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Waiting for baby

By Lorraine

 
Our daughter, Jamie is due the end of February. While waiting for baby,I was inspired by a crocheted baby blanket I saw on Pinterest to make for our new granddaughter soon to join her five siblings.
(Here is the LINK to the Etsy shop where you can purchase the pattern made by Sheila for the beautiful baby blanket that inspired my project.  Sheila’s blankets are much cuter!)
 
I added a teeny beanie and similar beanies for big sisters
Keri and Cambrie.
Hard to think of Cambrie as a big sister!
 
 
The tiny beanie pattern was found on a very sweet blog ~
The Dainty Daisy.
Betsy (and Laura) has a video tutorial for this sweet hat for those of you that need a little encouragement to begin a project.
 
 
For the blanket:

Remember the crocheted washcloths I made here?

Using the same pattern but working with three strands worsted weight yarn, N crochet hook, and doubling the beginning chain count, I made a baby blanket measuring about 28 x 32-inches.

 
This is a very thick blanket that would be super cushy to lay a baby on or use to throw over a car seat or stroller.  Too thick, in my opinion, for wrapping baby in.

The pattern
Worsted weight cotton yarn (I am not sure how much yarn I used.  I worked from three 1-lb. skeins and probably have enough left to make another blanket.
Crochet Hook size N or whatever size works best for you

Ch 56
Row 1
Hdc in the 2nd ch from hook, (sc in the next ch, dc in the next ch)
across, sc in the next ch, hdc in the last ch; ch 1, turn.

Row 2
Hdc in the first hdc, (dc in the next sc, sc in the next dc) 12 times, dc in the next sc, hdc in the last hdc; ch 1, turn.

Row 3
Hdc in the first hdc, (sc in the next dc, dc in the next sc) across, sc in the next dc, hdc in the last hdc; ch 1, turn.

Rows 4-to length desired
(Repeat rows 2 and 3) to desired length; do not ch 1 at the end of row.Last Row: Sl st in each st across. Fasten off.

Finishing:
I bought 1 yard of fabric for the backing and after washing and hand stitching to the back I had just enough left over to make two small burp cloths.
 
 
While visiting with Jamie, I peeked into her bedroom and this is what I saw.
 
 
 
It is the same cradle I put her in when we brought her and her twin sister home from the hospital.
It has been used by many babies since then.
 
 
♥


There are affiliate links in this post. That means if you
buy something from that link, I will earn a small commission, but it won’t cost
you anything additional.
   

Filed Under: Crafts, Crochet Tagged With: Crafts, Crochet, Grandchildren, Jamie, Jill

Comments

  1. Meli says

    October 13, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    These are beautiful!

    How did you stich the yarn to the fabric? By hand? What thread or string did you use?

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  2. Allee Versa the United States says

    June 25, 2013 at 4:42 am

    This is beautiful! If I may ask, how did you hand stitch the fabric on? My daughter received a similar blanket but unfortunately, some of the stitches broke in the was and so there are open pockets between the crochet and the flannel…. I'd love your input!!!

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  3. Jillian Jenkins says

    November 19, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    All of this is so beautiful! I decided to make a blanket like this for my friend who is having a baby in January and was wondering if you could share how you make the burp cloths. I'd like to make some along with my blanket and I like the ones you made. Thanks!

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  4. Creative Design says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:51 am

    Lovely blanket! You were inspired by one of my blankets that I sell on Etsy! If anyone would like to purchase the pattern, they can find it here

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/91136101/crochet-reversible-baby-blanket-pattern

    Love your choice of yarn colors and fabric! The hats are precious as well! Treasured family heirlooms to be sure!

    My best to you and your growing family!

    Sheila

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  5. odetoinspiration says

    February 11, 2012 at 3:46 am

    Wow! That's a beautiful blanket!! I love love it! I need to learn how to crochet. If you ever decide to sell them, let me know:D I will have to pin this blanket…thanks for sharing!

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  6. Carrie says

    February 5, 2012 at 2:33 am

    What a wonderful gift!! Thank you so much for sharing them all at Sharing Saturday! We hope to see you share again next week.

