Last night I finished sewing in the ends of this blanket, it was a complete contrast to the last blanket I made as it used a much smaller hook and finer yarn, so progress felt far slower. However, it was an interesting enough pattern to keep me focused without being too complicated.
Because the pattern was so intricate, I chose to use a very simple slip stitch border, worked into the back loops only. I wanted to frame the blanket without having the border and main pattern competing with each other. I think it worked really well, and it was also quick to work.
I’ve shown the blanket to the mummy to be, who is very pleased with it. Having taken some photos, all I need to do now is wash it in baby friendly washing liquid (which I need to buy, as my two require tougher stuff to get their clothes clean!)
The next two projects are lined up already!
I like the simple border. You were right to use it doesn’t draw attention away from the main work. 😀
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Thank you, it just didn’t feel right to leave it without a border so it was a good compromise. 😊
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I love this so you mind sharing the pattern or where it was from
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I genuinely can’t remember where the pattern is from, but it was free. I think it might have been on Ravelry, but if you search for beautiful shells baby blanket hopefully you’ll find it. 😊
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I love the way this turned out. Very pretty and I agree, the simple border was an excellent choice.
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Thank you, I wish I’d known about this pattern when my children were born, it’s such a pretty but simple one to make.
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That is so pretty and I like the way the border follows the overall pattern.
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Thank you, I couldn’t lose those pretty scalloped edges.
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Congratulations! And I love that border on it 🙂 (On a side note, I had no idea baby friendly detergent was a thing, fascinating!)
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Beautiful and I agree the simple border sets it off perfectly.
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Ooohhh I love it. That border looks nice too. Beautiful colours
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Thank you, I loved them too, it was tricky to choose gender neutral ones.
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That’s lovely! I love the border on it, it seems to set it off just right.
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Thank you, I love the simplicity. I didn’t want to lose the scalloped edges.
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Oh yes, the border is great. I especially like the effect of going into the back loops only. Great work!
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Thank you, it took a little experimenting to decide on the border. 😊
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Gorgeous! Who wouldn’t love receiving this beautiful afghan?
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Thank you, my friend has seen a photo and is really happy 😊
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I love this! That border is absolutely perfect ❤
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Thank you 😊
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I really like the way this turned out! I remember asking why you would add a border because the pattern is so pretty; however this adds just that extra finishing touch and looks awesome.
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Thank you for the lovely comment, it was a tricky choice over whether to have a border or not.
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It’s beautiful! I love the color combinations.
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Thank you, they’re such gentle colours for a gender neutral blanket.
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That’s such a beautiful gift; it will be much loved by one very lucky baby. The pattern is very pretty, as is the colours you chose…the result is stunning!
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Thank you for the lovely comment 😊
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Beautiful! It looks so soft too! I’m sure this lovely blanket will be treasured by the little bundle of joy for years and years! 😀
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Thank you, I’m hoping so 😊
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Love the border and I love the colors in this blanket!
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That’s turned out beautifully 🙂 really pretty colour combination too 🙂 xx
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Thank you x x
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It’s gorgeous! A perfect pattern for a baby blanket and the simple border frames it beautifully. Xx
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Thank you x x
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Such a lucky baby,this really is gorgeous
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Thank you x
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I love this blanket, so delicate and fancy too
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Thank you 😊
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Absolutely gorgeous x
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Thank you x
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This is so gorgeous!
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Thank you 😊
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Gorgeous, gorgeous blanket! I can never get enough of seeing this one. My absolute favorite. The border is perfect and the colors so amazing. Great job!
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Thank you so much, what a lovely comment. 😊
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This is BEAUTIFUL! 🙂
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Thank you so much! 😊
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Oh I didn’t think the blanket could be any better, but that border is just perfect! Well done 🙂
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Thank you 😊
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That’s so pretty! I love the colors. I’m doing a baby blanket at the moment too but I think I’ve made it too big! Oh well, lesson learned for the next time 😊
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It’s better than it being too small! 😊
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Very true!
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Very true!
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Beautiful everything! I’m enjoying your blog so much 🙂
May I inquire where you got this pattern? I love it!
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Thank you. The beautiful shells pattern is a really popular one-there are videos and tutorials for it all over as it’s a free pattern. I’ve a feeling the link I posted earlier in the comments thread was the best in terms of photos.
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What’s the tutorial you used? I can’t find one that is like this on YouTube.
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Hi, it was a written pattern from Ravelry, it was free though.
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