I was so excited to finish my last blanket, I searched through my stash and came across this variegated yarn. I got one skein of it with a Michael's gift card I got for my birthday last year, and I've been saving it for something special. Who said I couldn't make more than one blanket a month? I agree; it's a little bright, but what baby doesn't like bright colors? I did a boring V stitch for the blanket, so to spice it up, I made up a cool border. Here's what it looks like from the front: With white, I chained 3 and, I don't know what it's called, attached it to the blanket down one side. Then I chained 3 and double crocheted back across that side. It looked empty, so I got the bright yarn back and chained 3 and attached it to each double crochet stitch back down the side again. Then I chained three across the top and repeated all that on the other side, then chained three across the bottom. Here's what it looks like from the back: Here it is all spread out. I really don't like the way the colors turned out next to each other. It was so weird, like, I did the exact same pattern, shouldn't the colors line up the same way the entire blanket? I didn't drop that many stitches for it to make a difference! If any of you master crocheters have some insight, feel free to clue me in. :-) Yeah, it's kinda weird-looking. But I really like the border I created. I had to cut and change yarn five times, but I think the effect was worth it. Maybe some cute baby will love it. :-)
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Jo
1/6/2013 12:39:56 pm
Good for you!! Making a difference!
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Mom
1/6/2013 12:47:19 pm
I've been inspired by your resolution to do these--so I have a goal of either crocheting or quilting a blanket every month for the Access Women's Center in Madison! :) Thanks! So, I'm working on a blues/browns variegated for a baby boy--using that "boring V stitch" you talked about! I like your cool border! I have no idea why the colors on yours did the splotchy design--weird! Ya just never know with variegated!
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Ali
1/7/2013 03:31:53 am
Maybe the problem was the yarn? I mean, that maybe the variegated-ness was inconsistent throughout the skein? Shootin' in the dark here, but it's a thought...
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