Sew Crafty Friday

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It's Sew Crafty Friday that Shereen hosts over at Waiting for Him. There must be something in the water because all kinds of women are coming up pregnant lately!

Here is a baby blanket that I've been working on. It will eventually have a hoody attached.

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This one has been really easy to make and I should be done with it shortly.

Comments

  1. Mom2furJanuary 25, 2008 at 9:58 AM

    It's beautiful! Is it crocheted? If so, can I have the pattern? Pretty please?????

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  2. TerriJanuary 25, 2008 at 10:02 AM

    Yes it is crocheted. Let me see if I can figure out to scan the patern into the computer so I don't have to re-type it all.

    Terri

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2008 at 10:34 AM

    Lovely blanket. It looks so soft and comfy. And the hood idea is great. So much easier to wrap baby in. Great job.
    Ginny

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  4. Mom2furJanuary 25, 2008 at 11:24 AM

    Hi, again! And Happy Birthday!!!

    Yep...all the best people are born in January!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2008 at 11:54 AM

    That's so pretty, and looks really soft. I was going to ask if it was crocheted, but I see you've answered that question! This is my first time to join in Sew Crafty Friday, looks like a great place to be. :-D

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2008 at 2:05 PM

    That looks soft and lovely!
    Blessings,
    Laurie

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  7. RebeccaJanuary 25, 2008 at 2:33 PM

    Wow! What a lot of work! Great job! Love the color...makes it useable for LOTSA babies! ;-)

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  8. GinaJanuary 25, 2008 at 3:19 PM

    Beautiful! I knew how to crochet a long, long time ago...maybe I should figure it out again! The blanket looks so cozy!

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  9. TerriJanuary 25, 2008 at 7:36 PM

    Mom2fur, here you go!

    Hooded Baby Afghan

    CROCHET INSTRUCTIONS:
    SIZE: Approx. 28" square.

    FINISHED MATERIALS: LION BRAND "Pound of Love"®
    (Article No. 550), 16 oz. ball: 1 ball in the color of your choice. Crochet hook size J, OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE.
    GAUGE: 3.75 sts = 1" on Size J hook.

    TO INSURE PROPER SIZE, BE SURE TO CHECK
    YOUR GAUGE.
    PATTERN STITCH (multiple of 3 sts):

    Row 1: 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, *skip 2 ch, 1 sc and 2 dc in next ch; rep from * across, ending with skip 2 ch, 1 sc in last ch. Ch 2, turn.

    Row 2: 2 dc in first sc, *skip 2 dc, 1 sc and 2 dc in next sc; rep from * across, ending with 1 sc in top of t-ch. Ch 2, turn. Rep Row 2 for pat.

    BLANKET: Ch 108. Beg with Row 1, work in pat st for 28". Fasten off.

    Hood: Ch 4.
    Row 1:2 dc in 4th ch from hook. Ch 3, turn.
    Row 2: 2 dc in first dc, dc in next dc, 3 dc in top of t-ch.
    Ch 3, turn.
    Row 3: Dc in first dc, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in top of t-ch.
    Ch 3, turn.
    Row 4; 2 dc in first dc, dc in each dc to t-ch, 3 dc in top
    of t-ch (= 2 dc inc at each end). Ch 3, turn.
    Row 5: Dc in first dc, dc in each dc to t-ch,
    2 dc in top of t-ch (= 1 dc inc at each end). Ch 3, turn.
    Rep Rows 4 & 5 until there are 48 dc + t-ch. Ch 3, turn.

    Edging: Next Row: 2 dc in first dc, *skip 2 dc, 1 sc and 2 dc in next dc; rep from * across, ending with sc in t-ch.

    Fasten off.

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  10. KarenJanuary 25, 2008 at 7:45 PM

    That looks so soft and cuddly. You do such beautiful work. I put my project up for my first entry into the Sew Crafty Friday meme. I'm glad I found y'all.

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