Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Doris's Blanket

This blanket is what I was working on when my friend Doris passed away. She requested a blanket in 100% cotton and very colorful. I chose the Thermal Stitch Preemie Afghan pattern. I used various kinds of worsted cotton....Sugar and Cream, Peaches N Cream, Bernat Handicrafter and Lion Brand Cotton and a J hook. She wanted it very big but when she died, I just didn't feel much like making it as big as she wanted. So I decided to make the width the length and finish it in a smaller size....



It's a very easy stitch and makes a great, practical blanket for a kid. It's easy care....machine wash and dry. Its a warm weight but breathable. I'll save it for a child...maybe a future grandchild or maybe donate it to Project Linus. Either way it will get a good home and be a way of honoring my friend.

Crochet, Away!

5 comments:

Florence said...

It is beautiful...HUGS

Love To Crochet said...

Such a heartfelt story. Your friend had a wonderful friend in you. Beautiful.

The Bookworm said...

It's beautiful Sandy xoxo

Mogust said...

Beautiful blanket!!!

Mogust said...

Beautiful blanket!!!

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