In all honestly, halfway through this blanket I really wanted to give up. If it hadn’t been a gift for a lovely friend’s new baby I doubt it ever would have made it.
It was a bit like a marathon though (I’m guessing) in that when I began it felt like I would never make it. I stuck at it and when I got to around the halfway mark and contemplated the same amount of crochet stitches needed again I felt completely overwhelmed and ready to drop my hook. Then when I got to the last few rows I felt little pangs of sadness begin to creep in that it was coming to an end. Slowly edging round and round to add the final border I soaked in the final stages. It was the most satisfying thing I’ve done in a long time.
I get why they say that crochet and knitting is addictive. Blanket finished, yarn leftover, I started to contemplate making a little rattle to go with the blanket. Nothing to lose, I picked up the hook after a day or so and got stuck in. After doing something as long as the blanket it was really lovely to see the bunny emerge in a few hour sessions. Bliss.
Crafty notes: Pattern for the blanket is the neat ripple blanket by the super talented and generous Lucy at Attic24. I used these border notes by Attic24 as a guide to add a border. Bunny pattern was this cute find from Lanukas. The yarn details and measurements for the blanket as well as the border notes are on my Ravelry.
Oh, wow. The colors are beautiful! I love both of these projects and I am sure they will be much appreciated.
This is amazing! What is your ravelry name? Would love to try this
Thank you. Give it a go! My name on Ravelry is Bluebirdsunshine too 🙂
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