Now we’ve chatted about crochet here on this blog before. And it’s still my life’s purpose to explain to those who think they might like to try it, that its EASY.
I promise. Once you get the hang of it, it’s very repetitive and really rather soothing. I should be doing it right this minute as about 45 babies are due this year and time is not my friend. But anyway.
I made this blanket for a buddy and his fiance who were expecting their bundle a week before Pepper was due. Now I like pastel as much as the next grandma-trapped-in-a-reasonably-young-woman’s-body, but these guys are a little different. They’re a little bit goth and a whole lotta cool, and I just knew they’d get a huge kick out of a baby blanket to suit. But by all means, if you are to crochet one of your own, your colour choices are almost endless. I’ve got about six planned, and all the yarn is sitting in boxes under my bed. One day, I swear…
So I took advice from the lovely Pip, who recommended the pattern over at Attic 24 (next time I will try Pip’s Cheery Wave Ripple. Oh and the arcade/larksfoot!). I did get the first two rows a bit mixed up and it took me a couple of goes of unpicking when I realised I hadn’t done it correctly, but once those foundation strips were laid, it was smooth sailing. Says the girl who used to only crochet straight because I wanted to zone out and not be looking at patterns constantly. It really is very simple and very effective. DO IT. DO IT, I SAY.
Oh and because I couldn’t resist, as I was photographing these in the baby’s room, Abby was sitting with me. She asked in her tiny toddler voice: “cheese, mum?” I was confused as she won’t touch cheese, until I realised she wanted her photo taken. I don’t know who taught her to say that, but check out that face! Eighty-seven kinds of adorable right there.
CHEESE!
For other yarny goodness, why not try this this pom pom version, ripple baby blanket, vintage-style scarf, chunky crochet scarf, easter bunny basket, winter baby girl hat, or this sweet little hat. Want to flex your knitting skills? Try this simple cushion cover.
That’s a lovely blanket. I’m a big fan of the soothing-ness of crochet too, but I can get a tad frustrated until I understand the pattern.
yeah this one had me a little frazzled for a bit until I got the rhythm. Gah!
Love it. I’m determined to learn to crochet and also to start using my lonely and unloved sewing machine. This ripple blankie is very funky. And your kid is as cute as. I’ve just discovered Pip’s blog, excellent crochet-spiration!!
Pip’s blog is excellent for just about everything!
Your blanket looks perfect! I love it!
I’m just about finished my ripple blanket for bubs. I too used Attic 24’s pattern but mine just doesn’t seem to be as ” pointy” if you know what I mean. Mine is curvier, which is ok but I wish it wasn’t…I’m going to try again!
I had to undo mine 6 times!!! I was not paying enough attention & kept adding stitches & not counting properly. But even though I messed up a few times & the blanket isn’t perfect I still really enjoy making it.
I’m going to try a pointy one next time – I know what you mean! I definitely had trouble the first two lines, it took forever to get it sorted.
Love the blanket! I made a similar one recently all different colours, turned out pretty cool. Abby= cute cute cute!
I’m going to do a rainbow-type one for the girlies!
Oh how I have tried to crochet! Even though I cannot seem to emulate it I love admiring the pretty stuff at Attic 24 so thank you for the link to Pip’s page, looks like she has lots of fun stuff going on. Also, if you are interested in some handmade kiddy goodies, I have a giveaway going on at my blog at the moment http://www.suburbansonnet.blogspot.com
Pip has everything you’d ever want! And thanks for the link, I’m off to check it out now. I totally love handmade kiddie goodies!
Photo-bombed by the kidlet, so cute! You know I totally want to get into this crochet Jose! What do you need to get started, some hooks and wool?
Yep! And google crochet meet me at mikes, there’s everything there for a beginner. You will LOVE it.
That is so beautiful I can’t crochet except fpr straight things but i can knit and other crafty things ,I love the pic of you and Abby gorgeous x
Ha I’m the other way around – I can only knit in straight lines.
Cheese Abby!
She is seriously cuter every time I see her or a photo of her!
I used to know how to knit…my mom is a big knitter and she, my sister and I all used to knit together.
I need to remind myself how to do it.
Youtube man!
I love it!! That’s so awesome – I’m still struggling along to try and finish the baby blanket I started a few weeks ago, but will hopefully finish it soon! xo
I started a new one today! Eep. But it’s only small and I’ve already made a good start.
Dude – awesome colour, very hardcore for a baby blanket! Did you see the pic I left you on Insta last night?
I did! I replied! Hang on, I just checked. It didn’t work! have tried again x
Ooh I love me some crochet, right now I’m just doing granny squares, as I taught myself from you tube but really should branch out!! I know a baby that might need a rug once it’s born in july, but they are in Darwin, so not sure of the practicalities of a rug there!! LOL!! It’s mum has the aircon on all the time, so the poor little thing will probably need a good ol ruggie!!
They can lie ON the rug! Every baby needs a rug, it is true. Do it! 🙂
Love this! Going to make one for my bubba due in August. But I have one question as for the starting chain the pattern on attic24 says 219 stiches of starting chain, would it still be the same for a cot sized blanket? Sorry if that’s a silly question I haven’t crocheted in years lol 🙂
No, not silly at all! And please forgive the delay in my reply…
I found the 219 to be too wide for a cot blanket, I would probably stick to 119 and make it really long. This would have to go in a cot sideways, which means the ripples are vertical not horizontal. I will do it differently next time.
Hope that helps!
Thank you 🙂
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hahaha, i know the problem. i've started using a big table napkin which i bought in japan (there are noh demon masks printed all over it, really nice) to protect my clothes 🙂 i really love the ring by the way!
Oh, Jasper is absolutely adorable, but I know better than to try to steal him away from you. I still need to read FIVE FLAVORS OF DUMB. I’ve heard great things about that book!
Thought it wouldn’t to give it a shot. I was right.