This week I started the center of a new baby blanket.
The center is my favorite square of late, Look at What I Made’s Charlotte Square.
My inspiration for color pattern is the squares made by Jennybugs’ (Ravelry name) Charlotte Dream blanket.
I chose red, white & blue as my color choices as the parents are big Cubs fans.
They recently revealed that they are having a boy.
I think the colors will make this feminine looking square look fine for a boy.
I purchased Deramores Studio DK yarn and it is very soft (although, a little splitty).
Full disclosure, I didn’t read the pattern at all.
I used the fabulous video tutorial by Esther at It’s all in a Nutshell.
Parts 1-18 are done and the square is on the blocking mat.
Part 2 will be all red.
I can’t wait to see how it will look when it is done!
Have a lovely week!
Find me on Ravelry: MrsMcD918
Your crochet stitches look lovely. And I look forward to seeing the blanket grow. I’m fascinated by these multi-pin things I’ve been seeing lately. Are they new, or have I just not been paying attention? It appears that they would make pinning of square items go much faster. When I block, I typically pin into my mattress. Are the pin ends on these basically the same as normal pins? Really… I’m totally curious about these now. 🙂 BTW, I love Esther’s tutorials. I made my Mandala Madness last year totally from her video tutorials (actually, I think I had to refer to the pattern once for clarity, but she is very good at doing this!)
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Hi! I used to use T-pins to block but then found these. They are Knitter’s Pride blocking pins and I LOVE them! Much easier to get nice straight lines. I purchased them on Amazon, but I know a lot of LYS have them. Worth the money in my eyes.
I love Esther’s tutorials too. I used her tutorial for my Around the Bases CAL. Now I’m going to search for pictures of your Mandala Madness!
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This will be such a neat blanket! These squares are no joke.
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I didn’t realize how large it will be! I won’t have to do much after part 3 to add to the size 🙂
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Love the colours and the pattern. That yarn looks amazing.
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It is so soft! I’m glad I ordered it when they were having a sale and free shipping! Now I have another good yarn to use for baby blankets 🙂
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Beautiful – the colours will make it perfect for a boy.
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