Babette Blanket

Babette Blanket

The first blanket I ever made was for my 5 year old daughter. I recently completed it, and my 6 year old son even sat with me and did his first few stitches! The pattern is Kathy Merrick's Babette Blanket.

I used 17 balls of Gong by OrnaghiFilati yarn, a G6/4mm hook by Susan Bates, and a Large-Eyed Blunt Needle for attaching the squares.

I absolutely adore the blanket. I loved choosing the colors, the varying square sizes prevented burn-out, and it feels like heaven. It was so enjoyable I'm now making one for my son!

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Feb 29, 2008. 7:39 AMjettachicky says:

It looks great Keesha! In fact I am now determined once and for all to learn how to crochet so I can give this blanket a shot.

Jan 27, 2008. 1:54 AMPatsy Trisha says:

Truly gorgeous. You should be very proud of yourself!

Feb 25, 2008. 12:38 PMklb25 (author) says:

Thank you Patsy Trisha! :D

Jan 25, 2008. 8:24 PMirynton says:

Well done!!

Feb 25, 2008. 12:37 PMklb25 (author) says:

Thank you irynton. I appreciate that! Thanks for looking!

Jan 26, 2008. 11:02 AM

canida says:

That's beautiful! I love the variety of sizes and colors, and it's great to see your son helping. ;)

Feb 25, 2008. 12:36 PMklb25 (author) says:

Thank you canida! Now that I'm working on my son's, my daughter is trying to help! I'm so excited both of them are wanting to be involved and learn how to do this. Hard to believe I was barely older than they are when I learned!

Jan 26, 2008. 5:00 PMRebstrong says:

Love it! I hope Meg is enjoying it :)

Feb 25, 2008. 12:35 PMklb25 (author) says:

Hi Rebstrong--actually I'm being mean and not letting Meg have hers until her brother's is done. I don't want her rubbing it in that she has one already, etc. His will be done shortly though!

Jan 26, 2008. 3:30 AM

stinkymum says:

Lovely colours. I like the pathwork effect

Feb 25, 2008. 12:34 PMklb25 (author) says:

Thanks stinkymum! LOL I love your screen name!

Jan 26, 2008. 4:17 PMGorillazMiko says:

Amazing job! That's one crazy (as in cool) looking blanket, AMAZING job!

Feb 25, 2008. 12:33 PMklb25 (author) says:

What a kind compliment, GorillazMiko! I appreciate it!

Jan 27, 2008. 10:30 PMhorseshadowrider says:

So sweet and colorful! I'm sure it lights up her room and is her favorite "bankie" to cuddle with! Nice to know the kind of yarn you used, too! Great job!

Feb 25, 2008. 12:32 PMklb25 (author) says:

Thank you horseshadowrider. :) I love the yarn! It is fingering weight and just heavenly cozy.

Feb 2, 2008. 6:55 AMkeykat says:

Keesha, I think you did an amazing job: the colours are beautiful. I've tried knitting a few times but never quite gotten the hang of it; but seeing what you've created has inspired me to make another attempt. :-)

Feb 25, 2008. 12:31 PMklb25 (author) says:

keykat, I hear you on knitting! I learned crochet and knitting when I was 7 but knitting just never stuck! In one ear and out the other, LOL. Ah well! :) Have fun--you can do it!

Feb 7, 2008. 5:24 PMwaygonner says:

Very nice project! I love the colors and pattern. i know collin's will come out really nice too;).

Feb 25, 2008. 12:30 PMklb25 (author) says:

Waygonner, thank you! I don't have much left on Collin's--wahoo! :D

Feb 4, 2008. 11:03 AMCABarb says:

Keesha, It's beautiful. I'm sure Megs is loving it.

Feb 25, 2008. 12:29 PMklb25 (author) says:

CABarb, thank you very much!

Feb 23, 2008. 8:40 AMylaurie says:

Beautiful blanket Keesha! I love the colors you used!

Feb 25, 2008. 12:28 PMklb25 (author) says:

Thanks ylaurie! It's a lot of fun to pick the colors myself instead of having to follow the pattern's, kwim? :)

Feb 25, 2008. 6:47 AMjeriinmi says:

I love it Keesha!!

Feb 25, 2008. 12:28 PMklb25 (author) says:

Thanks so much, jeriinmi!!!

Feb 23, 2008. 4:45 PMlzwitty says:

I wish I were this talented! What a wonderful gift for your children!

Feb 24, 2008. 11:38 PMklb25 (author) says:

Thank you so much everyone!! It really is a good hobby, and is excellent for trying to keep the hands working with having Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome!

Feb 7, 2008. 10:01 PMleezochik says:

O this is so very neato. One thing that has always bothered me about afghans is how durn symmetrical they are, even if the colors are varied. This is the best afghan I've seen yet!

Feb 8, 2008. 4:42 AMklb25 (author) says:

Thank you everyone! What sweet compliments! I really appreciate it. Thanks for looking!

Jan 26, 2008. 7:35 PMSchmetterling_YGG says:

It's gorgeous, Keesha -- so neat to vary the squares, and cool colors. Neat that Colin wanted to help, too! :-)

Jan 27, 2008. 9:21 AMklb25 (author) says:

Schmetterling and Patsy, Thank you so much! I appreciate it!

Jan 26, 2008. 6:07 PMklb25 (author) says:

Thank you so much everyone! I appreciate the compliments and encouragement! It really was a great project and I'm loving working on the second one!

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