Thursday, 17 May 2012

Fun or Ghastly?

I made this baby car seat blanket for a friend, but I can't decide whether to send it or start again ...

what do you think? fun or ghastly? or will it not matter once it's covered in baby sick? and anyway, isn't it the thought that counts?

Would you be pleased or horrified to receive it? go on, be honest!

crochet baby blanket


In the end, I reworked it as you can see here and eventually wrote out the pattern, which is available for free here
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24 comments:

  1. rhb17 May 2012 at 10:40

    I think its great. Lots of color and assorted stitches for interest, will match any decor. Babies prefer bright colors (so do I).

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    1. fionajayne17 May 2012 at 10:50

      Thank you - that was exactly my thinking and I got to learn and practice new stitches ... I just wasn't quite sure about the end result

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    2. classicmotorcycle17 May 2012 at 11:00

      I think it is great. Babies love bright colors. I think the mother will love it also. So send it.

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    3. fionajayne17 May 2012 at 11:10

      a couple of them are even a bit sparkly!

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    4. mamadragon617 May 2012 at 14:58

      I really like it and babies need bright colors it stimulates their brains. Wouldn't change anything and I would be very pleased to receive it.

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    5. fionajayne20 May 2012 at 20:48

      thank you

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  2. Stacy Cassidy17 May 2012 at 10:58

    I like it, even though I'm not normally fond of things with many colors. ;)

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    1. fionajayne17 May 2012 at 11:12

      yes I agree - I get a bit scared of colour really, which is why I just went for it with this blanket and why I was then so unsure of it! found your blog and enjoyed it, thank you

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    2. rostel0317 May 2012 at 16:43

      Beautiful work, and I love those bright colors! Did you have a pattern, or did you make it up as you went along?

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    3. fionajayne20 May 2012 at 20:44

      I did make it up, but will be writing it up as my first ever pattern!

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  3. welcome columnist17 May 2012 at 12:44

    I'd be thrilled to receive this ... and I think it's great for the baby who will be under it! Color blends are quite lovely.

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    1. fionajayne20 May 2012 at 20:49

      as long as they're not too distracting at sleep time! thank you for your comments

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  4. DMS17 May 2012 at 14:41

    Bright colors are a great stimulus for a baby's brain. It's fun and pretty.

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  5. Redhatchris17 May 2012 at 15:26

    I Love it! It is original, and what a great project to use up those little left over balls. If you decide not to gift it, you can always send it to me!!! The detail in the edging is beautiful. Can you post the pattern???
    Don't be so hard on yourself. This may become the blankee that the child will drag around for years to come! Thank you for sharing such a lovely creation.

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    1. fionajayne20 May 2012 at 20:45

      thank you - I'll be writing the pattern up this week hopefully!

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  6. Roe17 May 2012 at 21:56

    I see nothing wrong with it. Go ahead and send it to mom and baby. The colors are perfect

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  7. Mumah17 May 2012 at 22:55

    I absolutely love it,you have made a lovely job of it and I would be so very happy to receive it, so well done

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  8. travelingranny18 May 2012 at 06:00

    Personally I love it children are drawn to bright colors. When I was carrying each of my three children I crocheted a crib size blanket. They carried those around and there is still one here at the house. The oldest is 40 and youngest 37.

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    1. fionajayne20 May 2012 at 20:46

      gosh, that really is a wonderful reflection on the quality of your work

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  9. Lyndsey20 May 2012 at 07:40

    Are you kidding me???? It's gorgeous. Check out Meet Me at Mikes and Attic 24!! xo

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    1. fionajayne20 May 2012 at 20:47

      thank you - I knew about Attic 24 but not Meet Me at Mikes - it's fab!

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