Crochet Star Baby Balnket {Finished}

A couple of weeks ago I shared my latest work in progress with you all. This 12 point star crochet baby blanket is an order that is going to be listed in my Etsy shop very shortly. It's not very often that I fall in love with simple afghans like this, but this time, I certainly have. I love everything about this baby blanket. The shape, and the pattern are all fun; honestly, I love this blanket so much, I want to work on different color combinations every spare minute I have when I can't think of anything new to make at the moment.

The yarn I used for this on was Lion Brands Jaime yarn in Mardi Gras Stripes. Now, the skeins of the yarn is very small in yards, but the yarn is very cheap in price, but is very good quality!

But wait, I'm. Not done yet! From the time I posted this work in progress a couple of weeks ago, I've made two more versions of this afghan in different colors.

I absolutely loved these three colors! They were practically screaming my name to work with them! This blanket was made with Caron Simply Soft in colors; Dark Country Blue, Light Country Blue, and Light Blue. When you first start working with both of this yarn, it seems a little bit "splitty," and thin but don't give up. If you keep going, you'll find that you get used to them. After the first few rounds, I haven't had any splitting issues at all. 

This next blanket, I actually had a little help from my hubby. I had picked out the colors a while ago, and I felt that this afghan pattern was perfect for it! And I made this for myself(even though my husband steals it).

Isn't it gorgeous? I'm in love with how this turned out! The yarn used for this afghan was Deborah Norville's Everyday yarn. This type of yarn reminds me of Caron Simply Soft, but thicker. Works up very quick, and is very warm and soft. The bright neon colors just "pop" out don't they?

For those of you who crochet, this is made from a FREE! pattern available on Ravelry. If you're looking for a great baby blanket to make, I urge you to give this one a try. It's a nice switch from a rectangular or square blanket and the results are absolutely stunning. Plus, each round you increase the number of stitches, so in case an adult wants to have this afghan, just keep on hookin'!

I hope you have like the color inspirations I've shared. Please try out the pattern and share the final results on my Facebook page, I'd love to see!

Have a great Monday everyone! No worries, I have something else to show off, but we will save that for another day.

CROCHET STAR BABY BLANKET {WORK IN PROGRESS}

Ok, so I have been a little MIA, but between moving, and starting the new job, it's been a little crazy! Oh and of course my creative mind has been going crazy, and I have tons to show everyone, which includes finished items and patterns once I write them all down!

So be on the lookout, and make sure you follow my Facebook page! I'm always posting there!

Let's get started with my current WIP!

This 12 point star crochet baby blanket is an order that is going to be listed in my Etsy shop this week. It's not very often that I fall in love with simple afghans like this, but this time, I certainly have. I love everything about this baby blanket. The soft yet bright colors, the shape, and the pattern are all fun; honestly, I love this blanket so much, I want to work on it every spare minute I have when I can't think of anything new to make at the moment.. I can't wait to see the final result so I'm motivated to get it done.

For those of you who crochet, this is made from a FREE! pattern available on Ravelry. I've used the same type of yarn for this pattern, and I absolutely love the variegated yarn. The yarn I used is Lion Brands Jaime yarn in Mardi Gras Stripes. When you first start working with both of this yarn, it seems a little bit "splitty," and thin but don't give up. If you keep going, you'll find that you get used to them. After the first few rounds, I haven't had any splitting issues at all. 

If you're looking for a great baby blanket to make, I urge you to give this one a try. It's a nice switch from a rectangular or square blanket and the results are absolutely stunning. Plus, each round you increase the number of stitches, so in case an adult wants to have this afghan, just keep on hookin'!

Have a fabulous Monday everyone! And remember, keep checking back for more posts!

P.S. I think it's time for a blog makeover!

-Taylor

What's in my yarn Basket?

Happy Tuesday everyone! How is everyone doing on this fine Spring day? Although I look outside and still see all of the snow from this Spring snowstorm many of us got hit with over the weekend.

Tired of the snow and cold yet?

I know I sure am...

Maybe these little lovely flower bunches will help bring a little spring weather, just maybe.. I am ready to plant my own bunch of flowers outside :)

But in the mean time, to warm us up a little, I have a yummy pot roast with carrots and potatoes in the slow cooker, and it smells amazing!



How about we get to what is in my basket :)

These past few weeks I've been stuffing my yarn basket with more projects than I should, and it's over flowing! So no more stuffing until I get at least two of the afghans I have in it done.

Told you guys its overflowing...

First thing in it is a octagon and square afghan :) And the greens I chose for it, look amazing together.

I think my favorite kind of yarn is the Red Heart super saver. It's really cheap and it's so soft! The greens I chose to use for this were:

#661 Frosty Green, #0624 Tea Leaf, and #0389 Hunter Green

This pattern is very simple, it's a basic octagon and granny square pattern! 

For this afghan I did use Red Hearts Octagon & Square throw pattern.

However I did change it up a little bit, when it tells you to *hdc in the top of ch-3* for rnds 3-8. I changed it so that it was *ch1, slst in top of ch-3* instead of the hdc. It looks a whole lot better, trust me :) 

 

I didn't have to use this pattern, I could have made up my own, but I'm still learning how to make my own and make sure I write it down as I go. I tend to get "lost" in the moment ;) I'm sure all of us crafters do that from time to time.

 I've been working on this for almost 2 weeks now...

I have all of my squares and octagons done now...

And Mr.Kittyboy approves of them and says that they make a nice pillow for him... :)

Now comes the fun part, stitching them all together, which is the part I dread oh so much! I took a break after I finished making the motifs. I started stitching them together this morning, and so far it looks amazing!

  

 Can not wait to see what it looks like when it is completed! However this one will be given away to my mom for her birthday next month. But it's so easy, so I can just make my own :)

  

Remember my ripple blanket I've been working on? The brown tones one that I made a tutorial for?

 It's coming together slowly... :P Soon as I finish this octagon throw, this ripple afghan will get finished! Even though I have a ton of new ruffle yarn to make some pretty scarves, I will be good and finish what is in my basket first :)

 

Oh the endless possibilities!

I did a little light shopping during a level 2 snow storm haha :) But I couldn't help myself, Joanns was calling my name!

Not only did I buy myself yarn, but I picked up a sock loom, along with some new crochet hooks and DPN's, and a few other little things.

Now I need to decide what I'll be making :) But first finishing a baby blanket before I move on to more fun projects!