About three weeks ago I decided to make an afghan for my co-worker in the nursery. She takes care of the new born babies and I take care of the the toddlers. We share a room that is divided by a half wall with a bar type shelf that runs through the middle of the room. I also worked with Judy at the nursing home a few years ago. She is a really cool lady and I wanted to make something for her. She moved twice this summer and so this is a kind of house warming present.
I love patterns by Alice Best and chose to make a blanket with
grandala squares.
There are 168 squares and I think it took longer to sew in the ends than to crochet the blanket. I will give it to Judy tomorrow, I hope she likes it.
I have already started on a new blanket that I have been thinking about for a few weeks. I have several babies to make blankets for and I already have one of the patterns and yarn selected. The first one is going to be a granny stripe in greens and creams. The light is gone now but I will take some photos of it this weekend. Happy stitching everyone. :)
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It's so pretty, Kashi! I am sure she will love it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful afghan. Wow .. 3 weeks to make it - amazing !!!! Something like that would probably take me months (if not years as I get easily distracted and/or bored). I'm sure your friend will love it. xox
ReplyDeleteWhat a splendid blanket! I feel sure your friend is going to love it;such a generous gift! In my opinion you can't beat receiving a handmade present.
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Amanda :-)
It's beautiful! I'm sure she'll love it. Thanks for sharing.
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It's beautiful, I'm sure Judy will love it what a lovely gift. I have been making a huge blanket with the same motif on and off for a year and a half now I really must get it finished. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blanket Kashi! This is such a wonderful gift! I'm sure she will love it!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
That's a fabulous color scheme. You must be so proud. Great work!
ReplyDeleteThat's a fabulous color scheme. You must be so proud. Great work!
ReplyDeleteLovely colour scheme:)
ReplyDeleteThat blanket is simply a blue ribbon prize winner! A family heirloom, for sure. BRAVO!! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Kashi,She will love the blanket of course!!!!What's not to love??!!!And you are a very special person too!!!Blankets made with love for teeny tiny tots!!!Special indeed!!!
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AMarie
It's adorable Kashi, your work is so good, great colours.
ReplyDeleteIt's adorable Kashi, your work is so good, great colours.
ReplyDeleteWhat did she think Kashi? It looks amazing, at least she's got the new born babies so they can't argue over it :D x
ReplyDeleteNicole, she loved it. Then last friday she gave notice. I have had 4 partners in that room and I have been in there longer than anyone who has worked there. They say it is a difficult room to work full time in. I love it though and I love working with the little babies. My favorite time was after my first partner left and I was in the nursery by myself for 4 months. We have too many babies for that now. I am sad. I get close to the people I work with.
DeleteThank you for all of your comments. I do really appreciate them and I had intended to answer all of them. Things have been a bit crazy lately.
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