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  7. FABBY'S LIVING says

    February 5, 2012 at 12:45 am

    How beautiful, I'm loving the little pink blanket and the matching hats for the elder ones, wow! You're very blessed to be awaiting for a bundle of joy! God bless your daughter on her due date.
    Hugs,
    FABBY

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  8. Kathleen says

    February 4, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    It is beautiful, L! I will pray all goes well too.

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  9. Pamela says

    February 4, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    Precious heirlooms for your grandchild to treasure. I love that you made matching hats for the older girls. My granddaughter wears these often. Backing the projects made me itch to make one.

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  10. Adrienne says

    February 4, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    What a wonderful way to welcome your precious new granddaughter into your world! Love the gentleness of the blanket and the three hats are priceless! Can't wait to meet your new, little miss – and to see the girls in their hats!
    ~Adrienne~

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  11. T's Daily Treasures says

    February 4, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    The end of February … I think the 26th is a very good day for a birthday (it'll be my 46th 🙂 The blanket turned out so beautifully. I have never added a backing to a crocheted blanket before. My sewing skills are not that great. I still have my granny stripe to finish but will have to get creative as all the scrap yarn I was using is about to run out and can't seem to find anymore. Best wishes to you and yours, Tammy

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  12. Linda C says

    February 4, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    Hi Lorraine! Thanks so much for coming by my place and welcoming me back to blogging! I'm so happy to be back.:)

    This blanket is just adorable- I just love it! I would find it hard to use those two beautiful spit cloths- so pretty! My dil makes her own spit cloths out of cute fabric…back in the day of my babies, I just used cloth diapers.:)
    I still have two 21 year old cloth diaper dust rags.:)
    PS I just disposable diapers.

    It makes my head spin sometimes to see all the changes of things available for raising children these days.

    Anyway, I've missed you and will be back to "chat" soon.

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  13. corners of my life says

    February 4, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    Looking forward to hearing about the baby's arrival. Those beanies are just too cute!

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  14. Cheryl says

    February 3, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    How beautiful, you're so clever!

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  15. Viv says

    February 3, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    you're incredibly talented lorraine! ive not a clue how to crochet but now you've inspired me get into it one day…i would happily buy your blanket or beanie…so beautiful!

    so cool the cradle has seen generations and im sure would be a wonderful sleeping place for the new baby 🙂

    Reply
  16. Mary Howell Cromer says

    February 3, 2012 at 11:35 am

    Wow, you have so much love and energy. I do not know how you do all of the wonderful things that you do, but I know that your family and friends must certainly appreciate you and I do from a distance. From your baking, your wonderful photography and then your craftiness, and this blanket is really darling and so filled with love poured into the hours of making every stitch. Beautiful Blessings!

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  17. Petra says

    February 3, 2012 at 4:36 am

    I recognized the washcloth pattern. I've made many for Christmas and might just make a baby blanket for a friend next. Did you use the same pattern for one of the beanies as well? Blessings! You inspire me to create!

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  18. Cottage and Broome says

    February 3, 2012 at 2:57 am

    Love the pictures of your grand babies! Nothing in life is sweet than sleeping babies. It will be a long time before I'm a Grandmother but I hope someday! Thanks so much for stopping by, Laura

    Reply
  19. Sue says

    February 3, 2012 at 2:07 am

    You have created more beautiful treasures,Lorraine. And the cradle with all the past memories is about to create more memories, how precious is this!!.
    You do beautiful work, thanks for the tutorial!
    Hugs,
    Sue

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  20. Buttercup says

    February 3, 2012 at 1:26 am

    Lorraine, the only pictures that will be sweeter will be those with your new grandchild. So excited for you and your family. Hugs to you and to John!

    Reply
  21. Ann says

    February 3, 2012 at 12:44 am

    I came back to tell you that I had pinned this post and just now when I was checking my email I see that it's been repinned 4 times already 🙂

    Reply
  22. Patrice says

    February 3, 2012 at 12:36 am

    I love those sweet little hats!

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  23. Ann says

    February 3, 2012 at 12:14 am

    I love this blanket. I want one in big people size…lol
    What an awesome gift all of that is going to be.

    Reply
  24. Beth says

    February 2, 2012 at 10:48 pm

    What lovely gifts to welcome the new baby with!

