Needlework Monday - Crochet Baby Blanket Update!
Greetings creative Steemicans! I don’t know why but it seems it took forever for this Monday to arrive. Maybe because we had such a fun long weekend celebrating our son turning five! I’ll be doing another post on that soon so be looking out if you would like to hear about our little adventure :) I’ve missed you all and look forward to catching up today!
Two weeks ago I shared with you that I finally started our baby girl’s blanket. I tried something new and chose six colors instead of two or three this time. I wasn’t for sure if I was gonna love it or even if I was going to continue making it. I got a lot of great positive feedback from you all and I really appreciate the love and support. So as you can see from the pic above it’s a keeper and I DO love it! 😃
As more rows were added and each color was used it started to really grow on me. I like that it’s unique and different and how it stands out. As for my husband, unfortunately he still feels the same way. He says,
As far as quality and neatness your work is beautiful as always but I still think there’s too many colors.
I always appreciate his honesty. He’s a smart man starting out his comment with a compliment. 😂 I have taught him well lol! 😁 Although I would love for him to love it, I know we won’t always like the same things and I’m okay with that. Everyone has their own preferences and we have to learn to accept that. However when it’s finished I think he will like it more~
I have worked on the blanket almost every day. Sometimes it may be for only a few minutes but most times for at least an hour. My goal is to pick it up every day and do a little work on it so I can finish it soon. I’m hoping to have it completed by the end of this month. That way I’ll have at least a month to make some other items before her arrival.
Here’s a recap on how much I had done two weeks ago compared to now...
Progress progress!! 😄 I’ll be sharing an update in two more weeks. Hopefully by then I’ll be over halfway done! 🤞🏽
Thanks for checking in with me!!! 😘
All photos are my own and are of my original work taken with our Cannon EOS Rebel T6.
Huge shoutout to @rigaronib for creating my logo/banner!!! He was so awesome to work with and as you can see he produces great results!!!! Thank you!!!
I still love it! It's unique, it's beautiful and it's made by you! :)
Awwww thanks so much! You always leave such lovely and encouraging comments~ ☺️💕
Look at you go, @crosheille! Personally, I love the multiple colors. It adds texture, interest and artistic complexity. It sounds like you had a grand time with your son's Birthday, and your new daughter is going to love her literal Birthday present. Hee! #NeedleworkMonday to you, my dear!
Thanks so much!! I love the words you used to describe the blanket, Yay!! 😃 I look forward to seeing her wrapped in it!
We really had a great time...tiring but great! 😘
Your blanket for your baby girl looks beautiful. I love the number and the color choices you've made:)
Thank you very much! 😊
It will be wonderful when finished @crosheille... I never really got the chance of making blankets for my daughters either so I totally admire your creation ... 😊
Thank you so much dear friend! I really appreciate the positive feedback you always give~ ☺️
Yeeaaayy! It is getting more beautiful. I am sure the final result will be just stunning. I can't wait to see it, but we must be patient for a while :)
Thank you so much!! I’m glad you think so!! ☺️
The baby blanket is really coming along well. It looks like what would take more than a month to complete tho but knowing you and your skills and a little perseverance , that date could be achievable, however , just take it easy, I don't really know about pregnancy but I hear the final stages are pretty trying. The colours, wow, this is going to take some getting used to. I haven't tried a blend of a this much colours before so it looks so different to me. Nice colour choice, and I like how you respect your husband's decision even though its different from yours and how he commended you first. I hope to be like that as well☺
Thank you! Pregnancy is definitely no joke especially the older you get. But for me crocheting and making projects for my babies is my rest time. I get to relax either in my bed or on the couch with my feet up and just craft away.
It’s okay and I understand that everyone will not be used to the multiple colors. I like to try different things sometimes and I really like the items I make my kids to stand out. I know I won’t see another blanket like it! 😉
Yes I have learned over the years to respect my husbands opinions as he does mine. That’s what makes us unique and work as a great team. We balance each other pretty well. 😊
You made great progress since there are a lot of colours here. Good luck with finishing it this month 💚
You made great progress since there are a lot of colours here. Good luck with finishing it this month 💚
Thank you so much! I’m really working towards that goal! 😀
I think the colors and pattern are really beautiful. Your husband's honest comment made me laugh, thinking of my guy. I am married to a man who really wears nothing but t shirts and jeans or shorts. And yet, he offers me feedback on outfits or dance costumes and has a really unfailing eye for fashion. I trust his taste completely, go figure!
Thank you so much for your compliment. Lol that is so funny! It’s amazing how you trust his taste in spite of his fashion choices! 😄
I am still amazed how you managed to get so many things done. I hope you take some time for yourself to relax :-D
The blanket is wonderful and I think the pattern and colour changes look better the bigger it will grow - you have chosen them really well.
For me it was a needle-free eastern, because we visited our family and had to drive very much (which I do not like, because I get sick) But the meeting was lovely, and we searched days in row for eggs and presents :-D
Hugs to you <3
Lol I know! I think it’s because I like to stay busy and take on challenges. I do find time to rest though. Crocheting relaxes me so I consider it my rest time. Thank you for the compliments on the blanket, I’m pleased you like the color choices.
I’m glad you got to enjoy your family time! That sounds like a lot of fun. I prefer not to drive for long periods of time too. Thanks for my hugs~ 💕