Green Summer Granny Blanket

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This Spring, as is normal, there is once again a mini “baby boom” amongst my friends and colleagues at work. I’ve 4 baby blankets to make in the span of 1.5 months. On top of moving, getting a shed redone (see other post) and everything else going on – somehow I have found time to work up two baby blankets very quickly.

What do you do for 6 hours waiting on your GNIB residency permit? Well, you make a baby blanket, of course. The Second one of the 4 I made is a pale green & dark green blanket in acrylic yarn. This is for some friends who aren’t going to find out the baby’s gender until after it comes. Thus, the “neutral” green.

What do you do for 6 hours waiting on your GNIB residency permit?  Crochet nearly an entire baby blanket- that's what!! #waiting #boredom #gnib #ireland #residency #crochet #crochetaddict #creative #babyblanket #green #grannysquare #phoenixrosedesign #dub

This one was completed May 20, 2014, and most of it was done in a single day. It’s made in single strand crochet, and is a light airy summery soft feel to it. I’m sure, being that they live in Utah, it’ll be a big hit.

As always, you can find lovely creations like this in my shop – Phoenix Rose Design on Etsy

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Red & Black Scarf and Hat Crochet Set

Completed 2/2014 - Red and Black Basket Weave Crochet Hat and Scarf Set. #crochet #hat #scarf #handmade #handicraft #winter #craft

After my post on Facebook about the gorgeous bottle green crochet set, my aunt asked me to make a set for her in red and black. It took me a few days to get everything in my brain and think about how to mix the colors, and this is what I came up with – a red and black basket weave crochet set – with a little flower on the beanie.

red & black basket weave crochet set

red & black basket weave crochet set

I like how the color play almost makes the stripes look like little dots and dashes – it makes it very eye catching and reminds me somehow of a ladybug.

red & black basket weave crochet set

Add the girly flower to the hat and well… I think it turned out quite lovely. Hope my Aunt likes it!

red & black basket weave crochet set

Want one yourself? Ask for a custom order from my Etsy store!

red & black basket weave crochet set

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