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  25. Maple Lane says

    February 2, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    Your grandaughters are very blessed to receive these beautiful creations made by you! I loved seeing all the baby photos.

    Reply
  26. Tracy says

    February 2, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    That's a beautiful blanket…nice work on that! I love the beanies as well 🙂 Congrats!

    Reply
  27. lindsey says

    February 2, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    I love this crocheted blanket and the beanies are so pretty. I also liked seeing the crib as it has been used previously, especially with the twins side by side. I am sitting waiting for my twin granddaughters to arrive with their baby brother, all coming to stay for a few days!

    Reply
  28. NanaDiana says

    February 2, 2012 at 9:01 pm

    What a wonderful, wonderful gift. I love it. My son is taking the cradle that he used when he was born. Isn't that just the sweetest thing ever? I LOVE the picture of the twins in there. I'll say a prayer for a safe delivery and perfect health. xo Diana

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  29. Winnie says

    February 2, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    It's a beautiful and very loving blanket. It shows that you put all your love into it
    It's precious

    Reply
  30. Winnie says

    February 2, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    It's a beautiful and very loving blanket. It shows that you put all your love into it
    It's precious

    Reply
  31. Olga says

    February 2, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    The blanket is so lovely, and the beanies are just adorable. I might try making a beanie for my friend's baby.

    Reply
  32. Marysol says

    February 2, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    Your granddaughter will look adorable in the hat with the crocheted flowers.
    Congratulations on the new pink bundle of joy!

    Reply
  33. Beansieleigh says

    February 2, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    Oh, your blanket came out beautiful!.. and I love all the photos of the babies, so sweet! Thanks for sharing a how-to, and have a good night! ~tina

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  34. Walking on Sunshine... says

    February 2, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    Oh so sweet! Those pictures!! And I love the blanket and the hats and the burp cloths! Hope all is going well with your daughter as she gets ready for #5!!!! Enjoy!

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  35. Lorraine says

    February 2, 2012 at 6:08 pm

    very nice !
    Lots of babies !!!
    Love,
    Lorraine

    Reply
  36. renee @ Singing With Birds says

    February 2, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    You are AMAZING…like really amazing! I wish we lived closer so you could help me learn how to crochet. I am the worst and so really appreciate your talents Lorraine!

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  37. podso says

    February 2, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    How sweet the gift that you made! You will have to post a pic of the big sisters and the new baby with their caps! The flower addition is wonderful!

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  38. The Tablescaper says

    February 2, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    You've made a beautiful creation in anticipation of yet another beautiful creation.

    – The Tablescaper

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  39. Marti says

    February 2, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    New baby will be so cozy under that adorable blanket. How nice to be able to pass the cradle down for generations.

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  40. Pondside says

    February 2, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Such sweet gifts you've made!
    I had the same cradle for our daughter, who will be married this spring. I can't remember where it went – I'm pretty sure that there was some young couple on the military base who needed it when we were finished with it. That was the way things were back then!

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  41. marie says

    February 2, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    What a precious gift…useful and straight from a grandmother's heart and very talented hands too!

    I love that the girls will have matching hats! Thanks for sharing the video link…this is my year to learn crocheting. I'll be starting with some washcloths and little hearts but who knows, maybe I'll make something as complicated as a hat before the year ends! : )

    I'll be praying for a Jamie during this final month of pregnancy!

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  42. Marydon says

    February 2, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    What darling creations for baby to receive … & sisters, also. They are beautiful.

    Your cradle is very similar, if now exactly, as ours for our children. Many a baby has since been loved & cradled in ours, too.

    Precious pictures of the twins. Time sure flies, doesn't it.

    Have a gorgeous day~
    TTFN ~
    Hugs,
    Marydon

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  43. Heather says

    February 2, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    Its beautiful and how exciting!! I just love seeing your handwork it is lovely ~Have a great day Love Heather

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  44. Debbie says

    February 2, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    Good morning! Oh my goodness, I just LOVE the blanket and the hats. All of it really I guess. Soo precious. How exciting…it is almost baby time. Praying all the best for everyone…Have a good day! HUGS

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  45. Susie says

    February 2, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    What an awesome gift !!! Adore those little hats :):) You make me wish I'd crochet again. xo, Susie(She Junks)

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