink baby blanket for yet another great niece.
I tell you, it's raining babies in this family!
I'll share pictures of that one in another post.




34 comments:

  1. Very pretty, can't wait to see a photo of the baby wrapped in that beautiful quilt!

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  2. It turned out beautifully....thats a keepsake!
    Heidi

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  3. I love the colours so soft and tender like the baby it will wrap. All thee babies are lucky to have you in their family.

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  4. I love that! What a beautiful job, I think these are so amazing and so treasured for many generations too.
    Cindy

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  5. oohhh that is so very pretty i love you colours and the little border is so sweet and delicate. Well done i bet they will love it, dee x

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  6. Gorgeous - the colours are beautiful!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  7. Your blanket turned out great! Love the colors and the edge is beautiful! Can't wait to see the pink one:@)

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  8. Aha, you've got the crochet bug Gayle......congrats on this lovely blanket.
    I love the border too, gorgeous colours.....

    Claire :}

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  9. A beautiful blanket. Such a precious gift. Yippee for babies. How fun.

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  10. It's beautiful and I'm sure will be a cherished heirloom!

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  11. Beautiful -- I love the colors you chose! That yarn is so soft -- I'm sure the baby will be so cozy :)

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  12. Really beautiful!

    I tried again the other night
    to cast on and I got sooooo
    frustrated I put it down again.
    I just can't get the hang of the
    needle.

    M :)

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  13. It is just lovely and looks just perfect. What a thoughtful gift. You did well! Kudos.

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  14. How pretty, love the colors. I think there is no better gift from a family member.

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  15. The afghan is so charming- I love the colors in it. I'm sure it will be a favorite for years to come.

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  16. Oh so pretty with perfect colors. I can't wait to see the pink one. I so wish I could make something like this. I am not gifted with needles...lol. I can do basic knitting and can't crochet.

    Yes...i saw the Lincoln movie at Thanksgiving and LOVEd it.

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  17. How adorable! the colors are lovely and so soft, perfect for a baby. I love crocheting baby blankets too. Your great niece is going to be wrapped in love by her Auntie...
    Have a sweet day, Elizabeth

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  18. It's lovely! Love the colours and the edging is soo pretty :-) Pam

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  19. It looks wonderful

    The baby will be so cosy and warm.

    Love it

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  20. Very pretty. I love the soft colors.

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  21. This looks really soft - very pretty for a sweet baby!

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  22. Babies always put a smile on my face so you will be having lots of smiles Gayle!
    That's an adorable feminine blanket to snuggle under.

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  23. Hi Gayle,
    Sorry I've taken so long to get in touch. Our youngest son has been in the hospital and was discharged today. Hopefully things will calm down now. I am going to look through your blog tonight. I'm loving it already!

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  24. Gayle
    Beginner, really? You must be a fast learner Lady!
    It is a very sweet blanket and the scalloping really makes it sweeter yet.

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  25. Very pretty! When I see a nice finished product like yours, I wish I had learned to crochet.

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  26. It is so beautiful and sweet!! Love the colors! xo Heather

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  27. Your blanket is very pretty.
    Anne xx

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  28. FOr a beginner that is looking pretty darn nice!

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  29. I love the colors. It came out so pretty. I'm sure she loved it. Now you'll know how to do the border the on the next one. It just gets easier!

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  30. With that rain of babies you will become a professional crocheter!!!!!

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  31. I think you're doing very well indeed with your crocheting! It looks lovely!

    xo
    Claudia

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  32. It turned out beautifully. I've been crocheting since I was 12. If you have any questions, just ask, but it looks like you've got it.
    It is precious.

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THANK YOU for your thoughtful comments. Replies to your questions will be posted here, so be sure to check back soon. Have a wonderful day! - Gayle, Garden Of Daisies