Crocheted With Love

I'm not sure how it started, but I've been making blankets for every one of my friends' babies. This is for the first of the 2013 arrivals, due at the end of March. Baby C is a surprise, so I had to go neutral with the colors. Baby's mama tends to decorate in greens and yellows, so I stuck with that (excuse the mess on the kitchen table).

The pattern I used, from Lion Brand Yarn, is one of my favorites because it doesn't require a lot of counting or skills, which means I was able to whip this up while watching Downton Abbey. It was a win-win because the crocheting kept me awake and kept my hands occupied.

If you want to make this blanket yourself, here is the pattern: Limeade Granny Throw

I used around 7 1/2 balls of yarn. Nick told me to quit before I went through the 8 balls that the pattern called for. He said something about the blanket being huge and the baby being small. I heard mostly, "blah, blah. blah..." If I did this one again, I'd probably buy 6-7 skeins. This blanket was definitely toddler sized.

If YOU want to start making baby blankets, I suggest starting with the Lion Brand website. They have tons of tutorials, videos and patterns to get you started. I've been making baby blankets for years, but once my fertile friends move on to new endeavors, I'm looking forward to adding more skills to my repertoire.

Next on the hook: A blanket for a baby boy, due in March.