Friday, March 18, 2011

Ta-Da!

I have finally finished the blue ripple baby blanket which I began making last year...and which completely stalled when I discovered I'd made it waaaaaaaaaay too big (single bed size!!!) and so I had to start a whole new blanket three weeks ago when I actually realised the mama of said baby was in her final two weeks! (Where the heck did that time go?) Lucky for me she went over by a week.

 

The final blanket measures  75cm x 105cm and the pattern came from Attic 24 .  I just love those ripples and how easily the whole thing came together.


Once bub was born and named I hand stitched a name tag into place on the underside corner.  Baby Felix came out a whopping 12 pounder.  Perhaps the single bed size was appropriate after all?  Or perhaps I should have crocheted his mama a trophy!!

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17 comments:

  1. SarahMarch 18, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    It is divine. I love all those blues together - like gentle waves lapping at the shore. I'm sure it will be a gift that is cherished for many, many years.

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  2. TaniaMarch 18, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    That looks amazing. What a lucky little baby!

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  3. jodieMarch 18, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    lucky Felix, it looks great

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  4. zigsmaMarch 18, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    OMG - 12 pounds! Gorgeous blanky.

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  5. RayleeMarch 18, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    blue is my favourite colour, & i like this pattern. we had round cushion covers in this pattern around the late 70's. i wiil pass on your comment to the maker of my rug. i used to live at Agnes Water years ago.thank you for looking at & commenting on our blog.

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  6. TasMarch 18, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    That is stunning. Such gorgeous colours!

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  7. ClaireMarch 18, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    That's such a fun blanket, I'm sure Felix will love it! What a fabulous name too. I also love the cocktail brolly mobile - such a good idea.

    Thank you for dropping by my blog, I'm glad you like it and that you share the meetmeatmikes love - best granny tutorial in the world!

    C x

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  8. MaaikeMarch 18, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Amazingly beautiful blanket! Sarah directed me towards you and she was so right. I am totally into creating little blankets right now and am working on a blue-white babyblanket at the moment... Well done you and the name on the back looks perfect to me!
    Have a lovely weekend,
    Maaike

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  9. TaraMarch 18, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Great job on the blanket. The ripples are so pretty. I love the name tag too. 12 pounds? The mama did a great job too.

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  10. aldi mumMarch 19, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Hey lillabilly...........thanks for the comment.....I do love the blanket you made.....I recognise crochet anywhere........aldi mum is my little fun/play blog but in real life I am the creater of Biddy Bags www.biddybags.com.au so I am constantly surrounded by crochet!!! I am your latest follower :)

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  11. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    This is fabulous! I love how you have added his name, just lovely.

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  12. SoileMarch 21, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    That looks great !!

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  13. A Spoonful Of SugarMarch 22, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    What a gorgeous blanket and the name is such a personalised touch!

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  14. LillabillyMarch 23, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Shucks, guys! Thank you everyone, for all your completely lovely comments!! Xx

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  15. UnknownMarch 24, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Hey Lillabilly
    Mother of Felix here - my big, beautiful 12 pound baby :)
    This beautiful blanklet is certainly a gift to be cherish and I really love the personalised touch of his name. I can imagine it will be a keepsake that he will pass onto his children one day.
    Thanks again! x

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  16. AllanaMarch 24, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Well done, it is GORGEOUS!! I love the personalised name too. What a thoughtful gift :)

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  17. LillabillyMarch 25, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Thanks Allana! And Terry; hooray! I'm so pleased that you love it!! Such a cuddly baby deserved something soft and cuddly of his very own! Xx

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